The existing scholarship scheme essentially makes the President the ultimate dispenser of scholarships, the Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempah, has said. He says this is ‘ridiculous’ and needs to change. Prof Prempeh indicated that government scholarships for academic or professional study must not be awarded or […] The post Govt
The Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor H Kwasi Prempah, says government scholarships for academic or professional study must not be awarded or administered on a discretionary or opaque basis by a non-academic entity located at or under the Presidency. He is calling for the scrapping of the Scholarship Secretariat. […] The post Scrap Scholarship Secretariat
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post I’m
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwasi Nyantakyi says he is the best person to replace the late Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. Mr Nyantakyi is among nine aspirants who have picked up nominations to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary for Ejisu. There has been […] The post “I’m
Petroleum consumers in Ghana are expected to pay more for fuel following the decision by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to suspend the Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy on petroleum products. In a directive dated April 3, 2024, and distributed to various stakeholders within the oil marketing and distribution sector, the NPA instructed the application […] The post Fuel
French President Emmanuel Macron Russia is running a disinformation campaign to undermine the Paris Olympics, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. At the inauguration of a new Olympic swimming centre, Read More... The post Russia Undermining Paris Olympics? appeared first on
The Executive Director for the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has cautioned that Ghana could lose the electricity export market if President Akufo-Addo’s directive to curtail power continues. President Akudo-Addo, in a letter to the Volta River Authority (VRA), ordered the retention of power exports for domestic use in response to the […] The post Ghana
Two persons have been arraigned before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly robbing an online trader of electronic gadgets worth GH¢126,300. They are Edward Kweku Sena, a 43-year-old Instructor and Derrick Botchway a 35-year-old Driver.An accomplice, whose name was given as Quaye, is at large.Sena and Botchway have been charged with conspiracy to commit crime […] The post Two in court for allegedly
A Nigerian accused of being a member of the Islamic State, ISIS, in Iraq and Syria, Emmanuel Osase, has been detained for 60 days, by the order of a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo gave the order on Wednesday, following a motion ex-parte filed by the Department of State Services, DSS, marked […] The post Nigerian suspected to be ISIS member detained for 60 days appeared
The Ministry of Education has refuted former President John Dramani Mahama’s claims that the government’s ‘1 Student 1 Laptop’ policy is merely a ploy for vote-buying. Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Education Ministry, emphasized that the initiative serves a strategic purpose in bolstering educational delivery and equipping Ghanaian students for the challenges of the digital […] The post Free
Nine individuals have so far picked up forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ejisu constituency since the party opened nominations on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The NPP has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following the passing of the Member […] The post Ejisu
Kwesi Nyantakyi Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, is set to contest the Ejisu Constituency parliamentary seat, in the Ashanti Region, this writer can confirm. The seat Read More... The post Nyantakyi Set To Contest Ejisu Seat appeared first on
Akwesi Agyeman, GTA Boss The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Beyond the Return (BTR) Secretariat have invited event organisers and promoters to submit suggestions for inclusion in the schedule Read More... The post GTA Calls For ‘December In GH’ Proposals appeared first
Ama Dokua The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, has urged Ghanaians to explore local attractions and get involved in domestic tourism for a deserving Read More... The post Ama Dokua Campaigns For Domestic Tourism appeared first on
Former Energy Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah is calling for a thorough audit of the GH¢10 billion generated from the Energy Sector Levy (ESLA). The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament alleges mismanagement of the funds by the Finance Ministry. He argues that this mismanagement has led to crippling debt within the energy sector, exacerbating recent […] The post Minority
The funeral arrangements for former Ghana captain Emanuel Awuley Quaye, who passed away earlier this week after battling illness, have been set for May 3-4, 2024. This information was conveyed by the family during their visit to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Wednesday to officially inform them of Quaye’s passing. Awuley Quaye, who led […] The post Former Ghana
One of the defaced billboards adjacent the Kata Hostel near Nyamekye Junction, Accra National Democratic Congress (NDC) thugs are suspected to be behind the destruction of six giant billboards Read More... The post Thugs Deface Ama Dokua’s Billboards
Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), has stated that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s response to individuals advocating for the issuance of a load-shedding timetable by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish their own proposed schedules is a reflection of government’s overall view on Ghana’s power […] The post ‘Dumsor’
The Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng has disclosed that under the Ghana Smart School Project initiative, Senior High School students will have the liberty to take their tablets home to use for educational activities. This move, he says aims to foster a consistent learning environment for SHS students throughout their […] The post Ghana
A stalwart of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwesi Ahwoi has apologised to the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, and his running mate, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, regarding his remarks in a viral video. During an event in Accra for Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, Mr. Ahwoi suggested that she should be ready for any scenario that […] The post Kwesi
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