By: Nana Kwame Bediako Each player in Côte d’Ivoire’s squad will receive a cash prize reward of $82,000 and a villa worth a similar amount from their president, Alassane Ouattara, the Presidency has announced. The three-time champions earned this reward on the back of their victory over Nigeria in the AFCON final. Côte d’Ivoire brought…
Associate Professor of Soil Fertility at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Kwame Agyei Frimpong, has suggested to the government to channel its energies toward developing agricultural education and not solely focus on STEM education. He expressed concerns about the lack of infrastructure in agricultural faculties and colleges, describing the facilities in these areas as…
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced plans by the government to distribute over 1.4 million tablets to students in senior high schools under the free SHS policy. The minister said the move is to help improve teaching and learning in the various public senior high schools across the country. Speaking at…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Minority in Parliament to resist any attempt by the government to impose more hardship on Ghanaians ahead of the December polls. Mr. Mahama says the Minority remains the only force capable of stopping the government from imposing hardship and draconian policies…
By Michael Dewonu Former President John Dramani Mahama says the insensitivity of the government towards the plight of victims of the Akosombo dam spillage is unacceptable, and that five months after persons have been displaced by the flooding, central government has done nothing to lessen the sufferings of the flood victims. The former President said…
The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says there will be a significant shift in sports funding by his government, to ensure Ghana meets the needs for modern sports development. Addressing Ghanaians on Wednesday February 7, 2024, to unveil his vision for Ghana, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana sports has not realised…
durbar Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says no attempt to sideline or denigrate the Asante Kingdom will succeed. He says the kingdom has stood the test of time despite two unprovoked British-led wars in the olden days in an attempt to wipe out the kingdom. Welcoming the return of Asante artefacts looted 150 years ago…
A Presidential Staffer Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye has said that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) needs to show some respect to the people of Ghana by telling the people what their plans are for the country. He observed that the NDC is jittery following the address delivered by the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party…
Government through the Finance Ministry has directed ECG and NEDCo to suspend the implementation of the proposed 15% VAT on electricity consumption. The move to impose a tax on the consumption of electricity by residential customers has received stiff opposition from various quarters. Organised Labour gave government January 31 ultimatum to withdraw the insensitive tax…
The National Service Scheme has assured all 2023/2024 service personnel that their allowances will be paid by the end of next week. The NSS Secretariat, in an earlier media engagement, stated that it will pay the arrears owed to the 2023/2024 service personnel by the first week of February. The Acting Head of Corporate Affairs…
