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Paramount Chief urges Volta Regional Minister to demonstrate strong leadership

17Feb

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Paramount Chief urges Volta Regional Minister to demonstrate strong leadership

Torgbui Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, Paramount Chief of Amugo Wego and Anyako Konu, has urged Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, to demonstrate strong leadership in the performance of his ministerial duties. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Minister, Torgbui Dzokoto Gligui VII emphasised that a leader must be observant, strategic, and unwavering in the face of challenges. He likened the type of leadership required to that of the hippopotamus, which is not only a powerful and fearless creature in its domain but also a symbol of patience and wisdom—qualities essential for effective leadership. “A hippopotamus is a brave animal in water; it watches everything carefully, remains unshaken, and does not reveal its intentions prematurely but acts decisively when nec...

17Feb

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Mahama applauds AU Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has applauded the African Union (AU) Commission for its proactive role in providing capacity-building to Member States at the continental level. He also lauded the Commission for advocating fair and equitable international tax rules at a global level. President Mahama, who is the Champion on African Union (AU) Financial Institutions, gave the commendation in his keynote address at the Heads of State and Government breakfast dialogue held at the AU Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event on the theme "Africa at the forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063", was held on the sidelines of the AU Summit, under the auspices of the Alliance of African Multilateral Financing Instituti...

President Mahama calls for strategic investments in Africa

17Feb

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President Mahama calls for strategic investments in Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the international community to invest in Africa to unlock the continent's potential. "To achieve sustainable development, we envision those strategic investments in health, education, energy, technology, and infrastructure, are crucial," he stated. "It is noteworthy, however, that the financing gap for these investments is substantial." President Mahama, who is the Champion on African Union (AU) Financial Institutions said this in his keynote address at the Heads of State and Government breakfast dialogue held at the AU Commission headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event on the theme, "Africa at the forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063", was held on the sideline...

Veterinary Service Officer urges poultry farmers to vaccinate their birds

17Feb

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Veterinary Service Officer urges poultry farmers to vaccinate their birds  

Mr Simon Gameli Kusorgbor, the Wenchi Municipal Veterinary Officer in the Bono Region, at the weekend, urged poultry farmers to vaccinate their fowls in order not to endanger the lives of consumers. They must also adhere to good protein levels for the birds by ensuring that they buy and apply the appropriate concentrates, he advised. Mr Kusorgbor gave the advice in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sidelines of a day’s field behavioural change results and assessment workshop at Wenchi organised by the Wenchi Poultry Farmers Association. The event was a follow-up of a trainer workshop on antimicrobial resistance the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Department (VSD) organised for 30 members of the Association. Mr Ku...

GNFS entreats citizens to support the fight against fire outbreak

17Feb

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GNFS entreats citizens to support the fight against fire outbreak

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Ashanti Region has entreated citizens to support the fight against fire outbreaks by following fire safety precautions. According to the Service, majority of fire outbreaks in the region could be prevented through proper safety measures and awareness. Divisional Fire Officer (II), Mr Peter Addai, the Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional GNFS, told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that, the GNFS only had 26 fire tenders serving all the 43 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the region. Some of them are old and out of operation because of frequent breakdowns. “Due to the limited number of fire tenders in the region, a tender serves about three to fou...

Hohoe MP to construct new classroom block for Fodome Abledze

17Feb

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Hohoe MP to construct new classroom block for Fodome Abledze

Mr Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, Hohoe Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), has announced plans to construct a three-Unit classroom block for the Fodome Abledze community to enhance teaching and learning. This was after the MP inspected a dilapidated school building in the community during his tour to some communities and churches in the Constituency. Mr Tsekpo reiterated his commitment to addressing the needs of his constituents, adding that it was the hope that the contractors would fast-track the project. “This is a significant step towards providing a safe and conducive learning environment for the pupils in the community. It is in line with my election promises, where I pledged to focus on development and job creation”. The leadership of the ...

A Total of GHC 380,113,600 allowance, feeding grants in arrears – GTEC

17Feb

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A Total of GHC 380,113,600 allowance, feeding grants in arrears – GTEC

A whopping GHC380 million comprising teacher trainee allowance and feeding grants for the 2023/2024 academic year for all the 46 Colleges of Education across the country are yet to be released. The amount comprises GHC220 million for the trainee allowances for the current academic year (2024/2025) and the outstanding arrears of GHC159 million for the 2023/2024 academic year. The figure covers an estimated student population of 68,792 from all the Colleges for the current academic year, according to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). This was made known by Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, Director General of GTEC in an address on Friday at the 15th congregation and investiture of Dr Felix Kwame Kumedzro as Principal of the Akatsi College of Education (Akat...

WTO Director-General urges African leaders to look inward for funding opportunities

17Feb

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WTO Director-General urges African leaders to look inward for funding opportunities

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has urged African leaders to look inward for funding opportunities to accelerate the continent's socio-economic development. She said the Continent could raise funding through value addition to natural resources, tapping into pension funds to raise patient capital to fund development and also pricing carbon emissions with innovative ways. Dr Okonjo-Iweala made the appeal in her address at the Heads of State and Government breakfast dialogue held at the AU Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event, which was hosted by President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, was on the theme "Africa at the forefront: Mobilizing African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agen...

17Feb

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Plumber jailed 12 years for sextortion

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 26-year-old plumber and hairstylist to 12 years' imprisonment for sexual extortion. Philip Spain Narh is said to have taken advantage of a 19-year-old SHS graduate by having vaginal and anal sex with her with the promise to help her become a web designer. Unknown to the victim, Narh recorded his sexual encounter with her and published those nude scenes on the internet with the view of blackmailing her. He was charged with seven counts of sexual extortion, non-consensual sharing of intimate images, publication or sale of obscene material and unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. Narh pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was, however, found guilty after going through a full trial. Prosecution's facts before the court are that t...

Fawoade Bampenase residents plead with the Ghana Police Service to strengthen security.

17Feb

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Fawoade Bampenase residents plead with the Ghana Police Service to strengthen security.

Residents of Fawoade Bampenase in the Kwabre East Municipality of Ashanti, have called on the Ghana Police Service to come to their aid by increasing visibility and strengthening security in the area. According to them, the rampant robbery incidents in the area had become a source of worry and created fear and panic among residents in the community. The robberies, which were caused by some unidentified youth in the community in broad daylight, during light outs and evenings, were becoming a critical concern to many people in the area. In the spate of one week about five robbery cases have been reported in the community. Ms Sherifatu Ibrahim, a National Service Personnel and resident of the area told the Ghana News Agency that, the robbers broke windows while their victims were ...