?The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana has launched an initiative dubbed “Operation Bare Lands, aimed at empowering the Ghanaian youth and transforming the nation’s agricultural landscape. The Union believes that access to land is the key to unlocking the potential of our youth hence the quest to access unused lands belonging to chiefs and government […] The post Concerned
?The Imo State Police Command, in its renewed efforts against criminal activities in the state, has arrested 25 suspects in various criminal involvements and recovered arms and illicit drugs. In a press statement by the Spokesperson of the Command, Henry Okoye, the police said it arrested 25 suspects for offenses bordering on kidnapping, armed robbery, […] The post Imo
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has promised to take proper and efficient measures to reduce snakebite-related deaths across the territory. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, expressed her deepest condolences to the family of Ms. Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who recently passed away following […] The post Abuja
The Lagos State Assembly has met with residents of the Makoko community affected by the recent demolitions and is asking the concerned ministries to stop the exercise in the area. Monday’s meeting, led by the Majority Leader of the House, Noheem Adams, was to help address issues from the Makoko and Oworonshoki demolition exercise. Adams, […] The post Lagos Assembly
Police authorities in Ebonyi have arrested the coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre, Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, in Afikpo Local Government Area, and two traditional rulers, over the killings in Okporojo, Edda Local Government Area of the state. Four people were beheaded during the attack. The Ebonyi Police Command’s spokesman, Joshua Ukandu, identified the traditional rulers as Onyaidam Bassey […] The post Police
Police on Sunday gunned down the leader of a gang of highway robbers who have been terrorising commuters on the highway between Yeji and Atebubu in the Bono East Region. The police pumped bullets into the said leader, Mahamadu Gariba Kirror, aka Jallo, after his team members had killed a driver and robbing passengers off […] The post No-Nonsense Police Strike Again: Highway Robbers’
Founder of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah, popularly known as NAM1, has finally opened his defence in the ongoing criminal trial after several attempts to stall proceedings. Giving oral testimony before a High Court in Accra, presided over by Justice Ernest Owusu- Dapaa, NAM1, led by his new counsel, Paa Joy Akuamoah […] The post NAM1 Finally Enters The Box After Years
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has cautioned chiefs, landowners and residents of the Upper West Region against disputes over land allocation, warning that such disagreements could derail the success of the Sheapark Resource Hub.? ?Speaking at the official launch of the Sheapark Resource Hub in Wa, Speaker Bagbin said the project was […] The post Bagbin
The Member of Parliament for Akropong Constituency in the Eastern Region, Sammi Awuku, has cautioned against calls for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to widen its voters’ register, warning that such a move could allow unwanted elements into the party. He argued that opening up the party’s internal elections to every card-bearing member without proper […] The post NDC Has Infiltrated NPP Delegates’
The minority leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has donated 10 laptop computers to the Winneba Divisional Police Command. The Computers would help the police command in the areas of crime data analysis to identify patterns, predict hotspots and aid in investigations into digital evidence like emails and videos. Additionally, the computers, donated by Osahen Afenyo-Markin, who is […] The post Minority
Minority leader, Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has plainly stated that the failure of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in any general elections would mean a catastrophic failure of the entire New Patriotic Party. According to him, the party has collectively and decisively elected Dr Bawumia as its flagbearer and must put their shoulders to the wheel and drive […] The post Let’s work for
Anytime l am about recoiling into my shell to enjoy and observe some modicum of peace, someone wakes me up either through his/her actions, inaction or unwarranted and unsolicited effusions. This time round, it is no mean a personality than Vandal Julius Neequaye Kortey, Chief Executive Officer of DVLA. Since his assumption of the aforementioned […] The post Gyina Yie Neequaye Kortey, Na Voxy Reba appeared
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to introduce a mandatory typhoid vaccination programme for food handlers across the country. The initiative will target workers in the food and beverage sector, including street food vendors, market traders, restaurant and hotel staff, as well as employees of food and beverage companies. The typhoid vaccine is […] The post Editorial:
At the opening of a retreat organized by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, calls were made for a fundamental rethink of Ghana’s land governance framework, decentralization of land administration, and stronger community involvement in the exploitation of natural resources. Addressing participants at the retreat, President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs (WRHC) […] The post Traditional
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly, Ing. Ebenezer Aidoo, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for the Ahanta West Constituency, Mavis Kuukua Bissue, has commissioned a newly renovated steel bridge linking the coastal communities of Busua and Dixcove in the Western Region. The bridge, which serves as a critical […] The post Ahanta
Dozens of worshippers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have returned home weeks after their abduction, police have confirmed. They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali. The 80 people escaped on the day they were taken but hid in neighbouring villages for […] The post Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home
Peter Obi, a prominent figure within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has signaled his plan to seek the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. He revealed this ambition while addressing supporters at a campaign event for the ADC candidates in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Area Council elections, which took place at […] The post I’ll run as presidential
Proceedings resume on Monday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. Alison-Madueke denies multiple charges relating to alleged misconduct while overseeing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. But prosecutors claim she received cash and luxury benefits in exchange for influence over energy contracts. The case has major implications […] The post Corruption
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with delegates from the World Bank Group at Lagos House, Marina, to discuss measures to boost living standards in Lagos. The team was led by the Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, and the International Finance Corporation Regional Vice President for Africa, Mr. Ethiopia Tafara. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this […] The post Lagos State Governor
South African singer Tyla has won her second Grammy, beating four others, including three Nigerian artists, to take the Best African Music Performance award. The 24-year-old won for her song Push 2 Start, which was preferred over tracks by Ayra Starr, Burna Boy and Davido, as well as Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo. Tyla bagged the […] The post South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to
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