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Two more remanded over Sabon Zongo killing; authorities order demolition at crime scene
An Asokore Mampong District Court has remanded two additional suspects into custody over the killing of a 27-year-old man at Sabon Zongo in Kumasi, as local authorities ordered the demolition of structures at the scene of the incident over security concerns. The latest suspects, Mohammed Amadu, 21, also known as “One G...
KNUST Council Chairman calls for renewal of Ghana’s institutions to navigate growing national uncertainty
Chairman of the Governing Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST), Akyamfour Asafo Boakye Agyemang-Bonsu, has called on Ghana to renew its key institutions to confront growing climate, financial, and demographic challenges.
Parliament cannot sign blank cheques – Oppong Nkrumah on multi-year tax deal
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has warned that Parliament cannot approve multi-year financial commitments without full disclosure of the details involved.
Parliamentary Select Committee on Education worries over exorbitant distance education fees
A member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, has expressed concern about the exorbitant fees charged by universities running distance education programmes.
Kingsley Quiz Competition produces 20 Cuba-trained medical doctors for Ghana
Twenty students who excelled in the Kingsley Quiz Competition in Abuakwa South six years ago have graduated as medical doctors after completing their medical training in Cuba. The beneficiaries, selected through the academic competition initiated by the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, are...
NDC has abandoned promised 24-hour economy – Oppong Nkrumah
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee and Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of abandoning the 24-hour economy it promised Ghanaians ahead of the 2024 elections. According to him, the government has shift...
Bawumia urges NPP members to stay focus on holding Mahama gov’t accountable
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on members of the party to remain disciplined and focused on holding the John Dramani Mahama administration accountable, amid what he described as the increasing arrests of opposition members.
RANA asks Parliament to restrict MP Yakubu Mohammed child engagements until safeguarding training is completed
A human rights organisation, Rights Accountability Network Africa (RANA), has called on Ahafo Ano South East Member of Parliament Yakubu Mohammed to undergo accredited training in child safeguarding, child rights and appropriate adult-child boundaries following remarks he made to a primary school pupil during an educat...
Nana B’s criticism of Sedina Tamakloe acquittal is politically motivated – Edudzi Tamakloe
Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, has dismissed criticisms by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the Court of Appeal’s decision to acquit and discharge former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Officer, Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, describ...
Minority praises Roads Minister Agbodza for leadership and performance
Members of the Minority in Parliament have commended the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, for what they described as his strong leadership, practical approach and commitment to addressing challenges within the road sector. The praise came during proceedings on the floor of Parliament, where Minor...
NPP questions Ayine’s handling of Sedina Tamakloe, SSNIT, UniBank cases
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, of using his office to secure the release of former government officials and allies of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) facing corruption-related prosecutions. The allegation follows Thursda...
There’s nothing like consensual sexual affair between teacher, student – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) says it treats all cases involving sexual misconduct between teachers and students with the utmost seriousness, stressing that such behaviour is strictly prohibited under its code of conduct. According to the Head of Public Relations at GES, Daniel Fenyi, no provision within the servic...