Gov’t must meet needs of Ghanaians – Alan

[ad_1] Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen has re-iterated the need for the country to move beyond the implementation of party manifestos to the implementation of a non-partisan national development plan that meets the real needs of Ghanaians. The Independent Presidential Aspirant says in the midst of an economic crisis, Ghanaians with the … Read more

It’s not surprising politicians see CPI as inefficient in measuring corruption fight when they are in gov’t – Addah

[ad_1] The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has said it is not surprising that politicians sometimes see the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) as an inefficient way of determining a government’s commitment towards corruption fight, especially when the report does not speak well of their administration. The GII says comments made by politicians differ when they are … Read more

Gov’t budget for AFCON 2023 leaked; $8.5m in total

[ad_1] It is emerging that the government of Ghana budgeted $8,506,450 for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023). An amount of $5,071,840.36 was initially requested from the Ministry of Finance to be released as part payment. This was revealed by the Member of Parliament for North Tongue Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. “The figure … Read more

Lagos govt gives 5 days quit notice to squatters under Ijora bridge

[ad_1] The Lagos State Government, on Sunday, Jan. 28, gave a five days quit notice to different squatters under the Ijora Causeway Bridge and Lagos Blue rail Line over head bridge in Ijora  to remove all their shanties for constituting danger to the Lagos Blue Line corridor or risk demolition and removal.   The quit notice … Read more

World Leprosy Day: Bawumia outlines gov’t interventions against disease

[ad_1] Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated his call for an end to stigmatisation against cured lepers, as he assures of government’s unwavering commitment to supporting them and also ending the disease. Dr. Bawumia, on Sunday January 28, 2024, once again, joined residents of the Weija Leprosarium in Accra, the Ghana Lepers Aid Committee … Read more

‘He’s off the mark, he must be brought to order’ – ACP Agordzo discloses what a gov’t official said after commenting on a WhatsApp platform

[ad_1] After being advised by friends and people closer to the realms of power to be careful, following his utterances at an IDEG programme, ACP Dr. Benjamin Kwasi Agordzo, has disclosed he was threatened by a senior government official for commenting on a WhatsApp platform. The senior officer of the Ghana Police Service accused of … Read more

Don’t take credit for AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Deeps Decline operation – Mahama tells NPP gov’t

[ad_1] 2024 flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has asked the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration not to take credit for the Obuasi Deeps Decline (ODD) project. According to John Mahama, the ODD which began in 2018 and produced its first gold in the fourth quarter of 2019 was an … Read more

Lagos govt orders closure of Lekki Conservation Centre over faulty walkway

[ad_1] The Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC).  This comes after a visitor took to social media to raise alarm about the state of the canopy walkway at the facility.  The State Government also ordered immediate and extensive repairs in affected areas.  Director-General of Lagos State Safety … Read more

Delta Govt shuts school where proprietor allegedly defiled 4-year-old girl

[ad_1] The Ministry of Primary Education, Delta State, has shut down the Great Leaders International School, Ime-Obi in Agbor, Ika Local Government Area of the state, over alleged defilement of a 4-year-old girl by the proprietor of the school, Innocent Ezeukwu.    The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Augustine Oghoro, who confirmed the development … Read more

“Suspend my pension and allowance as former Governor”- Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo writes Gombe state govt

[ad_1] Former governor and Senator representing Gombe North Senatorial district, Ibrahim Dankwambo, has asked the Gombe State government to stop payment of his pension and allowance.   In an official letter addressed to the state government in October, Dankwambo who served as governor from 2011 to 2019, wrote “I write to request the suspension of … Read more