Politics

People Who Can Be Mahama’s ‘Number 2’ If Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang Is Dropped

1,553  Following a landslide victory at the just-ended National Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, former President Mahama has a decision to make on whether he will maintain Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang or not. Having lost following an attempt to regain power in 2020 with former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Jane Naana […]

Education

National Service Scheme monthly allowance increased from GH¢559 to GH¢715

4,080  The management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has successfully obtained government approval for an upward adjustment of the monthly allowances provided to National Service Personnel. The adjustment raises the allowance from GH¢559.04 to GH¢715.57, and this change is set to take effect from January 2023. The NSS in a statement signed by Ambrose […]

Politics

Minority cannot be blamed for Parliament’s failure to do business – First Deputy Speaker

1,586  The First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu says the Minority in Parliament cannot take the blame for the current hiccups in the proceedings of parliament. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 22, 2023, he explained that all Members of Parliament are to be blamed for the struggles of the current Parliament on all sides […]

Education

Industrial action looms in Bolga Technical University over end of service benefits

1,424  The Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) Branch of the Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG), has hinted at plans to embark on an industrial action effective July 31, 2023. Citi News can confirm that the TUTAG-BTU branch’s intended strike action is due to the fact that efforts to get the university’s management to implement […]

Education

250 second-cycle institutions to contest in the 2023 edition of the National STEMNNOVATION project

1,694  A total of two hundred and fifty-second cycle institutions in the country have registered to participate in the 2023 edition of the National Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Project competition dubbed “STEMNNOVATION”. The competition officially starts with the submission of project videos from all contesting institutions nationwide on 25th to 29th September 2023 […]

Politics

President Akufo-Addo holds talks with Pope Francis

1,824  On Saturday, Pope Francis welcomed President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo, to the study of the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, the Holy See Press Office said in a statement. After meeting with the Pope, President Akufo-Addo held discussions with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and was accompanied by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary […]