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By Osman Abubakari-Sadiq As a media development enthusiast, I find it natural to scrutinize what political parties have planned for the media landscape in their manifestos, especially with the upcoming elections in Ghana. When I got the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 manifesto from a friend, my first instinct was to search for the word “media.” After all, the media plays a vital role in shaping our democracy, ensuring transparency, and holding those in power accountable. Series of promises The manifesto did not disappoint in listing out a series of promises for the media. The NPP recognizes the critical role of the media in promoting democratic governance and preventing disinformation in the digital age. They promise to pass and implement the Broadcasting Bill, resource the Media Capacity Enhancement Program (MCEP), continue implementing the Coordinated Mechanism for the Safety of Journalists (CMSJ), strengthen public media, modernize the Information Services Department, an...

Boresah Royal Foundation has extended a generous hand to the Gbogdaa Methodist Junior High School in the Bole District of the Savannah Region by donating learning materials. The items included: Note books, pencils, pens, napkins, board markers among others. The donation of vital learning materials, led by a dedicated teacher, Issahaku Osman, known affectionately as "Champion," brought smiles and gratitude to the young students who had been struggling with limited resources. The gesture is part of the foundation’s broader mission to improve the quality of education in rural areas. The excitement among the students was palpable as they received the supplies that will enhance their learning experience. Many expressed their deep appreciation to the foundation and to Osman for spearheading the initiative. For these children, the donation represents more than just books and supplies—it symbolizes hope for a better educational future. Queen Boresah Fantevie, Executive Directo...

In a thrilling turn of events, Issah Abdul-Manan, a formidable contender for the position of local president of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) in the upcoming UDS SRC elections, has left his competitors in awe by clinching the highest score during the rigorous vetting process. Hailing from the University for Development Studies (UDS), the ambitious level 300 student of BA Development Education, known affectionately as M.I, has been making waves with his unwavering dedication to student advocacy, political activism, and influential pursuits. His nomination for the esteemed role was filed weeks ago, and ever since, he has been tirelessly spearheading a compelling campaign, capturing the hearts and minds of the student body. With a burning passion for reform and a genuine desire to improve the conditions faced by fellow students, M.I has proven himself to be a true champion of change. Drawing from his experience as a young developer, he has laid out an inspiring visi...

In a scathing attack on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament, Joyce Bawa Mogtari, former deputy minister of transport and aide to former president John Dramani Mahama, has accused them of betraying the interests of Ghanaians. Mrs. Mogtari expressed shock at the recent turn of events where President Nana Addo's ministerial nominees were approved through voting in parliament, despite the party's strong warning against it. Speaking on Pan African television's "Alhaji and Alhaji" show, Mrs. Mogtari stressed the importance of holding MPs accountable for their actions, stating, "We must call out all those who betrayed the course of the great NDC; let's stop shielding people who do wrong." Mrs. Mogtari's comments highlight the growing frustration within the party, which has struggled to regain power since losing the 2016 presidential election to Akufo Addo. The NDC's failure to prevent the approval of Akufo Addo...

Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has received a boost in his bid to become president once again in 2024, as a group called Bole Youth for JM Movement 2024 has donated 20,000 Ghana cedis to support his presidential primaries campaign. The donation was made on Thursday February 23, 2023 at JDM's office in Cantonment, and the group promised to support him in whichever way possible to achieve his goal of becoming the president of Ghana once again. The Bole Youth for JM Movement 2024 is a grassroots organization that aims to promote Mahama's candidacy for the presidency in the upcoming elections. Speaking at the donation ceremony, the group's spokesperson Abdul Rafiu Haruna stated that they believed in Mahama's vision for the country and were committed to doing whatever they could to support him. Julius Debrah, former chief of staff who received the donation expressed his gratitude to the group and thanked them for their support. He stated that their ...

The increasing demand for satellites in our various home’s country wide means that satellite installers are and will be in high demand. In all localities, households, chop bars, recreational centres, churches, schools among others have these digital tools for pleasure and work related. The satellite work value chain has always been a male dominated field and often seen as a job for only men. In the Upper West Region, observation shows that experts in this work are highly dominated by men. This profession does not require much money to startup but working knowledge on how to install systems, detect faults and proffer practical solution. It is not a risky business and can be done by all regardless of your gender. As an organization that is geared towards bridging gender inequality, in an ever-digitizing world, our organization through the Youth Challenge Fund added satellite installation for women especially teenage mothers to benefit from particular project to bridge the wide digit...

The Northern part of Ghana has only one season for rainfall which supports agricultural activity, the other period is a long season of drought called harmattan. Usually, many women in rural communities in the Upper West Region become dormant when the farming season is over because they do not have any alternative sources of income. This has increasingly worsened their economic conditions as many of them are unable to complement their family income. The accompanying effects per our research shows that, families are unable to support young girls and teenage mothers in these areas to purchase sanitary products as a result of this engage in illicit trade of sex for sanitary products. Also, malnutrition dominates especially in the dry season as a result of low income. The situation is dire when a family records low yield. With funding from Plan Ghana, Necessary Aid Alliance birthed what we call the Skills Drive project which is aimed at providing alternative sources of income to women ...

It was all pleasure and apparent impact when the internationally renowned musician Wiyaala (The Lioness of Africa), who also serves as a role model for Necessary Aid Alliances Calendar for Change project, which is currently being executed with funding from Plan Ghana, visited five (5) project beneficiary schools in the WA EAST District to interact with pupils. By giving them with deserving role models and mentoring, the organization hopes to influence the way that teenagers, particularly girls in rural areas, think about their futures. Additionally, it gives students a chance to interact directly with the role models. In order to educate and motivate kids, the famous role model took the time to tell tales of her story. She also spoke at length about the need of avoiding premarital sex, which can result in teenage pregnancies and school dropout. Students learned about the need not to engage in illicit activities such as drugs, bleaching and so on which can have a negative influe...

Restaurant managers, owners, food vendors and all those who matter in the food supply chain must take into account a number of important factors to maintain the safety of their consumers, including food and environmental safety management. In Ghana, there are said to be more than 625,000 cases of food poisoning annually, according to a report released by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the World Bank in 2007. Over 420,000 cases of foodborne illness are reported annually in Ghana, where one in every 40 persons is affected. For instance, in the East Legon outlet of the fast food restaurant Marwako, a food vending establishment, it was claimed that over 50 people contracted food poisoning in May 2022. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is a Ghanaian government organization in charge of overseeing the correct distribution of drugs, food, and food products in Ghana. The Food and Drugs Law of 1992, PNDC Law 305B, created the board. More than 297,104 patients were admitted to h...

Yesterday gave me a chance of witnessing pure class, brevity and dexterity in a great showing at a vetting room. Just as new leaves replace old ones, so it is done in leadership, especially student politics which offers a chance of an annual new leadership. This year, ten people have birthed the interest of leading the UEW students front, and as expected, and a key part of the electoral process, The ten presidential hopefuls had to appear before the vetting committee to have a fair discourse with them about their mission and vision which will help carry UEW to the next level. One of the vetting process that caught my maximum attention was the vetting of EMMANUEL ANNOBIL (TEA) with his running mate AMOS EFFUM who appeared before the panel at exactly 9:00 pm. Before the ushering in of the two Gentlemen, there was so much applause and an appraisal from the teeming students whose only hope is to see TEA pass his vetting and win the election. The cheering, the show of bravado,the...

A final year student of the University of Education,Winneba studying Bachelor of Arts in Gonja Education and a native of Bole Mr.Kofi Pentu has admonish Gonja's in the Savannah region to show interest in learning their native languages. Speaking to Bole based Nkilgi Fm, Mr Kofi Pentu express his surprise at how most Ghanaians feel shy with the mistakes they make when speaking English but feel comfortable with the mistakes made when speaking their own languages. Mr. Kofi Pentu indicated that, most Gonja's in the Savannah region don't show interest in learning their language which is causing the extinction of the Gonja language and culture in our society. He indicated that, as a concern advocate of preserving and inculcating our traditional values and Culture to the younger generations, he employed a number of measures to engage the youth in the study of their language through cultural activities organised for primary and Junior high schools in Bole and writing in the ...

Former First Lady of Ghana, HE Mrs. Lordina Mahama has been enstooled as the Queen Mother of Health in the Bole Traditional Area (Alanfiyawurche). Her reign began a few minutes after she commissioned an ultra-modern maternity and children's ward for the people of Bole through her foundation, the Lordina Foundation. To mark their 30 years of marriage, John Dramani Mahama and wife, Lordina Mahama, have constructed a new Maternity & Children’s Ward at Bole District Hospital. According to the couple, the edifice is a personal pledge and an appreciation of what Bole has done in their lives. Bolewura Sarfo Kutugefeso I, the paramount chief of the Bole Traditional Area who bestowed the title on the beautiful former First Lady, thanked former President John and his wife for constructing the Maternity and Children's Ward for the Bole hospital, adding that the facility will relieve pressure on women during childbirth in the hospital. In her remarks to the audience, t...