Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

FDA Raises Alarm Over Salt Non-Iodisation

A market survey conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the artisanal salt industry has recorded major non-compliance by stakeholders, particularly producers of non-prepackaged or unpackaged rock salt. The survey which was done in 2023, partly concludes that most

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah is new CDS of Ghana Armed Forces

Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has been appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), effective Thursday, February 1, 2024. This is part of changes in the military hierarchy made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

January 25, 2024January 25, 2024

NPP Bans Phones, Warns Aspirants Against Busing Ahead Of Primaries

In an effort to ensure fair and transparent parliamentary primaries, the New Patriotic Party, General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has issued a stern warning to the party aspirants. The party aims to prevent the practice of busing or camping delegates ahead

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Ashanti Region: Police Await AG’s Advice In Siblings’ Death Linked To Bedbug Pesticide

Police prosecutors have disclosed that they are awaiting advice from the Attorney General’s Office following the conclusion of investigations into the deaths of three siblings suspected to be caused by an insecticide used for bedbug control. The victims were found unconscious after

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Upper East Region: REGSEC Probes Alleged Killing By Military In Bawku

The Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has begun investigations into alleged killings of civilians by the military in Bawku in the Upper East Region. Bawku has seen renewed fighting this month. Two persons have been confirmed dead, and several others injured

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Use Second Tranche Of IMF Cash Judiciously – Mahama To Akufo-Addo

Former President, John Mahama is calling on the government to exercise prudence in utilizing the recently approved $600 million IMF bailout to alleviate the economic challenges facing Ghanaians. The disbursement, approved by the IMF Executive Board on January 19, 2024, follows

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

We Must Resist The Suppression Of Media Freedom – Julius Malema

South African politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema says Ghana must deal with any traces of the suppression of media freedom. According to him, the media, which is the fourth estate of the realm is the only

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Senegal Beat Guinea To Top Group With 100% Record

Defending champions Senegal secured top spot in Group C at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Guinea 2-0 in an ill-tempered encounter. Abdoulaye Seck headed the Teranga Lions in front from a free-kick and Iliman Ndiaye sealed victory with

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Changing December 7 Election Date Has Nothing To Do With SDA’s Petition- EC Clarifies

The Electoral Commission of Ghana says its push for a change in the December 7 election date is unrelated to the petition submitted by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. The SDA church, about a week ago, petitioned EC to consider changing the date

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Corruption Has Ensured The IMF Dictates Everything – Julius Malema

Prominent South African politician, Julius Malema is attributing Ghana’s economic crisis to corrupt government officials. According to him, those in authority have consistently misappropriated funds which has resulted in a few individuals in the hierarchy of wealth impoverishing the rest of