Sam George, 4 other minister-nominees approved by Parliament
Parliament has confirmed five ministerial nominations to be sworn in by President Mahama. On February 4, the House considered and approved the nominations. They are: 1. Hon Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Minister Designate, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment; 2. Hon Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister Designate, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology; 3. Hon […]
Minority Leader apologises to Clerk of Appointments Committee
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has apologized to Appointments Committee Clerk Gifty Jiagge-Gobah for his recent outburst during a vetting session. The Minority later demanded the Clerk’s resignation for suspected unprofessional behavior after Afenyo-Markin accused her of prejudice and procedural errors during the session. The Minority Leader and other opposition MPs asserted that she showed […]
King Faisal coach Prince Acheampong ‘Sabuto’ is dead
Head coach of King Faisal FC, Prince Acheampong, popularly known as Sabuto, has been confirmed dead after battling an ailment. Acheampong was hired on January 5, 2025, by the Division One League team to replace Barnabas Awuni, who was fired after the team’s terrible start to the 2024–2025 season. The 52-year-old tactician died on Tuesday […]
Speaker lifts suspension of four MPs after minority protest
Four Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended following a confrontation during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025, but Speaker of the House of Parliament Alban Bagbin has lifted the suspension. As a result of the altercation between the majority and minority MPs, tensions in Parliament increased. After the four MPs were suspended, the […]
Teacher trainee allowance to go: Education Minister Hints at Gov’t Promises to Expand Student Loan Program
Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has declared plans to convert teacher trainee allowances into an improved student loan program so that students can pay for their own personal expenses and meals. “There is no way you should be feeding a student at the tertiary level. Students at the tertiary level should be able to […]
Former Minister Ignatius Baffour Awuah and Joseph Kyeremeh granted GHC 500,000 bail each in Nana Pooley murder case
Former Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Hon. Ignatius Baffour Awuah, and Joseph Kyeremeh have been granted bail after their arrest in connection with the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, also known as Nana Pooley. The two, along with Agyemang Duah Owusu, were detained by police on Monday, February 3, for […]
“And help us to resist oppressor’s rule” – Minority MPs, clothed in black and red, chant at the entrance of Parliament
The Minority in Parliament has made a bold statement today, chanting “And help us to resist oppressor’s rule…” lines in the National Anthem as they gathered at the entrance of the Parliament building. The MPs, dressed in black and red attire, expressed their solidarity and resistance against what they perceived as oppressive rule. This dramatic […]
Minority to boycott parliamentary proceedings in solidarity with suspended MPs
The Minority in Parliament will boycott today’s parliamentary proceedings in a show of solidarity with their suspended colleagues, Metro TV has gathered. This move comes after efforts to reverse the Speaker of Parliament’s decision to suspend three MPs proved unsuccessful. The situation has taken an unusual turn, with barricades mounted at the main entrance of […]
“I won’t sit down unconcerned for Indiscipline to thrive under Mahama” — Anthony Nukpenu
The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, Anthony Nukpenu has said he wouldn’t sit down for indiscipline to thrive under the Presidency of John Dramani Mahama. He made this known in an interview with Kwaku Owusu Adjei (patoo), on the Adwenekasa, a current affair programme on Original TV and Original FM. Anthony […]
Fuel prices to rise as petrol, diesel, LPG costs increase
Petroleum prices are predicted to climb starting today, with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) seeing the biggest increase, therefore Ghanaians will need to prepare for rising gas expenses. Petrol and diesel costs are expected to rise by about 2% per litre, while LPG prices may rise by a substantial 4.6% per kilogram, according to internal data […]