POLITICS

GES recruits 14,500 teachers

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has recruited 14,500 new teachers for basic schools across the country. The teachers, from the 46 colleges of education, completed their studies in 2018 and did the one-year mandatory national service. The Director-General of the GES, Prof. Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa, who made this known in an …

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Government withdraws appointment of GHS Director-General

Government has withdrawn the appointment of Dr. Baffour Awuah as the new Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Citi News sources at the Presidency confirmed the withdrawal of the two weeks-old appointment. No explanation has so far been given for the government’s decision. Dr. Baffour Awuah, was appointed in …

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NDC to hold forum on 2020 budget today

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will today, Wednesday, November 20, 2019, hold a Public Forum on the 2020 Budget Statement and Financial Estimates. The forum aims to share with the general public the party’s views and perspectives on the budget as presented by Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to Parliament last …

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7 Sinohydro ‘sins’ of NDC revealed

Senior Economic adviser to Vice President Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Gideon Boako has said opposition National Democratic Congress does not wish Ghana well simply because they are not those in charge. In an article copied to MyNewsGH, Dr. Boako listed seven things various functionaries of the NDC said to …

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Explain why we shouldn’t sanction you – NDC to Ras Mubarak

The National Executive Committee(NEC) of the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) is asking Member of Parliament for Kumbungu Ras Mubarak to explain why he should not be sanctioned for breaking ranks with the party on the upcoming referendum on local level elections. The party last week issued a three-line whip asking …

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Angry Speaker suspends sitting over MPs absenteeism

The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has vowed not to tolerate MPs absenteeism in the chamber anymore as he angrily suspends sitting. The suspension of the house follows a concern raised by the MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga who invoked article 102 of the 1992 constitution over the …

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HIV Positive Maid Nabbed For Breastfeeding Boss’ Baby

Police in Zambia, Lusaka have charged and arrested a female adult aged 29 years of ZNS Airports Farms for negligent act likely to spread infection. Police spokesperson Esther Mwaata-Katongo said the suspect is employed as a housemaid by the complainant who is an employee of Zambia National Service. ” It …

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NDC writes on ‘No Vote’ position

ON THE IMPENDING DECEMBER 17TH REFERENDUM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW * The December 17th Referendum is not about whether or not MMDCEs should be elected. Rather, it is about allowing political parties to sponsor candidates in unit committee, assembly member and MMDCE elections. * Thus, simply put, A YES …

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Sammy Gyamfi is a foolish RAT who wears Pampers – Fadi

Leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Fadi Samih Dabbousi has fired serious shots of insults at the Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi saying that he is a foolish boy and a rat who wears pampers. Reacting to the press conference of the National …

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10 reasons why the NDC wants you to vote ‘No’

The December 17 referendum is not about whether or not Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCE) should be elected. Rather, it is about allowing political parties to sponsor candidates in unit committee, assembly member and MMDCE elections. Thus, simply put, A ‘Yes’ vote is for partisanship in our local government …

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Jacob Osei Yeboah Calls For National Debate On Upcoming Referendum

The 2012 and 2016 Independent Presidential Candidate, Jacob Osei Yeboah popularly, known as JOY 2012 has called for National debate on the upcoming referendum scheduled for 17th December, 2019. According to the Presidential hopeful, the debate would give prospective voters the opportunity to evaluate the negative and positive effects of …

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What happens to your body if you eat GINGER everyday

Ginger is one of those seasonings that adds something special to anything it’s in. Whether ginger is the dominant flavor, like in gingerbread, or whether it serves as that intriguing hint of spice in a stir fry or stew, it offers a nice combination of sweet and spicy that pleases …

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Parked Ambulances: Special Dev’t Ministry responds to OccupyGhana

The Ministry of Special Development Initiatives has responded to the questions asked by pressure group, OccupyGhana over the government’s delay in distributing ambulances parked in front of the State House. OccupyGhana which is disappointed by the delay was demanding from the government an outline detailing its action plan on the …

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NDC opens nominations for 20 Ashanti constituencies

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has opened nominations into 20 constituencies in the Ashanti region. The constituencies were stood aside during the August parlimenary primaries by the party that selected candidates for the 2020 polls. The polls will be held on December 14, 2019. A statement by the party …

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Parliament begins debate on 2020 budget today

Parliament will today [Monday] begin debate on the government’s 2020 budget statement and economic policy. In the document which was presented to the house last Wednesday, the government intends to generate some GHS 67.1 billion in revenue next year. The Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta’s presentation was met with agitations …

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NPP Nasara Coordinators’ organiser dies

The organiser for the NPP’s National Nasara Coordinators has reportedly died, GhanaWeb has learned. According to GhanaWeb sources, Salihu Yahaya Bo, who drove himself to Kumasi from Accra Saturday night was found dead by family this morning. Even though the cause of death is not yet known, the late Yahaya …

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Separatist movement declares independence for Western Togoland

The Homeland Study Group Foundation, (HSGF), which has been campaigning for the secession of some parts of Ghana into an independent ’Western Togoland State’ declared their independence yesterday, Saturday. Leader of the Separatist movement, Mr. Charles Komi Kudzordzi alias Papavi Hogbedetor who is in his 80s made the declaration at …

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