African Games 2023: Stonebwoy and Wiyaala to headline closing ceremony
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The closing ceremony of the African Games scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium will climax with some headline performances from Ghanaian dancehall guru Stonebwoy and influential songstress Wiyaala. The African Games have been impeccable since they took centre stage in Accra on March 8, […]
Stop blaming Bagbin, you’ve fallen on your own dagger – Minority replies Majority
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly criticized the Majority for alleging that they, along with Speaker Alban Bagbin, are obstructing government operations. According to the National Democratic Congress MPs, the Majority is simply reaping what they sowed and should refrain from shifting blame. Bagbin halted the approval process for the government’s […]
Mohamed Diomande declines Black Stars call-up, with Côte d’Ivoire also chasing as he asks for more time to decide
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Promising young talent Mohamed Diomande, who was recently called up to be part of coach Otto Addo’s 26-man squad ahead of Ghana’s international friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda, has declined the offer to feature for Ghana now. He was also named in Côte d’Ivoire’s U23 squad. Mohamed Diomande’s nationality traces […]
Directive to keep schools open; Heads of Basic Schools say they will comply
The Conference of Heads of Basic Schools (COHBS) says it will comply with a directive issued by the Ghana Education Service (GES), asking school heads to keep schools open despite an industrial action. COHBS indicates that its decision to comply with the directive is aimed at safeguarding the safety of students across the country. Some […]
U.S. Donates “Health Voyager” boat to improve health access in Oti’s Island Communities
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), on Thursday donated a 19-seater boat to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to serve island communities of the Oti region. The boat, known as the “Health Voyager”, will serve 30 percent of the population in the Oti region. A statement issued by […]
John Kumah had potential to reach zenith of political career – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commiserated with the family of the late Dr John Kumah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, after being officially informed of his demise. In his eulogy, the President said the late Minister, whose death was reported on March 07, this year, was a vibrant member […]
Assemblies of God vigorously pursues transformation agenda- Rev. Wengam
By Gloria Anderson The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana Rev Stephen Wengam says the Church is vigorously pursuing its Transformation Agenda to reposition it as the leading Pentecostal movement in Ghana. He said the “ Transformation Agenda is not an empty rhetoric or an empty slogan. It’s an achievable, measurable goal which is […]
Your ruling is capricious and undemocratic – Majority hits back at Speaker Bagbin
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Majority in Parliament has launched a counterattack on the Speaker, describing his decision to adjourn the House without recourse to its members, especially the Leadership, as ‘‘most arbitrary, capricious, and undemocratic’’. According to them, the established practice in the House has always been that the Leadership of the House guides […]
Ato Forson Trial: Court issues arrest warrant for Businessman Richard Jakpa
By Beatrice Oppon The Accra High Court has issued an arrest warrant for Businessman, Richard Jakpa, who has been charged together with the Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. Mr Jakpa and Dr Ato Forson are standing trial for allegedly causing financial loss to the state to the tune of 2.37 million euros […]
NLC directs Teacher Unions to call off strike
By Naa Atwei Sowah The National Labour Commission (NLC), has ordered the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), to call off their nationwide strike declared on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A statement by the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Asuman-Adu, noted that the order is […]
