Greater Accra to get cleaner: Minister engages Jospong Group on waste management strategies
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has taken a step towards achieving a cleaner and healthier Accra by engaging with Jospong Group, the parent company of Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The productive meeting, held on Tuesday, February 4, focused on exploring innovative solutions to improve sanitation in the region. The Greater Accra Regional Minister Madam Linda […]
John Mahama’s silence on Kotoko fan’s tragic stabbing after 72 hours worrying — Ahiagbah
Richard Ahiagbah, the National Communications Director for the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for being silent over the vandalism that took place during a Ghana Premier League game between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman. Francis Yaw Frimpong, frequently known as Pooley, was a staunch supporter of Kotoko who was stabbed […]
Dumelo, Brogya Genfi and Suhuyini named in Mahama’s deputy ministerial list
The list of nominees for Deputy Ministers has been formally sent to Parliament by President John Mahama for review and approval. Furthermore, the Agriculture Deputy Minister-designate is John Dumelo. The announcement of these appointments was made by President Mahama’s spokesperson, Felix Ofosu Kwakye.
Murder of Kotoko fan: incident has invoked fear among our players – Vision FC Coach
Head coach of Vision FC Nana Kweku Agyemang has expressed his disappointment and concern over the gruesome murder of Kumasi Asante Kotoko fan Francis Frimpong, also known as Pooley, in Nsoatre on February 2. In an interview with Gattuso on Original FM/TV’s Original Sports, Coach Nana Kweku Agyemang stated that the incident has invoked fear […]
Hands off Dr. Asiamah’s prosecution – Minority cautions Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has come under heavy fire from the minority in Parliament for permitting Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiamah, the acting governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to have his criminal charges dropped. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, February 5, the Minority, represented by Tano North MP Dr. Gideon Boako, argued […]
Four-month-old baby perishes in Kissiman Junction slum fire
A baby, four months old, has died in a terrible fire outbreak at a slum near Kissiman Junction, near Achimota-Samodak. More than 20 wooden homes and their belongings were destroyed by the fire, which started in the early hours of this morning. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded quickly, but the baby was not […]
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 […]