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Ashanti Regional Minister Inspects Kumasi Central Market Project

1,203      Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has inspected the ongoing Kumasi Central Market Project, which is part of the Kejetia redevelopment initiative started under the Mahama administration. Accompanied by the Regional Security Council, Management Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, and the Regional Coordinating Council, Dr. Amoakohene assessed the progress of both phases of […]

Politics

Nana Nkansah Boadu Accused of Spreading Falsehoods Against Ashanti Regional Minister

1,150 The Ashanti Youth for Development (AYD) is demanding an apology from Nana Nkansah Boadu for leveling false accusations against the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene. According to AYD, Nana Nkansah Boadu’s claims that Dr. Amoakohene orchestrated chaos at the Ashanti Regional Council of State election are not only baseless but also defamatory. AYD […]

Education

Allowance Under Threat: PET Advocates for Cancellation of Teachers’ and Nurses’ Training Allowance

706  The teachers’ and nurses’ training allowance in Ghana has a rich history dating back to 1960 when it was first introduced by President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The allowance was not only for teacher and nurse trainees but also for students from agricultural colleges and schools of hygiene. These students received a monthly allowance, […]

Politics

Ashanti Regional Minister Denies Allegations of Orchestrating Chaos at the Council of State Election

1,048  Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has been accused by Nana Nkasah Boadu of orchestrating chaos at the Ashanti Regional Council of State election. However, the office of the Regional Minister has vehemently denied these allegations, emphasizing that Dr. Amoakohene has never met or interacted with Nana Nkasah Boadu and has no involvement […]

Politics

Osafo-Maafo’s son, three deputies sacked from SSNIT

1,138  The government has revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Citi News sources confirm that the contracts of his three deputies have also been terminated.Local event listings and tickets The three deputies are, Kwame Adu-Darkwa, Deputy Director-General, Finance and Administration, Ms. Juliana Kpedekpo, […]

Business

Heritage Bank collapse: I believe BoG Governor was ordered “to nail me” – Seidu Agongo says ‘not fit and proper’ tag “very insulting”

693  Businessman Seidu Agongo has said he believes the immediate past Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, collapsed Heritage Bank, of which he (Agongo) owned 70 per cent shares, as part of a grand scheme by the government at the time to target and weaken him. In his view, even though, in […]

Politics

Mahama directs Finance Minister to address $156m USAID funding gap

812  President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to take urgent steps to address the funding gap created by the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programme. A February 11 statement from the Presidency highlighted Mahama’s deep concern over the estimated $156 million deficit, warning of […]

Politics

A New Generation of Leadership: Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Atokple’s Historic Council of State Win

809  The Volta Region has ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of 36-year-old business mogul and philanthropist Gabriel Kwamigah Tanko Atokple as its representative to the Council of State. His decisive victory, securing 24 votes, signals a shift toward youth-led governance and progressive leadership in Ghana. His triumph is more than […]