Thomas Partey celebrates birthday with donation to orphanage
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey chose to celebrate his birthday by giving back to the community. The Arsenal midfielder visited the Catholic Action for Street Children Orphanage, where he donated a generous amount of food items and cash. This noble gesture not only brightened the day for the children but also highlighted […]
Constitution Review Commission proposes limit to size of Ghana’s Parliament
The Constitutional Review Consultative Committee established by the government has proposed that the size of Parliament be capped. The Committee argues that there must be consequential amendments to Article 93 to ensure that Parliament consists of not more than 277 elected Members. The Committee believes that such a move would see consequential amendments to Article […]
NIA Staff back to work
The staff of the National Identification Authority, NIA, have called off their strike, which began on Monday, June 10, 2024. This decision was influenced by interventions from the Minister for National Security, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the National Labour Commission, and public outcry. The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission assured the staff of […]
NDC MPs are not against proposed Free SHS Bill – Minority Leader Ato Forson
The claim that National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) are against a proposed Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill is totally false, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, NDC Parliamentary Minority Leader, has stated. “There is currently no such bill before Parliament. We cannot oppose a bill that we have not seen,”Dr Forson stated […]
Number of people fleeing violence hits new peak
A record-breaking 120 million people have been forced to flee their homes by war, violence and persecution – the 12th year in a row the number has increased, the UN refugee agency said. The global displaced population is now equivalent to that of Japan, the agency said. New conflicts in Sudan and Gaza contributed to […]
Nigeria’s President Tinubu falls over during ceremony
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has slipped and fallen over at an official event to mark 25 years of democracy in the country. The president, 72, fell as he climbed the steps on a vehicle which was supposed to take him around Eagle Square in the capital, Abuja. He had to be helped to get back […]
Check profiteering by trotro drivers
NEWS COMMENTARY ON NEED TO CHECK PROFITEERING BY TROTRO DRIVERS, TO AVOID ANARCHICAL SITUATION IN THE TRANSPORT SERVICE DELIVERY INDUSTRY Thomas Hobbes, a 17th Century English Philosopher, opined that humans by nature are selfish and competitive and given the chance, would always seek to advance their interest at the expense of others. The Philosopher therefore concluded […]
NCC at 35: Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng immortalized for his contribution to Cardiothoracic Center
By: Mabel Esinam Awagah The National Cardiothoracic Centre, NCC, has launched activities to mark its 35th Anniversary in Accra. A bust has also been unveiled to honor Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng for his contribution to the center. The Center which was established in 1989 has saved many lives while offering training to both Ghanaian health professionals […]
Dozens dead as fire engulfs Kuwait residential block
At least 41 people have been killed in a fire at a residential building in the Kuwaiti city of Mangaf, the country’s deputy prime minister says. Video shared on social media showed flames engulfing the lower part of the building and thick black smoke billowing from the upper floors. At least another 15 people were […]
We don’t need military officers at voting centres – Bagbin warns
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has called on the military to keep their officers from stationing at the various polling stations during and after the December 7, general election. The Speaker reveals that his outfit would engage the President, flagbearers of the various political parties, security services, among […]
Government to present Free SHS Bill to Parliament – Majority leader
The Majority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has hinted that the Nana Addo led government is set to present the Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill to Parliament. The move seems to be geared towards cementing the implementation of the FSHS policy which is one of several flagship initiatives by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia […]
I shall introduce an Economic Lockdown, a 24-hour Economy among others to bring prosperity to Ghanaians – Dr. Ayariga
By: Godfred Amoaful The Leader and Founder of All People’s Congress, APC, Dr. Hassan Ayariga has highlighted some key policies his party will implement when voted into power as President in the 2024 general election. Briefing Journalists in Accra, the APC Presidential Hopeful said, the current state of Ghana’s economy requires that deliberate policies are […]
Stakeholders call for sanity on roads as crashes claim 829 lives from January to April 2024 alone
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey The President of the Ghana National Association of Driving Schools, Ghanadrive, Rev. Erasmus Amankwa Addo has called Ghanaians to prioritize the professional drivers’ training and education to ensure sanity and safety on the roads. He also called on driving school proprietors and drivers to always upgrade themselves to match up with […]
Renal Patients Association calls for comprehensive NHIS coverage for all
SOURCE: GNA Mr Baffour Kojo Ahenkorah, President of the Renal Patients Association of Ghana, has urged the government to ensure that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) benefits all renal patients, instead of just a few. He said that nearly all renal patients were cash-strapped and could no longer afford treatment, thus comprehensive coverage was […]
