President Nana Akufo-Addo says the decision to implement the Free SHS policy was not influenced by a desire to score political points, but by the need to offer opportunities for Ghanaians, especially the deprived and marginalised. “The Free Senior High School policy continues to be controversial; some people are determined to make politics out of it. “For me, it is ...

CHELSEA’s squad is nowhere near as good as Antonio Conte wants it to be, according to Duncan Castles. Chelsea spent around £200million on new players in the summer, including club-record signing Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid in a £60m deal. But Conte is said to be unhappy with the board’s efforts during the window, according to Daily Record journalist Castles. ...

The Police Criminal Investigative Department has interrogated Joy News’ Manasseh Azure Awuni, the architect behind robbing the Assemblies investigations. He was interrogated not as a complainant or suspect. He was just to assist the police with information on details of an investigation that has grabbed major news headlines Accompanied by a team of lawyers and some colleagues, Manasseh Azure Awuni ...

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia is taunting the minority in parliament over their attacks on the government’s education policy –Free SHS – which will be launched today by the President. The minority has said the funding mechanism for the program is not sustainable. They are also demanding a blueprint for the policy, which was a major campaign message for President Akufo-Addo ...

Caterers in the Upper East Region say they will resist any attempt by the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection to impose on them rice that cost GH¢180 per bag for the school feeding programme. At an orientation workshop for caterers in Upper East Region held in Bolgatanga, a nutritionist with the Ghana School Feeding Programme, Louisa Adda, hinted ...

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on members of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to support the fight against corruption and illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Addressing the National Conference of the GBA in Sunyani on the theme: “Saving the Future Generation from the Scourge of Corruption and Environmental Hazards – The Role of the Legal Profession”, President ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Diaspora Supporters Union, has commended the Unity Project of the party which successfully organised the “Unity Walk” at the Northern regional capital Tamale on Saturday. This was contained in a press release issued by the union and signed by its Organizing secretary, Mr. Prince Baafi on Monday 11th September 2017. According to the statement, indeed, ...

Volkswagen, the world’s biggest carmaker, will offer an electric version of all its 300 models by 2030, becoming the latest manufacturer to move away from petrol and diesel. VW will double investment in zero-emission vehicles to 20bn euros (£18bn) as it seeks to put the diesel emissions scandal behind it. The German firm plans to offer 80 new electric cars ...

MANCHESTER UNITED legend Ryan Giggs thinks Jose Mourinho’s side would win the Champions League if they had Gareth Bale ahead of their opening game with FC Basel tonight. Manchester United last won the competition back in 2008, when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge. Giggs was part of that team – as well as the one that reigned supreme in ...

JOSE MOURINHO and Antonio Conte believe English clubs are fighting with one hand tied behind their backs in the Champions League. Five Premier League teams are in the group stages for the first time as Europe’s top club competition kicks off a new campaign tonight with Manchester United manager Mourinho and Chelsea boss Conte insisting they are all at a ...