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May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Book Publishers Fume Over NaCCA’s Assessment Role

The Ghana Book Publishers Association (GPA) has demanded that the book assessment and approval role granted the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) be withdrawn. It said Parliament must work with industry to find a place to anchor the assessment

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Female Judges Key To Eradication Of Negative Cultural Practices – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says female judges play a pivotal role in eliminating undesirable cultural practices that impede development, particularly that of women and girls. He said the experience of female judges placed them in a prime position to lend

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024

Reforms, Stable Economies Fuelling Fintech Boom

Significant reforms in the formal sector over the past three decades have led to economic stability and predictable growth rates across African nations, particularly in Ghana, Vice President Dr. Muhammadu Bawumia has said. This stable economic environment has created a fertile

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024

We Must Reclaim Our Environment From Galamsey Activities – Asantehene

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, says Ghana’s primary focus should be restoring the environment, which has been severely impacted by illegal mining, commonly known as Galamsey. Speaking on his 25th anniversary as the 16th occupant of the Golden Stool, the Asantehene

May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

Nigeria’s Senate Proposes Death Penalty For Drug Trafficking

Nigeria’s Senate on Thursday proposed significantly toughening penalties for drug trafficking, making the death penalty the new maximum sentence through a law amendment. The amendment, which is not yet law, replaces life imprisonment, which was previously the harshest punishment.Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country of

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024

AstraZeneca Vaccine Not Administered In Ghana Anymore, Says GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that AstraZeneca vaccines would no longer be administered in the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, director general of the Ghana Health Service, stated that the GHS had not purchased the AstraZeneca Vaccines

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

OSP Refutes Claims of Clearing Cecilia Dapaah

In recent developments concerning the investigation into former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has rejected assertions that it has cleared her of corruption-related offences prior to transferring the case to the Economic and Organized

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Man Attempts To Shoot Pennsylvania Pastor During Service

Police said that a man in Pennsylvania tried to murder a pastor at a church during service in North Braddock on Sunday. 26-year-old Bernard Junior Polite entered the Jesus Dwelling Place Church a little after 1 p.m. EST and “attempted to

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

Limited Voter Registration Kicks Off Today

The Electoral Commission will today, Tuesday, May 7, begin the limited voter registration exercise for first-time voters and persons who wish to own a voter card. The 21-day exercise will end on May 27, 2024. Chairperson of the EC, Madam Jean Mensa,

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024

“Dumsor” Eroding Economic Fortunes Of Media Houses – GJA President

Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has expressed concern over the inconsistent power supply in Ghana, known as “dumsor”, and its impact on media houses. He highlighted that the irregular power supply is negatively affecting the