News – Page 59

Bawku Crisis: Bawumia Calls for Cooperation with Asantehene for Lasting Peace

May 5, 2025

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on all stakeholders in the Bawku conflict to cooperate with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in mediating a sustainable resolution in Bawku “I pray the mediation team being led by the Asantehene, Otumfuo II, will be able to bring much-needed peace in Bawku. I want to...

Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby’s killing as others freed

May 5, 2025

Four Kenyan police officers have been charged with the murder of a six-month-old baby nearly eight years ago. Eight other officers who had originally also been accused alongside the four have had the charges against them dropped by the public prosecutor, sparking criticism. The case relates to baby Samatha Pendo, who was fatally hit in...

Fitch Solutions Warns of Vulnerabilities in Ghana’s Banking Sector Amid High NPLs and Low CAR

May 5, 2025

Ghana’s banking industry is facing significant challenges, marked by a concerning non-performing loan (NPL) ratio of 21.8% and a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 14.0%, according to Fitch Solutions. The report attributes these vulnerabilities to the domestic debt exchange programme (DDEP) and elevated interest rates. In a recent analysis titled “US Tariffs Increase Risks for...

Mahama’s Policies on the Right Track – Bawah Mogtari

May 5, 2025

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has voiced her unwavering confidence in the early achievements of the current government, labeling the initial phase as “so far, so great” in a Facebook update on Monday, May 5, 2025. Mogtari highlighted the increasing approval ratings and President Mahama’s solid...

Government to Shift More Graduates to Private Sector – NSA Boss

May 5, 2025

The National Service Authority says the scheme’s deployment approach has now been shifted towards posting a greater percentage of graduates to the private sector instead of the previous strategy of posting more to the public sector. The move, according to the new leadership of the service, was aimed at reducing pressure on government resources and...

CHASS LAUDS EDUCATION MINISTER OVER SHS MEAL IMPROVEMENTS

May 5, 2025

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has expressed surprise and disappointment over recent remarks by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, regarding the quality of food served in senior high schools. The Minister had raised concerns about what he described as the “poor quality of food” being served to students and hinted...

Minority Leader Slams Chief Justice Suspension as Threat to Judicial Independence

May 5, 2025

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has vehemently denounced President John Mahama’s suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo, labeling the action as “a negative reset” that jeopardizes the autonomy of the judiciary. During a protest on Monday, May 5, organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) alongside other supportive groups in response to President Mahama’s decision, Afenyo-Markin...

Ghana’s Inability to Sign New Petroleum Agreements Continues for Fifth Year — PIAC Report

May 5, 2025

Ghana has once again failed to finalize any new petroleum agreements in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year of stagnation in attracting new upstream investments, as detailed in the 2024 annual report by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). Despite the Ministry of Energy’s ongoing initiatives to attract investors, the country has not secured...

Kumasi Mayor Initiates City-Wide Decongestion Drive Today

May 5, 2025

Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman of Kumasi has officially launched a comprehensive decongestion initiative by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), which begins today, Monday, May 5, 2025. The primary goal of this operation is to eliminate unauthorized structures and clear goods displayed on sidewalks, especially in busy areas like the Kejetia Roundabout (also referred to as...

U.S. Army Conducts Training for Ghana Armed Forces on Puma M36 Armoured Vehicle

May 5, 2025

A contingent of 40 personnel from the Ghana Army’s 15 Armoured Brigade and the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Corps has successfully completed a comprehensive four-week training program focused on the operation and maintenance of the newly acquired Puma M36 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Armoured Personnel Carriers. The rigorous training, which concluded on Friday, May...