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BY: Naa Anyema Collison Accommodation challenges at the Trinity Theological Seminary are set to be alleviated as the Vice President of Ghana, H.E Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cut sod for the construction of a new 200-bed, 4-story hostel project on the seminary’s premises. The groundbreaking ceremony marked a significant milestone in addressing the accommodation deficit faced by students and …

Former Minister for Science and Environment, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has raised concerns about the implementation of the government’s Agenda 111 policy, describing it as problematic. While acknowledging the merit of the idea, Professor Frimpong Boateng expressed reservations about its execution, citing potential financial challenges. In an interview on Wednesday, April 3, the esteemed professor emphasised that a phased approach would …

Former Minister for Science and Environment, Professor Frimpong Boateng, has cast doubt on President Akufo-Addo’s assertion of victory in the fight against corruption. In his view, there remains much to be done to root out the corruption deeply entrenched in Ghanaian society. During an interview on Wednesday, April 3, Professor Frimpong Boateng expressed concern over the pervasive nature of corruption, …

In a compelling open letter addressed to President Akufo-Addo, University of Ghana lecturer, Professor Yaw Gyampo has urged swift action in the release of the KPMG report regarding the controversial SML deal. Gyampo’s letter emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in governance, reminding the President of his responsibility to the people of Ghana. The SML deal, which has been …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is yet to decide whether to participate in the Ejisu by-election after the unfortunate passing of the Member of Parliament, John Kumah. The Deputy General Secretary of the party, Mustapha Gbande, said their focus is on mourning the late deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah rather than rushing to fill the vacant seat. Mr. Gbande urged …

A 22-year-old illegal miner, Yussif Haruna has drowned in an abandoned mining pit at Kubi near Dunkwa in the Ashanti Region. The deceased and others had gone to prospect for gold in an abandoned illegal mining site on the outskirts of Kubi. According to a police report sighted by MyNewsGh.com, the deceased went to the bank of an abandoned pit …

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has pointed to the recent power outages in Ghana, commonly known as “dumsor,” as a consequence of mismanagement of the country’s power-generating assets and the collateralization of the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA). The government implemented ESLA to consolidate various levies within the energy sector to fund power generation …

BY: Joseph Agyei Former president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has revealed that he may consider taking on a role at FIFA or the Confederation of African Football (CAF), but has ruled out returning to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in the future. Nyantakyi made the comments during a recent interview, where he discussed his plans for the …

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, has distanced himself from the recent Gborbu Wulormo child marriage brouhaha. Per reports, a 12-year-old and a 63-year-old traditional leader of Nungua, a suburb of Accra, have tied the knot. On social media, many criticized Sam George for not commenting on the issue, which they viewed as a flagrant violation of the Children’s Act, especially …

The Minority in Parliament has described as “terrible and disappointing” the decision by the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ministry to increase passport application fees. The Ministry, in a statement on Monday, adjusted the fees for passport applications, raising them from GH¢100 to ¢500 for the 32-page booklet and to ¢644 for the 48-page booklet under the standard service. For …