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The Amankrado for the Kojoboni Community in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region of Ghana, Papa Kwaku Philip (Nana) has reignited the call for a yam market in the town. Speaking at the Kojoboni Annual Yam Festival on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, he reiterated that the community needs a deserving yam market. The community is a farming community, and boasts as one which contributes to the food needs of the people of Kpandai and Ghana atlarge. Establishing the yam market, he revealed, will help farmers and buyers as well as creating jobs for the youth.  Nana Amankrado also urged all people in the community to advocate peace, and see each other as people of Kojoboni, rather than landlords and subordinates.  The occasion brings together all people in the community, regardless of ethnicity for celebration and to thanks the gods and ancestors for the year's yield.

A female SHS student is said to have gone partially blind after the headmaster of her school slapped her. The girl, who was identified only as Diana, a second year student at the Nkwatia Presby Senior High School, is alleged to have gone out without exeat, which led to the unexpected punishment.  In a series of photos and a video shared by Nana Fianko, a social media user, the headmaster made her kneel down for a period of time and when she told him that she was unwell, his alleged response was that he’ll lash her to make her feel better.  He further revealed that the girl attempted to hold his cane when he was about to lash her and this infuriated him and prompted him to land a hefty slap on her face after which he beat her up.  Meanwhile, it has been alleged that the girl actually had permission prior to going out, but the headmaster was not ready to listen.  After photos and videos of the girl's swollen face and eyes were posted on social media, a lady who comment...

Former President of Ghana and presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) H.E. John Dramani Mahama (JM) has criticized the NPP after their super delegates congress.  The Congress which was held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 was characterised by violence against some delegates for some aspirants.  Taking to his official X handle (formally Twitter) JM noted that violence has become the new normal for the NPP.  He posited that such acts of violence in hitherto peaceful activities should be condemned by everyone. "Brutalizing opponents in an election has no place in modern society, especially among members of the same party. Ayawaso West Wuogon in 2019 and the murder of 8 innocent citizens in 2020 remain a stain on the legacy of President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Mahamusu Bawumia" , parts of the post read. This, he argued, is detrimental to democracy. The super delegates conference, which was aimed at shortlisting just 5 out of the total aspirants v...

 Hon. Keneddy Agyeapong has gone wild and has threateed to give the president and the vice president what he called "showdown." The MP is one of the aspirants contesting for the falgbearership of the NPP, and the super delegated conference which will see delegated vote to reduce the number of aspirants to five (5) has been slated for today, August 26, 2023.  In what is believed to be one of the venues where the elections is supposed to take place in each of the  16 regional capitals, the MP was heard making a call in a furious tone.   In the call, Ken was heard threatening to "show" the president Akufo-Addo and the vice president. He revealed that they have worked to chase his agent in one of the centers to the extent that he has gone to hide in a room.  Party members were seen standing by, while one of them is trying to calm him down. The video was share by a Tiktok user by name Mondo Kay Online. The location and details behind the agitated call is current...

Former President of Ghana and presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress has urged the public to disregard any publication pertaining to his wealth.   This was contained in a press release signed by his Special Aide Joys Bawah Mogtari in the early hours of Saturday, 26th August, 2023, with around $900 million. The press release comes at the back of some publications allegedly claiming that the former president, based on his wealth is the fourth richest man in Ghana as of 2023.  In the press release, his special aide rebutted the allegations while stressing that they are completely false and without any basis.  "Mr. Mahama vehemently denies the claims, which he considers yet another attempt to discredit his reputation, cause disaffection for him, and undermine his leadership of selfless service", part of the statement read.  She argued that "i t is obvious that this publication is part of a deliberate and discredited strategy by the New Patriotic Par...

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Kpandai Constituency has sent a word of encouragement to his party members ahead of 2024 elections. In a message delivered to his party members across the constituency on Friday, August 25, 2023, Mr. Nyong Sapaku Robert reignited the calls for action with a collective goal to re-elect the current Member of Parliament, Hon. Daniel Nsala Wakpal and to bring back H.E. John Dramani Mahama as president.  "His dedication to fostering unity among executives, former appointees, and 2019 aspirants has paved the way for a stronger, more cohesive NDC family. In a time when divisiveness threatens the fabric of our society, his commitment to inclusivity and collaboration is a beacon of hope" , part of the statement read.  The General Secretary further cautioned  the threat posed by a former MP who who "embodies arrogance, divisiveness, and a regrettable streak of tribal bigotry," a path which is not the best for...

The National Identification Authority has announced that it will resume registration of first-time applicants from 28th August 2023.  The announcement was made in a press release dated 23rd August, 2023 by the the Public Affairs Directorate.  Per the release, the NIA the indicated that the "registration and issuance of Ghana Cards to Ghanaians aged 15 years and above who are first-time applicants free of cost. This service will be available to such qualified applicants at eight (8) out of NIA’s 16 Regional Regional Offices and all 276 District Offices of the NIA nationwide." The NIA further revealed that the  resumption of the registration exercise has become possible due to the receipt of 484,000 blank cards from its technical partners, Identity Management Systems II Limited (IMS II) and CalBank PLC following an initiative by the Ministry of Finance.  The registration will be in two phases, with the first phase lasting  a total of ten (10) working days beginnin...