The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has instructed the termination of government’s concession agreement with Power Distribution Services, myjoyonline has reported quoting unnamed highly placed sources. An announcement of the decision, it said, is expected in the coming days. Findings on PDS ‘fraud’ to be made public next week – Peter Amewu A termination would bring to an … The post Akufo-Addo
A portion of Aburi’s scenic highway has reopened 24 hours after a landslide blocked a portion of the busy road. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains Friday afternoon, sending mud and rocks from the Akuapim Ridge onto the road at a sharp curve between Ayi Mensah and Peduase, just about 400 metres away from … The post Blocked portion of scenic Aburi road reopens
Misunderstanding has forced electoral officials to indefinitely suspend voting at two constituencies in the Ashanti Region in Saturday’s parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress. At the Kwadaso constituency, one of the aspirants, Khalid Alhassan Kusi, and some delegates protested the acceptance of the national voter’s ID card creating a misunderstanding. Tension escalated between the … The post NDC
Boris Johnson has said he will press on “undaunted” with his Brexit strategy despite losing a vital vote in the House of Commons. He has vowed to introduce legislation needed to implement his agreement in Parliament next week. But he will be compelled later to ask the EU for an extension beyond 31 October after … The post MPs back Brexit deal delay appeared first on
Nigeria are aiming for a sixth title as they announce a final 21-man squad for the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Brazil later this month. The Golden Eaglets, who failed to defend their title in 2017, only qualified for this year’s event after finishing fourth at the African championship in April. Striker Wisdom Ubani who … The post Nigeria announce squad for Fifa U-17 World Cup appeared
Administrators of Technical Universities across the country will from Monday begin an indefinite withdrawal of services to push government to engage them in ongoing negotiations to fully migrate them onto the salary structure of public universities. At an emergency delegates conference in Cape Coast Friday, the administrators said they have duly notified the National Labour … The post Technical
Nigeria’s first family, the Buharis, are embroiled in a still-developing story resembling one of Nollywood’s many Sunday-evening soap operas. It is a story about the president purportedly taking a second wife – a female cabinet member to boot – while his wife’s furious outburst hint at deeper issues. The plot was supplied by Nigeria’s vibrant … The post The
Despite the consistent caution and education on cyber fraud, many people are still falling prey to the activities of criminals through the Internet, resulting in the loss of millions of US dollars to businesses and individuals in Ghana. Last year alone, Ghanaian businesses and individuals lost $97 million to fraudsters. A total of $69 million … The post Cyber fraud: Ghanaians lose $200m in 3 years
A labour expert, Ben Arthur has appealed to government to increase the allowance being paid personnel of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCo). He said the government should top up the about 700 cedis currently being paid the personnel under various modules to further motivate them to work hard and also to make life easier for … The post Increase NABCo allowance to enhance productivity
Over 13,000 delegates of the National Democratic Congress are voting in 13 constituencies in the Ashanti Region today to elect parliamentary candidates in those areas for the party in the 2020 general elections. Five aspirants are going unopposed and per NDC rules, will be introduced to delegates as automatic candidates. These constituencies are Adansi Asokwa, … The post Over
The CEO of Africa Integras, Andrea Pizziconi says she retracted her seeming sexual harassment claims against the vice chancellor of the University of Ghana because she felt threatened by the university and its ability to negatively impact her business. In the wake of the explosive documentary on “sex for grades” by the BBC which included … The post I backtracked
An Accra Circuit Court has granted a 26,000-cedi bail with two sureties each to a NADMO officer and a teacher for allegedly defrauding a man of 25,500 under the pretext of enlisting his family and friends into the Ghana National Fire Service and other security services. Kofi Arhin Ghansah, alias Fiifi, 48, NADMO officer was … The post NADMO officer, teacher in court over recruitment fraud
The 2019 Ghana Football Association (GFA) elections started on September 18, at the Regional Football Association (RFA) levels, as all the ten regions (except the newly created regions) have successfully elected its leaders for the next four years. The election was the first step towards the general GFA Presidential elections. The elected chairmen would resume … The post GFA elections:
Government says it would next week make public, its findings after probing into the controversial Power Distribution Service (PDS) deal which was fraught with “fraud”. Energy Minister Peter Amewu said the government will “come out with credible evidence” and bring closure to the brouhaha surrounding the PDS concession agreement with Electricity Company of Ghana. Information … The post Findings
Parliament will sit on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years to vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. The PM has been trying to convince MPs to support the agreement he secured with the EU, ahead of what is expected to be a knife-edge vote in the Commons. His former DUP allies and … The post MPs set for knife-edge Brexit deal vote appeared first on
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