Hundreds Of Market Women In Dodowa Registered As Shai Osudoku NPP PC Brings NHIS To Their Doorsteps AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 6, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah (5/9/2024) Market women at the Dodowa market are beaming with expectations following a drive by the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Shai Osudoku constituency Benjamin Nargeh’s drive to improve healthcare by facilitating their enrollment onto the database of the National Health Insurance Scheme. As part his commitment to deepening the healthcare delivery machinery, the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary candidate for the Shai Osudoku constituency Benjamin Nargeh has taken the registration for enrollment into the National Health Insurance Scheme to the Dodowa market to help market women and their wards have easy access to the scheme. In a conversation with some market women, they expressed their satisfaction to this timely move by the aspirant and prayed that this
Kwesi Pratt Jnr Denounces False Report of Predicting Victory for Vice President Bawumia. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 6, 2024November 29, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku 06/09/2024 Renowned Ghanaian journalist and social commentator Kwesi Pratt, Jnr has publicly refuted a circulating report that falsely claims he predicted Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s victory in the upcoming presidential election. In a press statement issued from Shanghai, where he has been for over a month, he expressed his dismay at the fabricated report, which allegedly cited him appearing on Pan-African Television’s Morning Show. "The report is completely false," Pratt stated emphatically, explaining that his physical absence from Ghana made such an appearance impossible. He criticized the report as part of a "desperate attempt" by elements within the Bawumia campaign team to misrepresent his views. The veteran journalist did not mince words in condemning the tactics employed by those
AFCON 2025 Qualifier: Ghanaians Heartbroken After Black Stars First Home Defeat In 24 years LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - September 6, 2024November 29, 20240 6/9/2024 The Black Stars of Ghana have failed to secure all three points in their 2025 AFCON qualifying opener against the Palancreas Negras of Angola. The Angolan side defeated their Ghanaian counterparts by a lone goal (1-0), breaking the twenty-four (24) year undefeated qualifier opening game record of the Stars in their quest for an AFCON trophy. The defeat came when Angola’s Milson came off the bench to score the only goal for the Palancreas Negras, handing his side all three points and leaving Ghanaians heartbroken at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday, September 5. Otto Addo's side failed to find antidotes to the attacking tactics of the defence of the Palancras Negras in both the first and second halves of the game. The
Development In Anyaa Sowutuom; NDC Sets Record Straight On Achievements. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 6, 2024November 29, 20240 By Makiza Micheline Latifa The Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have set the record straight and responded to what they describe as a blatant misinformation and biased reportage presented in a recent constituency projects comparison on the Anyaa Sowutuom constituency by an Accra based TV station (Adom Television). According to the party, the project analysis comparison was clearly designed to undermine the significant achievements of the NDC government in the constituency and was riddled with inaccuracies, half truths and deliberate distortions of facts. Anyaa Sowutuom, located in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana is one of the constituencies that broke away from the now defunct Weija constituency and includes areas like Ablekuma, Awoshie, Santa-Maria and others. Addressing the media
Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards Launched In Accra To Honour Positive Social Contributions. ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - September 6, 2024November 29, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku 06/09/2024 The Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards (GCIA) was officially launched today in Accra, marking the beginning of a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to harness the influence of celebrities and brands for societal good. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate individuals and companies dedicated to addressing some of the country’s most pressing social issues, offering a platform for positive change and community upliftment. The GCIA is a pioneering awards scheme designed to foster responsibility and community engagement, encouraging prominent figures and businesses to use their platforms to drive impactful change. In an era where celebrity culture often revolves around fame and wealth, this initiative flips the narrative, urging influencers to channel their prominence into meaningful causes. A Platform for
W.E.B. Du Bois Honored At Diaspora African Forum With Placement On Iconic Sankofa Wall. AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 6, 2024November 29, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku 06/09/2024 In a symbolic ceremony at the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) in Accra, Jeffrey Alan Peck, the great-grandson of civil rights icon and Pan-Africanism pioneer Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois, honored his legendary ancestor by placing his name on the revered Sankofa Wall. This moment not only celebrated Du Bois' groundbreaking contributions to racial equality and social justice but also solidified his place in the ongoing narrative of African heritage and unity. Head of Mission at DAF Dr. Erieka Bennett, led the event and remarked on the importance of Du Bois' legacy. “Today, we are not only commemorating the life of Dr. Du Bois, but we are reaffirming the values he championed i.e racial justice, African unity, and the
Dr. John Kpikpi Acclaimed As Flagbearer Of PAG AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 5, 2024November 29, 20240 BY DANIEL OTU ASANTE 05-09-2024 An apostle and educator Dr. John Kpikpi has been officially acclaimed as flagbearer of the Progressive Alliance for Ghana. Progressive Alliance for Ghana This event held at the UDS Guest House in Accra marked a significant milestone, as he presented a compelling vision for Ghana's future, focusing on sustainable development and social equity. During his acceptance speech after he was officially acclaimed by representatives of the Electoral Commission, Dr. John Kpikpi outlined key pillars of his vision for the country. He says “the PAG will use five powerful interconnected transformational plans, namely improving agriculture, industry transformation, transforming natural resource ownership, transforming infrastructure and creating of new financial architecture to accommodate all other policies.” Dr. John Kpikpi further emphasized his
Prof. Stephen Adei Calls For Declaration Of National Emergency On Galamsey AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 5, 2024November 29, 20240 Story by: Daniel Asare Photograph of Prof. Stephen Adei A renowned Economist who doubles as the former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, Professor Emeritus Stephen Adei, has chastised politicians for their lack of commitment in fighting the galamsey menace. According to him the issue of “galamsey” is the root cause of Ghana’s national Leadership failure in both political and the traditional settings. Speaking on Accra-based Joy FM, Professor Adei called for a national emergency to be declared but said he does not believe it will be done within the next three months. The past chairman of National Development Planning Commission however hopes that the first hundred days of any government that means business should not sit on it. He added that
Speaker Of Parliament Directs Further Deliberations Into Electrochem-Ada Songhor Mining Saga. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 5, 2024November 29, 20240 By:Gregory Pilkington Amoah 5/9/2024Parliament has been debating on the report of the joint committees on Lands and Natural Resources as well as Mines and Energy on a referral made to it seeking to address the concerns raised by Member of Parliament of Sege on some clashes between Electrochem Ghana Limited and indegenes of Ada Songhor on the 42 acre mining lease granted to the former by government.Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh Dompreh in making debate courted support from the indigenous people of Ada to support Electrochem Ghana Limited to drive development in the area.He believes this will create jobs and help expand the frontiers of growth in the Songhor enclave.However Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo Nii Lante Vanderpuye called for broader
CPP Presidential Primary: Who Partners Flagbearer-Elect As Running Mate? LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 5, 2024November 29, 20240 5/09/2024 Questions arise following the victory of the immediate past Chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Nana Frimpomaa Sarpong Kumankumah as the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 general elections. The flagbearer contest which was between the party’s former Chairperson and a private legal practitioner, Nana Yaw Anokye Frimpong as the only contenders in the race, gave reasons to party sympathisers and the public to mull over the absence of the 2020 presidential candidate, Ivor Kobina Greenstreet on the ballot. Clouded in this billow of uncertainty, one is compelled to believe that Mr. Ivor Kobina Greenstreet has equally lost interest in holding the forefront for the CPP as did Paa Kwesi Nduom in past election seasons. But is that really the case?