One person has been killed and others injured with several houses burnt at Naniik and Binbagu communities in the Bunkpurugu/Nakpanduri District in the North East Region over a reported chieftaincy dispute. Channel One News sources in the two communities indicate that residents fled in haste, leaving what could not be carried. The General Manager of...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Free SHS Policy Under Fire: Professor Claims It’s Destroying Ghana’s Education System
Professor Martin Oteng Ababio, a University of Ghana lecturer, has expressed concerns about the Free Senior High School policy’s impact on education. Despite increased university enrollment, he argues that inadequate infrastructure expansion has compromised education quality. Professor Martin Oteng Ababio recently expressed concerns about the Free Senior High School policy’s impact on Ghana’s education sector....
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Winner takes all’ must be expunged from Ghana’s political system – Haruna Iddrisu
Former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu is championing a significant reform in Ghana’s political landscape by advocating for the removal of the “winner-takes-all” system. This system, which concentrates power in the hands of the winning party, has been criticized for marginalizing other political voices and undermining the foundations of an inclusive democracy. According to Haruna Iddrisu,...
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Kinaata Puts People Over Performance After Heart-Wrenching Accident
Kofi Kinaata recently shared an update on his involvement in a near-fatal accident at Aboadze in the Western Region. The incident occurred on September 22, 2024, while Kinaata and his team were en route to an event. The accident involved a motorcycle crashing into Kinaata’s SUV. Fortunately, Kinaata and his occupants emerged unscathed. However, the...
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Clarify your stance on illegal mining – Coalition against galamsey to House of Chiefs
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey (GCAG) has issued a formal request to the National House of Chiefs, urging them to take a definitive stance on illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey.’ In a recent statement, GCAG, which comprises various coalitions and organizations from 10 different sectors, reacted to comments made by the House of Chiefs’ president,...
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Banks told to adopt innovative approaches and flexible lending criteria to SMEs
Head of Business Banking at Access Bank (Ghana), Kafui Bimpe has highlighted the measures banks should follow to address the challenges in the partnerships between Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and banks. He identified common issues including stringent loan requirements, high interest rates, and a lack of tailored financial products for SMEs as some...
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Ghanaians must demand forensic audit of the voter register to safeguard electoral integrity – Researcher
Medical Doctor and Researcher, Dr. Ernest Kwaku Sarpong, has called on Ghanaians to insist on a forensic audit of the voter registers for the 2024 general elections. He says that one of the most critical aspects of a free and fair election is the credibility of the voters register. Unfortunately, he said, concerns over its...
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‘I may not have been a celebrity if I wasn’t born as a diminutive person’ – Adwoa Smart
Veteran Ghanaian actress, Belinda Naa Ode Oku popularly known as Adwoa Smart has expressed appreciation for her distinct physical form. Speaking in a recent interview, Adwoa Smart revealed that she is happy with the way God created her. The actress, well known for her memorable performance in the television series “Obra,” believes that her diminutive...
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Michael Blackson’s Eurobond Nightmare: Comedian’s Assistant Receives Threats After He Criticizes Ghana Government
Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson revealed his assistant in Ghana has received threats after he publicly criticized his experience investing in Ghana’s Eurobond. Blackson had shared his frustration on social media, stating the government had “robbed” him of his investment. In a recent tweet, Blackson questioned why his assistant was targeted: “Let me get this straight, I...
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Ghana Police Service Reassures Public Ahead of Demonstration
The Ghana Police Service has pledged to maintain law and order during the Democracy Hub Group’s demonstration from September 21-23, 2024. Despite earlier legal challenges, comprehensive security measures are in place to ensure participants’ and the public’s safety. Details of the arrangements will be shared on September 19. The Police Service aims to balance the...