Author: Insight News

Political Scientist Prof Ransford Gyampo has detailed, unfair and illegitimate contract extensions for key officers at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), including the Commissioner General of GRA, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, who has been at post even though his post-retirement contract ended in 2021. He indicated in a letter that, the happenings at the revenue mobilization outfit are creating tension and do not augur well for its proper functioning. According to Prof Gyampo, the Akufo-Addo-led “government initiated a great policy to suspend the granting of post retirement contract to people working in some state agencies where labor and expertise aren’t…

It was a very unusual day for Henrietta, who had just gained admission to the university. Even though she was excited about being enrolled, her first few days in the school had been rather turbulent. Unlike her senior high school, the university was a relatively huge environment, so understanding the layout of the campus had become a burden for her. On a few occasions, Henrietta had missed her way to her room after lectures, and her first few days in the university was becoming increasingly frustrating. But this particular day was unusual because, after missing her way, she also realised…

The Deputy Communication Officer of the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Brong Ahafo Region, Mr Eric Adjei has questioned the rationale behind the appointment of Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir Hammond as Trade and Industry Minister to replace Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen who resigned to campaign for his presidential ambition. To him, the appointment of KT Hammond will amount to nothing better, adding that, he carries coconut head with empty power to make critical decisions. He said KT Hammond’s appointment will amount to zero achievement as he has passed the stage of thinking properly for growth…

Gospel musician, Perpetual Didier has said, her family rejects the post-mortem examination conducted on her late brother, Shadrach Arloo by the Ghana Police Service. Arloo, 32 years, according to reports is said to have died at the West Hills mall following an altercation with private security guards and a police officer who were trying to search his bag. However, police statement indicated that, eight wraps containing dry leaves tied in a polythene bag which tested positive for cannabis was found in his throat. READ ALSO: West Hills Mall Killing: Shadrach Arloo’s Autopsy Report Shows He Swallowed ‘Weed’ In His Throat Reacting…

Eight students have been confirmed dead when a boat carrying eight students from the Atikagome Community in the Sene East District of the Bono East region sank on the Volta Lake. The eight were among 20 students who were halfway between Atikagome and Wayokope when the event happened. Speaking to Citi News about the incident, Ibrahim Wudonyim, the Sene East Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), said they received the tragic too late. According to Mr. Wudonyim, the incident took place in a small fishing town near the only school in the region.

Some Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country have been hit with food shortages again which if not attended to, head teachers of the schools say the situation is likely to affect the health of the students in the affected schools. Majority of such schools are mostly found in the Eastern, Ashanti, Northern, and Volta regions. A head teacher who spoke to Citi FM said because the school is short of fruit and protein, his children aren’t getting the proper nutrition. “Free uniforms should be cancelled, free church service attire, breakfast and supper should be taken care of by parents, not…

Samuel Nartey George, a Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, claims that the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has already completed the selection of the upcoming Black Stars head coach. He claims that Chris Hughton has been chosen by the Ghana FA to succeed Otto Addo, who resigned from his position following the Black Stars’ elimination from the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Speaking on Joy Prime, the lawmaker indicated that officials of the FA want someone they can easily manipulate and control over selection of players, and further their own interests. “That [coaching] job they have given it to Chris Hughton already…

Two respected clergymen who are also trustees on the contentious National Cathedral project have demanded that it will be suspended immediately and subjected to an audit. The two, Reverend Eastwood Anaba and Archbishop Duncan Williams, of Fountain Gate Chapel and Action Chapel International claim that the controversy surrounding the project is the basis for their request. They claim that the suspension will open the door for the Ghanaian people to receive well deserved accountability they want concerning the project. In a memo sent to the Board of Trustees, they called for independent audit into the expenditures of the project adding…

Confirmed reports indicate that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has altered its parliamentary leadership. Haruna Iddrisu, the MP for Tamale South, has been replaced by Casiel Ato Forson, the Ranking Member of the Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Constituency in the Central Region as the Minority Leader. Deputy Minority Leader James Klutse Avedzi has been replaced by Armah Kofi Buah – MP for Ellembelle, while Muntaka Mubarak – MP for Asawase has been replaced by Kwame Agbodza as Minority Whip. However, Comfort Doyo-Ghansah and Ahmed Ibrahim have continued in their roles as First and Second deputy…