Author: Kojo Nakkan

The Project Director of Zoomlion Kenya, Dr. Peter Dagadu, has announced that the company is making significant progress barely a month after commencing operations in Nairobi under the city’s integrated waste management programme. Speaking during a working visit by Kenya’s Majority Leader, Kimani Ichung’wah, to the Zoomlion head office in Nairobi on Wednesday, May 13, Dr. Dagadu stated that the company is working closely with city authorities to deliver an end-to-end waste management solution aimed at improving sanitation, environmental conditions, and public health across the city. According to Dr. Dagadu, Zoomlion’s intervention is focused on transforming Nairobi’s waste management system…

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has encouraged students to remain resilient in the face of failure, recounting how he failed several examinations before eventually achieving success in life. Speaking at the commissioning of a one-storey 12-unit classroom block at the Northern School of Business, where he pursued his O-Level education, Dr Amin Adam said setbacks should not discourage young people from pursuing their ambitions. “I fell many times, I failed exams,” he told students and guests at the event. According to him, he failed the common entrance examination that would have taken…

Member of Parliament for Suame John Darko has reaffirmed his commitment to education after donating mathematical sets to 3,255 candidates preparing to sit for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the constituency. The support initiative, according to the MP, forms part of efforts to equip students with the essential tools they need to approach the examinations with confidence and determination. During his interaction with the candidates, Mr Darko encouraged them to remain focused and give off their best during the examination period. He stressed that education continues to remain a top priority for him as the representative of…

The Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA) has suspended its industrial action at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), barely 18 hours after the strike commenced on Monday, May 4, 2026. In a formal letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of KBTH and signed by Chairman Dr. Asare Offei, the Association announced the suspension following an emergency meeting held on the same day the strike began. “The Korle-Bu Doctors Association (KODA) is formally notifying management and the public of suspension of the strike action commenced this morning; Monday 4 May 2026,” the letter stated. The suspension follows specific guarantees provided by Korle-Bu…

The Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has once again been vindicated following recent announcement by the Bank of Ghana about its operational losses amounting to over GH¢15.6 billion. When Dr. Gideon Boako, who is also a member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, warned in January 2026 that the Bank of Ghana’s audited accounts would reveal deeper losses from the GoldBod programme than the $214 million already flagged by the IMF, he was dismissed in certain quarters as politically motivated. Today, with the BoG’s long-delayed 2025 audited financial statements released, those warnings have been starkly confirmed. The Bank…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, Osman Ayariga, has called on young people across the country to rise above complacency and become active agents of transformation in their communities. According to him, leadership should not be reduced to occupying positions or enjoying the prestige associated with titles, but must be defined by impact and a commitment to positive change. He urged the youth to embrace responsibility and contribute meaningfully to national development. Mr Ayariga stressed that the future of Ghana depends largely on the willingness of young people to lead with purpose, innovation and integrity. “Be leaders…

After 25 long years of heartbreak, turmoil and rebuilding, Coventry City are back in the Premier League — and Ghanaian forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has been one of the key architects of one of English football’s most remarkable comeback stories. The Sky Blues may not have secured their historic return to the top flight in the most dramatic of fashions, but the significance of the moment was not lost on anyone connected with the club. A goalless draw against already-relegated Sheffield Wednesday at the Coventry Building Society Arena in their 42nd Championship fixture was enough to keep them perched at the…

Asante Kotoko SC have issued a formal apology to their supporters over the club’s recent disappointing performances, while assuring fans that decisive steps are being taken to turn things around. In a statement signed by Communications Director Sarfo Duku ESQ, the board and management of the Porcupine Warriors acknowledged the concerns raised by supporters regarding both the team’s poor run of results and the continued absence of a substantive head coach. “We continue to sincerely apologise for the disappointing performances in recent matches,” the statement read in part, adding that the club fully understands the weight of expectations that come…

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed appreciation to transport unions for holding off on increasing fares in the face of fuel price surges precipitated by the escalating Middle East conflict. Speaking at the Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso in the Eastern Region on Saturday, April 4, President Mahama described the “patience” of the transport unions as a vital lifeline for millions of Ghanaians who depend on public transport daily. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to the transport unions for their patience and understanding,” he stated. “We did not anticipate this situation, but they have held off on increasing…

President John Dramani Mahama has summoned an emergency cabinet meeting to devise urgent measures to cushion Ghanaians from the sharp rise in fuel prices, which has been driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The President made the announcement on Saturday, April 4, while delivering the keynote address on the second day of the Kwahu Business Forum in Mpraeso in the Eastern Region. “I have called for this emergency cabinet meeting to decide on specific measures we can take to cushion petroleum prices,” President Mahama said. “There are adjustments we can make, particularly in the margins, to help maintain…