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Nana Dankwa Ibn Bediatuo Islamic University college, Ghana 0241993930       Former Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources under John Mahama’s government, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has described assurances made by the first gentleman of the land as ‘camera promises’ because they never materialize. According to him, they are ‘camera promises’ because the President makes such comments when he is before a crowd and wants them to be enthused of him. Discussing President Akufo-Addo’s speech made at the Africa Climate Week celebration wherein he advised more practical solutions are provided to channel financial means towards national climate ambition, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh opined that the President can best be tagged as a ‘hypocrite’ for making such a speech. The former Deputy Minister, who is the NDC Member of Parliament for Juaboso, bemoaned the decision by the current administration to trade off a large chunk of the Atiwa forest regarded as the biggest natural forest reser

Award-winning undercover journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, is likely to release ‘Part 2’ of his ongoing explosive documentary on illegal mining titled, “Galamsey Fraud” this week. The documentary is aimed at naming and shaming selfish and powerful individuals, stabbing President Nana Akufo-Addo and Ghanaians in the back, in his relentless efforts at fighting against illegal mining popularly known as ‘galamsey’. Sources close to the Tiger-Eye PI team, have hinted that the yet-to-be released documentary, is essentially focused on some top officials in government, including; ministers of State, politicians as well as security personnel. These individuals, who are supposed to be seen helping the President win the fight against the dreaded illegal mining, were rather caught red-handed on secret video tapes, by the lenses of Anas and his crew, receiving bribes at the blind side of the President, to circumvent measures put in place to curb illegal mining and, allowing a company to mine. De

About thirteen persons have already collapsed under high temperatures at the Aliu Mahama Stadium where the 62nd independence celebrations are being held.  The individuals representing various security agencies at the parade grounds were carried at different points on stretchers off the field by First Aid officials on the ground.  Representatives of the Ghana Immigration Service, police service, the army, air force etc. have remained standing after the march-past as the various speeches are read.  Students of the respective schools which however took their turns marching were taken off the field shortly after the march.  Dignitaries including President of the Republic and Guest speaker, the Niger President are seen with fans trying to cool off with the heat in the area.  Though it got cloudy at the earlier stages of the march pass, temperatures currently can be pitched at approximately 39 degrees Celsius. The Northern part of Ghana is known for relatively hot and dry temperatures

For the past decades, Independence Day celebration has always been held at the Black Star Square in Accra but for this year, the Akufo-Addo-led government decided to host it in the Northern Region and has been lauded by Ghanaians for taking such an initiative.  According to some people who spoke to GhanaWeb, the action taken by the President has given residents of Tamale and its neighbouring towns the opportunity to witness such an august occasion for the first time.  Adding that, it will give visitors the chance to explore Tamale and its environs, whilst on the other hand, give residents of Tamale the chance to come into contact with the President of the Republic and other dignitaries present for the occasion.  Some were of the view that, rotation of the venues for the Independence Day celebration at various regional capitals will make residents feel equally important and will also lessen the pressure in Accra.  Contrary to the appraisals given to the President, Others, on the ot