Tag Archives: PASSES

The Liberian leader on Wednesday underwent a drug test which he had promised to do during his address to the legislature on 29 January, just a week after he was sworn in. Liberian President Joseph Boakai has tested negative for drugs and illegal substances. The Liberian leader on Wednesday underwent …

A former Majority Leader of the NPP in Ex-president Kufuor’s administration, Felix Owusu-Adjapong has died aged 79. Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, confirmed the death of the former leader of Parliament on his X(formerly twitter) handle on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. “Deep condolences to the family…Former Majority leader, Hon. Felix …

The Seventh Day Adventist Church and the world of Christian education, Pastor Professor Jacob Jonas Nii Klu Nortey, and the founder of Valley View University has passed away peacefully at the age of 84. His life, marked by an unwavering commitment to Christian education and his remarkable journey with Christ, …

Retired Major Boakye Djan, a prominent figure in Ghana’s history, has reportedly passed away. This was reported by Accra-based Atinka TV. There is no official announcement from the family of the former military officer and little is known about the cause of his death, he died at the ge of …

Ghanaian musician cum actor, Andy Nii Akrashie, popularly known as OJ Blaq, has passed on. The report was confirmed by the entertainment industry stakeholders as well as the Empowerment Worship Center, where he actively served as a junior pastor before his demise. Although the cause of his death is yet to …

Parliament has passed the Contract (Amendment) Bill 2022 into law, in a bid to streamline public sector contracts and curb unwarranted interest payments that have bane on state finances. Prior its amendment, the Contracts Act 1960 (Act 25) did not make explicit provisions regarding persons authorised to enter into contracts on …

Ghana’s Parliament has successfully amended the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2023, granting permission for the cultivation of cannabis for industrial purposes. This amendment follows a ruling by the Supreme Court in July 2022, which invalidated Section 43 of the bill due to the lack of parliamentary debate prior to its …

A retired referee named Philip Lomotey collapsed and died during the Volta Regional Division Two League final between Inter Allies and Home Stars at the Ho Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 25. According to eyewitness accounts, the departed officer was an instructor at the Ho regional police training school and …

Thomas Quaye, a former Ghanaian international and renowned Accra Hearts of Oak player, has sadly passed away at the age of 57. According to his family, Quaye battled with a cerebrovascular accident for several months and ultimately passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the 37 Military Hospital. Quaye’s …

The Ugandan parliament has passed a bill extending paternity leave from four to seven days. This change aims to provide male employees with additional time to support their spouses during crucial periods. According to BBC.com, Flavia Kabahenda, the chairperson of the parliament’s gender committee, emphasized the importance of granting male …