The Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, has subtly escaped from the jaws of the Minority in the Censure Motion against him. In a secret vote taken in the Chamber, with only the Minority Caucus participating, the motion was lost, as the vote in favour of the motion was not enough to remove the Minister, per the requirements of Article 82(1). Article 82(1) states: “Parliament may, by a resolution supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds of all the members of Parliament, pass a
Mr. Samuel A. Jinapor, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has commissioned a Network Centre at the Minerals Commission to monitor and track earth moving and mining equipment, including excavators and vehicles used in the transportation of explosives. The Centre, which was built by the Minerals Commission in partnership with the George Paa Grant University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), provides real time information on the movement and activities of excavators and explosives transporting
Justices Kyei Baffour who is presiding over the Republic vrs William Ato Essien and 2 others case has denied media reports that he (judge) accused state officials of compromising themselves in the matter of the agreement entered into with the 1st accused person. In a statement released in Accra yesterday by the Judicial Service and signed by Justice Cynthia Pamela Addo, the Judicial Secretary, Justice Baffour insisted that the court never made those comments as reported by the media. The following
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, yesterday commissioned a new state-of-the-art Dry Bulk Terminal and the Atlantic Terminal Services Multipurpose Container Terminal as well as the Prime Meridian Dock Company’s Floating Dry-dock at the Takoradi Harbour in the Western Region. The President also cut the sod for work to commence on the construction of a US$98 million modern oil and gas services terminal “as part of the strategic development of the Port of Takoradi to service the emerging
The Chronicle yesterday carried a story about President Akufo-Addo emphasizing on the speedy digitisation of the Lands Commission to ensure effective land administration in the country. This is good advice and we strongly agree with the President, because the digitisation of the Lands Commission is a must in this digital society where most services are being moved online. According to the President, in this age of technology, it is unacceptable that the Lands Commission still operate in a largely
Because of Bride Price, someone turned into a Bow and Arrow Professional Dear Senior Opupulepu, Senior, hmmm, eh!!! They say, hmmm! Before, I continue, I hope you and your family are do fine. As for me and mine, we are confused and not understand things happening in this Ogyakrom village of hours, sorry ours. Senior, in fact, all abusiapanyins must note that our cowries expire the very instant we possess them. So, when some Kofi Brokeman comes forward to do their family members’ daughters’
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed concerns over the poor conditions of inmates at Nigeria’s borstal institutions. Nigeria has three borstal institutions located in Ogun, Kwara and Kaduna States. Mr Aregbeaola spoke on Tuesday at a national stakeholders’ meeting on a review of the borstal institutions and remand centres Act 2004 in Abuja. The borstal centres are meant to hold and reform children who are in conflict with the law. “I have always been perturbed by the
The Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers State said the party has been reduced to a laughing stock by some “disgruntled leaders” of the party who visit the state on Governor Nyesom Wike’s invitation to commission projects. “Sir, it is disheartening to note, that any time these disgruntled leaders of the party with anti-party activities running in their veins, which is their stock in trade, visits Rivers State, they will openly make condemnation and scurrilous remarks,
The Association of Retired Police Officers, Kaduna State Chapter, has urged members of the National Assembly to urgently pass the two police bills before them to address the unbearable challenges being faced by its members. At a peaceful protest in Kaduna on Wednesday at the Kaduna State Police Command, the chairman of the association, retired Chief Superintendent of Police, Alhaji Manir Lawal Zaria lamented that the poor monthly pension being received by members cannot solve their problems in
The Labour Party has said it would implement a minimum wage of N80,000 to N100,000 if the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, wins the 2023 election. Recall that the Labour Party had, a few days ago, unveiled its manifesto after a long wait with its candidate Peter Obi touting the payment of hourly wages against the current monthly format in the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, the party’s Deputy National Chairman, Ayo Olorufemi, stated that LP
The Cedi strengthened against the dollar, trading at 13.15 from 14 at last week’s close after the government announced a debt exchange programme that will enable domestic bondholders to swap their existing holdings for a set of four new bonds maturing in 2027, 2029, 2032 and 2037. While bondholders won’t be subjected to a haircut on the principal, they will have to accept reduced interest payments, with the debt paying no annual coupon next year, 5% in 2024 and then 10% from 2025 until maturity.
Avocados have been regarded as the most nutrients packed food on the planet. It also has the spotlight as a global superfood. Interestingly, many have linked the colour of avocados in Ghana to increase cholesterol and weight. However, this assertion is wrong! Studies have confirmed that avocados contain a hearty dose of important nutrients, such as fiber, good fats, potassium, and vitamin K. That’s why there are several avocado benefits, with research suggesting that avocados could help enhance
Award-winning female vocalist, Adina Thembi has added her voice to the debate over whether it is appropriate for Artiste managers to have sexual affairs with their female musicians. According to Adina, there is nothing wrong with male Artiste managers having sexual relationships with female artistes. Speaking on Takoradi-based Spice FM, Adina maintained that she sees nothing wrong with it. Emphasizing her points, the ‘Daddy’s little girl’ hitmaker said it is totally okay for an artiste and
Multiple award-winning Artiste, Kofi Kinaata and his Team Move Management have called off this year’s edition of his ‘Made in Taadi Concert.’ In a statement announcing the cancellation of the event, fans were informed that; “…Made in Taadi Concert and all its related events have been called off due to circumstances beyond the control of management.” “Regardless, Kofi Kinaata will still spend quality time with his fans as he has been booked to perform at scads of events across the
Senegalese-American singer, Akon has professed his love for Black Sherif. Akon on BBC Radio showered immense praise on the Ghanaian rapper on live radio. The ‘Lonely’ hitmaker said Black Sherif’s career including how his hunger for success reminds him of when he was also coming up in the industry adding that he may end up signing the 20-year-old singer if need be. “This kid is going to be something stupid and if no major picks him up, they need to get to him before I do” Akon warned.
Nigerian Superstar, Oladapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has broken his silence over his alleged arrest by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, describing the arrest as “misconceived, mischievous and prejudicial to the justice system anywhere in the world.” The Singer was reportedly arrested and detained, Tuesday, by the anti-graft agency, over fraud related offences. He was accused of conniving with some corrupt government officials to divert
The European Union has escalated disputes with China to the World Trade Organization, requesting panels be assembled to hear two cases – one over trade restrictions on Lithuania and the other on legal recourses for EU patent holders. “In both cases, the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses,” the European Commission said. In the Lithuanian case, they even “impact the functioning of the EU internal market”, it stated. China is the European Union’s
Donald Trump should be immune from civil lawsuits over last year’s siege on the United States Capitol by his supporters, a lawyer for the former president told a federal appeals court on Wednesday. Jesse Binnall told the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that his client Trump is immune from the lawsuits because he was acting as president when he delivered his impassioned remarks to supporters, using the “bully pulpit” to comment on outside events. Democrats in
Germany’s Wirecard fraud trial has opened, with ex-CEO Markus Braun and two former executives in the dock over their roles in the country’s biggest-ever accounting scandal. The trial in Munich began on Thursday, two and a half years after the digital payments firm collapsed in spectacular fashion following admission that 1.9 billion euros ($2bn) missing from its accounts did not actually exist. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was finance minister at the time, described the scandal as “unparalleled”
In a dramatic turn of events in Peru, Pedro Castillo, who less than 24 hours ago was president, is in police custody facing likely charges of rebellion. His fall from power was swift. Facing an impeachment vote by the opposition-controlled Congress, he announced he was dissolving the legislative body. Congress defied him, voted overwhelmingly to remove him from office and his bodyguards stopped him from seeking refuge at an embassy. Just hours after impeaching Mr Castillo, Congress swore in his
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