Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

COCOBOD CAUTIONS COCOA FARMERS TO REFRAIN FROM USING INAPPROPRIATE WEEDICIDES

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has warned cocoa growers against using unsuitable weedicides on their crops.Speaking at a meeting of cocoa farmers in Gomoa Afransie in the Central Region, he bemoaned how many cocoa

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

SCHOOL FEEDING CATERERS IN ASHANTI THREATEN STRIKE OVER SHORTCHANGED PAYMENTS AND ARREARS

The Ashanti Regional branch of the Progressive School Feeding Caterers Association Ghana is threatening to lay down their tools over reductions in payment of the approved school feeding grant and non-payment of arrears. In a newsletter, the association says the authorities

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

WE’RE READY FOR 2024 BECE – WAEC ASSURES

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed its readiness to administer the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), despite the government’s outstanding debts. The BECE for this year is slated from Monday, July 8 to July 15, and will be

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

GOVERNMENT WILL DIGITISE LOCAL TAXI BUSINESS SOON—BAWUMIA ASSURES GPRTU

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, says the Government will launch the ‘Tap n Go’ system for commercial taxi drivers in the country on August 12, this year. This is to enable commercial taxi drivers

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Two-Game Ban For Turkey’s Demiral Over Celebration

Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been given a two-match ban for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country's Euro 2024 win against Austria. Demiral, 26, scored both Turkey's goals as they beat Austria 2-1 to earn a quarter-final spot against the

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

CAF Fines Eto’o $200k For Breach Of Ethics

Cameroon FA President Samuel Eto'o Fils has been fined $200,000 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The former Barcelona and Chelsea striker, who was under investigation for alleged match manipulation and violation of the principles of ethics and integrity of

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

CHIEF JUSTICE’S RECOMMENDATION OF JUDGES TO SUPREME COURT UNCONSTITUTIONAL – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the Chief Justice’s decision to recommend judges for nomination to the Supreme Court, describing the proposal as unconstitutional. Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo has proposed five judges to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

Martinez Sends Argentina Through After Messi Miss

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was the hero as Argentina booked their spot in the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 penalty shootout win over Ecuador. After a 1-1 draw in normal time, the match went straight to penalties and Argentina

NPP NATIONAL COUNCIL APPROVES NAPO AS THE RUNNING MATE TO DR. BAWUMIA FOR 2024 ELECTION

The National Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially approved Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, aka, Napo as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the general elections. Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

SPEAKER BAGBIN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT LAWSUITS AGAINST BILLS PASSED BY PARLIAMENT

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed concerns over lawsuits filed against yet-to-be-assented to bills passed.He says that the Supreme Court cannot hear such cases because that undermines the work of the legislative arm of government. He served notice that