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Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament (MP), Isaac Adongo Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament (MP), Isaac Adongo, has called on his constituents to remain calm regarding their concerns that he has been excluded from the recently announced deputy ministerial list by the president.While addressing the agitation among some youth in the constituency, Adongo said he had seen the disappointments in them but urged them to rather continue to give support to President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.The MP reiterated his dedication to serving the people of Bolgatanga Central, stressing that his top priority as MP is to represent and advocate for his…

Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has urged the recently nominated ministers of President John Dramani Mahama to serve with dedication and hard work.The former Deputy Minister of Education reminded them that many members of the ruling party’s parliamentary caucus who were as capable were not given the chance.Speaking on Thursday, February 6 on Accra-based Metro TV, Rev. Ntim Fordjour stressed that being chosen from among other eligible applicants is a privilege that needs to be treated with respect.“There are so many competent people who were not named. This should serve as a reflection for those…

The Special Committee constituted by Speaker Bagbin to investigate the chaos which erupted during the ministerial vetting has announced a WhatsApp platform to receive information about the incident. The Committee on Monday, February 3, 2025 at a press briefing urged the media to submit to the committee any video or image evidence of the incident which occurred last Thursday, January 30. Persons with any information are urged to forward same to the Clerk of the Appointments Committee via the number, 0244926911. “We have created a digital platform, WhatsApp where we shall receive multimedia evidence including videos, audio and text to…

The Gender-Based Violence Court at the Police Headquarters has sentenced a 23-year-old fisherman to eight years imprisonment for defiling a four-year-old girl at Chorkor in Accra. Joseph Armah, also known as Asaa, charged with defilement, pleaded guilty. The court presided over by Dora Eshun, convicted Armah on his own plea and sentenced him accordingly. The prosecution, led by Chief Inspector Opoku Aniagyei, told the court that the complainant is a boxer residing at Lantemaamli-Chorkor. He is an uncle to the victim, aged four. The accused person, now a convict, also resided at Chorkor. On November 29, 2024, at about 1500…

According to the association, there is an urgent need to facilitate immediate reconstruction The Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association has appealed for more public and corporate support towards the reconstruction of the Kantamanto Market, which was recently razed by fire.According to the association, comprising used clothing importers, there is an urgent need to facilitate the immediate reconstruction of the market to alleviate the plight of affected traders and boost economic activities.”We are appealing to the good people out there who are yet to respond to the victims that Kantamanto is burnt; they should come to our aid. Those who have…

Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise has made history as one of the youngest undergraduates at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) at just 13 years old. With an outstanding A1 in five subjects, including Physics and Mathematics, at the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Melchizedek’s decision to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Physics seemed like a natural step for the prodigious student. While he finds Physics fascinating, Mechanics is his favourite aspect of the subject. “I love the calculations and the mechanics. When you perform experiments, you get to feel them. Even though with electricity, you perform…

Ghana’s health sector is the hardest hit with the 90-day suspension of the United State of America’s development section, United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Already, a leaked letter from the Regional Directorate to the Director General of the Ghana Health Service acknowledged that the suspension had significantly disrupted the health supply chain, particularly in the Northern, North East, and Savannah Regions, which rely on the Northern Regional Medical Stores for commodity distribution.“The halt in distribution services poses a severe risk of stockouts for essential medicines, vaccines, and other critical health commodities… commodities including maternal and child health, malaria prevention…

President John Dramani Mahama says that Africa’s economic prosperity cannot be achieved without good governance, transparency, and accountability. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Prosperity Dialogues in Accra on February 2, Mahama stressed that stability, predictable policies, and the rule of law are critical for attracting investors and ensuring sustainable economic growth. “Investors and businesses thrive where there is stability, predictable policies, and the rule of law,” he stated. President Mahama expressed concern over the frustration and disillusionment of African youth due to limited economic opportunities. He pointed out that Africa’s commitment to democratic governance was meant to deliver tangible development,…

Researchers surveying Ghana’s Mole National Park have found three critically endangered vulture species nesting there.In Ghana and elsewhere across Africa, vultures are threatened by poisoning, habitat loss, hazards including power transmission lines, and hunting for “belief-based” trade.This is the first observation of nesting hooded vultures in the park and the first white-backed and white-headed vulture nests seen anywhere in the country.The researchers say as well as greater efforts to prevent poaching, education and enforcement aimed at curbing illegal trade in vulture parts is needed to protect these scavengers.See All Key Ideas Researchers recently reported finding three critically endangered…

19 matchdays of undiluted Ghana Premier League action have so far been served. Accra Hearts of Oak returned to winning ways while Kotoko’s chaotic game with Nsoatreman ended with the demise of a Kotoko fan. After the dust has settled, 3Sports takes a look at five talking points from the weekend’s action. Kotoko-Nsoatreman marred by hooliganism as fan loses life It was not supposed to end this way. After loads of pushing and shoving seven minutes into the second half, the game between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko was put on hold. Three players were sent off in the aftermath of…