Author: Radio Mak

A senior lecturer at the SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) and former NDC parliamentary aspirant, Dr. Kannyiri Thadious Banyen, is urging Ghanaians to fancy a better future by voting the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections. In a New Year Message, Dr. Kannyiri said Ghanaians must “say a BIG NO to the incompetent NPP government” who have offered nothing to the country but “poorly conceived policies that have left us desperate people”. He recounted how Ghanaians suffered and endured “near-catastrophic’ living standards in 2023 as a result of “poor economic management practices of…

The Paramount Chief of Pulima and President of the Pulima Traditional Area (Gandawii), Kuoru Osman Deiwia Nankpa III, has extended invitation to all residents on Sissala land who have moved far from their homes to return to the land this New Year. Such visits back home are necessary to reunite and reconnect with families, friends, as well as school and business associates, he said. He stated that “we are still welcoming our brothers and sisters back home with open arms. Your home is the land of Sissala. Please use this opportunity, return home and establish a life in Sisaala land.”…

Filed by Muniru Ibrahim As the year 2023 draws to an end, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region is putting together its arsenals to execute a formidable campaign ahead of the 2024 general elections. The party goes into next year’s general election with a resounding message of making Ghana’s economy to run at all times, regardless of whether it is day or night. Christened as the 24-hour Economy Policy, the flagbearer of the NDC believes it will be a game changer for the growth of the country. The policy has however met stiff opposition from the…

The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Former Minister for Education and the first female vice chancellor in Ghana, Professor J Naana Opoku-Agyemang, spent the morning of December 28, 2023 at the Psychiatric Hospital, Ankaful in the Central Region, where she made a donation of food and sanitary items to the facility. In a short speech she explained that she had come to the hospital, as she often does, with food items to support the efforts of the establishment in the discharge of their duties to psychiatric patients. She continued that Christmas as a time of get…

The Paramount Chief of Pulima and President of the Pulima Traditional Area (Gandawii) in the Sisaala West District, Kuoru Osman Deiwia Nankpa III, has congratulated the newly elected assembly members of the Gandawii, pledging to work closely with them to ensure total development within the traditional area. Speaking exclusively to radiomakonline.com, the Paramount Chief said, “as the President of the traditional area, I extend an open invitation to collaborate and work together with our newly elected Honourables for the progress and development of our land.” He said his palace “is widely opened to facilitate constructive dialogues, partnerships, and initiatives that will…

Filed by Muniru Ibrahim The Association of Rural Banks in the Upper West Region has announced plans to operate a regional bank to serve as a mother financial institution for all member rural banks. This disclosure was made by the chairman of the Board of Directors, Firmino Bergyire Aasoyir, of the Nandom Rural Bank (NRB) during the Bank’s 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on December 23, 2023 at Nandom. Delivering a report on behalf of the NRB Board at the AGM, Mr. Bergyire Aasoyir (Esq.) noted that the Association of Rural Banks (Wa Chapter) has advanced plans to establish…

By: Muniru Ibrahim The Nandom Rural Bank Plc will soon extend its activities to the Wa West District of the Upper West Region. This follows clearance given to the Bank by the Bank of Ghana (BOG) to expand its operations after successfully going through all legal procedures and requirement. This was disclosed by the Bank’s Board Chairman, Firmino Bergyire Aasoyir (Esq.), at its 41st annual general meeting at Nandom. Announcing the Bank’s resolve to continue to thrive for more branches as clientele base continuous to expand, Lawyer Aasoyir said expressed happiness about the grant of clearance by the BOG to…

The Police have arrested one person in connection with the death of a 22-year-old man at Yorogo, a suburb of Bolga Central in the Upper East Region. Preliminary Police report indicates that the suspect, Abotiyareba Aduko, stabbed the deceased, identified as Asobire Akuta during a fight yesterday, 19th December 2023 about 6:30pm. The deceased victim was rushed to the hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival by the medical authorities. Suspect Abotiyareba Aduko is currently in Police custody assisting the investigation.

SSNIT Woos Self-employed Workers to Enroll on Pension Scheme Self-employed workers in the informal sector can now insure their incomes against old age or permanent invalidity as the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has launched a new product to include them in the pension scheme. In a campaign dubbed SEED (Self Employed Enrolment Drive), SSNIT is urging all informal sector workers, particularly the self-employed, to take advantage of its pension scheme by making contributions from their incomes in order to guarantee future earnings and retire with dignity. According to the Director-General of SSNIT, Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, the…

The Second Cohort of the Media Capacity Enhancement Program (MCEP) has opened in Accra with about 144 Journalists participating. The Program under the theme “Equipping the Media to Play an Effective Role in our Nation Building” is aimed at building the capacity of Journalists and media Practitioners on the need for them to demonstrate high level of professionalism whilst also focusing on stories that promotes national development. Speaking at the ceremony held in Accra on Monday, the Minister for Information, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah revealed that about 144 Journalists are participating in the program, an indication that government prioritizes the…