The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has said Ghana is in a good position to achieve the sustainable development goal (SDG) targets on quality education – SDG 4. He said the government’s investment in education infrastructure, rolling out of sound policies and deployment of innovation in the sector, had put it in a better place to achieve SDG 4 by 2030. In particular, the minister said the free senior high school (FSHS) policy had significantly improved the country’s chances of meeting SDG 4.1. SDG 4.1 requires that by 2030, countries must “ensure that all girls and boys complete…
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Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah, the Chief of Akyem Wenchi in the Eastern region has expressed scepticism about the possibility of winning the fight against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey in his jurisdiction. The Oseawuohene explained that the lack of employment opportunities in the area makes it extremely difficult to weed out galamsey which is said to be destroying Ghana’s vegetation and water bodies. Making the remarks during a visit by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, Daasebre Dr Asumadu Appiah said “As for the galamsey, it is not something we can stop if you tell us…
There may soon be relief for commuters who use the Ofankor-Pokuase stretch on the N6 Highway as it has been announced that the ongoing construction works will be completed by the end of September 2024. Chief Resident Engineer on the Pokuase-Nsawam Highway project, Ing. Kwabena Bempong, disclosed on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM on Monday that the 2.3-kilometre stretch will be opened soon. Asked by host Bernard Avle, about the percentage of completion of the project, Ing Bempong indicated that “If we were to do that, we should be talking about 70 percent completion because what we have done there [Ofankor-Pokuase stretch],…
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to resource the Geological Survey Authority with at least $10 million annually. This is part of the NPP’s efforts to maximise the benefits Ghanaians derive from the exploration of Ghana’s mineral resources Dr Bawumia believes that the current system where companies are given prospecting licences to search for minerals through a ‘trial and error’ process results in the destruction of the environment. “We intend to resource the geological survey department with at least $10 million every year to locate the minerals. This will prevent the trial-and-error process of…
Perceptions that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) only gave its members from Northern Ghana subordinate roles but never allowed them to thrive and excel in the party have now been fully dispelled with the election of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the flagbearer and leader of the party. It is now quite clear that the NPP is not anti-northerners like some persons had sought to foist on the party but allows whoever works and deserves to do well in the party to do so. Presently, many Northern NPP stalwarts are extremely powerful within the party and hold influential positions…
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has invested almost a billion cedis last year to rehabilitate aged cocoa farms and those ravaged by swollen shoot diseases to help increase national production in the short to medium term. The amount adds to similar spending in previous years to replace farms attacked by the virus, leading to reduced cocoa production in recent years. The Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, said in an interview the initiative was part of efforts to sustain cocoa production and the livelihoods of farmers. He was, therefore, confident that the country would produce more than 800,000…
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO has reiterated that the Akufo-Addo-led administration has outperformed all previous governments in Ghana’s history. Speaking at the official launch of the Ashanti Regional NPP Campaign Working Committees and Women’s Conference in Kumasi, Dr Prempeh highlighted the numerous achievements of the government across various sectors, urging party faithful to rally behind the NPP under Bawumia to secure victory in the 2024 general. “No administration has governed the country and commenced the construction of 111 hospitals. No government in this country has built schools like…
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey has made a bold assertion regarding the career of highlife musician, Kwabena Kwabena. According to Mantey, the “Aso” hitmaker gained even more prominence after publicly endorsing President Nana Akufo-Addo during the 2016 elections. While speaking with Joy FM’s Kwame Dadzie on the Showbiz A-Z, Mark opined that some creatives have supported political parties but that did not affect their strengths. Citing Kwabena Kwabena as an example, he said the ‘Asor’ crooner’s music career became more vibrant even after he endorsed Nana Akufo-Addo as Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic…
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Crime Check Foundation, Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, has revealed that Well-known actress and media personality, Nana Ama Mcbrown plans to fund the release of 47 prisoners. He stated that this gesture is part of McBrown’s 47th birthday celebration on August 15, 2024. “Nana Ama McBrown will turn 47 on August 15, and she will be funding the release of 47 prison inmates. I know whoever is watching this will be impressed and will say a prayer for her”, he stated in a viral video. In the video, Mr. Oppong Kwarteng was seen with some inmates…
Celebrated Nigerian singer and songwriter, Davido’s highly acclaimed wedding song, “Ogechi Remix,” has been taken down from YouTube due to copyright issues. This song, which was performed live during Davido’s extravagant wedding to Chioma on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, has emerged as one of the year’s standout moments. “Ogechi Remix,” featuring collaborations with BoyPee, Hyce, and Brown Joel, was released on the wedding day and rapidly garnered attention from fans. The music video, uploaded on July 19, 2024, illustrated Davido’s profound love for his wife, Chioma, as expressed in the song’s lyrics. Recent developments have sparked considerable discussion online, as…