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Beach Volleyball: Ghana Triumph over Benin to secure Quarterfinal Berth

By: Isaac Mortey Ghana’s volleyball team beat Benin in the Men’s final Pool Match with a magnificent two-zero victory. With victories over Togo, Senegal and Benin in the group stage, the team have qualified for the knockout stage of the competition Seidu Adjanaku, who calls himself “George Foreman Of Beach Volleyball” came out of retirement to help the team in …

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Publish names of beneficiaries of the National Rental Assistance Scheme – NTUG

The National Tenants’ Union of Ghana has called for the immediate publication of the names of beneficiaries under the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS), organized by regions and communities. This call comes in response to former Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye’s assertion that 1,492 citizens received a total disbursement of GH 19 million through the NRAS. Launched …

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Afenyo-Markin defends $449m tax waiver request for 1D1F businesses

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rebutted claims by the Minority regarding the government’s tax waiver requests for businesses under the One District One Factory initiative. Despite opposition from the Minority, who raised concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public funds over the proposed $449 million tax exemptions, Afenyo-Markin defended the initiative during his debate on the State of the …

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Bawumia appoints former Oti Minister as campaign coordinator for PWDs, special needs

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has named the former Oti Minister, Joshua Makubu, as his campaign coordinator for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Special Needs. Mr. Makubu is expected to spearhead efforts in mobilizing and rallying all Ghanaians with special needs to support the vision of the flagbearer. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Director of Communications …

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NDC to deploy drones to monitor 2024 elections in Greater Accra Region

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ashley Moore has revealed plans to deploy drones for monitoring during this year’s General elections. This initiative is part of efforts to secure over two million votes for the party and strengthen monitoring systems to prevent rigging. The party is targeting over two million votes in the region, which they believe …

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Water is an acute commodity in my constituency – Hon. Sulemana

By Wilhelmina Oddoye The Member of Parliament for the Tain constituency, Hon. Adama Sulemana, has identified the lack of access to clean drinking water as the primary issue plaguing his constituency. Despite making several appeals to the central government for assistance, he reports that his efforts have been unsuccessful so far. “This situation hovers around the smaller communities which the …

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Empower yourself through education and vocational skills: Dr. Rhodalene Amartey

By: Richard Adjetey Adjetey The Dean of Students at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMac), Dr. Rhodalene Amartey, has urged women to prioritize education and vocational training as a means of empowerment. She stated during her speech at the International Women’s Day event hosted by UniMac-IJ, South Legon Campus, which was themed “Inspire Inclusion”, that women should prioritize …

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Glaucoma: a silent thief of sight

By: Mary Wellington GLAUCOMA, also known as the silent thief of sight, is a disease that makes the eye go blind with no warning signs. The signs only show at the last stage of the disease. This year’s World Glaucoma Week is scheduled for March 10-16 2024 on the theme; Uniting for a Free Glaucoma Week. Dr. Wendoline Aseidu Twum, …

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National Cathedral, not merely a religious symbol – NPP Manuel Darko

By: Angelina Tukpe The National Cathedral has been a contentious issue in Ghanaian politics, with critics questioning the government’s allocation of resources for its construction. While supporters argue that it will enhance the country’s cultural and religious landscape, opponents argue that funds could be better spent on pressing social and economic needs. During a recent interview on Adoa TV AM …

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