Some Political Parties share expectations ahead of 2021 Mid-year Budget Review Tomorrow
Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta, is expected to present the Mid-year budget review for 2021, tomorrow. This follows the main budget for the year presented in March by the Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu on behalf of Ken Ofori Attah. The earlier budget saw the introduction of some taxes […]
A Book titled ‘Last Bath’ launched in Accra
A book, titled, ‘Last Bath’, a pictorial presentation of the inhumane treatment meted out to victims of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade, has been launched, in Accra, with a call on government and stakeholders, in education, to include books on African history in the country’s curriculum. The Founding President of the Pan-African Museum, Mr. Kojo Yankah, […]
Cape Coast High Court quashes 2020 Assin North Parlaimentary elections and calls for fresh polls
The Cape Coast High Court in the Central Region has declared the 2020 parliamentary election held in the Assin North Constituency as null and void. The Court has therefore ordered for a fresh election to be conducted in the constituency. This ruling was given today by the Court presided by Justice Kwasi Boakye. In his […]
Work to build robust Lands Commission- Mireku Duker
A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has tasked members of the North East Regional Lands Commission to execute their duties without fear or favour in order to achieve the purpose for which they were appointed. While congratulating the Chairman and members of the Commission on their appointment, he said they […]
Instagram makes under-16s’ accounts private by default
Instagram has made new under-16s’ accounts private by default so only approved followers can see posts and “like” or comment. Tests showed only one in five opted for a public account when the private setting was the default, it said. And existing account holders would be sent a notification “highlighting the benefits” of switching to […]
Adina next to thrill on Pulse Hangout
Sensational female songstress Adina Thembi is geared up for the third episode of the MTN Pulse Hangout show as she promises an electrifying live performance come Friday, July 30, 2021. Adina who won the Album of the Year award would get to vibe with viewers on the interactive music platform. In a promotional video ahead […]
“This too shall pass” – Koku Anyidoho reacts to dismissal
Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho, former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has related his dismissal from the NDC Party to the Biblical Joseph story when his brothers sold him into slavery. In response to his dismissal he tweeted “When Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery; they did not know they were selling […]
Students of Noanyikpo D/A Primary at Ziope heave a sigh of relief
Sudden joy has returned to the pupils of Noanyikpo D/A Primary School within Ziope Traditional Area as MP for Agortime-Ziope has fixed the roof of the 3-Unit classroom block which was ripped off by a rainstorm a few weeks ago. The joy follows a restoration of teaching and learning on campus when The MP, Charles […]
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles out of individual all-around final
American gymnast and four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles has withdrawn from Thursday’s individual all-around final in Tokyo. Biles, the most successful US gymnast of all time, said she had to focus on her mental health after pulling out of the women’s team final on Tuesday. The head of the US Olympic team and fellow […]
Pro-partisan media organisations top media ethics violations -MFWA
A recent media monitoring study by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), has shown that politically-affiliated media organisations perpetrate over 50 per cent of media ethics violations in Ghana. The study, which covered the period of June 2020 to May 2021, found that out of the total of 2,710 ethical violations recorded in media […]
