Kumasi — Tension is brewing between owners of stores at the Kumasi Central Mosque (KCM) and Assets Committee of the KCM over the demolition of the stores. About 86 stores of a storey building within the confines of the Mosque at Akwatialine, in Kumasi, are to be demolished and reconstructed by the KCM. While the […]
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for the reform of the Security Council of the United Nations, describing the current structure as an injustice against African countries. Speaking at an event organised by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, yesterday in New York, President Akufo-Addo noted that the Security Council was constrained by its anachronistic structure […]
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has charged the United Nartions’ Security Council, which is the central mechanism of the United Nations for maintaining international peace and security, to support “adequate, predictable and sustainable financing of African-led operations”, in the global fight against terrorism. Chairing a debate of the UN Security Council, […]
The judge set aside the EFCC chair, Mr Bawa’s conviction after hearing his application and request to the court to reverse itself. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, nullified its earlier order jailing Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for contempt. PREMIUM TIMES reported that […]
Mr Tinubu says his administration will develop the solid minerals sector, establishing policies that will encourage investment for growth in that sector, if elected president. The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says he will not respond to “untruths and ugly rumours,” but stick to real issues during the period of […]
“I intentionally didn’t go for COVID-19 test because I felt I didn’t have it. Although I’ve heard it kills people after some days, I don’t think it will get here,” a resident said. As she sat on the low plastic stool, she focused on the bowl of tiny fresh fish she just brought from the […]
Nigeria presently accounts for an estimated 22 million child brides, a figure that may increase by seven million in the year 2050 It will be almost impossible for Nigeria to end child marriage unless it closes existing gaps in policy framework and implementation that protect the rights of children. This was the conclusion reached on […]
International climate finance shortages are a problem, but corruption and unaccountable state spending enable climate disasters. Africa’s big message at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt is that the countries responsible for causing climate change must pay up. A significant acceleration in adaptation finance is needed, considering the UN Environment Programme’s […]
The Nigerian government said it won’t allow any online platform to plunge Nigeria into crisis. The federal government says it will not allow any social media platform to plunge Nigeria into crisis. It also said it is ‘closely monitoring’ Twitter, following its takeover by billionaire Elon Musk. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, […]
Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (GSD), a four-year disability programme with focus on mental health, has awarded a one million Ghana cedis grant to five disability and women’s rights organisation in the country. The “Sustainability and Legacy” grant is to strengthen the capacity of these organisations to bring about positive change in the lives of people with […]
The Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for a multilateral approach to halt climate change. “The effects of climate change are trans-jurisdictional so we cannot continue to work in silos if we are to deliver action at scale,” he justified his position. Mr Jinapor made the call on Tuesday when […]
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has called for the need to build greater resilience to enable governments to reduce the risk of present and future shocks and accelerate progress toward the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals. Madam Botchwey, who was speaking at Chatham House, London, said to meet […]
The Tema Metropolis topped the 2021 District League Table (DLT), with an overall score of 81.78 per cent, making it the only metropolis to top the table twice. According to the 2021 DLT report launched in Accra yesterday, the lowest ranked district of the table was Nanton in the Northern Region, with a score of […]
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Ghana: Diversify Economic Structure – POP
Political Parties Outside Parliament (PPOP) have called on the government to diversify the structure of the Ghanaian economy from import based to value added export. It also asked for a review of standards required for imports into the country. The General Secretary for the National Democratic Party (NDP), Alhaji Mohammed Frimpong said this on behalf […]
Wa — The Nandom Naa, Professor Edmond Nminyem Delle Chiir VIII, has advised chiefs to serve as mentors for the youth in society. He said chiefs in the country were considered custodians of morality, honesty, cultural values and embodiment of unity. Naa Pro Chiir VIII, gave the advice at a ceremony to install Naa Ganglaar […]
Personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces deployed in the fight against illegal mining in forest reserves and river bodies have seized 30 excavators, destroyed four and immobilised four others on site. This was after the re-launch of Operation Halt II on October 11 2022 with the seizure and destruction made within the period ending October […]
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has announced that fuel prices are likely to be reduced next week Monday There has been a recent hike in fuel prices as Diesel is currently selling for more than GH¢23, while the price of petrol is hovering around GH¢18. But speaking to Roselyn Felli on Prime Morning show, […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), National Chairman Aspirant, Nii Armah Ashitey, on Tuesday filed his nominations to contest the party’s chairmanship position in the upcoming national executive elections. He was led by some party faithful to submit the forms at the party’s headquarters in Accra on Tuesday. The event witnessed some party supporters and grassroots […]