Haruna Iddrisu: ‘No Fee Stress’ Excludes Medical Students
The Minister of Education-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that medical students will not be covered by government’s decision to refund admission fees of first year university students. According to him, President Mahama’s government will make provision in its maiden budget for refund of admission fees of first year university students studying “normal subject areas”. He said the...
Factor Road Tolls In Roadworthy Renewal — Engineering Expert
Henry Kwadwo Boateng, President of the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET-GH), has proposed an alternative to the traditional road toll system by suggesting that toll payments be incorporated into the renewal of roadworthy certificates. He believes that this system would ensure fairness and equity for all vehicle owners, eliminating the need for tollbooths, which can create disadvantages...
NPP MPs Protest in Parliament Over Post-Election Violence
Members of Parliament (MPs) from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) took to the chamber on Tuesday afternoon, following ministerial vetting proceedings, to demand government action against what they described as increasing violence in the country. The MPs were seen singing in the chamber as a form of protest, expressing their concerns over post-election violence and other...
National Security Coordinator Leads Delegation To Nkwanta
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Abdul Osman Razak, the National Security Coordinator, is leading a high-level government delegation to Nkwanta in the Oti Region following violent clashes that rocked the area last week. The disturbances, which claimed the lives of five individuals and left numerous others severely injured, have raised security concerns and left the community in...
Urgent Squatter Removal Near GLISS
Haqqul Mubeen Institute, at a press conference at GLISS, expressed concern over illegal structures around the school in Accra. They highlighted the risks of secondhand smoke from cannabis use, which the WHO links to millions of deaths and chronic conditions annually. They expressed concern that exposure to immoral acts undermines learning and encourages imitation....
IMANI Boss Questions Mahama’s Use of Brother’s Private Jet
President of the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, Franklin Cudjoe, has demanded an explanation from the Presidency to the citizenry on whether the cost of the flight provided by the President’s brother for the President’s recent travels were “classified as a gift to the state and declared.” Mr. Cudjoe admits Ibrahim Mahama, brother of the President,...
Kwadaso Wood Market Hit by Fire Twice in Two Weeks
The Kwadaso Wood Market in Kumasi, known for its vibrant trade in timber and wood products, has been struck by a catastrophic fire for the second time in two weeks. The latest blaze erupted on the night of Sunday, January 19, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake and further compounding the woes of traders who...
Obuasi Schools Closed Amid Security Concerns
Students in Obuasi schools will miss two days of classes due to tensions following a violent clash between illegal miners and military personnel at AngloGold Obuasi Mine. The confrontation, triggered by miners breaching the security fence, resulted in at least eight deaths and several injuries. Although heavy security has been deployed to the area,...
Galamsey: Coalition Urges Mahama to Declare State of Emergency
The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey has, in a statement issued by its convener, Kenneth Ashigbey, told President John Dramani Mahama to declare a statement of emergency over the illegal small-scale mining (Galamsey) menace. The coalition notes that the perpetrators of galamsey have exploited perceived leadership and governmental silence on the matter, leading to an increase in illegal...
Haruna Iddrisu, Agbodza, Eric Opoku to Be Vetted Today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to continue the vetting of ministerial nominees on Monday, January 20, 2025. The nominees scheduled for vetting today include:Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and HighwaysHaruna Iddrisu, Minister-Designate for EducationEric Opoku, Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture The vetting process will continue on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with...
