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President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday, January 11, 2018 nominated Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Martin A.B.K. Amidu for the position of Special Prosecutor pending parliamentary approval. As a former minister, his appointment is expected to be approved by Parliament, barring any unforseen circumstances, when it recovenes on January 23. While his appointment has excited a section of Ghanaians, including ...

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Organiser, Mr. Kofi Adams has categorically indicated that the NDC ‘Unity Walks’ are neither organized or being sponsored by the former President, Mr. John Mahama as being claimed by Mr. Alban Bagbin. Mr. Alban Bagbin who is the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament has alleged that Mr. John Mahama was the one sponsoring ...

The Deputy National Communications Director of the NDC, Kwaku Boahen has alleged that the Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu has been secretly paid by some ‘concerned’ people to drag the party into controversy. Mr Amidu, who has over the years consistently attacked his own party and other former government officials ever since he was sacked by late President J.E.A Mills, ...

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa is to be named after a founding father of the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC) Alfred George Paa Grant, President Akufo-Addo has disclosed. The President made the disclosure during the investiture of former President John Agyekum Kufuor as the first chancellor of the Tarkwa- based university. According to the President, efforts ...

Contrary to claims embattled businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome may be experiencing a ‘running tummy’ over the appointment of his perceived arch-rival, Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu as the Special Prosecutor subject to the approval of parliament, his spokesperson, Reginald Dobge reveals he is happy for him. He disclosed that Mr Woyome could not be bothered about Amidu’s appointment considering how ...

The Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyeremateng, on Friday, named the persons who sat close to the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during the Ghana Expatriates Business Awards which has caused some controversy in the last few weeks. Mr. Kyeremanteng said those who sat by the President were 17 in number, ranging from top business executives to key political figures. ...

Parents and guardians of Free Senior High Schools students have been guaranteed hassle-free tertiary education by School Fees Ghana (SFG) for their wards. School fees Ghana has since the introduction of the Free SHS introduced a Package for all these students who want to further their education at all tertiary institutions in the country after graduation. About four hundred thousand ...

The National Insurance Commission(NIC) has disputed claims that it has barred or closed two insurance companies in the country. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Justice Ofori, the two insurance companies are currently operating, but have been stopped from writing new businesses, as well as advertising. This follows reports in the media that the commission had barred ...

A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Ransford Gyampo says “President Akufo-Addo has demonstrated his desire to protect the national interest” following the appointment of Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor. President Akufo-Addo on Thursday announced the nomination of anti-corruption crusader Martin Amidu as the country’s first Special Prosecutor pending parliamentary approval; a decision that has been welcomed by ...

The University of Ghana has released its programme for the 2018 Admission Outreach. The annual programme which aims at educating prospective applicants on admission requirements and process of the University of Ghana is expected to commence on Monday 22 January 2018. Out of the 10 Regions in Ghana, four (4) teams/groups have been tasked to handle 25 centralized location to ...