There are large “elephants in the room” too intimidating and scary that many Ghanaians, as we speak, are trying hard to ignore their presence out of fear or just pretending they will depart on their own. The prevailing land claiming conducts and partisan political positions of many of the traditional chiefs and their sub-chiefs in … Read more
Police at Kumbungu in the Northern region reportedly opened fire sporadically injuring one person after they were called to quell an ‘illegal demonstration’ by youth of Dalun who had forcibly taken control of management of revenues accrued from a sea sand winning site after they accused the District assembly of mismanagement. Police in the area … Read more
The Spiritual Leader of the Tijaniyya Muslim Council of Ghana, Sheikh Abul-Faidi Abdulai Ahmed Maikano Jallo, has urged Muslim leaders to avoid shameful acts in the discharge of their duties. He said such shameful and disgraceful acts destroy leadership and do not bring honour to Allah. He also urged Muslim youth to let the fear … Read more
He has said that the Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will “woo the Volta Region until he/it marries her.” Now, these are strong and serious “romantic” words of a leader whose party has been denied a remarkable percentage of the votes of the residents in the region. But the fact that he has consistently … Read more
“…Re: RTI Bill is needed to curb corruption in the country. Ms. Priscilla S. Djentuh tells us “…The majority leader Alban Bagbin…assured Ghanaians of the passage of the RTI Bill into law when parliament resumes its sitting after the 2016 elections…”. The problem for Ghana is, “majority leader Alban Bagbin”, and his NDC party have … Read more
A damaged road is seen after a quake at Tarahuin, on Chiloe island, southern Chile Chile issued a tsunami warning and evacuation order for southern coastal areas after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 struck 225 km (140 miles) southwest of Puerto Montt in southern Chile on Sunday. The tsunami warning was issued … Read more
There is controversy over claims that the Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II, should vacate his throne after his alleged assertion that if President Mahama does not win the 2016 presidential election, he would destool himself. While one group, the ‘Gbese Dzase Kingmakers’, has given him an ultimatum to vacate the seat in seven days, two … Read more
I just watched a very sad and disturbing video of our soldiers on the war front begging their President and Commander in Chief to provide them with food and water. They did this through footage which was shot on their cell phone cameras and released as a short video on social media. They were desperate, … Read more
The Multimedia Group has a comprehensive election coverage project dubbed Election Headquarters. From the Election Day until the results are announced, almost all employees of the company play a role. All of the company’s resources are also put to active use, especially the telephone lines. This year, I did not go out. I worked in … Read more
Mr Samuel Avaala, the General Manager of Benso Oil Palm Plantation Limited (BOPP), has called on Government and policy makers to review policies on oil palm production to create a favourable business environment. This, according him, would enable the private sector and the Government to collaborate to make the oil palm industry stand shoulder-to-shoulder with … Read more
The number of irregular migrants from Ghana to Italy rose from 4,450 last year, to 5,545 from January to November, this year, Sylvia Lopez-Ekra, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Chief of Mission has disclosed. Ms. Lopez-Ekrah said the number of irregular migrants could be more because some of the migrants would hide their identities … Read more
The former President of Ga-Dangme Traditional Council Dr. KB Asante is calling on the Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II to render an unqualified apology for his gaffe. According to him, attempts by some of his supporters to justify his comment smacks of hypocrisy and double standards. The traditional ruler, prior to the December 7 polls … Read more
Gbese Youth in the Greater Accra region have dismissed calls on their chief, Nii Ayi Bonte II, to vacate his stool as he vowed to do if the NDC lost the December 7 elections. Chairman of the Gbese youth, Nii Annan Agbo, who addressed a press conference said the Gbese Mantse’s abdication comments have been … Read more
Southeast Asian security forces were on alert on Friday ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays after two bomb plots were foiled in Australia and Indonesia and the arrest of suspected militants in Malaysia. Australian police said on Friday they had prevented attacks on prominent sites in Melbourne on Christmas Day that authorities described … Read more
Otumfuo’s Akwamuhene, Baffour Kwame Akowuah III and the Omanahene (paramount chief) of Manso Nkwanta Traditional Area, Nana Bi-Kusi Appiah are fighting for supremacy over Datano, a community in the Amansie West district of the Ashanti Region. Each of them is claiming Datano owes allegiance to him and have installed chiefs to represent their interest in … Read more
France’s military chief on Wednesday took the unusual step of urging the country’s next president to raise defence spending in a rare public appeal. Chief of Defence General Pierre de Villiers called on France to boost its defence budget to two percent of GDP before the end of the next presidential term, in 2022. It … Read more
The former President of Ga-Dangme Traditional Council Dr K. B Asante has entreated beleaguered Gbese Mantse Nii Ayi-Bonte II to vacate his throne honourably to avoid being embarrassed by a section of the public especially the kingmakers. The traditional ruler, prior to the December 7 polls vowed that he will relinquish his stool if outgoing … Read more
You recall that Simpa Panyin previously told you that Winneba is a town of festivals? The biggest festival in Ghana has been known to be the Aboakyer festival. Aboakyer is celebrated every first Saturday of May. That is a traditional festival connected to the roots and ancestry of the people of Simpa (Winneba). The Akomase … Read more
ACCRA Brewery Limited (ABL), has provided mechanised borehole with irrigation facility to three communities in the Kassena-Nankana West District of the Upper East Region valued at about GH¢100,000. The facility, which is a multi-purpose, would assist farmers in the communities to undertake farming, particularly during the dry season periods in addition to providing portable drinking … Read more
Nigerian customs service has intercepted 102 bags of rumoured plastic rice in Lagos after a tip off on Monday. The plastic rice branded Beat Tomato Rice was in storage at the time of seizure and was ready for distribution during the christmas holidays in Ikeja, the state capital of Lagos State. According to the chief … Read more