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Agrico Hub, a business and digital Innovation Hub, in collaboration with Social Enterprise Ghana, World University Services of Canada (WUSC) Ghana, and the Mastercard Foundation, has launched an Agriculture Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) Short Courses program. The initiative aims to equip young entrepreneurs with essential technical and …

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to rise above their political differences and work together in the interest of the nation. He explained that lawmakers should not allow partisan politics to enslave them, as their primary responsibility is to …

Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has announced that his government has put measures in place aimed at revitalizing the country’s poultry industry. According to the President, the Nkokɔ Nketenkete Project, which will soon be implemented is designed to support local poultry farmers, and expected to significantly reduce Ghana’s dependence …

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to conducting free, fair, transparent, and credible elections in Ghana. According to her, the outcome of the 2024 general elections serves as clear evidence that the country’s electoral process remains trustworthy and reliable. Speaking at …

The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Hon. Lord Kwakau Boam, has declared his full support for whoever is appointed as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area. According to him, all three shortlisted candidates are capable of handling the role, and he has no personal preference among them. …

The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that he will not seek re-election as the National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the party’s wealth of capable leaders ready to take on the role. Following his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama, …

The National Celebrations Planning Committee (NCPC) has finalised activities for Ghana’s 68th Independence Anniversary. The government earlier announced that as part of measures to cut down expenses, the 68th Independence Anniversary will be held only at the Jubilee House. In a statement copied to Elvisanokyenews.com on Sunday, 24th February, 2025, …

Sokode Senior High Technical School has been temporarily closed down. The Volta Regional Security Council (REGSEC) closed down the school on Sunday, 23rd February, 2025 following a violence erupted between students and residents of the Sokode community. According to a report filed by Myjoyonline.com, some notorious students who entered the …

The National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has released former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructural Investment Fund (GIIF), Prof Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, from detention. It was earlier reported that the former Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority Board was arrested and detained by the NIB. Ameyaw -Akumfi’s legal counsel, Ken Kuranchie has …

Former Minister of Education, Prof Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi has been detained by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) at Kawukudi, near Nima in the Greater Accra region. According to a report by Citinewsroom, the cause of the former  Chairman of the Public Procurement Authority Board arrest is not yet known. Report says …