The National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) is urging Parliament to re-ignite the conversation on the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). Speaking to Citi News, the President of NALAG, Bismark Basie Nkum said Parliament needed to be mindful that “it is not about the interest of the political parties […] The post NALAG
Some persons infected with COVID-19 on admission at the Tamale Treatment Centre are lamenting over the fact that they are not being provided with food by the facility. According to them, although the medical doctors and nurses on duty have been discharging their duties professionally and satisfactorily, they are concerned about the fact that they […] The post Tamale:
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) has declared an indefinite nationwide strike. “We think that the feet dragging and delays are becoming too much,” the National Secretary of TEWU, Mark Korankye said to the media at the University of Ghana when the strike commenced. Earlier, the union said cited the return of students to […] The post TEWU
As basic and Senior High Schools (SHS) get ready to reopen on Friday, January, January 15, 2021, the Vector Control Officer for the Eastern Region branch of the Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), Mr. Maxwell Agbosu, has indicated that the safety of pupils and students is a collective responsibility of stakeholders in the midst of the […] The post E/R:
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, has showered praises on former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Owusu Afriyie Akoto, describing him as one of the most outstanding ministers in his first term. The President noted that Dr. Afriyie Akoto, whom he described as a man he has known for the past 50 years, has […] The post Afriyie Akoto has been an outstanding
The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin says claims that the Leader of the New Patriotic Party Caucus in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu sanctioned his colleague, Carlos Ahenkorah to snatch ballot papers in Parliament are farfetched. During the election of the Speaker of Parliament on January 7, 2021, Ahenkorah, the Member of Parliament for Tema […] The post Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
Some stakeholders in the mining industry want a full audit into the activities of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining as well as its expenditure following its dissolution. The stakeholders, which include the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners and the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, say there are questions begging for answers following […] The post Small
Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, a Caretaker Minister of information, has responded to Mr Haruna Iddrisu, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus Leader in Parliament’s assertion that, it was illegal for the President to appoint ‘caretaker ministers’. In a message on his Twitter page, Mr Oppong Nkrumah said, “The Presidential Transition Act, passed in 2012 Section 14(5) […] The post Oppong
The University of Ghana is engaged in a search for a new Vice-Chancellor. The term of office of the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, will end on July 31, 2021. According to a notice from the school’s registrar, the Search Committee has subsequently received applications from seven candidates. The search party is asking for […] The post UG
The Accra Commercial High Court One, has adjourned the trial of Samuel Ofosu Ampofo and Anthony Kwaku Boahen to February 2, 2021. This follows a request by Ms Emeafa Hardcastle, who held brief for Mr Tony Lithur, the lead counsel for Ofosu Ampofo, with the reason that Mr Lithur was bereaved. Ofosu Ampofo, the National […] The post Court adjourns Ofosu Ampofo, Boahen trial
YouTube has become the latest social network to suspend President Trump. The Google-owned service has prevented his account from uploading new videos or live-streaming material for a minimum of seven days, and has said it may extend the period. The firm said the channel had broken its rules over the incitement of violence. The president […] The post YouTube suspends Donald Trump’s
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has accused social media giant Facebook of arrogance and bias as he confirmed ordering the shut down of social media and messaging apps ahead of Thursday’s election. Mr Museveni, dressed in a military jacket, said in a televised speech that he would not accept anybody playing with the country or decide […] The post Uganda:
A number of senior figures in the Republican party have said they will vote to impeach President Donald Trump over his role in last week’s storming of Congress. The House of Representatives’ third most senior Republican, Liz Cheney, said she would support impeachment. A vote is expected to be held in the House on Wednesday. […] The post Republicans turn on Trump over impeachment
In April 2020, Soul Clinic International School underwent disinfection as senior students came in to finish studies for their examinations. The School that has been operational for 53 years now, doesn’t seem to be reneging on its commitment to the health and safety of students. As part of continued efforts to adhere to COVID safety […] The post Zoomlion
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is cautioning the public against buying any COVID-19 vaccine. The Authority says it has not yet approved any vaccine. According to the FDA, this is being done by “unscrupulous members of the business community.” “It has come to the attention of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) that Some […] The post We’ve not approved any COVID-19
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has welcomed the election of a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin as Speaker of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic. The Chairperson of the Commission, Josephine Nkrumah, in an interview on Eyewitness News said this unprecedented development will strengthen consensus […] The post Election
The Deputy Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, believes the newly elected Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin will discharge his duties without fear or favour. Ghana currently has a hung Parliament and has the Speaker of Parliament emerging from the opposition political party–the National Democratic Congress […] The post I
The Deputy Leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, believes the newly elected Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin will discharge his duties without fear or favour. Ghana currently has a hung Parliament and has the Speaker of Parliament emerging from the opposition political party–the National Democratic Congress […] The post I
President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and Districts Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to remain at post until new ones are appointed. According to a communiqué signed by the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Opare, the MMDCEs have also been warned against taking any policy-related decisions. “You are to take note of the provision of […] The post MMDCEs directed to remain
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