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
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has held a meeting with a delegation from Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD). The meeting focused on discussions about shared values between the two countries and the significance of international cooperation in tackling global issues. In a Facebook post on Saturday, March 9, Mr. […] The post Mahama
The 2024 Heritage Caravan, a flagship event of Citi FM/TV, is nearing its peak as participants, known as ‘Caravanites’, enjoy leisure time at the Maaha Beach Resort Hotel in Elonyi, Western Region, on the seventh day of their eight-day journey across the country. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, dubbed ‘National Lottery Authority (NLA) Day’, the […] The post 2024
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has commisserated with the family of the late Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah. He has also signed his book condolence. The 45-year-old MP died on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He leaves behind his wife and six children. Dr Bawumia who visited the family of the late Ejisu Member of […] The post Bawumia commiserates
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has described discussions regarding the financial implications of the Anti-Gay Bill as embarrassing. He argues that such discussions compromise the integrity of Ghana’s independence. The Ministry of Finance has expressed concerns about the financial repercussions of the Anti-Gay Bill, even urging President Akufo-Addo […] The post Anti-gay
Nana Yaw Barima Barnieh, the Communications Manager of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) for the Western and Central Regions, has revealed that certain food vendors are using water contaminated by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, to cook for the public. He added that the company’s 30 percent reduction in water production due to galamsey, […] The post Central
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is set to meet with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Monday, March 10, to expedite the clearance and recruitment process for unemployed nurses. This decision comes in response to the dissatisfaction expressed by the Coalition of Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region, particularly directed at the government, MoH, […] The post MoH
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has appealed to the Public Service Workers Union of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to cancel its planned strike and retract its notice of action, scheduled to begin on March 25, 2024. The Union, in a statement released on March 4, announced its intention to embark on an indefinite strike […] The post NIA urges
The 2024 Heritage Caravan, organised by Citi FM/Citi TV, is reaching its climax as participants unwind at the Maaha Beach Resort in Elonyi, Western Region, on the seventh day of their eight-day journey across the country. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, designated as ‘National Lottery Authority (NLA) Day’, the ‘Caravanites’ immersed themselves in various captivating […] The post 2024
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared that the filing fees for the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections will not be different from those charged during the 2020 polls. The EC has set the filing fee for presidential candidates at GH¢100,000 while maintaining the filing fee for parliamentary candidates at GH¢10,000. During the 2020 polls, the […] The post 2024
Gender activist, Dr. Amanda Odoi, has filed an application for an interlocutory injunction against the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, in response to the recent passage of the anti-gay bill. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved a bill criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, encompassing their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Individuals […] The post Gender
Professor Joshua Alabi, the 2020 Campaign Manager for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has hailed the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for the 2024 election, describing it as the best choice. According to Professor Alabi, the former Education Minister brings a wealth of experience and credibility to the party’s ticket. […] The post Prof.
Haruna Iddrisu, the immediate past Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of breaching the constitution regarding the re-composition of the Parliamentary Service Board. According to the Tamale South MP, Bagbin failed to comply with Article 124 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the formation of a committee to advise […] The post Haruna
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) have committed to deepening their relationship to advance good governance in both countries. They stated that this would be achieved through the exchange of experiences and solutions to common challenges at the party and national levels. This, they said would improve democracy in the … The post NPP,
A total of 13,516 trained teachers from the various accredited Colleges of Education have been posted to basic and second-cycle schools across the country to undertake their one-year mandatory national service. They were deployed by the National Service Scheme (NSS) Secretariat on March 4, this year. This was contained in a statement signed and issued … The post NSS deploys 13,516
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reported that the atmosphere at Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings has become more amicable. Earlier this year, in January, the party reversed its decision to abstain from IPAC meetings. IPAC meetings serve as a platform for various political parties to review election-related activities and policies, formally voice their grievances, […] The post IPAC
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has expressed concern about exchange rates being tied to duties at the country’s ports. According to the Union, the practice had been the cause of inflation in the country because the moment the exchange rate went up; prices of goods were also affected. Some of the participants in … The post GUTA
A 59-year-old car dealer, and two others accused of swindling a businessman of GH¢620,000, in a gold transaction, have been remanded in police custody by the Achimota Circuit Court. Gbegoueu Evrard, a French, is said to have collected the money under the pretext of selling to the complainant, Hayford Boadi, gold, but failed. Evrard is … The post 3 remanded over alleged GH¢620,000
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr John Ampontuah Kumah, has died. Aged 45, Dr Kumah was also the Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency in the Ashanti Region. Confirming the news of the demise of the second term lawmaker, the Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, said he was devastated by the … The post Deputy Finance Minister dead appeared first on Ghanaian
Former Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has urged President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values, commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. This legislation passed in Parliament on February 28, 2024, criminalizes LGBTQ activities and prohibits their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could […] The post Don’t
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