President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has charged members of the Parliament of ECOWAS to find solutions to the emerging re-militarisation of governance, the attempted confiscation of democracy by elites and the wanton desire to destroy democracy by terrorist groups and armed criminal gangs in the region. Stating what he described as three serious threats to democracy in the region, President Akufo-Addo said, “democracy in West Africa is in danger”, thus the regional fraternity “must work even harder to entrench the principles of democratic accountability in the citizenry.” According to President Akufo-Addo, democracy in the region has been seriously subverted by…
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Sheihu Hussein Tanko has been identified as the person who requested and bought a human skull from a Tamale resident. The police have subsequently arrested him, and processing him for Court. According to police investigations, Mr Tanko had first contacted Mr Tia Aremiyawu for the human skull. Mr Aremiyawu, unable to supply the requested human part, contacted Mr Sumani who then scouted for a grave and dug out the human skull. READ ALSO: Police arrest 49 OccupyJulorbiHouse protestors for breaking Public Order Act Mr Tanko also confessed to having requested a human rip from his accomplices. When Mr. Tanko was arrested,…
The Vice President of Ghana and Flagbearer hopeful for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team has refuted claims by Kennedy Agyapong that he has been approached to step down and be given the Running Mate slot. Also the campaign team of the Vice President described claims that the Flagbearer hopeful has resorted to threats and intimation of people not in his camp as fabricated lies which should not be regarded. In a statement responding to the allegations made by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong said “We wish to state in unequivocal terms that the Bawumia Campaign team has…
President Akufo-Addo, has called on the membership of the ECOWAS Parliament to speak against the extension of presidential term limits by some leaders to strengthen their grip on power. According to President Akufo-Addo, “these actions tend to result in discontent amongst the populace, which create fertile grounds on which military interventions disingenuously feed.” Adherence to this, he said, will ensure that we don’t “give up when it comes to guaranteeing the democratic integrity of our respective countries, where we should have governance systems based on the separation of powers, which are free from corruption, and are respectful of the rule…
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been ranked first University in Ghana, West Africa, and 7th in Africa, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings. The latest ranking makes the University of Cape Coast (UCC) the best in Ghana. The annual Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) is the most prestigious global University rankings league table to judge research-intensive Universities. Based on five core areas: Teaching, Research, Citation Impact, International Outlook as well as Industry Income, the UCC came top among other universities in the sub-region The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Johnson Nyarko…
In September 2023, the Koforidua Technical University played host to one of the most anticipated events in the Ghanaian fashion calendar: the annual fashion show. Among the lineup of talented designers and emerging fashion brands, one name stood out for its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, and unwavering commitment to excellence – Obrempong Klodin. As the lights dimmed and the music swelled, attendees were treated to a spectacle of color, texture, and style as Obrempong Klodin’s collection took center stage. From the moment the first model stepped onto the runway, it was clear that this would be a show to remember.…
The police in the Western Region have intensified their hunt for an alleged fake Medical Doctor who has been practising at the Takoradi Government Hospital, popularly referred to as The European Hospital. The fake doctor according to reports from the Facebook page of renowned broadcast journalist with connect FM Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, also stole from patients who were on admission at the facility The suspect whose name has only been given as Jude, is said to have presented a forged attachment letter from the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) to the hospital administration seeking an internship as a…
Residents of the Akwapem North District of the Eastern Region are seething in anger over the current state the Okuapemman East Orange Clinic. The Okuapemman East Orange Clinic that was Commissioned in July this year by the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Akropong Constituency, Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, is in a deplorable state just two months after she handed it over to the community at a well-organised and a well-attended ceremony. The Okuapemman East Orange Clinic, which was established in 1993, received a major facelift and rehabilitation in 2023. On July 27, 2023, the MP and the District Chief…
Forty-one (41) Ghanaians have been imprisoned in Nigeria for defrauding people under the guise of providing them jobs with e-commerce company QNet. The Ghanaians were all convicted last year of defrauding others by the Obaga Ikeja-Lagos Magistrate Court and sentenced to six years of imprisonment each in hard labour, theinsightnewsgh.com reports. The imprisoned Ghanaians were themselves victims of fraud who were lured into Nigeria by a syndicate of QNet kidnappers who held them hostage, manipulated and forced them to deceive other Ghanaians into Nigeria. READ ALSO: Hajia4Reall Charged With $2Million Romance Fraud In US Court; Could Spend 20years In Prison One…
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that his focus is on working to seal a sweet victory at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Delegates Conference on November 4, 2023. He indicates that he will not be distracted by recurring attacks by persons contesting him but will remain resolute in selling his message to the party’s grassroots he described as Kingmakers. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who is considered the favourite in the November 4, 2023 primaries, has come under severe attack by businessman and lawmaker for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong. At the least opportunity, the loudmouth politician attempts to cast a…