From behind his desk in the Oval Office, The president of the United States Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders and decrees aimed at cracking down on immigration. From an order tackling the definition of birthright citizenship to an order declaring illegal immigration at the border a national …
Read More »Joyce Bawah, Seth Terkper, Shamima Muslim Named In President Mahama’s New Appointments
President John Mahama has announced key appointments to his office, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to strong governance and operational excellence. The new appointees, drawn from diverse backgrounds, are expected to bring their wealth of experience and dedication to their respective roles, driving national progress and effective leadership. Among the notable …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight The Chronicle Daily Graphic The Daily Dispatch The …
Read More »1st Year Tertiary Students’ Admission Fees Will Be Refunded – Education Minister-designate
Education Minister-designate Haruna Iddrisu has announced that the admission fees of first-year public tertiary students will be refunded. This, he said, forms part of President John Mahama’s plan to make higher education more accessible. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, the Tamale South MP revealed that …
Read More »Minority Threatens Non-cooperation In Parliament
The Minority in Parliament has issued an ultimatum, threatening to withdraw their cooperation with government business unless President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) take immediate and decisive action to curb the violence allegedly instigated by their supporters across the country. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) pointed …
Read More »Steps Needed To Amend Ghana’s Constitution
1. Establishment of a Committee: A committee of experts is appointed to assess the existing constitution. The committee must consist of professionals with expertise in law, governance, and policy, as seen in the example provided. The new committee should have a clear mandate to identify gaps, outdated provisions, and areas …
Read More »Safe Drinking Water And New EPA Boss – Dr. Adomako Kissi Writes
The former Vice Chairman for Environment, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee and former Health Committee Member, Dr. Adomako Kissi has written to the new Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emphasizing the urgent need for safe drinking water in Ghana. According to him, the presence of PFAS …
Read More »CAPCOE Sounds Alarm Over Fee-Paying University Admission Offers To 2024 Batch of Free SHS Graduates
The Campaign Against Privatisation and Commercialisation of Education (CAPCOE) has expressed outrage over the admission procedures of state-sponsored universities in Ghana. According to CAPCOE, their checks revealed that 70% of the 2024 batch of free SHS graduates who applied to various universities were offered fee-paying admission options, despite meeting the …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Monday, January 20, 2025.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today. The Daily Searchlight Daily Graphic Republic Press The Metro Lens The Daily Dispatch …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu, Governs Agbodza To Face Appointments Committee Today – Check the Schedule
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to continue the vetting of ministerial nominees on Monday, January 20, 2025. The nominees scheduled for vetting today include: Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways Haruna Iddrisu, Minister-Designate for Education Eric Opoku, Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture The vetting process will …
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