The five-member committee investigating the circumstances leading to the death of two fishers has said the report on the inquiry will be ready on Friday, August 11, 2023. Tema Regional Office indicates that the committee was set up by the Tema Metropolitan Security Council (MESEC) with a mandate to investigate …
Read More »NPP flagbearer contest: OB Amoah endorses ‘capable’ Bawumia as candidate
Akuapem South MP, Osei Bonsu Amoah, firmly backs VP Mahamudu Bawumia as NPP’s potential flagbearer. He made this declaration during a meeting in his constituency, attended by Eastern Region party executives. Amoah stated that Bawumia’s candidacy resonates with the larger NPP populace’s desire. He emphasized the significant support Bawumia enjoys …
Read More »Four apprehended for BECE malpractice
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has said four individuals have been picked up for allegedly engaging in examination malpractice in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Attributed to the implementation of more stringent measures this year to counter exam malpractice, the arrests underscore the commitment to maintain the …
Read More »I’m politically experienced to lead NPP-Dr Bawumia
The Vice-President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said he is more politically experienced to win the flagbearership race of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and defeat the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general election. He said his track record as a running mate for the party four consecutive …
Read More »2023 BECE: KMA Education Director urges WAEC to adopt one paper daily
Mr. David Oppong, the Education Director of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, has added his voice to the growing call for a change in the scheduling of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Currently, BECE candidates are required to take two papers each day, leading to increased pressure during the exam …
Read More »A/R: 6 ‘Pragya’ riders arrested after attacking KMA officer
Tricycle operators in Kumasi have been on a warpath following the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly’s decision to ban the operations of tricycles popularly called “Pragya” from operating within the central business district. A scuffle between the police and tricycle operators in Kumasi on Monday resulted in the arrest of six Pragya …
Read More »BECE: Nine heavily pregnant candidates sit for exams at Effutu
Nine heavily pregnant candidates are currently writing the 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region. They were found in various examination centers in the Municipality. The pregnant teenagers disclosed they boldly stepped out to write the examination not feeling shy after their teachers …
Read More »NPP’s 2024 victory depends on youth, Ntim emphasizes
NPP’s 2024 victory relies on youth, Stephen Ayesu Ntim emphasizes. He urged the youth to play a crucial role in securing the party’s success in the upcoming keenly contested elections. Ntim highlighted that the NPP’s history shows that youth have been pivotal in the party’s campaign efforts, leading to previous …
Read More »Mahama urges leaders to prioritise welfare of citizens
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged leaders to prioritise the well-being of citizens by ensuring that people benefit from the nation’s resources and projects, regardless of who initiated them. He described as unacceptable a decision by the government not to commit funds to complete the Saglemi Housing Project, which …
Read More »Common Fund impasse: Naa Torshie is not answerable to you – Minority to Dan Botwe
The deputy Minority Whip, Ibrahim Ahmed has accused Local Government Rural Development and Decentralisation Minister, Dan Botwe of kicking above his weight in the impasse with Common Fund administrator Irene Naa Torshie. The Minister has written to President Akufo-Addo to complain about the failure of the administrator to collaborate with …
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