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Source: Abubakar Ibrahim President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved a framework for negotiations with the successful bidder(s) in the ongoing resolution of the Saglemi Housing Project. The approval follows a request by the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. Under the new framework, the value of the work already completed at Saglemi will be treated as the ...

By: Julius Addae ODURO The deputy director of Zena Foundation, Nutifafa Bequine celebrated his 31st birthday with Teshie Children’s Home on Saturday August 31, 2024. Nutifafa on his visit, donated to the orphanage home various items which include assorted drinks, packs of mineral water, toiletries, detergent and clothing. The deputy director of Zena Foundation and reporter at extv (www.extvgh.com), urged ...

Source: Abubakar Ibrahim Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong has attributed the ongoing drought crisis in the country to climate change, stressing that the core issue is not irrigation but the shifting weather patterns. Speaking to Joy News’ PM Express Business Edition, he said the Ghana Meteorological Agency had alerted government that the planting season had shifted by an entire month, a ...

By:Laura Gozzi, Jarosalv Lukiv & Zoe Kleinman, technology editor Telegram boss and founder Pavel Durov has been placed under formal investigation in France as part of a probe into organised crime on the messaging app, Paris prosecutors say. Mr Durov, 39, has not been remanded in custody, but placed under judicial supervision, and has to pay a €5m (£4.2m; $5.6m) ...

By:Charlie Northcott Police units around the world have joined forces in a series of covert operations targeting one of West Africa’s most feared criminal networks – Black Axe. Operation Jackal III saw officers in body armour carry out raids in 21 countries between April and July 2024. The mission, co-ordinated by global policing agency Interpol, led to the arrest of ...

Source: Connielove Mawutornyo Dzodzegbe Peasant Farmers Association is not pleased with the government’s recent ban on the export of key grains, including maize, rice, and soybean. This concern comes after the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, announced a ban on these grains. According to him, this measure will ensure food security within the country. Mr Acheampong’s directive comes ...

Source: Emma Ankrah President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Ministry to raise GH₵8 billion relief package to assist farmers grappling with the devastating effects of the ongoing dry spell in the eight regions in Ghana. This, according to Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam demonstrates government’s commitment to addressing the situation and providing necessary support to affected communities. The ...

By: Julius Addae ODURO The Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Divine RK Bosson, has partnered with boxing promoter Abubakar Sadick Akake and the Volta Boxing Federation to announce a boxing event, “Night of Honour and Appreciation,” scheduled for September 20, 2024, in Ho. The launch took place at the Ho Municipal Assembly on August 26, 2024. Hon. Divine Richard Bosson ...

By:Simi Jolaoso & Glody Murhabazi With mpox being declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization because of its rapid spread, all eyes have been on the Democratic Republic of Congo, which accounts for nearly all of this year’s recorded cases and more than 450 deaths. In visits to treatment centres in the east of ...

The collapse of an ice cave in a glacier trapped four people from a group of 25 who were touring the area. Two were extracted with injuries while two more were still feared trapped inside. An ice cave in Iceland collapsed while a tourist group was visiting, leaving two people seriously injured, while two others are missing, police said on ...