Colleges of Education: Govt cannot continue to feed teacher trainees –Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed the government’s decision to suspend the provision of feeding allowances for teacher trainees in colleges of education across Ghana. The announcement was made at a meeting with the principals of several Accra-based educational institutions. Haruna Iddrisu claims that the government can no longer continue to feed teacher […]
USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has ordered nearly all directly-hired staff of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to be placed on leave as part of the Republican’s drive to radically shrink the government. USAID said on Tuesday that all direct hire personnel would be put on leave from Friday, apart […]
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 […]
Some Ghanaians express disappointment over lifting of MPs’ suspension
A section of Ghanaians have expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to lift the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs) who were sanctioned by Speaker Alban Bagbin. Many Ghanaians who called into Adwenekasa on Original TV/FM programme registered their discontent, arguing that the lifting of the suspension undermines the authority of the Speaker and the […]
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 […]