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You’ll not stay in power forever – Frimpong-Boateng warns govt officials

1,895  A former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has taken a dig at the government following his invitation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor to answer some questions regarding his bombshell report on galamsey. He cautioned government officials to be mindful of their actions as they will not be […]

Politics

Ghana’s energy security remains our topmost priority – Energy Minister to investors in London

2,368  Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says, Ghana’s energy security in the medium to long term is the topmost priority of government. This he said, is the reason he is leading efforts at ensuring that the power and petroleum sectors of the country are strengthened with the relevant legal and regulatory framework. Dr. Prempeh […]

Sanitation

A/R: Students of built and natural environment schooled on bio-digester toilet technology

1,718  The ministry of sanitation and water resources as part of efforts to end open defecation in some parts of the country has organized a three day intensive training in construction and installation of bio-digester toilet technology to students in the department of built and natural environment of Kumasi Technical University. Over 500 students of […]

Education

Laptops cannot replace textbooks – CSOs to govt

1,676  Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the education sector have objected to the government’s decision to replace textbooks with laptops in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. Their objection follows Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s announcement that textbooks and other teaching materials would be installed on the laptops for use during lessons, with the […]

Politics

BREAKING NEWS: Prof Frimpong Boateng arrested, granted ¢2m bail – broadcastergh.com

4,710  Reports from broadcastergh.com indicate that former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, is currently under investigation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The renowned heart surgeon was invited by the Office several weeks ago to answer questions regarding corruption and corruption-related activities, specifically concerning his report on the […]

Crime

Bekwai Circuit Court Sentences a 38 Year Old Car Snatcher To 20 Years Imprisonment

1,939  The Ashanti Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a 38-year-old car snatcher to 20 years imprisonment in hard labour. Yaw Adu Agyekum, alias ’18,’ a mason, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and robbery. His accomplices included Kwadwo Gyebi, alias Acheampong, a convict, and another who is now deceased. Detective Chief Inspector, Eric Twum giving the facts […]