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Accra · AccraDr. Kwame Asah-Asante, a senior political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has cautioned the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to fast-track processes leading to the announcement of its running mate for the December 7 general elections. According to the political scientist, further delays “would pose a challenge to the party”, stressing that time is not on their side. With the December 7 polls barely eight months away, the NPP’s fl…See the Story
Be mindful that time isn’t on your side – Political Scientist tells NPP over running mate delay
Accra · AccraOn Sunday April 21, 2024, Keminni Amanor hosted the Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC). Their conversation touched on mandate of the Commission, agitations by labour unions and the role of politics in their operations. Here are 5 Hot Issues that emerged from the show:
Strikes can’t be declared through press conferences, that’s illegal – NLC Boss Declaring strikes through press conferences is illegal, the Executive Secr…See the Story
5 Hot Issues from the show on April 21
Accra · AccraOne of the popular Ghanaian socialite twins, the Mitch brothers was arrested over the weekend during the Porials Pitch event organised by Snapchat Influencer Dulcie Boateng. Porials Pitch, a sales exhibition event was organized by Dulcie Boateng on Saturday, April 20, 2023 at the Accra Mall and saw a huge attendance with many Ghanaians trouping in to purchase different products. Captain Planet’s mum passes on According to reports by ameyawdebra…See the Story
Porials Pitch: Police arrest 13 persons over sale of unregistered products
Education · AccraThe flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said that a new mode of financing education infrastructural projects is going to be introduced under his administration if he is elected president this year. He said this new arrangement will avoid huge initial government outlays and delays in the completion of infrastructure projects in our senior high schools. Dr Bawumia said these during an engagement with…See the Story
New mode of financing under my administration will avoid delays in completing educational projects – Bawumia
Infrastructure · AccraThe flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said his vision is to leverage the private sector and an enhanced credit system to expand educational infrastructure. He also said his administration, if elected this year as president, will support teaching and non-teaching staff to improve the quality of education and educational outcomes. Dr Bawumia said these when he engaged with the National Executive of…See the Story
My vision is to leverage the private sector and an enhanced credit system to expand educational infrastructure – Bawumia
Accra · AccraThe flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has met with representatives of Teacher Unions at the head office of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in Accra. Mr Mahama used the occasion to outline his vision for the educational sector. “We had a healthy policy dialogue in preparation for finalising our (NDC) manifesto,” he said. He subsequently wrote on his Facebook some key points he shared …See the Story
Mahama presents his top 6 to-do list for the educational sector if he wins this year’s elections
Accra · AccraThe flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has said he plans to review and improve the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and resolve its associated challenges. He said this when he met with representatives of Teacher Unions at the head office of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in Accra. He told the teachers on Saturday, April 20 that he is going to conduct an educ…See the Story
I’ll review and improve implementation of Free SHS, resolve its associated challenges – Mahama
Accra · AccraThe flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has met with representatives of Teacher Unions at the head office of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) in Accra. Mr Mahama used the occasion to outline his vision for the educational sector. He told the teachers on Saturday, April 20 that he is going to conduct an educational reform in his first 100 days in office and the integral role of teachers …See the Story