Новости за 19.01.2024

The Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta-Akyea, has been asked to immediately recuse himself from the committee. The demand for Atta-Akyea to excuse himself as Chairman of the committee investigating the November 6, 2023, shooting incident at Toflokpo, Ada West District, Greater Accra Region which claimed the life of one person and injured several others, was made by the Ada Songor Lagoon Association (ASLA).

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has kicked against government rsquo;s decision to introduce a 15% VAT on electricity. According to TUC Secretary General Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, it is unacceptable for government to tax electricity when the country is blessed with so much resources.

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA-Ghana) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the underrepresentation of women in prominent political roles in Ghana. During an interview on Peace FM 39;s Kokrokoo morning show, the women lawyers advocated for the inclusion of a female Running Mate in the presidential candidates 39; selection process, specifically urging the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) to consider a woman as Running Mate.

Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, the Ranking Member of Parliament 39;s Education Committee, has called on the government to urgently release funds to senior high schools that are currently facing financial challenges.

National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is urging the government to swiftly address the demands of the Senior Staff Associations of the universities in the country. Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide strike over the blatant disregard for their welfare by the government.

Mohammed Kudus scored two magical goals for Ghana but two costly mistakes ensured that spoils were shared with seven-time record champions, Egypt. The results means Ghana has its first point at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations while Egypt have two points after they draw in the first game.

Commodore Emmanuel Ayesu Kwafo, the Two Garrison Commander of the Ghana Armed Forces, has commissioned a renovated office and staff accommodation block for personnel of the Two Provost Detachment of the Ghana Military Police at the Tommy Barracks, Takoradi.

A 25-year-old motorrider has been allegedly shot dead by officers of Ghana Immigration Service at Shai on Wednesday, December 17 at around 10pm. According to sources, the rider Christian Edo Dogbey, a resident of Ho was riding with gallons of oil purported to be Frytol from Togo to Ghana and was stopped at around 10pm by the officers who were said to be in mofty during a night patrol.

A study report published by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed a decline in the fertility rate from 6. 4 children per woman in 1988 to 3. 9 in 2022. On a regional level, fertility ranges from 2.

The late Osahene Major Kojo Boakye-Djan (RTD), who was the official spokesperson of the erstwhile Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC), will be buried on January 26, 2024. Mr Godfred Boakye-Djan, a nephew of Major Boakye-Djan (Rtd) and Press Secretary to the Abrohene Family, told the Ghana News Agency the body would be laid in state at the forecourt of the State House in Accra for viewing and burial service.