GNAT supports re-introduction of Corporal punishment in schools
The Adisadel College assault case has reignited calls for the introduction of corporal punishment in schools. Over the last two weeks, Adisadel College, Labone SHS and other Senior High Schools have been in the news for incidents of indiscipline. In 2019, the Ghana Education Service declared a ban on all forms of corporal punishment and […]
Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso’s take on the Coup in Niger
By Ewurabena Paha An International Relations Analyst, Dr. Vladimir Antwi Danso, says he is not surprised at the latest coup in Niger because all the elements of the Coup are in Africa. He said the indications that Niger would experience this development were evident after the Malian leader was toppled. Dr. Antwi Danso said he […]
The State of the State Broadcaster at 88
By Dr. Nana Sifa Twum The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, the nation’s state broadcaster, is 88 years old this month. It is a great milestone in the Ghanaian media space. The 88th anniversary of the nation’s premier media institution brings to the fore the real diagnosis of the institution, by way of its relevance, reputation, prospects, […]
Media ownership has become a threat to Journalism- Nana Yaw Kesseh
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong A Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist with the Despite Media Group, Nana Yaw Kesseh, has expressed concerns over the rate at which media houses in Ghana are being owned by politicians, saying the development poses a greater threat to the practice of judicious Journalism in Ghana. In addressing the topic of Journalism beyond […]
Minority reacts to Ofori-Atta’s Mid-Year Budget Review… says he has deepened Ghana’s economic woes
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minority Caucus in Parliament has revealed that Ghana’s Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has deepened the country’s economic woes. According to them, the Finance Minister’s claim that the country’s economy is on a turnaround is false. Addressing members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) immediately after the minister’s presentation on the […]
Gov’t undertakes downward review of oil-related revenue- Ken Ofori-Atta
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Government of Ghana says it has planned to undertake a downward review of the oil-related revenue as well as the corresponding expenditures to align with the underperformance of some of the country’s revenue handles. The Minister of Finance, Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta announced this on Monday, July 31, 2023 on the floor of […]
Account Officers of Urban Roads indicted for embezzling GH 1.9m
The 2022 Auditor General report has indicted two account Officers of the Greater Accra Regional Department of Urban Roads for embezzling one point nine million Cedis between January 2020 to March 2022. They are Former Greater Accra Regional Accountants and an account staff of the department. While the Regional Accountant alone embezzled about one point […]
Omanhene of Akyem Kotoku admitted into Eastern Regional House of Chiefs
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Paramount Chief of Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area, Oseadiayo Dr. Frimpong Manso has been sworn in and admitted into the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Conference Hall of the office of the Eastern Region House of Chiefs in Koforidua, led by the Supervising High […]
All school feeding arrears paid– Ken Ofori-Atta
By Seli Baisie The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, says government has settled all the outstanding arrears owed Caterers under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) for the second and third terms of the 2022 academic year; and the first term of 2023. Mr. Ofori-Atta, delivering the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Monday, […]
Al Hilal make €140m bid for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen
Al Hilal have made an offer worth €140m (£120.3m) to Napoli for striker Victor Osimhen, with wages on offer in the region of £1m per week. The Saudi Pro League club have already had a bid of €300m (£259m) for Paris St-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe accepted this summer – although the player declined to meet with […]
