Stakeholders share diverse views on calls for IGP to resign
Stakeholders in the Security and Labour sectors have shared diverse opinions on calls for the IGP to resign following heightened Security concerns as a result of the armed robbery on a bullion van at Jamestown in Accra which led to the death of a Police Officer. Monday’s incident adds to series of attacks in various […]
Court convicts Agradaa for illegally operating TV Station
An Accra Circuit Court judge, Emmanuel Essandoh, has fined Patience Asiedua popularly known as Nana Agradaa ¢36,000 for ‘operating TV without license’ after pleading guilty. She was convicted on her own plea and accordingly fined. In default, she will serve a three-year jail term in hard labour. For the offence of ‘Charlatanic advertisement’ popularly referred […]
Presidential jet in good condition yet President chose to charter luxurious commercial flight- Minority
The Minority says it stands vindicated that the decision by the President not to use the presidential jet, ‘Falcon 900’ for his foreign trips was borne out of his quest for luxury. Minority spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and MP for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who asked an urgent question on the matter, said it […]
Local printers welcome decision to print textbooks locally
The Ghana Printers and Paper Converters Association (GPPCA), says the decision by the Ministry of Education to print textbooks for schools nationwide from Ghanaian printing companies will stimulate economic growth and create about 20,000 jobs in the industry for the youth. According to the Association, this will boost the activities of the struggling industry which […]
We will not back down until our demands are met- TUTAG
The Vice-Chairperson of the Cape Coast branch of the Technical university Teacher’s Association of Ghana (TUTAG), Mr Emmanuel Adu, says they will not back down on their demand until the government gets a solution to their challenges. Speaking to the media in Cape Coast, Mr Adu said the Association was compelled to embark on strike […]
Much anticipated next batch of vaccines to arrive in Accra by August
The much-anticipated arrival of the next batch of Covid-19 vaccines will come late next month with another one coming in by August this year. This will be available for those who were eligible for the second dose but could not be vaccinated. Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu at a media briefing dubbed, Health Sector Performance […]
Lands Minister lauds Ghanaians for massive support for Green Ghana Project
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says the Green Ghana Day is just the beginning of a long-term Project to restore the lost forest cover of the country. In a statement, Mr Jinapor said while we say thank you to all and sundry and reaffirm commitment to ensure the survival of the […]
Parliament approves Minister of State and Eleven Deputy Minsters
Parliament has approved Charles Adu Boahen as Minister of State at the Finance Ministry and 11 deputy ministers designate. This follows the adoption of the report of the Appointment Committee on the nominees vetted by the committee. The House unanimously approved all the nominees as the committee by consensus recommended their approval. Minority Leader, Haruna […]
Minister for Defense justifies President Akufo- Addo’s use of commercial flights for foreign trips
Minister for Defense, Dominic Nitiwul says President Akufo-Addo travels on a commercial flight because the current Presidential Jet does not have enough space and cannot travel long distances without making stopovers for refueling. The Minister was responding to an urgent question from MP for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa who wanted to find out whether […]
Brighton reject £40m bid from Arsenal for defender Ben White
Brighton have rejected a £40m bid from Arsenal for defender Ben White. Talks are ongoing between the two clubs. Arsenal are expected to go back with an improved offer for the 23-year-old centre-back, who made 36 Premier League appearances for Brighton this season after spending the 2019-20 season on loan at Leeds. White earned his […]
