Playback: Newsfile discusses corruption scorecard, uniting divided Parliament and NPP conference
Today on Newfile, Samson Lardy Anyenini together with his panelists discussed the topical issues that made the headline for the week. First on the table for discussion was the corruption scorecard; OSP and President. The guests would be sharing insight into how the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng’s office has been dealing with corruption so...
Accra:- Aisha Bawa wins National Best Nurse/Midwife Aword 2021
She was among 10 finalists and other nurses and midwives in various disciplines from across the country who were honored during the occasion which was held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. Aisha who also won the best nurse/midwife for the Ashanti region was presented with a brand new...
Government secures ¢923.79m from 5-year bond at higher cost
Government secured ¢923.79 million from the latest issuance of the 5-year bond, auctioning results from the Bank of Ghana has revealed. But that came at a higher cost of 21%. The Government accepted all the bids of ¢923.79 million from the investors. But the cost of the debt...
Aisha Bawa goes Home with this Car as the National Best Nurse 2021?
She was among 10 finalists and other nurses and midwives in various disciplines from across the country who were honored during the occasion which was held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. Aisha who also won the best nurse/midwife for the Ashanti region was presented with a brand new car valued at over GHC100,000,...
Aisha Bawa pays courtesy call on National Chief Imam
The visit was to present to the Chief Imam, coveted awards and recognition she received at the just ended National Nurses and Midwives Awards 2021 held in Accra by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). She was accompanied by some national and regional executives of the...
Telcos to reduce charges by 25% to lessen E-Levy burden on customers – Telecoms Chamber
Telecommunication companies and their mobile money operators have agreed to reduce the charges on transactions by 25% amid the possible introduction of the e-Levy. According to the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GTC), the decision was taken following extensive deliberations with the government on the need to lessen the impact of the new tax on...
Former Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo pays tribute to Rawlings
President Gbagbo who called on former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings and the family last Friday said he looked forward to say thank you to President Rawlings so much so that news of his loss came as a real shock to him. “President Rawlings was the strongest amongst us his compatriots so it was...
Vice President can’t overturn President’s earlier decision in Cabinet – Bagbin to First Deputy
According to Mr Bagbin, he did not act beyond his powers when he put the question on the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government to members of the House. Thus, the decision was strange to him. Addressing Parliament on his return from medical leave, Mr. Bagbin said, “the House was duly constituted...
Quorum is based on members present in Parliament, not in the Chamber – Bagbin
Alban Bagbin made this comment in Parliament on Thursday while addressing the members of the House after returning from medical leave. According to the Speaker, his statement is in accordance with Article 102 and 104 of the 1992 Constitution. He cited instances where previous members of the House raised questions about...
Walkouts do not invalidate parliamentary proceedings – Bagbin explains
According to him, walkouts are legitimate avenues by which members of Parliament can express their grievances; adding that, the practice is part of parliamentary procedures. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, the Speaker recounted that since 1997, he has seen members of Parliament walking out of the chamber many occasions.
