The quality of education at the Senior High School (SHS) level is dwindling, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ivan Addae Mensah has said. The worsening second-cycle teaching and learning he attributes to the current state of the government’s much-touted Free SHS policy which has largely centered on quantity rather than quality. […] The post Free
The Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey has visited and met with Elubo border security officials for a briefing on travel arrangements and security situation a day after Ghana reopened its land borders. Although at the time of the MP’s visit, the Ivorian border was yet to be reopened, the Jomoro MP expressed satisfaction […] The post Jomoro
The Member of Parliament for Tamale North Constituency, Alhassan Suhuyini, has alleged that President Akufo-Addo is bent on getting the Electronic transfer Levy (E-Levy) passed today, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, as his birthday present. The President turns 78 years today. Parliament is currently debating a motion moved by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, on […] The post Akufo-Addo
A leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical products in Ghana, M&G Pharmaceuticals, is urging the government to ensure the stability of the dollar rate against the Ghana Cedi. According to the manufacturing firm, inasmuch as the government has rolled out policies aimed at addressing the problem, the depreciation rate of the cedi against the dollar impacts gravely […] The post Stabilise
A global pharmaceutical company, Bliss GVS Pharma Ghana, has donated varieties of antimalarial drugs and other medicines worth GHC 30,000 to the Koforidua Regional Hospital in the Eastern Region. This is in line with the company’s ACT for Africa campaign, an initiative toward a malaria-free continent. The donation was made over the weekend, as part […] The post Bliss
The Chief Chancellor of the Indian Africa Trade Council (IATC) in charge of West Africa, Dr. James Rajamani, has commended the government for opening the country’s land borders. The closure of Ghana’s borders on Saturday 21 March 2020 by Akufo-Addo affected trading between Ghana and her three closest neighbors – Togo (to the east), Burkina […] The post India-Africa
Parliament is currently debating a motion moved by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, on the controversial electronic transfer levy despite initial objections raised by the Minority. The Minority in Parliament objected to the motion on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, because it was not captured in the business of the week. Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu […] The post Ofori-Atta
The Minority in Parliament has raised objections to plans by the Majority to commence debate on the controversial Electronic Transfer levy (E-levy) today, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. According to the Minority, the move was not captured in the business of the week; hence they are surprised at its enlistment in the order paper. Minority Leader, […] The post Minority
Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ivan Addae Mensah is warning of dire consequences should government go ahead with plans to wean public tertiary institutions off its payroll. He contends the proposal should be reconsidered to avert any potential threat to teaching and learning at the tertiary level. For Prof. Ivan Addae […] The post Weaning
A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ivan Addae Mensah is warning of dire consequences should the government go ahead with plans to wean public tertiary institutions off its payroll. He contends the proposal should be reconsidered to avert any potential threat to teaching and learning at the tertiary level. For Prof. Ivan […] The post Weaning
The Ghana Airport Company Limited has revised its guidelines at the Kotoka International Airport after the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, announced the easing of coronavirus restrictions and safety protocols on Sunday, March 27, 2022. The President noted that fully vaccinated persons arriving at the Airport will no longer have to present a negative PCR […] The post Ghana
A video has emerged of the sexual assault of a Nigerian Afrobeats singer while on stage. The 22-year-old artist Ruger, whose real name is Michael Adebayo, is seen performing his number-one hit song, Dior, when a fan reaches from the crowd and grabs his private parts. Visibly shocked, he stops his performance for a few […] The post Afrobeats singer sexually assaulted on stage
Gunmen in Nigeria are reported to have abducted an unknown number of passengers from a train in the northern Kaduna state. The gang mined the track between the capital, Abuja, and Kaduna city and forced the evening train to a halt. Many of the nearly 1,000 passengers on board took shelter as shots were fired. […] The post Gunmen attack Nigeria train with nearly 1,000 people
Nominees for the maiden edition of the Africa Technovate Awards have been unveiled, with Africa’s big names in technology ready to do friendly battles for the coveted honours on Saturday, April 2 at the auditorium of the University of Professional Studies, Accra. In total, there are 51 nominations in 17 categories. The numbers include 48 […] The post Nominees
A 30-year-old pastor is in the grips of the Gomoa Dominase Police station in the Central Region for trying to sodomise a 25-year-old man. Police sources say some angry youth of Gomoa Buduatta who have been monitoring the said pastor, Isaac Arthur, and his activities arrested him while in the act and subsequently handed him […] The post Pastor arrested on suspicion
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich suffered symptoms of suspected poisoning at peace talks on the Ukraine-Belarus border earlier this month, sources close to him say. The Chelsea FC owner – who has now recovered – reportedly suffered sore eyes and peeling skin. Two Ukrainian peace negotiators were also said to have been affected. One report said the […] The post Roman
The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) has partnered Absa Bank Ghana to equip Ghanaian youth with key skills to get them ready for the job market. The partnership aligns with an agenda by the two organisations to train the youth with relevant skills to make them ready for the world of work in the immediate future. […] The post Library Authority and Absa
The Black Stars of Ghana will play Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the return leg of the final World Cup Qualifiers today, Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The game is scheduled for 5:00 pm Ghana time at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The first leg ended goalless at the Baba Yara sports stadium in Ghana, as […] The post Ghana plays final world cup qualifier game
Former President John Dramani Mahama wants the country’s Chief Justice to lead reforms in the Judiciary. Mr. Mahama says some judgments by the Judiciary leave much to be desired. Speaking at a meeting with National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters in the US, the former President the NDC as a political party has issues with the […] The post ‘We have problems
The family of an 11-year-old boy, Peter Akakpo is seeking financial assistance to raise an amount of GH¢43,586 to enable him to undergo a bilateral total hip replacement surgery. 11-year-old Peter Akakpo has since 2019 been suffering from pain around his hip area; after he fell during a football match in his neighbourhood. He is […] The post 11yr-old
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