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03 Aug

Project Works Of Prez Akufo-Addo To Enable Us Break Eight (8) — Stephen Ntim Charges TESCON.

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Project Works Of Prez Akufo-Addo To Enable Us Break Eight (8) --- Stephen Ntim Charges TESCON. The tertiary students wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) popularly termed TESCON has been charged to project and propagate the policies and programmes of President Akufo-Addo's government. Speaking on behalf of Stephen Ntim, a national chairman hopeful at two handing over ceremonies of the students wing at Accra Technical University (ATU) and the Mampong Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kwabena Frimpong, NPP youth activist said the only way the NPP can break the eight year rule cycle is to use the gains of…

03 Aug

Roads & Highways Ministry To Construct 12,000 Roads Nationwide

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Roads & Highways Ministry To Construct 12,000 Roads Nationwide The Ministry of Roads and Highways is making frantic efforts to construct 12,000 roads across the country by 2024. This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer for the Ministry, Isaac Agyei Kwaakye in an interview with Oheneba Nana Asiedu on Wontumi Radio/TV Morning Show. He said if nothing at all, the Ministry will construct at least 6,000 roads. Agyei Kwaakye noted that the Ministry is seeking to construct 22 interchanges and over 2,000 asphalt overlay. "Work on Anwiankwanta- Obuasi, Ahodwo-Trede and the rest are progressing steadily," he indicated. He hinted…

03 Aug

NUGS Hoping UTAG, Universities Senior Staff Call Off Strike Immediately

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NUGS Hoping UTAG, Universities Senior Staff Call Off Strike Immediately The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has expressed hope that the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) and University Senior Staff will call off their strike immediately. According to the NUGS Secretary for Women Development, Ohemaa Bediako, the Union is doing their best to resolve the issue. Speaking on Wontumi Radio/TV Morning Show, she hoped that the two bodies will call off the strike to enable the students to return to classroom by Thursday. "The students are suffering from the strike action," Ohemaa bemoaned. The NUGS secretary said, she…

03 Aug

Lawyer Obiri Boahen Endorses Sam George, Others Over Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill

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Lawyer Obiri Boahen Endorses Sam George, Others Over Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill A Private Legal Practitioner, Nana Obiri Boahen has stated unequivocally that he is in support of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill drafted by Sam George and the other seven legislators. He said the legislators should keep their heads up and not succumb to the insults from the public. Appearing on Wontumi Radio/TV Morning Show on Monday, he stated that majority of Ghanaians support the draft. The NPP Deputy General Secretary urged the Ningo–Prampram MP not to worry if the Australian High Commission denies him visa. Watch video below....

03 Aug

Assin South MP Cut Sod For Road Rehabilitation

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Assin South MP Cut Sod For Road Rehabilitation The Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency who is also the Deputy Minister for Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has cut sod for the rehabilitation of the Assin Anlo Camp - Nyame Bɛkyerɛ - Aworoso - Akwetey road in the constituency. The road with source of funding from the MP, when completed will boost economic activities. Speaking at a mini - durbar organised by the Chief and people of the area, Hon Ntim Fordjour said other roads would also be rehabilitated. "Is my wish that before my tenure as the…

02 Aug

Friends of Dr.Owusu Afriyie Akoto Congratulate Him For Winning The 2020 Pan African Heroes Award

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Ghana has drawn massive global attention in the last four(4) years for its outstanding success and numerous landmark achievements in increased Agricultural production attaining food self-sufficiency and ensuring sustainable food security. One of the biggest achievement of Ghana's Agriculture sector. The country in recent years has focused on creating more forward-thinking modern agricultural technologies and programmes under the able leadership of Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto. The Agricultural sector still remains crucial as the driving engine of Ghana's economy. Reforms have been necessary several times to enable Ghana's agricultural sector support the economic and social development of our country. Dr. Akoto…

02 Aug

Construction Of Boankra Inland Port To Commence In August- Ejisu MP Hints

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Construction Of Boankra Inland Port To Commence In August- Ejisu MP Hints Member of Parliament for Ejisu Constituency, Hon. John Kumah has expressed high hopes that the construction of the Boankra Inland Port will kickstart this month. According to him, the construction will commence in the middle or latter days in August. The Deputy Minister for Finance, who appeared on 'Amamuo Mu Nsem' on Wontumi TV/Radio said, he is picking good signals for the commencement of the inland port. Lawyer John Kumah reiterated that the project after completion will create numerous jobs for the youth in Ejisu. "Youth employment is…

02 Aug

2021 Mid-Year Budget Review One Of The Best- Deputy Finance Minister

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2021 Mid-Year Budget Review One Of The Best- Deputy Finance Minister The Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. John Kumah has affirmed that the 2021 mid-year budget review is one of the best budget review when compared to previous years. He said this in an interview on Wontumi Radio/TV flagship programme, Amamuo Mu Nsem on Friday. According to him, the budget review was based on three things. Dr. John Kumah enumerated them as: 1. consolidation 2. No introduction of new tax 3. Youth employment According to the Ejisu MP, the Finance Ministry wanted Ghanaians to know the measures the government has…

02 Aug

MTN Ghana Partners With SWAG To Organise Digital Journalism

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MTN Ghana Partners With SWAG To Organise Digital Journalism Telecommunication Giants MTN is partnering the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) to organize a capacity building program targeted at training over 40 Sports Journalists on how to use digital channels to enhance their profession. The training which will be done both virtually (for regional media) and in person will take place in Accra on August 5, 2021 at the GNAT Hall as part of SWAG’s 53rd Anniversary and MTN’s 25th anniversary. Participating Journalists will be equipped with modern and requisite skills needed to enhance their work in order to remain…

02 Aug

How I Spent One Year In American Jail For Drug Trafficking – Veteran Actress Kumiwaa Tells Her Story

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How I Spent One Year In American Jail For Drug Trafficking – Veteran Actress Kumiwaa Tells Her Story Veteran Ghanaian movie actress, Naomi Kumiwaa Banafo has opened up about how she landed in an American prison on drug trafficking charges. According to the veteran actress, the incident happened in 2012 and it resulted in her spending more than a year in jail while making regular appearances in court until she was finally proven innocent and deported back to Ghana. She said some men contacted her about a movie shoot in the USA and made travelling arrangements for her but during…