Teacher Kwadwo sacked by GES Teacher Kwadwo shoots down “depression” rumours Teacher Kwadwo on war path with GES The Ghana Education Service has offered explanations to why it decided to terminate the appointment of comedian and professional teacher, Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo. Teacher Kwadwo, in a …
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Cardinal Appiah Turkson speaks on resignation reports
Pope Francis yet to make decision on Cardinal Turkson’s resignation letter Cardinal Appiah Turkson reportedly unhappy with internal wrangling in Vatican church Cardinal Turkson seen as candidate to become first African pope in about 1,500 years Ghana’s Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson has broken his silence a day after reports went …
Read More »VIDEO of Dr. Ofori Sarpong’s huge mansion that has over 15 customized luxurious cars surfaces online
A video that partially captures the home of Ghanaian business mogul, Dr. Ofori Sarpong has been sighted online. In a video that is making a lot of waves online, the gate of the mansion of the billionaire was opened for a bus of his alma mater, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High …
Read More »NMC develops framework on safety of Journalists
The National Media Commission, (MMC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information has developed a framework on the safety of Journalists across the country to promote media freedom. The framework will further enhance freedom of speech in the country since the Commission is mandated by law, “to resolve all complaints …
Read More »Ghana spent U$1 billion on rice importation from 2017 to 2020
Ghana spent an estimated total of GH¢6.874 billion on the importation of rice from 2017 to 2020. In addition, the country also imported other food products for the period. Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen made the disclosure when he appeared before Parliament to respond to a question by Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim, Tamale Central MP how …
Read More »Make healthcare delivery affordable to achieve Universal Health Coverage – Gov’t told
Chairperson for the Ghana Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (GhNCDA), Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called on the government to make healthcare delivery system in the country affordable to achieve Universal Health Coverage. She said the government in its efforts making health care accessible is providing more health facilities in the …
Read More »Teacher Kwadwo rants as GES sacks him
Teacher Kwadwo bemoans ill-treatment from GES Teacher Kwadwo ousted out of teaching profession Teacher Kwadwo promises to teach GES a lesson Michael Owusu Afriyie popularly known as ‘Teacher Kwadwo’ has publicly reacted to the withdrawal of his teaching license by the Ghana Education Service (GES). Teacher Kwadwo’s teaching profession has …
Read More »Teacher Kwadwo sacked
Primary four students to undertake National Standard Test Education Minister impressed with organization of National Standard Test Teacher Kwadwo embarks on campaign against GES over unfair treatment of teachers Ghanaian comedian and professional teacher, Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo, has confirmed being axed by the Ghana Education …
Read More »Leading Oil Marketing Companies begin to reduce fuel prices
Oil prices on the global market witness some reductions Leading OMCs in Ghana began to cut down prices New COVID-19 variants could derail oil demand and supply Some leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana have begun to reduce the prices of petroleum products, checks by GhanaWeb Business have revealed. The development comes after …
Read More »Over 40 ABUSCO students suspended indefinitely over gangsterism
About 45 students of the Abuakwa State College(ABUSCO) in the Eastern Region have been suspended indefinitely by management of the school for allegedly engaging in gangsterism. They are alleged to have formed a group known as “Above the Law”. The form 2 Green track male boarding students of Akyem Asafo …
Read More »2022 budget: Finance Committee suspends consideration of E-Levy
The Finance Committee of Parliament has suspended consideration of the Electronic Transactions Levy Bill, 2021. This means parliament is unlikely to pass or reject the bill if the House rises later today. The minority has threatened to shoot down the controversial 1.75% E-Levy which is to affect mobile money Transactions …
Read More »SSNIT OBS case: Ernest Thompson, four others begin trial on Jan 21
The trial of former Director-General of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Ernest Thompson and four others who have been accused of causing financial loss to the state in the SSNIT Operational Business Suite (OBS) case will commence on January 21, 2022. This was after the High Court in …
Read More »Winner of Naa GaDangme gets car, educational scholarship and trip to USA
The over all winner of Naa Gadangme, Naa Borley from Nungua has been given a full educational scholarship, a trip to the United States of America and a new car for her to be able to successfully embark on her project for the Ga community. The first runner up who …
Read More »6 years SHS education in the offing – Adutwum
SHS system currently 3 years High schools in Ghana to be reduced from 13,000 to 2,500 – Dr. Adutwum 15 sites to be used for piloting Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has disclosed that the government will, from 2023, begin piloting a six-year Senior High School education system. The initiative is …
Read More »Otumfuo gold coins hit market in 2022 at US$2,500 each
The ‘pillar of peace’ commemorative gold coin to celebrate the achievements of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will hit the market next year, January 2022. According to Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), the official government assayer, the gold coins are for commemorative purposes so only a limited number was minted …
Read More »2022 budget is one of the best-ever — Osafo-Maafo
The Senior Presidential Advisor, Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo, says the 2022 Budget is one of the best Ghana has ever produced because of its focus on youth entrepreneurship and employable skills development. He cited the infusion of the Electronic levy (E-levy) in the proposed budget towards funding entrepreneurship programmes as one …
Read More »Suicide machine that kills users goes viral
A coffin-shaped capsule that allows occupants to kill themselves has passed legal review in Switzerland, according to its creators. The Sarco machine can be operated from the inside –conceivably just by blinking if the person suffers from locked-in syndrome – and works by reducing the oxygen level in the pod to …
Read More »GRA will collect E-levy – Ministry of Finance
The Finance Ministry says all the processes for the collection of the proposed Electronic levy (e-levy) on mobile money (MoMo) transactions, inward remittances and ATM withdrawals will be done by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The Ministry, in a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit and copied to the …
Read More »Here are steps to take to re-register your SIM, link to Ghana Card
Over 5 million SIM cards linked to GhanaCard so far, NCA Sim re-registration exercise began from October 1, 2021 Exercise to end in March 2022 Government through the National Communications Authority (NCA) in October 2021 began the SIM-re-registration exercise across the country aimed at curbing mobile fraud. According to government, …
Read More »Pay your taxes – Otumfuo tells Ghanaians
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged Ghanaians to pay their taxes He said, it is the only way govt can use for development He made this known at the launch of the commemorative gold coin Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has urged Ghanaians to pay their taxes because that …
Read More »Ghana to receive €82.5 million from EIB for COVID-19 Health Response Plan
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has welcomed the €82.5 million support offered to Ghana by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to strengthen healthcare, provision of specialist medical equipment and medicines across Ghana under the national COVID-19 Health Response Plan. The concessional financing package, which comprises a €75 million facility from the …
Read More »How it took Ofori-Atta four years to repay GH¢5 million UT bank loan – Amoabeng recounts
Ken Ofori-Atta defaulted on UT bank loan repayment He was not named Finance Minister at the time Prince Amoabeng writes book on the UT bank story It is important to note that Ken Ofori-Atta was not named Finance Minister as at the time events contained in the book ensued Ghanaian business mogul, …
Read More »Why Bank of Ghana granted authorization for Otumfuo’s commemorative gold coin
A commemorative gold coin has been launched in honour of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II It is a 24-carat gold coin Bank of Ghana gave the authorization Dr Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison, has been explaining why the Central Bank, the Bank of Ghana, granted the Asanteman the authorization for a commemorative gold coin …
Read More »Kotoka Airport: Airlines to pay $3,500 on each unvaccinated passenger
As omicron variant of covid-19 threatens to erode gains made in the fight against the pandemic, Ghana’s health authorities and the Aviation Authority, have issued strict guidelines to airlines flying passengers into the country. In a statement announcing new plans to guard against another wave of COVID-19 infections, the authorities …
Read More »e-Transaction Levy Services: Cabinet scraps GH¢241m allocation – Ablakwa alleges
Government to implement 1.75 levy on electronic transactions NDC opposes new E-levy Government defends E-levy The government of Ghana will no longer be allocating some GH¢241,933,000 in the 2022 budget for some services in the implementation of the controversial Electronic Transaction collection, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has …
Read More »WAEC explains change of grades
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained that one of its platforms, ERESULTS.WAECGH.ORG, used for checking of results experienced a technical hitch last Friday, December 10, 2021 between 4.45 p.m. and 6.00p.m. A message posted on its website, explained that the hitch resulted in subjects which originally had Grade …
Read More »6 healthy benefits of chewing gum you probably didn’t know
We have all chewed gum at least once in a lifetime. Maybe it was during that time in school when you were mining for an IA or maybe after enjoying an afternoon Kenkey with grilled tilapia and onions. In whatever instances, most individuals prefer to keep a pack of mint …
Read More »Meet Lilwin’s ‘curvy’ wife and children
LilWin displays his family LilWin and wife welcome twins LilWin‘s family spotted abroad Celebrated comic actor, Kwadwo Nkansah LilWin has sent his love to his wife and children who are currently outside the country. On Friday, December 10, LilWin, took to his Instagram page to flaunt his beautiful family. Judging from the videos and …
Read More »5 ways to stay in love with your partner
In every relationship, there comes a moment when the fire goes out a bit, and things start to feel very routine. Those butterflies can’t keep fluttering in your stomach forever, and those rose-colored glasses will really come off at some point. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you should end …
Read More »Applicant withdraws SIM card re-registration suit against NCA
The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court on Thursday, 9 December 2021, struck out an interlocutory injunction against the ongoing re-registration of the SIM cards after the applicant, Mr Francis Kwarteng Arthur, through his legal counsel, led by Dr Justice Srem Sai, withdrew the application. The private citizen, …
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