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The Chief Executive Officer, CEO of EKK Foundation, Mr. Evans Kofi Kwafo, has appealed to philanthropists and charitable organizations to join forces with the government in addressing the educational needs of vulnerable communities. Mr Evans Kofi Kwafo made this statement at a donation event held in Mirekukrom, Nsawora District in …

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye have shared his views on the concept of a 24-hour economy, a key topic in Ghana’s economic discourse. In an interview on Starr Chart with Bola Ray, Prof. Oquaye, in a detailed response, explained that while the idea of a 24-hour economy is …

Government has defrayed approximately 2.5 billion cedis of its GH₵5 billion debts owed to the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in the form of bonds. This was revealed by the Director-General of the Trust, Kofi Osafo-Marfo who says the payment followed a series of negotiations with government in …

Five students from Mpraeso Senior High School have been remanded in police custody for 10 days following allegations of the rape of a female student. This incident has sparked discussions on the importance of proper reporting channels in schools and ensuring justice is served for victims of sexual assault. The …

The Ahafo Ano South West District Assembly in the Ashanti region with collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization, International Water Management Institute have introduced the Oil Palm Post-Mined Site Reclamation Initiative. The project aims to protect and restore galamsey sites by planting oil palms and other suitable crops to rejuvenate the …

One woman has been reported dead after a member of a local security group guarding a ‘galamsey’ site opened fire into a mining pit at Nyameadom in the Ashanti Region. Seven others have also sustained gunshot wounds. Sources say the women were working in the galamsey pit when the incident …

The ruler of Dagbon Traditional Area has enthusiastically praised and applauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for overseeing the restoration and upkeep of the much-needed peace in Dagbon. As part of a planned two-day trip to the Northern, North East, and Savanna regions, President Akufo-Addo visited the Yaa Naa at …

John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential candidate, has applauded the Speaker of the House’s announcement that four seats in Parliament are vacant. He claims that the NDC has gained a majority in Parliament even though no votes were conducted. He sees this as a hint that the …

  Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has charged that the Speaker of Parliament is favoring the National Democratic Congress (NDC). This came when four parliamentary seats were declared vacant by Speaker Alban Bagbin. Three seats held by the governing party (now in the minority) and one held by the opposition …

The Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Mr. Kofi Bosompem Osafo Maafo has stated emphatically that the SSNIT Scheme has come to stay deviod of any negative condemnation of persons and Journalists who wishes the collapse of the scheme. Speaking to persioners during the 2024 …