A foreign-owned mining company is reported to have taken over 100 hectares of rehabilitated cocoa farms at Nkawie in the Ashanti region, allegedly without authorisation, denying the farmers access to their farmlands. According to TV3 News, the company, MIGOP Mining Limited, is conducting mining exploration and development activities in five cocoa communities in the Atwima […] The post Ashanti
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
A Professor at the University of Ghana Business School, Kobby Mensah is wondering why some persons are raising issues against the methodology of the latest Global InfoAnalytics Poll that puts the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama ahead of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) torchbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Prof Mensah indicated […] The post Global
The Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, has said that a lot can change from now to December 7 when Ghanaians will go and elect a president and Members of Parliament. He said there are going to be several surveys by the Global Info Analytics before the day of the elections. The final […] The post A lot can change from now to
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed the nation’s intention to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, seizing the opportunity following the withdrawal of initial host candidates. With the successful hosting of the 2023 African Games under its belt, Ghana is poised to extend its hospitality to other member states of the Commonwealth. […] The post Ghana
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says the African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) is not ceased with all the facts regarding the setting of Price Floors for the deregulated products. A statement issued by the corporate Affairs Department of the NPA in reaction to the concerns raised by the ACEP said the latter’s claim that […] The post ACEP doesn’t have adequate information
The founder and leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga, has stated that the sample of 6,123 out of about 18 million Ghanaian voters used by Global InfoAnalytics favoured the two leading political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). In the recent polls, the flagbearer of […] The post Global InfoAnalytics poll:
The Executive Director of the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), Mensah Thompson, has accused the Ghanaian government of intentionally sabotaging the operations of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to pave the way for its sale to Sentuo Oil Refinery Limited. Thompson alleges that this move is aimed at granting Sentuo Oil Refinery […] The post Government
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang In an effort to mount a strong challenge in the upcoming 2024 general elections, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will officially introduce Professor Naana Jane Read More... The post NDC Outdoors Jane Naana As
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned against the importation of what it describes as bale diapers into the country. According to the FDA importation of unregistered, poor Read More... The post FDA Warns Against Unhygienic Baby Diapers appeared first on
Nigeria has recovered 30bn naira ($24m; £19m) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister, the financial watchdog says. The funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts, it said. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister Betta Edu was initially suspended in January over the alleged diversion of $640,000 of public […] The post Betta
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has revealed that he cautioned President Akufo-Addo against tampering with the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA), expressing concerns that such actions could lead Ghana back into the era of ‘dumsor,’ referring to the country’s previous power crisis. Mahama made this disclosure during a meeting with […] The post Dumsor:
In a fiery exchange of political rhetoric, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has launched scathing criticisms against the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. Mustapha’s remarks come in response to Mahama’s recent announcement to separate the Youth and Sports Ministry, aiming to address […] The post Bawumia
In the lead-up to Ghana’s highly anticipated 2024 Presidential Election, a recent survey conducted by Global Info Analytics has sparked controversy, with findings suggesting a significant lead for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. However, the campaign team of the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Bawumia, has swiftly downplayed the survey results, raising questions […] The post Election
Ghana’s Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has revealed that the country is well positioned to consider hosting the commonwealth games slated for 2026. As things stand now, the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games is in limbo, as original hosts Victoria in Australia have withdrawn its bid last year due to cost concerns. Malaysia […] The post Ghana is ready to host the
Ghana does not need the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for economic growth, an economist Dr John Kwakye has said. In the view of the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Ghana can develop by relying on its natural resource wealth. “We don’t need any SDRs […] The post Economist
The Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) do not have any qualms with the Administrator of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), Irene Naa Torshie Addo, The Chronicle has been told. The National Dean of all the 261 MMDCEs, who is also the Eastern Regional Dean and the District Chief Executive for Achiase, Richmond […] The post No Planned Demo Against Naa
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans to stage a five-day protest at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Jubilee House beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. Their stance is to pressure the government into revoking the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, operators of the […] The post Mine
The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and the Sentuo Oil Refinery to make public the specifics of their relationship. This request comes in the wake of the alleged sale of TOR to Sentuo Oil Refinery. On Monday, April 8, ASEPA’s Executive Director, Mensah Thompson, […] The post ASEPA demands clarity
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a warning to importers, manufacturers and distributors of substandard and unhygienic baby diapers (known as bale diapers) into the country, which will result in their seizure. The FDA said the safe disposal of the susbstandard product would be at a cost to the importer. The Authority, in […] The post FDA warns against importation of unhygienic baby
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