POLITICS

LPG to pay GHc200 monthly allowance to every Ghanaian child

The Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG)with Kofi Akpaloo as its Presidential candidate has promised to initiate a social intervention policy dubbed ‘Child Benefit’ to meet the needs of Ghanaian children if given the nod to govern the nation. “The Party intends to pay GHc200.00 monthly stipend to every Ghanaian child …

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I’ll bring back automatic promotion for teachers – Mahama

Former President John Mahama says a future NDC administration will reintroduce the automatic promotion for teachers if the party wins power in the December polls. He also reiterated his claim that an NDC government under his leadership will cancel the controversial teacher licensure exams. Speaking at an event in Accra …

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TUTAG calls off nationwide strike

The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has called off its nationwide strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an interim injunction on the industrial action. The association in a statement said its decision to call off the strike was a “demonstration of good faith which must be reciprocated by …

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GES Apologises For Treating SHS Teachers Poorly

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has apologised to senior high school teachers for treating them poorly on Monday at the start of a four-day training programme. More than 200 teachers from the Greater Accra, Oti and Volta Regions who were invited on short notice to attend the training were left …

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We don’t trust EC to be neutral- Asiedu Nketia

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh.com has revealed his party doesn’t trust officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) to conduct a free and fair election. Mr. Asiedu Nketia’s comment follows calls on political parties to protect the integrity of the EC …

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I’ll gladly accept to be Mahama’s running mate – Kojo Bonsu

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and member of the opposition NDC party, Kojo Bonsu says he’ll gladly accept a running mate position if he’s nominated as he believes he’s well qualified. According to him, he’ll be very excited to partner the NDC flagbearer ex-President John Mahama …

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TUTAG members expected to return to work after court order

Teaching and learning at the various Technical Universities across the country is expected to commence today following an Accra High court order directing striking Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) members to return to work. The decision was arrived at after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured a court …

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3rd Ghana Teacher Licensure Exams results out

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has released the results of the third Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE). A total of 27,171 out of the 34,724 candidates who sat for the examination representing 78.2 per cent passed the examination, while, 7,553 representing 21.8 per cent failed. A statement from the NTC …

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I promise to supervise a violent-free elections – Akufo-Addo

According to the President, he described as unfortunate the mistrust and fear that characterize every general election. The President interacted with members of the Christian Council on January 14, 2020, and called on all to put in efforts to ensure the long-existing peace we have is maintained. “We want to …

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Intensify breast cancer education among youth- BCI

President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called on stakeholders to intensify breast cancer education among the youth for a cancer free future. She explained that educating the youth on breast cancer will enable them to identify the specific threats and warning signs of breast cancer, …

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Today in 2012: Mills tells Martin Amidu to resign

Martin Amidu who was the Attorney-General under President John Evans Mills administration was relieved of his post by the president in 2012 for what was described as a “misconduct’ following his allegations related to an alleged financial impropriety on the part of a cabinet minister. There have been several accounts …

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NDC boys burn tyres over voters’ register

Some supporters of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) burnt tyres to register their displeasure over the move by the Electoral Commission (EC) to compile a new voters’ register for the upcoming general elections, this year. They marched through the Central Business District of Tamale chanting ‘war songs’ against the …

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NPP trains agents on the new Voters registration exercise

The Ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is training its party executives and agents on the controversial new voter’s registration exercise, the Electoral Commission of Ghana intends to undertake. The training is to equip the capacity of party executives and agents to be meticulous during the exercise. The Eastern Regional Director …

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NPP gurus set Kan Dapaah up – A Plus alleges

Political satirist A Plus has accused bigwigs in the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of setting up the Minister of National Security, Mr Albert Kan Dapaah over his leaked amorous video with an unknown lady. A Plus claims the NPP gurus had schemed a plan of sacking the National Security …

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Free SHS: Akuapem North Assembly to end Double-Track System

The Akuapem North Municipal Chief Executive, Dennis Aboagye, has assured that the Municipality is poised to be the first to end Double track system. The assurance by the MCE follows handing over of a 16 unit storey classroom block by a Contractor for academic use in Okuapeman Senior High School. …

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Angry youth deflate, seize NPP chairman’s vehicle [photos]

Some angry youth of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tamale Central constituency of the Northern Region have seized their constituency chairman’s pick-up vehicle. The coalition of youth groups, including ward executives, have deflated the tyre of the pickup vehicle and are in possession of it. Public Relations Officer …

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