Mr. Joseph Addo, the driver for President Akufo-Addo, has been elected as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for La Dadekotopon. In contrast to Solomon Kotey Niikio, the current Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the aforementioned constituency obtained 555 votes, while Mr. Joseph secured 664 votes. The …
Read More »Ghana’s Education Quality Ranked 125 Out of 183 Countries In Latest GYD Index
Ghana’s education has been ranked 125 out of 183 countries in the latest Global Youth Development Index released by the Commonwealth Secretariat. According to the Secretariat, tracking progress is a process that enhances the status of young people, empowering them to build on their competencies and capabilities for life. It …
Read More »Video: “I Don’t Think It’s A Relevant Question” – Education Ministry’s PRO Clashes With Journalists Over The Rationale Behind Blue, White Colours For Public Basic School Buildings
An exchange unfolded on the Joy FM Super Morning show on April 26, 2024, as Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, faced probing questions from journalists over plans to paint public schools. The Ministry of Education recently hinted at its intention to revamp public schools, with a proposal …
Read More »Joe Lartey: Legendary Sports Journalist And First President of SWAG Confirmed Dead
At the age of 96, renowned sports commentator Joachim Awuley Lartey, also referred to as “Over to You Joe Lartey,” passed away. The death of the legendary sports journalist was confirmed by the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in a statement released on Saturday, April 27, 2024. “The Sports …
Read More »Desist From Branding Ghana Public Basic Schools In NPP Colours – Builsa South MP Warns Education Minister
The Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak, says there are pressing issues at the basic schools that the Minister of Education should be more concerned about than rebranding the schools. This comes on the back of the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, announcing …
Read More »How 10 BVDs Ended Up With Recycling Company – EC Explains
The Electoral Commission (EC) has provided clarification regarding the discovery of 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) at a recycling company in Madina, stating that the devices were obsolete and had been legally auctioned. In a statement, the EC revealed that the outdated BVDs were acquired prior to the 2012 elections …
Read More »Render An Unqualified Apology To All Women Over “Insulting Remarks” – Group Descends On Essikado-Ketan NDC PC
A group calling itself the Concerned Women of Essikado-Ketan Constituency has called on the parliamentary candidate of the NDC for the area, Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah, to render an unqualified apology to all women in Ghana over some comments she recently made. The group, in a statement made available to GhanaWeb, …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo Nominates New MCE For Krachi East
President Akufo-Addo has nominated Charles Gyamfi Boateng as the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Krachi East Municipal Assembly in the Oti Region. This nomination follows the vacancy left by the sudden death of the former MCE, Mr. Bernard Aborkugya Mensah, a month ago. The nomination of Charles …
Read More »Video: Education Ministry Clears Air On Change Of Uniforms And Painting Of Public School Facilities Brouhaha.
The Ministry of Education has refuted recent claims indicating a government proposal to change the uniforms of public school students. Dispelling these rumours, the Ministry has officially stated that there are no plans to change the uniforms across all public schools, nor any initiatives to repaint existing school facilities. Kwasi …
Read More »Asanko Gold Ghana Marks World Malaria Day With Community Health Initiatives
In recent years, progress in reducing malaria has stagnated, posing ongoing health risks and perpetuating inequalities worldwide. Vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, and Indigenous Peoples, bear a disproportionate burden of the disease. World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25th, serves as a global call to action to combat …
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