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 Prophet Samuel Bentsi Addison, Founder and General Overseer of Eagles House Chapel International, addressed the media in a brief press conference, sharing his insights and wisdom on empowering the youth . In his address, Prophet Samuel Bentsi Addison emphasized the importance of spiritual empowerment for the youth to lead a better life. He cautioned them against blindly following political leaders who prioritize their own selfish interests. Additionally, he advised the youth to refrain from accepting money from such leaders that may encourage them to engage in unnecessary violence and instead, seek a path of wisdom and integrity. He also cautioned that following the wrong person can lead to a wrong destination, and if things go astray , the youth will bear the impact of the trouble, while the leaders will accomplish their own interests, leaving the youth to face the consequences. Reported by Azaglo Michael 

Honorable Awal Mohammed, the independent parliamentary candidate for Madina Constituency, has been arrested and detained by the Madina Police Command. The arrest, allegedly orchestrated by leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Madina Constituency, including few national executives and Member of Parliament, Francis-Xavier Sosu, stems from Hon Awal Mohammed campaigning for himself and former President John Mahama's.  Supporters and lawyers for Awal Mohammed have been demanding his release, citing unlawful detention. However, the Adenta Circuit Court ordered the defense to provide additional sureties, postponing the case until Friday. Despite appearing before the court today with the required sureties, Awal Mohammed remains in custody, sparking outrage among his supporters. "This is a clear case of political intimidation and abuse of power," said a spokeperson for Awal Mohammed's campaign. "We will not be silenced or deterred." The supporters ...

 Amnesty International Ghana on 11th October 2024, celebrating International Day of the Girl Child, has called on the government to remove tax from sanitary products due to lack of patronage of sanitary pads by young girls . Speaking in an interview the Country Director for Amnesty International Ghana Genevieve Partington stated that "we are calling on the government of Ghana to actually remove tax completely from sanitary products.Currently as we speak, sanitary products are taxed as a luxury good, and this is really not the best.     "And you can imagine the young girls across the country who use cement paper,  cloth, you know, just any banana leaves, anything that they can find. " she stated  She further urged that government really needs to look at this, because unfortunately when women do not have access to sanitary products,  then they don't want to go to school, "then, you know, not going to school means they are l...

  Malta Guinness, proud sponsor of the Women’s Premier League, has announced a significant investment in the 2024/2025 season.  Dinah Asabea Darko, Malta Guinness’ Marketing Manager, made the announcement at the league’s press launch, held at the Ghana Football Association (GFA) conference room in Accra on Tuesday, 15th October, 2024. The investment aims to empower participating clubs, spectators, coaches, and players through various incentives, including GH10,000 cash prizes for the best coach and best players at the end of the season. This fosters healthy competition and excellence. Malta Guinness’ sponsorship underscores its commitment to promoting women’s football in Ghana, empowering women and girls through sports, promoting gender equality, and developing grassroots football.  The brand’s involvement lends credibility and visibility to the Women’s Premier League, inspiring more women to participate in football and promoting excellence. As Dinah Asabea Darko emphasiz...

  Entrepreneur Education Empowerment Conference and Youth Job Fair 2024 to Address Youth Unemployment in Ghana As Ghana continues to grapple with high unemployment rates, particularly among the youth, efforts to create entrepreneurial opportunities have become more critical than ever. Jahzara Agyemang, popularly known as Obaa Yaa Papabi, the Founder and Executive Director of Vince Memorial Garden and Education Foundation (VMGEF) and JTE Business Consulting, is leading the charge with an innovative event aimed at empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and addressing youth joblessness. In an exclusive interview with Nation 1 News, Jahzara highlighted the pressing need for entrepreneurial education and employment solutions in the country. "The rate of unemployment is a bane for Ghana, especially among the youth," she said, referencing the CEIC 2023 report, which pegged the country's annual average unemployment rate at 5.22% as of December 2023. In response to this challenge, the ...

One of the individuals allegedly implicated in the Kotoka International Airport cocaine smuggling case, Eric Nartey Yeboah also known as Chairman Dollar, has broken his silence following the Ministry of Transport's announcement that all security officers involved in the case have been cleared of wrongdoing. The incident, which occurred on March 23, 2024, involved the attempted smuggling of 8.5 kilograms of cocaine on a Royal Air Maroc flight. The drugs were intercepted at Brussels Airport in Belgium, leading to accusations that a staff member of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) had facilitated the smuggling operation. In response, GACL suspended several employees while an investigation was carried out. Speaking before the Government Assurances Committee in Parliament, Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah confirmed that, following a thorough investigation, the implicated employees had been exonerated and reinstated to their positions. In an exclusive interview with Classf...

  Eric Nartey Yeboah, the Second Vice Chairman of the Greater Accra Region NPP, also known as Chairman Dollar, has been exonerated in the high-profile cocaine smuggling case at Kotoka International Airport. Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah reportedly confirmed that the implicated Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) staff, including Yeboah, were cleared of any wrongdoing following a thorough investigation. He added that if any of the suspended staff had been found guilty, the public would have been duly informed. The scandal, involving the transportation of 8.5 kilograms of cocaine on a Royal Air Maroc flight, led to the arrest of a Dutch national in Belgium. Initial reports hinted at the involvement of GACL employees, sparking widespread concerns and calls for accountability. However, during a session with Parliament’s Assurance Committee, Minister Asiamah refused to name the suspended officers, citing their exoneration as the reason for withholding further details. This st...