Author: Krobea

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has hailed the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) as a transformative social initiative, with CEO Osman Abdullai Ayariga, Esq., describing it as “the greatest social intervention programme in Ghana’s history”. The remark was made during the official distribution of tools and equipment to the first batch of beneficiaries in the Greater Accra Region. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Ayariga said, “This programme is not just about training; it is about empowering our youth with the skills, tools, and confidence to create opportunities and drive economic growth. It represents a long-term investment in Ghana’s human capital.” Beneficiaries…

The Agona Junction-to-Tarkwa road corridor in the Western Region is set to undergo major sectional rehabilitation, with the contractor covering the costs, in what government has described as a rare and commendable act of corporate responsibility. The road has suffered premature structural failure, largely due to excessive axle loading from heavy-duty mining and haulage vehicles operating along the corridor. The Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Alhassan Suhuyini, praised the initiative, noting that it reflects a strong commitment to national development and long-term partnership. “It is not common practice for a contractor to…

The National Youth Authority (NYA) has officially handed over essential tools and equipment to the first batch of beneficiaries under the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) in the Greater Accra Region. The distribution ceremony was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Akweley Ocloo, and Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo, highlighting the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and skills development. Speaking at the event, NYA CEO Osman Abdullai Ayariga, Esq., said, “I stand before you today with deep pride and sincere gratitude at the official distribution of equipment to the first batch of…

President John Mahama will on Saturday, ahead of the official opening of the Assembly of Heads of State of the Africa Union, host an Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa. Dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning’, the side event will bring together a number of continental leaders and Chief Executives of private businesses and multilateral organisations. The issues to be discussed include, among others, a new framework for free movement and talent circulation in Africa backed by a “digital passport”; technological innovations to extract more value from Africa’s minerals; reform of global health governance and institutions; and partnerships among African countries and…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced resumption of engagement with media conglomerate Media General to appear on all its platforms. The party, then in government, had announced a boycott of all MG platforms, citing presenter bias and partiality against its representatives on the company’s major shows. But in a statement dated Thursday, February 13, the party said it has lifted the boycott. “This includes interviews, panel discussions, press conferences, and media briefings involving party executives and representatives,” the statement signed by the Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, said. “This decision follows constructive discussions between the party leadership and Media…

President John Dramani Mahama left Accra on Thursday for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. President Mahama, who is leading a number of engagements for the Union including Reparations, Gender and Financial Inclusion will co-host a number of high level side events during the period of the Summit. He will also host a breakfast event on Saturday on the Accra Reset initiative dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning’. President Mahama is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other African Leaders and heads of multilateral organisations, and participate in an Italy-African…

Telecommunication giants MTN Ghana have announced a planned system upgrade on Sunday, February 15. The system upgrade will be undertaken from 12:00am to 6:30am. This, according to MTN Ghana, “will result in the disruption of all services on the MoMo platform”. “This exercise is to enhance service delivery,” the market leaders said. They apologised to subscribers for any inconvenience that the exercise may cause.

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has called for the arrest of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tano North over what he alleges is the unlawful issuance of a prospecting permit. Speaking on Joy News on Thursday, February 12, Dr Ashigbey described the development as a serious breach of established procedures governing mineral licensing in Ghana. According to him, he had sighted a document purportedly issued by the Tano North MCE granting a prospecting permit, a responsibility he insists falls solely within the mandate of the Minister for Lands and Natural…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has expressed gratitude to God for what he describes as the opportunity to spearhead the reconstruction of the Yamfo Market, pledging to deliver a modern trading facility for the people of the constituency. He made the remarks during a courtesy call on the Chiefs and Elders at the Yamfo Palace and engagements with market women. Addressing traditional authorities and traders, Dr Boako said the initiative forms part of his broader commitment to improving livelihoods and infrastructure within the constituency. “I am glad God is using me to get Yamfo a…

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has warned that the reduction of the cocoa producer price to GH¢2,587 per 64kg bag could undermine national efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The group argued that making cocoa farming less profitable may push farmers into environmentally destructive activities. In a statement dated February 12, 2026, the CDM described the policy as “a direct threat to the fight against galamsey,” stressing that economic desperation often drives farmers to abandon cocoa cultivation for illegal mining. “When cocoa farming becomes unprofitable, farmers abandon farms and use their farmlands for galamsey,” the group…