General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah wants Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul investigated and charged for treason for his involvement in the US-military agreement. The NDC General Secretary, who was speaking to Johnnie Hughes on TV3 New Day, is demanding that the minister is relieved of his post and brought before the … Read more
Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have resolved to address the challenges of the cocoa sector, within the framework of the implementation of the Strategic Partnership Agreement which links the two countries, by signing the “Abidjan Declaration.” With the two countries responsible for 60% of the world’s cocoa output, fluctuations of cocoa prices on the international market, … Read more
The Sports Minister Hon. Isaac Kwame Asiamah has, yet again, cut another sod for the upgrading of the Koforidua Sports Stadium to a modern standard sports facility. The project, according to the Minister, is part of government’s plan to build international standard sports stadia in all the ten regions of the country, hinting the next … Read more
The Minority NDC in Parliament has challenged the Majority NPP to show proof that its members on the joint committee that considered the military agreement with the US voted against it whilst the NDC rather supported it. The Minority in a statement accused the NPP of ‘mischievously’ suggesting on social media that the committee approved … Read more
The Commercial Taxi Drivers Association say its members will petition president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to take a second look at the activities of Uber transportation service in the country. They contend that the Uber service does not follow the rules and regulations governing the road traffic Act 204 LI2180, Regulation 130; something it said … Read more
It has emerged that the University of Ghana (UG) is in a serious financial quagmire, a situation that has compelled authorities to borrow money to pay salaries of staff and workers for the last two months. Salaries of staff for March 2018 is set to delay as authorities of the premier University have ceased borrowing … Read more
Former Deputy Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, has described as shameful, plans by government to approve monies for projects that were not captured in the 2018 budget statement. “For me I believe in fiscal discipline, and cannot be part of this…. I cannot witness or see the Minister of Finance go to this tangent. It … Read more
Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee for the hosting of the Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana, Hon. Freda Prempeh has rallied for support for Women’s football in the country. Ghana will be hosting the tournament this year in November after finishing third in the last edition in Cameroon. The tournament was officially launched … Read more
The 11th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has been launched in Accra, the capital of hosts Ghana. The event which was held on Friday, 23 March 2008, had the Chief of Staff of the Republic of Ghana , Hon. Akosua Frema Opare as special guest of honour. Also in attendance was members … Read more
Against all hue and cry against the ratification of the Ghana-US defense cooperation agreement, the joint committee of parliament setup to consider the agreement has recommended that the house ratifies the agreement for “mutual benefits”. According to the committee, “it has thoroughly examined the agreement and finds that its ratification would help provide a mutually … Read more
Some executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Economic Fighters League, a pressure group, Friday March 23 stormed the parliament house to resist the possible ratification of a Ghana-USA Military Defense Agreement. The ratification of the agreement which has already been approved by cabinet will grant US military personnel, defence contractors and … Read more
Former Foreign Minister Hanna Tetteh, who was accused of muscularly squeezing the hand of former first lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, has hit back at critics saying she has soft and gentle hands. Ex-president John Rawlings at an NDC function at the weekend slammed Ms. Tetteh for among other things, squeezing the hands of Mrs. … Read more
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Ibrahim Saanie Daara has revealed that the FA is short on budget to organise international friendly matches for the Black Stars. Report went rife that the Black Stars were lining up two friendly games against Iceland and Ivory Coast in the next international window. But the deputy … Read more
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Ibrahim Saanie Daara has revealed that the FA is short on budget to organise international friendly matches for the Black Stars. Report went rife that the Black Stars were lining up two friendly games against Iceland and Ivory Coast in the next international window. But the deputy … Read more
Ghana’s Youth and Sports Minister Hon. Isaac Kwame Asiamah has cut sod for the construction of a $2.4m youth center in the Volta Region capital of Ho on Wednesday. The sod cutting of a 10,000-seater multipurpose Youth Centre at Nuwunu, Ho in the Volta Region comes exactly a week after the Minister revealed in his … Read more
Former deputy Sports Minister Joseph Yamin has laughed off Isaac Asiamah’s claim of his administration inheriting a debt of ¢51 million. At last Tuesday’s meet-the-press with the Sports Minister, Hon. Isaac Asiamah, indicated there was no money in the coffers of the Ministry when he took over from Nii Lante Vanderpuje as Sports Minister after the change … Read more
Government says it owes waste collectors and operators of landfill sites across the country about 800 million cedis, a situation that is crippling waste management efforts. Managers of landfill site claim the financial crisis they are currently battling with has made waste management difficult task for them. But the minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, … Read more
Government is taking decisive steps to address the recent spate of armed robberies and other security breaches in the country. These measures include greater collaboration between the security agencies in order to aid intelligence gathering and crime prevention, while manpower challenges are being addressed. The general public has therefore been urged to play a watchdog … Read more
Government is taking decisive steps to address the recent spate of armed robberies and other security breaches in the country. These measures include greater collaboration between the security agencies in order to aid intelligence gathering and crime prevention, while manpower challenges are being addressed. The general public has therefore been urged to play a watchdog … Read more
T. I Ahmadiyya Senior High School has emerged winners of the first ever Breast Cancer Quiz competition with 107 points, beating closest contender KNUST SHS, who had 96 points. Kumasi Girls SHS placed third with 90 points. As a result, T. I Ahmadiyya SHS gets GH¢ 500, a set of computer and books while first … Read more