Yearly Archives: 2019

Government officials who lost their jobs in 2019

You could say it was not the best of the year for them; coming under public scrutiny and being fired from their respectful enviable positions. It was inevitable, however, considering President Akufo-Addo’s pledge to fight corruption to the core. Once it was discovered they were involved in malfeasance, abuse of …

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Ghanaian personalities that trended for the wrong reasons in 2019

It was a year filled with a mix-bag of events on all fronts; politics, business, education, religion, among others, and the showbiz industry was not left out. Events, interviews, tweets, trends, all of these contributed a great deal to spicing up the news and the faces behind some of these …

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MPs approve GHC443m for new voters’ register

Those in favour say ‘Aye’…and those against say ‘No’ “The Ayes have it,” the unmistakable voice of the Speaker, Aaron Mike Oquaye, announced the expected outcome of MPs vote on the Electoral Commission’s demand for almost half a billion Cedis for a new voters’ register. With a 63 seat deficit …

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I’ll make TVET free at all levels – Mahama

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) will be free at every level for Ghanaians should former President John Mahama be voted back into power in the 2020 polls. Mr Mahama aside the TVET promise also said he will increase the amount of money given to tertiary students by government …

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Sammy Gyamfi goes to court over order to search his phone

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress Sammy Gyamfi has filed an interlocutory application at the Human Right division of the Accra High Court challenging the order by the Kaneshie District Court for his mobile phone to be searched. The application filed through his lawyers was premised in an …

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I’ll abolish Teacher Licensure Exams – Mahama

Former President Mahama says he will abolish the licensure examination for teachers if he is elected as President in the 2020 polls. Addressing Ghanaians through Facebook, Mr Mahama also said he will abolish the 60% increment on Communication Services tax by the Akufo-Addo government if given the opportunity again. “Ghana …

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Afriyie-Ankrah breaks silence on ‘leaked tape’

The Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, has reacted to a leaked tape attributed to him in which he is heard suggesting the party mounts pressure on the Electoral Commission (EC). According to him, he personally did the recording and sent it to party …

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Photo of Ghanaian Policeman who allegedly has a PhD in taking bribes

Nowadays, social media has made it possible for one to expose the evil deeds of others, whether civilians or public servants/officers. The cup of one policeman is currently full and has overflown as civilians shared his photo on social media with several complaints. Apparently, he is well known for allegedly …

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Ghanaian coaches to go on attachment with clubs across Europe – GFA

The top six best placed clubs at the end of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season will receive cash prizes. Following a decision by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council, the top three best placed clubs in the Division One League and the Women’s League will all also receive cash …

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