The Education Ministry has disclosed that some 27 contracts for the construction of E-block Senior High Schools in various parts of the country have been terminated. According to the ministry, the contracts were terminated for various reasons, including the slow pace of work by contractors. Speaking to Citi News, …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Presents 50 Vehicles To GAF [Photos]
President of the fourth Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo has handed over forty (40) brand new jeeps, fourteen (14) Toyota Hilux pick-ups and six (6) Toyota Hiace vans to the Ghana Armed Forces. This formed part of the government’s effort to retool the nation’s security agencies. The …
Read More »Government To Punish Employers Who Refuse To Pay Pension For Employees
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations is set to take legal action against businesses failing to enroll their employees onto the various pension schemes. According to the Sector Minister, Ignatius Baffour Awuah, many employees, after their working life, retire with no pension benefits because their employers refuse to pay …
Read More »Man Who Put Up Himself For Sale Arrested
The Islamic police in Kano state known as Hisbah have arrested 26-year-old Aliyu Na Idris who was trending on social media last weekend for putting himself up for sale due to “poverty”. Hisbah Commander Harun Ibn Sina confirmed the arrest to the BBC, adding that Aliyu Na Idris’ actions …
Read More »Stop Wasting Your Money On Constituents – Alban Bagbin Admonishes MPs
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has warned MPs and Ministers of State about the attitude of the Ghanaian in draining people in authority of their resources and leaving them dry to die miserably. According to the speaker, MPs and Politicians who work to use their own resources on constituents …
Read More »Video: Otumfuo Drives Former President Kufuor At Manhyia Palace
A video shared by @Ashanti_Kingdom on Twitter gives us a sneak-peek into something that we do not see every day and involves two of Ghana’s revered men. In the video, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is captured at the Manhyia Palace, giving a rare drive in a golf cart, through …
Read More »NPP MPs Justify Decision To Ban ‘Aboboyaa’
The majority in Parliament has rejected claims by the minority that the decision by the Greater Accra Regional Minister to ban tricycles from highways is illegal. Minority spokesperson on Roads and Transport, Governs Kwame Agbodza, on Tuesday accused the Greater Accra regional minister Henry Quartey of arrogating to himself powers …
Read More »Police Kill 2 Notorious Armed Robbers, One Other Critically Injured In Gun Battle
Police have gunned down two suspected armed robbers and injured another in an operation to track down a notorious criminal gang in the Bono East and Savannah Regions. A statement from the police service said the action was taken following investigations and some covert operations. The service explained that the …
Read More »‘Supreme Court Was Afraid, Didn’t Do Justice To Election Petition Hearing’ – Kpessa-Whyte
The second witness for former President John Mahama in the 2020 Election Petition trial, Dr Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has levelled fresh allegations against the Supreme Court for its determination of the case. He has stated unequivocally that the Court was afraid to objectively decide on the matter, adding that the Justices …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta To Present 2022 Budget 17 November
Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance is expected to present the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government for the 2022 Financial Year to Parliament on 17 November. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu made this known in Parliament on Tuesday (26 October). The Ministry …
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