The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) began the process of electing a flagbearer for the 2024 general election on Friday, May 26, 2023. A number of flagbearer hopefuls have had different groups and individuals pick up the forms on their behalf at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra. Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was the first […] The post NPP
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) began the process of electing a flagbearer for the 2024 general election on Friday, May 26, 2023. A number of flagbearer hopefuls have had different groups and individuals pick up the forms on their behalf at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra. Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was the first […] The post NPP
Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, the Chief Justice nominee, has refuted claims that the Supreme Court is biased when delivering rulings on political cases. During her vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, May 26, Justice Torkornoo explained that a unanimous decision by the apex court indicates that the decision is based on the law and not […] The post Supreme
The Executive Director for the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Briamah, says corruption can only be curtailed if public sector thievery is checked. He suggested that public sector stealing should be called what it is and not the fanciful name we often call it, which encourages persons to indulge in the act. “Public […] The post Sulemana Braimah
‘Mineral Rock EP ‘ is slightly a couple of months old, but one thing is for sure–it is still among the hottest independent Ghanaian projects published this year. The record surpassed a million streams on Africa’s premier music platform Boomplay, handing Billy Affou, better known as Slut Boy Billy, his biggest industry milestone to date. […] The post Slut
Deputy Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, has appealed to the leadership of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) to reconsider their decision to go on strike. The courts have been left inactive as members of the Association heeded to the directive of their leaders to strike over the non-approval of their new […] The post Call off strike and
The vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo is underway as she faces the Appointments Committee of Parliament. She was nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in April 2023. According to the President, her nomination was to avoid any vacuum that would occur following the retirement of the current Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, […] The post Vetting
Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has defended the decision by the Supreme Court to issue contempt summons to persons who insult or denigrate the image of the apex court. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, the Supreme Court Justice said summoning people for contempt is a tool to keep the dignity and reputation […] The post Justice
Ghana’s judicial system is currently at a standstill due to an industrial action by members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG). JUSAG has accused the government of failing to implement revised salary and allowances for its members since January 2023, despite repeated reminders. In a bid to put pressure on the government […] The post This is why courts
A group known as the ‘Bawumia Fun Club’ has picked up the presidential nomination forms for the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The group led by its founder, Ntim Jakari said Dr Bawumia deserves to be given the nod to lead the NPP to help the party break the 8 and retain power in the […] The post Group picks up NPP’s flagbearership
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has addressed a call made by Nana Akomea, the Managing Director of the State Transport Corporation (STC), urging him to stop accepting ex-gratia payments from the state. During an appearance on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’ programme, Nana Akomea expressed his intention to demonstrate his stance […] The post ‘Sad
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says one of the biggest challenges facing his government is getting financial institutions to invest in agriculture. President Akufo-Addo says banks find such investments risky and are mostly not interested. Speaking at the 7th African Leadership Forum in Accra, the President reiterated the need for more investments in the agric […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Director General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) Professor Edward Appiah, has shockingly revealed that his outfit cannot vouch for the authors of the controversial textbook that denigrated Christianity. NaCCA on Thursday, May 25 demanded the immediate recall of the textbook titled “History of Ghana for Basic Schools – Learners’ Book […] The post I
Deputy Education Minister, Ntim Fordjour, is not pleased with the content of the controversial history textbook published by Excellence Publications, which denigrated Christianity in Ghana. He described the content of the book as appalling and misguided. The textbook, titled “History of Ghana for Basic Schools – Learners’ Book Four”, painted Christendom in a negative light. […] The post Deputy
A former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Kumbungu Constituency, Ras Mubarak, is calling for the enactment of legislation on party campaign financing, which will guide political parties’ expenditure during electoral periods. The former MP noted that the absence of legislation on campaign financing could gradually plunge the country into a situation where unscrupulous persons […] The post Ras
The Ghana Police Service is actively pursuing the driver of the taxi that was involved in a collision with a train at Alajo on Thursday morning. The disclosure was made by the Area Manager for the Accra branch of the Ghana Railway Authority, Nicholas Boakye Sarpong. According to Mr Sarpong, the driver is alleged to […] The post Alajo: Police pursue driver of taxi smashed
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will today, Friday, May 26, 2023, open nominations to begin the process to select a flagbearer for the 2024 general elections. In a press statement, the party said, “Nomination forms shall be obtained from the Office of the General Secretary at the Party Headquarters, Asylum Down, from 10:00 am to 5:00 […] The post NPP’s flagbearership
Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo will face the Appointments Committee of Parliament today, May 26, for vetting. She was nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in April 2023. According to the President, her nomination was to avoid any vacuum that would occur following the retirement of the current Chief Justice, Kwasi […] The post Chief
1. In the realm of Ghana’s intellectual elite, a distinguished figure emerges from the hallowed halls of the University of Ghana: Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte. However, this erudite academic finds himself entangled in the intricate maze of quasi-criminal predicaments, courtesy of none other than the venerable Supreme Court of Ghana. 2. Summons have been dispatched, beckoning […] The post Richard
1. In the realm of Ghana’s intellectual elite, a distinguished figure emerges from the hallowed halls of the University of Ghana: Professor Michael Kpessa-Whyte. However, this erudite academic finds himself entangled in the intricate maze of quasi-criminal predicaments, courtesy of none other than the venerable Supreme Court of Ghana. 2. Summons have been dispatched, beckoning […] The post Richard
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