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Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon has been appointed as Director General of NADMO Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon’s appointment as the new Director General of NADMO is a promising development.The decision to select this highly qualified individual for the role has been met with widespread approval.The people of the Oti and Northern regions, in particular, are pleased with the president’s decision.Dubbed Major Kuyon, he embodies traits of discipline, hard work, and dedication.His appointment is a well-deserved recognition of his contributions, despite some speculating that his efforts in securing the party’s victory in the 2024 elections may have gone unnoticed. As a respected…

Four students are in the grips of the Weija Divisional Police Command after a clash ensued between some students of Christian Methodist Senior High School and local youth over a missing mobile phone at the school’s premises at Aplaku.Citi News sources say students and some of the youth were trading blows and in some instances, clubs were used resulting in some students sustaining injuries while some school properties were also destroyed.According to the source, the students usually charge their mobile phones at a grocery shop nearby, where they are given numbers as a form of identity when coming for their…

The suspect, Daniel Tuffuor (L) and the deceased Joana Yabani (R) New developments surrounding the death of a final-year biological science student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have emerged, with the university authorities providing more details on the incident.In the latest update, the management of KNUST confirmed that a laptop and mobile device belonging to the deceased student, Joana Deladem Yabani, have been retrieved, adding that the items were found hidden behind one of the school’s hostel.This followed a search conducted by the Ghana Police Service in collaboration with the university’s security services as part of…

Former Minister of State at the Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare has criticised President John Mahama’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), accusing him of announcing ambitious social intervention programs without outlining a clear funding strategy. “It is ironic that, on the one hand, the President describes the economy as being in an intensive care unit (ICU), yet, on the other hand, he is pushing for massive new social intervention programs without indicating how they will be financed,” the Atiwa East MP said in a response to Mahama’s address. The MP argued that while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government faced…

IntroductionThis article explores whether Theophilus Pratt & Another (hereinafter referred to as plaintiffs) v. Dr. Turad Senessie & Others (hereinafter referred to as defendants) (2024) SC. Misc. AppNo.7/2024 (unreported) is primarily about ownership rights (title declaration) or about constitutional protection of property rights (fundamental rights under Section 21 of the 1991 Constitution). It examines its impact on property law, government accountability, and human rights.Overview of the Case The case involves a dispute between the plaintiffs and the defendants concerning a parcel of land at the Peninsular Road, Mamah Beach, in the Western Area of the Republic of Sierra Leone. The…

Flag of the New Patriotic Party, NPP Having listened to President John Dramani Mahama present his first State of the Nation address in his first term and the facts he laid bare, the only logical conclusion one could draw is that, this country was on the verge of collapse under the previous Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration.No wonder Ghanaians reposed their confidence in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its leader to fix the mess. It is said that, to whom much is given, much is expected. This is exactly the current situation between President John Dramani Mahama and Ghanaians. The expectations are…

Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, has disclosed that his position as the head of the nation’s premier anti-graft agency has made him enemies daily.He said individuals cited for corruption-related offences are not ready to succumb to scrutiny, resulting in pushbacks and death threats.He made this revelation while delivering a Constitution Day Public Lecture in Accra, organised by the One Ghana Movement in collaboration with the UPSA School of Law on Friday, February 28.On his security, the anti-graft advocate further emphasized the difficulties and dangers of his work, describing the risk of his position as ultra-high.“It fetches you droves of enemies…

Alexander Afenyo-Markin is hopeful the NPP will recapture power in future The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has stated that he is confidence that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) will one day be elected into power by the electorates again.Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Friday, February 28, 2025, Afenyo-Markin emphasised his certainty that his party will eventually become the Majority in Parliament, regardless of how long it takes for them to assume power as the government of the day.According to him, there is no obstacle that can prevent such a day from coming to pass.He…

Former Deputy Minister for Transport under the immediate past Akufo-Addo government, Hassan Tampuli, has expressed shock by an announcement that President John Mahama is scheduled to cut sod for the commencement of work for a new Hajj Village in Accra. A poster, which has been shared by Mahama’s new Hajj Task Force on its official Facebook page, has announced President Mahama will cut sod for the construction of a new Hajj Village. Hassan Tampuli, who was Deputy Transport Minister in charge of Aviation confirmed on his Facebook page last night that the project President Mahama is scheduled to signal its…

The divisive and mischievous conduct of the New Patriotic Party reminisce their forebears inward looking characters. They feel comfortable in their stupor behavior.Former President Jerry John Rawlings, of blessed memory reminded Ghanaians about the original DNA of the New Patriotic Party. He said they are of same breed only charges in name. The forebears of the NPP attacked, criticized, mutilate the name of the first president Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, unfortunately under the reign of Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia, the Prime Minister did more harm to Ghanaians than their predecessors they contributed in his overthrow.Dr Kofi Abrefa Busia’s despotic rule…