By Edzorna Francis Mensah At the extraordinary meeting of the Parliamentary Service Board in November, 2024 at which three deputy clerks were interviewed for the
GENERAL NEWS
John Mahama establishes anti-corruption preparatory team to tackle graft
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has formed an anti-corruption preparatory team as part of his “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) initiative, signaling his commitment to fighting corruption and ensuring accountability. The announcement, made by the Transition
Milwaukee Bucks crown champions of 2024 NBA Cup with dominant victory over Thunder
By Kwame Bediako The Milwaukee Bucks emerged victorious, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to clinch the 2024 NBA Cup. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Bucks,
Finance Minister to present govt’s expenditure to Parliament this week
The Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, will present the Government’s expenditure in advance of the Appropriation Bill to Parliament this week. This is to secure approval for the salaries of public sector workers from
Actress Mercy Little Smith reported dead
Mercy Little Smith, Ghanaian actress renowned for her iconic portrayal of ‘Benyiwaa’ in the popular television series Efiewura, has passed away. The announcement of her passing was shared on the Efiewura TV series’ Facebook page
EduWatch calls for delay of free SHS bill for stakeholder consultation
By Ashiadey Dotse Africa Education Watch (EduWatch), an education think tank, has urged Parliament to delay the introduction of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) Bill until key stakeholders are consulted. The group expressed
MP for Krowor completes additional health facilities to aid residents
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Member of Parliament for Krowor, Dr. Mrs. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has commissioned another health facility to help reduce the burden on the two existing government health facilities in the
Digital Media Influence Bootcamp 2024: Northern youth equipped with digital media skills
By Dorothy Agyapomaa Nkansah Over the weekend, scores of young people from the Northern Region benefited from a digital media influence bootcamp aimed at empowering them to navigate the digital world effectively. The “Let’s Go
Kenyan gets 50 years for murder of LGBTQ+ activist
Kenyan photographer Jacktone Odhiambo has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for murdering his housemate, LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Kiprotich
Abuja: ECOWAS officially accepts withdrawal of three member states
By Alex Adi ECOWAS has officially given the green light for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to exit the regional
‘Thankless job’ – why trainee Kenyan doctors are taking their own lives
A sombre mood engulfed a village in Kenya’s Rift Valley last week as dozens of medical interns joined other mourners
Ivory Coast’s national dish Attiéké receives UNESCO Cultural Heritage status
Attiéké, a beloved national dish of Ivory Coast, has been officially recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Radon Gas: The Silent Killer in Your Home
By Regina Kwapong In a recent interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, experts from the Radiation Protection Institute at the Ghana
10 things that drive people to make bad financial decisions
By Sam Bediako Asante, Investment Consultant Most bad financial decisions stem from emotional reactions, lack of knowledge, or external pressures.