Politics

Public sector salaries up 23%

1,941  The government has adjusted the salary of public sector workers by 23 per cent. This follows the conclusion of negotiations on the 2024 base pay. Payment of the 23 per cent adjustment took effect from January 1, this year. The Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, confirmed this to the Daily Graphic. He said […]

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Afenyo-Markin to replace Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader

1,660    Citi News has gathered that Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the current Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, is to be replaced by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the current Deputy Majority Leader. There is no immediate indication as to whether the Suame MP will keep his role in government as Minister for Parliamentary Affairs. What is clear, […]

Health

Which Is More Harmful? Alcohol Vs Soft Drink

1,736    It is next to impossible to avoid a good beverage especially during social interactions hence why it is necessary to make healthy choices in deciding which beverage to take. There is a long-standing debate on the merits of various beverages, including soft drinks and alcohol. Which one is the healthier choice? Continuing reading […]

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Amoako-Attah hands over Roads Ministry to Asenso-Boakye

1,883    In a short ceremony on Friday, February 16, 2024, Hon. Kwasi Amoako-Attah, the outgoing Minister introduced Asenso-Boakye to the management of the Ministry before handing over to him. Until his re-assignment, Hon. Asenso-Boakye, the Bantama MP has been the Housing Minister since March 2021 where he spearheaded policies, programmes, and projects aimed at […]

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NPP serial callers STRIKE over lack of jobs

2,184  Members of the New Patriotic Party Serial Callers Association in the Northern Region have declared a strike, halting all party-related communication activities. The decision, communicated to major stakeholders, the media, and the public, cites increasing frustrations among members due to unaddressed concerns regarding their socioeconomic welfare. The striking members point to failed promises by […]

Health

How Eating Hot Pepper Can Save Your Life

1,750  Eating spicy meals and most especially hot chilli pepper may not be your favourite food choice because of the burning sensation, however, it can save your life. A new study has revealed that a diet that includes chillies could help lower the risk of heart disease, so start firing up your pepper intake. According […]

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Nii Lante Vanderpuye scolds Akufo-Addo over his ‘egoistic’ reshuffle

1,677  Odododiodoo MP, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has strongly berated President Akufo-Addo, suggesting that his ego played a significant role in ignoring input from stakeholders during the recent ministerial reshuffle. The former Local Government Minister argued that the president overlooked valuable insights from various stakeholders, including Civil Society Organizations and his own constituents. He outlined […]

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Asante Mampong NPP Parliamentary Primaries: Ampratwum-Sarpong gives Dennis Kwakwa technical knock-out

1,894    The Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and incumbent Member of Parliament for Asante Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong has been re-elected as the Parliamentary Candidate ahead of the December elections. Mr Ampratwum-Sarpong polled 555 votes to win Saturday’s primary. His close contender Dennis Kwakwa garnered 167 Votes. The New Patriotic Party (NPP), had initially paused the […]