Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

Bring Back Import Restrictions Bill bill – Afriyie Akoto Urges Govt

Former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Akoto Afriyie, says the government must strongly consider restricting the importation of certain food items into the country to protect Ghanaian farmers and enhance their global competitiveness. Dr. Owusu Akoto Afriyie emphasized that

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Over 1m Unlicensed Weapons In Circulation – Small Arms Commission

The National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has disclosed that approximately 1.1 million small arms and light weapons circulating within the country cannot be properly traced or accounted for. According to the commission, this number of unaccounted-for weapons, out

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

GES Begins Probe Into Tragic Death Of Aburi Girls’ SHS Student

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has initiated an internal investigation into the death of a first-year student at Aburi Girls’ Senior High School. Stacy Okyere, who died on on February 5, 2024, was allegedly denied medical attention by the school nurse, who

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Fans Urged To Stop Trolling Iwobi After AFCON Loss

The captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles football team has led calls to end online bullying against midfielder Alex Iwobi. Some football fans have been trolling Iwobi on social media, blaming the 27-year-old player for their country’s 1-2 loss to Ivory Coast

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

KMA Retains Patrick Frimpong As PM, As Mayor Promises Cleaner Metropolis.

Krofrom East Assembly Member, Patrick Kwame Frimpong was retained as the Presiding Member of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) at a ceremony held yesterday for the reconstituted Assembly. Mr Frimpong secured an impressive 55 YES votes out of the gathered 66

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Cote D’Ivoire Hold Colourful Trophy Parade After Winning AFCON 2023

Ivorians came out in their numbers for celebrations after Cote d'Ivoire clinched their third Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. Emerse Fae led the Elephants to success during the 2023 AFCON as they came from behind to beat Nigeria in the

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Demand Action From Police, Judiciary Over Assault On Journalists – Oppong Nkrumah To GJA

The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to increase pressure on the Ghana Police Service and the Judiciary to effectively address cases of attacks on journalists in the country. Mr Nkrumah emphasised the critical role

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

GRA To Facilitate Voluntary Tax Compliance

The Domestic Tax Revenue Division (DTRD) of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) is poised to explore creative ways of mobilizing revenue for economic management in 2024. The Division is also committed to facilitating voluntary tax compliance through measures such as new

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Man Jailed 50 Years For Robbery, Remanded For Murder Of 74-Year-Old Woman

A 20-year-old man, Abdullah Mohammed, who allegedly killed a 74-year-old stroke patient, Alice Karikari, after robbing her home, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the robbery. The Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court presided over by His Lordship Oheneba Kuffour,

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

Girls In Jomoro Engage In Sex For Fish

There is a growing culture of teenage girls trading sex for fish in the coastal communities of Half Assini in the Jomoro District of the Western Region. A JoyNews report indicates that some of the fishermen in the coastal community exploit the girls