Politics

Ablakwa discharged amid Afenyo-Markin’s disagreement with Ahiafor over Speaker’s directive

1,181  The vetting of Foreign Affairs Minister-nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday took an unexpected turn following a disagreement between Ranking Member, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and Committee Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor, over a directive from the Speaker of Parliament. During the session which dragged into the evening, it emerged that the Speaker had […]

Business

Alex Dadey Champions Public-Private Partnerships for Sustainable Development at Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025

995  Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group of Companies, delivered a keynote address today at the African Prosperity Dialogues 2025, emphasizing the transformative potential of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and diaspora investment in driving sustainable economic growth across the African continent. Mr. Dadey’s address underscored the need for collaborative efforts to redefine Africa’s future, […]

Business

Alex Dadey Champions Diaspora Investment for Africa’s Transformation at Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2025

1,013  Alex Apau Dadey, Executive Chairman of KGL Group of Companies, delivered a keynote address today at the African Prosperity Dialogues 2025, emphasizing the transformative potential of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and diaspora investment in driving sustainable economic growth across the African continent. Mr. Dadey’s address underscored the need for collaborative efforts to redefine Africa’s future, […]

Politics

A/R Juaben Constituency MP Provides Critical Support to Adumasa Victims

1,339    Recent heavy rains have left a trail of destruction in Adumasa, a community in the Juaben Municipality in the Ashanti Region, rendering several residents homeless. The strong winds accompanying the rains ripped off roofs, forcing many to seek refuge elsewhere in the community. For months, the affected residents struggled to find decent shelter, […]

Social

Set Your Goals, Stay Focused: Prophet Effah Hills’ Message to Christians

1,073    Prophet Effah Hills of Effah Hills Ministries has urged Ghanaians, particularly Christians, to adopt dedication, commitment, and selflessness in achieving their goals. Speaking at a two-week fasting and prayers revival organized by World Light Temple in Kumasi, Prophet Hills emphasized that dedication and commitment are essential for settling in life and achieving targeted […]

Politics

Renewing Hope: Gabriel Atokple Throws Hat into Ring for Volta Region’s Council of State Seat

2,025  It’s worth noting that Gabriel Atokple has also expressed interest in empowering grassroots communities, as seen in his aspirations for the Ketu North NDC Parliamentary seat ¹. Business mogul and philanthropist, Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Kwabla Atokple, has thrown his hat into the ring for the Volta Region’s seat on the Council of State, making […]

Agriculture

Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante Inducted as New Director of CSIR-Crops Research Institute

827  The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has inducted Prof. Maxwell Darko Asante as the new Director of the CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), effective February 1, 2025. Prof. Asante, a renowned research scientist with over two decades of experience in agricultural research and development, succeeds the late Prof. Moses Brandford Mochiah. His expertise […]

Business

Beads Sellers Association Urges Finance Minister to Tackle Rising Exchange Rates

1,053  Nana Akosua Pokuaa, the Deputy Queen-mother of the Ashanti Regional Beads Sellers Association, is calling on Finance Minister Ato Forson to take immediate action to address the rising exchange rates that are threatening local businesses, particularly bead sellers. The increasing exchange rates are causing significant financial strain on small businesses, making it difficult for […]

Social

Nahinso Community in Uproar: Family Head Found Alive After False Accusations Against Odikro

993  The Aduana Royal Family of Nahinso in the Ashanti Region is calling for justice and accountability after false allegations were made against Nana Addo Boamah, the Odikro of the community. The allegations claimed that Nana Addo Boamah murdered Nana Yaw Berkyi, the family head, but it was later discovered that Nana Yaw Berkyi was […]