The Ministry of Roads and Highways, has been urged to develop a policy where contracts awarded to road contractors will include a clause that will make them responsible for the planting of trees along the road. This, according to the convener and founder of the Green Republic Project, Mr Nana Yaw Osei-Darkwa, would help mitigate … The post Include
The Project Manager of the Agricultural Water Management Project (AWMP) under the European Union, Ghana Agricultural Programme (EU-GAP), Mr Stephen Maclean, has hinted of plans by the EU-GAP to rehabilitate the Busa Irrigation System in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region. He said the intervention would see the rehabilitation of nine existing dams … The post EU-GAP
The former Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Mohammed Murtala Ibrahim, has called on delegates to rally behind and elect a flagbearer with a deep understanding of the challenges facing the nation. He explained that such a person must portray unwavering commitment and dedication to the progress, growth and development … The post ‘Let’s
Ashanti Regional Peace Council has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to exhibit the highest professional conduct to avoid violence in the upcoming by-election in the Kumawu constituency. According to the Council, the EC, as the election management body in the country, should ensure that the lawful processes were followed to the letter to avoid any … The post Kumawu
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has condemned the attack on its personnel, who were on patrol duties, at ‘Beat 6’ of the Aflao border, in the Volta Region, by unknown assailants. The incident, which occurred at about 11: 25 pm on Friday night, resulted in three members of the team suffering injuries. A statement signed … The post GIS condemns attack on personnel at Aflao
The Jasikan Circuit Court in the Oti Region has sentenced a 34-year-old electrician to seven years imprisonment, for defiling a nine-year-old girl. Lodonu Kwasi, 34, convict, pleaded not guilty to the crime, but was convicted at the end of the trail. Police Detective Inspector Bright Nkansah told the court presided by Mr Alfred Kwabena Asiedu … The post Electrician
A musician, who allegedly took GH¢20,000 from a married couple under the pretext of securing them land, but failed to fulfill the promise, has been granted bail by the Accra Circuit Court. Mr Isaac Adjetey Adjei, who was charged with defrauding by false pretense, pleaded not guilty. The court presided by Mrs Angelina Attachie, admitted … The post Musician
The Agona Swedru Circuit Court in the Central Region, has sentenced two men to 10 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbing two Senior High School (SHS) students. The convicts, Markvelly Kwame Wise, a carpenter, and Alex Aidoo, also known as password, a driver, were jailed five years each. Wise and Aidoo, who were charged … The post 2 jailed 10 years for robbing students
The Chairman of the Governing Council, Anglican University College of Technology (ANGUTEC), Dr Daniel Owiredu, has said that public universities strategy to offer programmes through distance education, weekend and sandwich modules, threatens the survival of private universities. According to him, potential students who could not pursue the various courses via the mainstream hours in public … The post Extend
The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has advised corporate and public executives across Africa to be innovative to adjust to the changing trends in the business environment. According to her, that is the only way to sustain organisations in an unpredictable economic environment, especially on the back of the dreaded Covid-19. In a keynote … The post Adjust
The head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has vowed to transfer control of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to the Russian army by June1. Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed to have captured Bakhmut on Saturday, but Kyiv says it still controls parts of the city. Ukraine says its troops are still advancing on the outskirts … The post Wagner vows to hand Bakhmut to
A tribunal in Nigeria has refused to allow live television broadcasts of an opposition challenge to Bola Tinubu’s victory in February’s fiercely contested presidential election. Lawyers for defeated candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi argued that was in the public interest for the hearings to be broadcast live.But five judges unanimously turned down their request, … The post Nigeria
The death toll from fighting between farmers and herders in Nigeria’s north-central state of Plateau has risen above 100 with locals searching in the bush for more bodies, residents and local authorities say. Gunmen stormed villages and burned several houses in the Mangu area on Tuesday with at least 20 people initially estimated to have … The post More than
The Director General of the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services, Brigadier General Raymond Ewusi, has called on organisations and like-minded individuals to help renovate some old wards of the 37 Military Hospital. According to him, when these wards were renovated and equipped, it would help the hospital improve its healthcare service delivery. (inset)a view of … The post Family
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has organised a two-day policy dialogue in Koforidua with focus on promoting gender equality and empowering women to contribute effectively to the food system transformation agenda. Held on Sunday, the forum aims to foster inclusive and engaging discussions among various stakeholders, particularly Members of Parliament, … The post FAO
The government is to review the payment strategy under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme, to reduce cost of implementing the scheme, and ensure value for money. This is necessary due to current economic challenges, and increased cost associated with Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) which go to urban communities to pay money to beneficiaries. … The post Govt
The Founder and Convener of the Green Republic Project, Mr Nana Yaw Osei-Darkwa, has called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways to develop a policy that will make it obligatory for road contractors to plant trees along the roads they construct. He explains that the trees will help mitigate the impact of climate change … The post Planting trees along roads good idea appeared first
It was all thrills on Saturday when the K-Balm National Armwrestling championship was held at the Wesley Grammer Senior High School. The competition was a preparatory platform for the African Armwrestling Championship, attracting lots of participants from across the country. In the Men’s 65kg category, Samuel Adjetey Sowah grabbed the top spot after going unbeaten … The post Thrills
Black Meteors Management Committee Chairman, Mr Frederick Acheampong, says the technical team would assemble the best talents for the U-23 AFCON slated for Morocco next month. With just a month to the start of the tournament, Coach Ibrahim Tanko is set to name his final squad and begin a non-residential camping before the competition kicks … The post We’ll
Stand-in Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, David Dickson Ocloo, has described the team’s 5-1 defeat in the hands of league leaders, Medeama SC, as a very shameful one. According to him, it was a defeat the technical team and playing body take full responsibility for. “It is a very shameful defeat; we came in … The post Technical team,
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