Three Senegalese opposition lawmakers were arrested on Tuesday amid the fallout from parliament’s move to delay a presidential vote by 10 months that prompted West Africa’s economic and political bloc to call for the re-establishment of the electoral calendar. Lawmakers late on Monday approved a last-minute amendment to hold the …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo To Present 2024 SONA On Tuesday
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will deliver to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, a message on the state of the nation. The Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, have told parliament. Presenting the business statement and the programme schedule of the House for the week …
Read More »Ghana Parliament’s New Standing Orders Allow MPs To Join Independent Caucus
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, says the new Standing Orders of the House provide for the possibility of Members of Parliament to belong to an independent caucus. The Speaker says the new standing orders, which took effect on Tuesday, February 6th, offer the opportunity for Members of Parliament to …
Read More »Ghana: Today’s Newspaper Headlines; Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today: The Daily Searchlight Daily Graphic The Chronicle Republic Press Daily Guide The New …
Read More »VIDEO: Police Chief Inspector Interdicted For Criticizing President Akufo-Addo In Viral Video
The Ghana Police Service has interdicted a Police Chief Inspector, Benjamine Doe Kuwornu, stationed in the Central Region, for misconducting himself in a video that has been sighted by the Police Administration. This is to allow for a thorough investigation into his conduct in line with Police Service Regulations. The …
Read More »VIDEO: Tensions Brew At Asante Akim Agogo Over Closure Of Salt FM By NCA
In accordance with information that MyGhanaMedia.com is privy to, Salt 95.9 FM, which is based in Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region, has reportedly shut down. According to a notice from the NCA, the radio station was shut down for failing to renew its …
Read More »VIDEO: “It Is A Common Sense Matter” – Tamale South MP Blasts EC Over Electoral Reforms
Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, has joined voices in the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) kicking against the implementation of a new date for the country’s general elections. Speaking at a Town Hall meeting held as part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s “Building Ghana Tour” …
Read More »Govt To Ban Importation of 142 Drugs; Pharmacy Associations Oppose
The Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy and the Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association of Ghana have jointly expressed concerns regarding the Ministry of Health’s proposed import ban on 142 drugs. While not rejecting the idea of restrictions, the pharmacists are urging a careful and thorough approach to prevent unintended consequences …
Read More »VIDEO: “I Am Live And Strong” – Assin North MP Declares After Returning From Medical Checkup
The Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has resumed his activities in parliament after months away from his post following medical treatment abroad. Due to his health issues, the MP had been absent from parliament for almost the entirety of the last session. Speaking to the media …
Read More »Common Core Curriculum: SHS Science Students To Skip Core Maths And Integrated Science
All senior high school (SHS) Science students will no longer be required to study Core and Elective Mathematics as separate examinable subjects from the 2024/2025 academic year. Instead, they will be required to take Additional Mathematics, the Director-General of the National Council and Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Professor Edward Appiah, …
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