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See the happiest countries in Africa (LIST) : as Ghana drops in World Happiness ranking

Ghana’s position on the latest World Happiness Report, a United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network publication, has dropped to 111th in 2022 from 95th in 2021.  The report ranks countries based on their average life evaluations over the previous three years, with data collected from more than 150 countries through the Gallup World Poll.  Released… Continue reading See the happiest countries in Africa (LIST) : as Ghana drops in World Happiness ranking

Kejetia market fire: Govt pledges to support affected traders

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has assured victims of the new Kejetia market fire incident of government’s support. According to him, reports from officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) indicate that the inferno was caused by a shop owner who was cooking with a gas cylinder, and it escalated because of the combustible… Continue reading Kejetia market fire: Govt pledges to support affected traders

Ghana’s cocoa pricing system has encouraged smuggling – COCOBOD

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has acknowledged that Ghana’s relatively low cocoa pricing is one of the contributing factors to the increase in cocoa smuggling into neighbouring countries. This situation has led to significant financial losses to the country and the destitution of cocoa farmers. “It is serious. At the beginning of the year, we… Continue reading Ghana’s cocoa pricing system has encouraged smuggling – COCOBOD

NDC to deliver “True State of the Nation Address”

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to deliver what it calls the “True State of the Nation Address” at the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) on Monday, March 20.  The address will be delivered by NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and is expected to counter the recent “State of the Nation Address”… Continue reading NDC to deliver “True State of the Nation Address”

Kejetia Market to be shut for 3 days after fire outbreak

The new Kejetia market will be closed down for the next three days following a meeting between the management of the market and the leadership of the traders within the facility. The closure of the market will commence on Friday, March, 17. Shops have, however, been opened after 12 noon on Thursday for all traders… Continue reading Kejetia Market to be shut for 3 days after fire outbreak

Anas portrayed himself like an angel but he’s worse than the devil – Nyantakyi

Former President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi has lashed out at ace Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas after the latter’s defamation suit against Kennedy Agyapong was dismissed. Anas brought a GH¢25 million defamatory suit against Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central Region in 2018 but the… Continue reading Anas portrayed himself like an angel but he’s worse than the devil – Nyantakyi

Afenyo-Markin says government should Reduce Parliamentary seats from 275 to 200

The Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has proposed that the number of seats in Parliament is reduced from 275 to 200. The Member of Parliament for the Effutu constituency said his proposal will ease pressure on the public purse. “I must say that one critical thing to look at is to put an upper limit… Continue reading Afenyo-Markin says government should Reduce Parliamentary seats from 275 to 200

Samira Bawumia bags law degree from University of London

Mrs Samira Bawumia, wife of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has bagged a law degree from the University of London. Announcing her achievement on social media by sharing graduation pictures, Mrs Bawumia said she took advantage of the Distance (Online) Law Degree Programme offered by the university. She said although it was not easy combining… Continue reading Samira Bawumia bags law degree from University of London