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The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its handling of the educational sector. He accused the government of favouring superficial populism in its management of education. During a parliamentary debate on President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, March 11, Dr Ato Forson further […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Minority in Parliament has accused the management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of engaging in illegal activities by allegedly writing off approximately GH¢48 billion of government debt. According to the caucus, these actions have resulted in the insolvency of the central bank. During the final debate on the State of the Nation Address […] The post BoG
The Minority in Parliament has accused the management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of engaging in illegal activities by allegedly writing off approximately GH¢48 billion of government debt. According to the caucus, these actions have resulted in the insolvency of the central bank. During the final debate on the State of the Nation Address […] The post BoG
The debate on the State of the Nation address by President Akufo-Addo was put on hold by Parliament due to rising tensions within the minority caucus. This was due to remarks made by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, about the running mate of the NDC, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The Majority Leader, during his final remarks […] The post Parliament
Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has filed a second petition with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning the controversial new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Earlier, he had accused the Governor, Deputy Governors, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank, and the project contractor, Goldkey Properties […] The post Ayariga
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has withdrawn remarks he made about the NDC’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, during his debate on the State of the Nation address. The Minority caucus was incensed by the Majority Leader’s assertion that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman in her 70s, as the NDC’s […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) branch at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has officially called off its indefinite strike. The strike, which commenced on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, was initiated in response to the government’s failure to disburse the Online Teaching Support Allowance. Efforts were made to resolve the issue […] The post UTAG-UESD
John Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed plans to unveil the party’s manifesto for the upcoming 2024 General Elections by mid-year. The manifesto launch will feature key policies, including the introduction of a 24-hour economy, the abolishment of ex-gratia, and the export of nurses to address unemployment among health workers. […] The post 2024
Rev Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, the former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG), has voiced his concern over the escalating levels of greed, corruption, and misappropriation of public funds in both the private and public sectors of Ghana. He laments that these practices are becoming deeply entrenched in society and are a significant […] The post Education
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has called on the government to acknowledge the existence of ‘dumsor’ (power outages) and release a well-defined load-shedding timetable. Recent power outages in various parts of the country have prompted Mahama’s call for transparency. Speaking at a gathering in Sissala West, as part of his […] The post Ghanaians
Franklin Cudjoe, the Founder and President of IMANI Africa, has criticised the decision to imprison individuals who identify as gays, describing it as ‘senseless.’ On February 28, 2024, Parliament passed a bill criminalising LGBTQ activities and prohibiting their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals found guilty under this law could face imprisonment ranging from six months […] The post Anti-LGBTQ+
Despite a generally difficult local and international economic climate in 2023, the Tema Port handled 18 million tonnes of cargo while the Takoradi Port handled eight million tonnes. That was a boost in performance in the second half of the year after a dormant first half. Mr Michael Achagwe Luguje, the Director General, of Ghana […] The post Tema Port handled 18 million
The Paramount Chief of the Buwaa Traditional Area, Kuoro Abu Diyaka Sukabe Ninia, on Saturday conferred on former President John Mahama with the chieftaincy title, Kuoro Sabinwero Wajia I. The title, which means a “leader with good intentions and an immaculate heart”, according to the Zini Kuoro, is because the President has demonstrated over the […] The post Upper
The University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL), in partnership with the Institute for Austrian and International Tax Law (Vienna University of Economics and Business) is working to deepen the appreciation and application of tax treaties among Ghanaian legal and non-legal professionals. A 26-member delegation from UGSoL is currently on a two-week study visit to […] The post University
Fidelity Bank Ghana, the nation’s largest privately-owned bank, has successfully constructed a mechanized borehole for the Police Public Safety Training School (PPSTS) at Pwalugu in the Upper East Region, providing a sustainable and reliable source of clean water for the officers and the entire community. For more than a decade, the PPSTS has grappled with […] The post
Hiplife legend Okyeame Kwame and his wife Annica have achieved a major academic milestone by graduating together from IPSL with a professional master’s in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Okyeame Kwame shared the news on his social media platforms: “We graduated together from IPLS with a professional master’s in Alternative Dispute Resolution…The course was informative and practical, […] The post Okyeame
Mayor of Kumasi, Sam Pyne has commended Bloomberg Philanthropies for their persistent support for the Kumasi Metropolis in terms of Road Safety. He praised the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) for partnering the KMA in ensuring that road crashes and mortalities were reduced drastically in the Metropolis and its adjoining municipals. Sam Pyne […] The post Kumasi
A seven-member Interagency Coordinating Committee for Health Promotion (ICC-HP) has been inaugurated for the North East region in a bid to tackle prevalent health issues affecting vulnerable populations. The ICC-HP represents a collaborative effort among various agencies and stakeholders, dedicated to fostering independent problem-solving and advancing the cause of health promotion across the nation. Mr. […] The post Prioritize
The president and founder of the Lordina Foundation, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, interacted with the National Queen Mothers Platform on Friday to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day. The interaction focused on the theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’. It allowed the queen mothers and the former first lady to discuss how society, especially women, can best […] The post Lordina
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