NDC blames government for mishandling Menzgold case
The National Democractic Congress (NDC), says it is disappointed in how the office of Economic and Organised Crime, (EOCO) has handled the MenzGold saga so far. The Party is therefore calling for the dismissal of its Executive Director, K.K. Amoah for acting only after the CEO of MenzGold, Nana Appiah Mensah left the country, despite […]
UG polls show Nana Addo would beat Mahama in election 'Today'
Results from research conducted by some academics at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, have shown that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will beat former President John Dramani Mahama again should elections be held “Today”. Explaining the survey, Head of the Political Science Department, University of Ghana, Dr. Maame Gyekye-Jandoh said the […]
NYA to expand Youth Volunteer Camp project in 2018
The National Youth Authority, (NYA) says it will from next year, expand its youth volunteer camp project across the country to support community self-initiative projects. The Director of Programmes and Operations of the Authority, Mumuni Sulemana said it will promote national integration among the youth to enable them to contribute to the country’s development. Mr. […]
Former President Kufuor calls for review of aspects of the 1992 Constitution
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for a review of aspects of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution to strengthen Parliament’s oversight of the Executive. He explained that the current system where majority of the Ministers are appointed from Parliament impedes effective Parliamentary oversight. This, he said is due to the conflict of interest that individuals who […]
Ministry for Employment and Labour Relations take steps to end child labour
One out of every five children between five and 17 years in Ghana is engaged in child labour in different sectors of the economy. This situation has become a serious impact on the personal development, education and health of such children. To address the problem, the Ministry for Employment and Labour Relations and its partners […]
NDC Chair debunks claims that high filing fee could create room for corruption
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo says the non-refundable filing fee of four hundred thousand cedis for flagbearer aspirants is a source of funding for logistics and other activities towards the congress. It will also give the party the opportunity to know how resourceful the aspirants are in attracting funds. […]
President Akufo-Addo to visit family of MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon
President Akufo-Addo will Thursday morning visit the family of the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon in the Greater Accra Region, Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, who died Wednesday at the age of 60. Mr Agyarko died after a short illness for which he had undergone corrective surgery. Mr Agyarko, brother of former Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko was […]
Police arrest over 30 suspected drug peddlers
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested 38 suspected drug peddlers including a woman at Waterland in Tema Manhean. Among the items retrieved from the suspects are quantities of wrapped dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, mobile phones and other personal belongings. The Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joseph Darkwah, who confirmed this […]
Ghana ratifies framework acknowledging science as quickest approach to end hunger, poverty by 2025
Ghana has formally committed to the Science Agenda for Agriculture in line with the 2014 Malabo Declaration. African governments are expected to ratify a framework acknowledging that the application of science is the quickest approach towards ending hunger and tackling poverty by 2025. The Ministers of Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto and Environment, […]
NIA questioned over rejection of non-digital address holders
The Center for Socio-economic Studies, (CSS) has expressed concern about some officials of the National Identification Authority, (NIA) refusing to register individuals who are unable or unwilling to provide their digital address code. A statement signed by a member of the Center, describes the practice as wrong, discriminatory and inimical to the overall purpose of […]
GRA threatens to revoke licence of Kasapreko, Accra Brewery
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cautioned Accra Brewery Limited and Kasapreko Company Limited that it will not hesitate to revoke their operational license if the companies flout the tax stamp law. It emerged yesterday during GRA’s tax stamp compliance and enforcement exercise in Accra that the two had transferred the tax stamps for current […]
Gov't allocates GH¢13 million for Madina-Adenta footbridges
Government has allocated 13 million Ghana Cedis for the construction of footbridges along the Madina- Adentan Highway next year. This comes after residents of Madina, Adentan and its environs in Accra have sent a notice to stage a demonstration to register their displeasure with government’s failure to complete footbridges on the roads. The situation […]
DVLA to regulate digital transport services to ensure safety of passengers
The C.E.O. of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, Kwasi Agyeman Busia, says the Authority is embarking on reforms to offer quality services to the public. He said, by the end of the first quarter of next year, the DVLA will regulate all digital transport services including Uber to ensure safety of passengers. Mr. Busia […]
KNUST chaos must not be politicised- Agyeman Duah
Governance Expert, Professor Baffour Agyeman Duah says those calling for the removal of the Vice Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, are doing that based on emotions. He said there are standard procedures in removing a Vice Chancellor and therefore their call is misplaced. Speaking to GBC’s Felix Cofie, Professor […]
