In this report, Odimegwu Onwumere writes that climate change is impacting on the health of Nigerians, suggesting that the authorities have to put the right measures in place to handle its effects through research and enlightenment Ngozi is a lady in her middle 20s and was a pump attendant at a newly built filling station … Read more
The Volta River Authority (VRA) in collaboration with a Chinese company, Shenzhen Energy Group Company Limited (SEC) is preparing to set up two 350 MW supercritical coal-fired generating plants at the cost of US$1.5 billion at Ekumfi Aboano, in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region. After a public announcement of the intent by the … Read more
Maverick New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker, Kennedy Agyapong, has publicly alleged the outspoken General Secretary of the ruling NDC Johnson Asiedu Nketia has refused to pay back an amount of $200 he loaned to him some time ago to defray some utility debts. The Member of Parliament for Assin Central made this claim when he … Read more
The government of Ghana has rejected the proposed $1.5 billion coal project to be established in the Ekumfi Aboano District in the country’s central region. The Volta River Authority (VRA) and Shenzhen Energy Group have been pushing to get a 700MW coal plant up and running from April 2017. But contrary to public announcements, the … Read more
Despite assurances from the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahama Ayariga ,that government will not permit the setting up of coal plant in Ghana, a civil society group has expressed dissatisfaction at the promise, calling for a national policy to back it. The minister who was speaking at forum recently disclosed that government … Read more
Your Excellency President Mahama, I trust this letter finds you doing well and hearty. The purpose of this letter is to draw your attention to a couple of issues for your information and consideration. I took inspiration from your own words when you were sworn into office in 2012. You did indicate that you welcome … Read more
The anger of the Ashanti region house of chiefs was stretched to its limits when the Ashanti regional minister John Alexander Ackon and the Minister of Environment Science, Technology and Innovation Mahama Ayariga failed to turn up for a stakeholder interaction with the traditional authorities. The meeting which saw paramount chiefs and their queen mothers … Read more
Flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has said he is a proud owner of four sports cars, which he uses to indulge in racing. “I like racing. I have a series of sports cars – about four. I have the Panamera – the latest brand of the Porshce (four exhausts), I … Read more
Flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mr Hassan Ayariga has said the Kufuor administration tried planting cocaine on him, for which reason he had to close done his pizza restaurants. “There was a conflict in Bawku in 2005, 2006 during the Kufour government and I had a very close uncle who worked with … Read more
Hassan Ayariga, flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC) has said he has a mansion with four swimming pools in his hometown, Bawku, in the Upper East Region of Ghana. One of the pools, he said, is suspended. The 44-year-old politician, who says he made his first million dollars at age 24, said if … Read more
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has said he will deal ruthlessly with chiefs in the Bosomtwe District who sell lands along Lake Bosomtwe. He noted that the spate of indiscriminate development along the lake and other bad practices on it would damage the lake and destroy its catchment area. Otumfuo gave the warning in … Read more