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 The new committee should have a clear mandate to identify gaps, outdated provisions, and areas …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 »Obuasi Clash: Military Returned Fire In Self Defense, A Soldier Was Injured – Ghana Armed Forces
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that military personnel returned fire in self-defense after a group of illegal miners attacked soldiers on patrol at the Anglo Gold Ashanti mine in Obuasi on Saturday night. On Saturday, January 18, a violent clash between small-scale miners and military personnel guarding the …
Read More »Former First Lady, Naadu Mills Visits President Mahama To Offer Congratulations [Photos]
Former First Lady Ernestina Naadu Mills recently paid a visit to President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama to congratulate them on their historic return to the Jubilee House. Mrs. Mills, who met the First Family at their residence in Accra, extended her heartfelt congratulations to President Mahama …
Read More »Charlotte Osei, Justice Sophia, Kwasi Prempeh And Others Listed On Mahama’s Constitutional Review Committee
President John Dramani Mahama has established a Constitutional Review Committee, fulfilling his promise to advance the implementation of the Constitutional Review Process. The committee includes notable members such as the former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei, and is chaired by Professor H. Kwasi Prempeh. A statement issued …
Read More »AngloGold Ashanti Schools Closed Due To Clash In Obuasi
AngloGold Ashanti Schools has announced a temporary closure following a wave of security concerns in Obuasi. The town has witnessed incidents involving the burning of vehicles belonging to private entities and individuals, as well as damage to private properties. This comes after violent clashes between small-scale miners and military personnel …
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