The Minister of State In-charge of Tertiary Education, Prof. Kwesi Yankah has said that the draft Public Universities Bill was not to control public universities by the government but rather to harmonise them. He explained that the government was contemplating a unified University Act that would state the broad general principles upon which universities operate but … The post Public

The Densu oyster harvest season was yesterday officially opened by the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Ms Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye at Tsokomey landing site in the Ga South Municipality in Accra. The initiative forms part of the Densu Delta Oyster Fishery Community Co- Management Plan, aimed at sustaining oyster harvesting, improving food security … The post Densu oyster

One of the key witnesses in the ongoing dispute over the ownership of a building purported to be the ancient palace of the Denkyiras, has failed to turn up in court. This development has obviously further extended the length of the case beyond the expected period. The dispute, which is between two factions of the … The post ?Absence of key witness delays Boa

A group of angry Assembly members have hinted at dragging the Electoral Commission (EC) to the Supreme Court to challenge its decision to conduct the upcoming local level poll on November 26, 2019 instead of September 2019. According to the aggrieved members of the group, the EC will be committing illegality if it holds the … The post Assembly members to drag EC to

Professor William Baah-Boateng, Head, Department of Economics, University of Ghana, has called for a paradigm shift from the orthodox school examination to training students to think and solve problems. Prof. Baah-Boateng said the country had placed more emphasis on examination and certification to the neglect of the ability of students to be innovative and productive … The post Ghana’s

The Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, has wondered why the president will contradict his own words in dealing with vigilantism in the country. “The President has indicated that he will only bring in legislation after the two main political parties, National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) fail … The post Pelpuo quizzes

Organisers of mass protests in Sudan have told the BBC they want the full dismantling of the “deep state” left behind by ousted leader Omar al-Bashir. A spokesman said leaders of the past regime should be put on trial. Mr Bashir was toppled by the army last week after 30 years in power and a … The post Sudan protesters demand end of ‘deep state’ appeared

A private legal practitioner, Yoni Kulendi has proposed a 50-year jail term for culprits of vigilantism, but the suggested 25-year maximum jail term in the proposed bill is too lenient and ‘romantic’. “There can be no human rights, no liberties and no constitution if the country catches fire and we are in a state of civil … The post Vigilantism Bill lenient, ‘romantic’—

One of the first ever Muslim members of the US Congress has said that a tweet by President Donald Trump has led to an increase in threats against her life. Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar said the threats were sparked by “violent rhetoric” accusing Mr Trump of stoking right-wing extremism. “It has to stop,” she added. It … The post Ilhan Omar: Trump tweet sparks more death

The government and Labour are “testing out” each other’s ideas as they try to resolve the Brexit deadlock, cabinet minister David Lidington has said. He told the BBC they had a “fair bit in common” over future customs objectives but further compromise was needed. While there was no deadline, he said the sides would “take … The post Cross-party Brexit

The operator of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing nuclear fuel from a building housing one of the reactors that melted down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Remotely controlled equipment is lifting fuel rods from a storage pool near reactor number three. The delicate work at the contaminated site is expected to take … The post Japan starts fuel removal