POLITICS

Allotey Jacobs Defends Akufo-Addo…Says He Is Not Corrupt

Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has jumped to the defense of President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo who has been tagged as a clearing agent for corruption by the opposition. Allotey Jacobs, who is now describes himself as a social commentator, says it …

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Kwesi Ahwoi to partner John Mahama as running mate in 2020?

Kwesi Ahwoi, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress, who has been heavily tipped by key elements within the party to partner former President Mahama’s 2020 re-election bid, has coyly hinted of a possibility of the partnership happening to ABC News. The Former Minister under the Atta-Mills and Mahama …

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Agric Minister’s imported pigs spread Africa Swine Flu – Report

Impeccable sources within the Ghana Veterinary Service, have revealed a massive outbreak of the dreaded Africa swine fever disease in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis, resulting in the death of lots of pigs in various piggeries in the Western Region. The Herald is informed that, the recent outbreak, could be attributed to …

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Gov’t releases over GHC49m to settle outstanding grant for teachers

The Finance ministry has released over forty-nine  million cedis to the Ghana Education Service for the payment of delayed transfer grant and other outstanding allowances to teachers in the country. It comes after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)  declared strike in six regions over poor condition of service. …

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Okyenhene to build 10 new schools

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin ll has promised the people of Akyem Abuakwa in the Eastern Region 10 new basic schools to help improve education in that part of Ghana. The Paramount Chief of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area made this known in Asamankese during his tour to interact with …

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I’m not a clearing agent – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to critics who claim that he has turned the Jubilee House into a ‘clearing house’ where he uses to shield members of his appointees who are perceived to be corrupt. “It is not my job to clear or convict any person accused of …

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Former MPs dying from poverty – Bagbin

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that former MPs are dying from poverty. According to the outgoing MP for Nadowli-Kaleo, the perception that former MPs get a lot of goodies after their time in Parliament and live lavishly is a mirage. Speaking at the Africa evidence …

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NDC youth lock offices in Kumasi

There were chaotic scenes, once again, at the Ashanti Regional office of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Amakom-Kumasi yesterday. The regional kingpins of the opposition party, including 47 constituency executives, were locked up in the building where they were meeting. The irate supporters who were protesting the disqualification …

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GNAT declares strike in 6 regions

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has joined sister teacher group, National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in its industrial action against what they describe as unfavourable working conditions. NAGRAT declared a nationwide strike over the newly introduced Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) acquired by the Public Services …

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Kindergarten, P1 entrants to undergo mandatory medical screening

All pupils entering kindergarten and primary one in the 2019/2020 academic year will undergo a mandatory medical screening during admission. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is conducting the exercise in collaboration with the Education Service and other partners. The screening which will begin Tuesday, is aimed at “the early detection of …

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Mahama admits banks collapse started under his government

Former President John Mahama in 2016 openly admitted that the banking sector under his watch was crumbling due to poor supervision from the Bank of Ghana. In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) in 2016, he told Members of Parliament (MPs) bluntly about how poor supervision was adversely affecting …

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Six nursing students sacked, dozens repeated

The management of Koforidua Nursing and Midwifery Training College has dismissed at least six students and about 20 others repeated over poor academic performances. The affected students are mostly students pursuing Registered Midwifery Course. The dismissed students are said to have performed below the borderline of 1.5 Cumulative GPA whilst …

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Dutch Ambassador clarifies ”Ghana beyond corruption” comments

The Dutch Ambassador to Ghana, Ron Strikker, has clarified recent comments he made on Ghana beyond Corruption widely published by the media. In a statement Monday, he expressed regret that some media houses have suggested that he called the ‘Ghana beyond aid’ agenda to be replaced by a ‘Ghana beyond …

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21 NDC officials on trial for GHS772m corruption – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said 21 officials of the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration are currently standing trial for their alleged involvement in corruption and also causing financial loss to the state to the tune of GHS772 million. He said the accused persons are being taken through …

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Our delegates are not dumb, NPP can’t influence them – Asiedu Nketia

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rubbished any possibility of their recently held Parliamentary Primaries being influenced by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) as alleged by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Wontumi. Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in an interview with Kumasi based Hello …

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Cholera looms as contractors abandon toilet projects over nonpayment

There is a looming cholera outbreak in parts of the Country as contractors have, en bloc, abandoned ongoing construction of automated modern toilet facility projects under a Public Private Partnership between Ghana First Company and the Government of Ghana. Over 200 existing public toilet facilities in communities across the country …

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51-year-old trader takes advantage of Free SHS

Comfort Nutsugah, a 51-year old trader, has taken advantage of government’s Free Senior High School Policy to further her education. Ms. Nutsugah, a mother of six, who sells used clothing after school hours, is a first-year General Arts Student of the Keta Senior High Technical School in the Volta Region. She is …

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Katanga Hall conversion: Government eats humble pie

Government has succumbed to pressure from various bodies in protest against the conversion of the University Hall otherwise known as Katanga Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) into a mixed hall. The decision by the Governing Council of the University last year was met with …

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