SONA: “Unbearable Hardship” Is Ghana’s True State – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has punched holes into President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo‘s State of the Nation Address,(SONA), describing it as unconvincing. Presenting his second address on the State of the Nation, the President touted his achievements saying Ghana, since he assumed the reins of office has been put back on the right path, with … Read more

SONA2018: ‘We Go Employ 100,000 Young People 2018 Alone’ – Akufo-Addo –

This report is in Pidgin English President Nana Akufo-Addo say dis year government go employ 100,000 young people for Ghana make dem help in service sector delivery. He make dis revelation during in second State of the Nation Address (SONA2018) wey happen for Ghana today. Also di President also add sey dem recruit 3,000 young, … Read more

SONA 2018: Sports Under Review

The State of the Nation’s address has in many years shed very little light on sports development in the country and the president’s address on Thursday was no different. He outlined the need to renovate the Accra Sports Stadium, which has been beaten badly after several years of neglect and a proper maintenance culture. The … Read more

NYA Deal: It’s Time To Create Ghana’s Bill Gates, Steve Jobs

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has challenged the over 3000 unemployed youth enrolled by the National Youth Authority (NYA) to equip them with digital marketing and entrepreneurship skills not to disappoint the government, saying “it is time to create our Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.” The training programme which was launched Thursday, February 8, 2018 … Read more

I’ve Put Ghana On Right Path

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana, since he assumed the reins of office has been put back on the right path, with his vision of a Ghana Beyond Aid well within reach. Delivering his Message on the State of the Nation to Parliament on Thursday, 8th February, 2018, President Akufo-Addo indicated that, on the … Read more

We’ll Complete Eastern Corridor Roads

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to find the resources to complete the Eastern Corridor Roads. He said it is a strategic road that would provide a much shorter and cheaper link between the southern and northern parts of our country, and a suitable, alternative route for Ghana’s land-locked neighbours. According to him, unfortunately, … Read more

Full Text of Prez. 2nd SONA Full of Achievements, Commitments

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has delivered his second State of Nation Address (SONA) replete with achievements his first year and commitments to do more. MESSAGE ON THE STATE OF THE NATION DELIVERED BY PRESIDENT NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO I am happy to be here again in this august House, a place where I have … Read more

Bawumia’s Hard Work Showing Positive Results – Akufo-Addo

Vice president Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia received a pat on the back from his boss Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for being on top of his game in managing the economy. President Akufo-Addo described his vice as a hardworking personality with remarkable leadership qualities. “I am glad to be able to report that the Economic Management Team, … Read more

Akufo-Addo Hails NYA-Ecobank 3000 Jobs Deal

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded Ecobank over a partnership deal with the National Youth Authority (NYA) to create 3000 jobs. The Pan-African bank is offering to absorb 3000 unemployed youth after undergoing a three-month training programme. The NYA on Thursday, February 08, 2018 launched the Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship Programme for persons between … Read more

Akufo-Addo To Assess Ministers One-On-One Monday But…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to meet his ministers one-on-one from Monday, the Minister of State in charge Monitoring and Evaluation has revealed, in an exercise to assess their performances. This is also to review the overall performance of the government after a year in office. Speaking on TV3 during discussions on Thursday’s … Read more

Affordable Housing Still Out of Reach For Most Ghanaians – Prez Laments

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed worry over the housing situation in the country. “The concept of affordable housing is still out of the reach of most Ghanaians.” Delivering only his 2nd State of the Nation address to Parliament, the President noted that the concept of affordable housing has not been realized. According to … Read more

Government To Train 3,000 Under Entrepreneurship Programme To Be Employed By ECOBANK

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Thursday, said Government has recruited 3,000 unemployed persons under the Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship Programme for skill training. He said the programme was launched at the Accra Digital Centre by Mr Yaw Osafo Maafo, the Senior Minister on Thursday, February 8, with the beneficiaries undergoing a three-month training with … Read more

Creative Arts Bill Passage Will Help Set Up Fund For Arts Industry

The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated that the passing of the Creative Arts Bill will help give a strong backing to institute the creative arts fund to be accessed by stakeholders of the arts industry. The president made this known when he stormed Parliament to deliver his message … Read more

[Infograph] 1-Village-1-Dam To Kick-Off In Five Regions

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given indications that the implementation of the One-Village-One-Dam project is set to kick off in July this year. “This year, the One-Village-One-Dam project starts full operation. It is a simple, low-tech project but these dams will make a big difference to all our lives and the livelihoods of our … Read more

Akufo-Addo: We’ll Crack Down On Peace Wreckers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has declared without equivocation that Ghana’s security agencies will henceforth ruthlessly deal with anyone wishing to scuttle the peace and stability of the country. “I do not need to repeat that crime wears no political colours, and I am certain that message has gone down to all. The law enforcement … Read more

Akufo-Addo Speaks Ewe In Parliament

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo brought his Ewe side alive in Parliament on Thursday when he delivered the state-of-the-nation address. The president was in the House to fulfill Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution. In his close-to-two-hour address, President Akufo-Addo stressed on the great strides his government has taken in revamping the economy. He cited … Read more

Gov’t On Course With Sports Dev’t

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo believes his government is on course in developing sports by pursing the passing of the Legislative Instrument for the Sports Act as well as constructing pitches and also to create the long awaited Sports Fund. Mr. Akufo-Addo in his second State of the Nation Address to parliament on Thursday, February … Read more

Gov’t Devotes GHc800m To Boost Ghana Police Service

The police will receive GH¢800 million within the next six months to purchase modern equipment to help fight crime, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced. Included in the purchases will be motorbikes and ammunitions, he added. The president said the Ghana Police Service will also purchase drones and helicopters. He made this known on … Read more

President Akufo-Addo Expresses His Government’s Commitment To Revive Colts Football

President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has claimed his government is committed to reviving colts football in the country. During his 2018 State of the Nation address, the first gentleman of the land revealed that, his government is making serious efforts to resuscitate colts football in the country as he believes the demise of … Read more

Minority Leader Calls SONA ‘State of Promises Address’

Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has had a different description for the State of the Nation address, particularly the one delivered by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in Parliament on Thursday. Speaking on the floor of Parliament after President Akufo-Addo’s address, the Tamale South Member of Parliament appeared not quite in sync with the address titled – … Read more