Author: Gifty Boateng

The Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions, have topped the number of applicants who have qualified for the next stage of the Citi FM and Channel One Literacy Challenge for the 2026 contest. As much as 20 students have been selected for the Greater Accra Region while 17 qualified for the Ashanti Region. The Bono Region takes the spot for the least number of qualified applicants being 6. In all, some 100 students across the country have been picked to compete for the next stage of the contest which commenced last month. The top 100 have qualified for the written…

A rejoinder to ‘Pay Equity in Public Universities: The case against the approved market premium’ By Prof. Eliasu Mumuni, Prof. Vera Fiador and Dr Samuel Kingsford Seglah “Equal respect does not require identical compensation. Pay equity must compare complete jobs, total remuneration and independently negotiated value, not rely on historical labels of ‘analogous’ grades. “Consider the principle of equal respect for all employees is fundamental in all labour dealings. At the same time, however, achieving pay equity requires a holistic assessment of the complete role, the overall remuneration package, and the value established through independent negotiation, rather than comparisons based primarily…

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for an end to what he describes as selective justice and political retaliation, insisting that the opposition is not against accountability but opposed to the unequal application of the law. Speaking at the “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration on Thursday, August 6, Afenyo-Markin argued that Members of Parliament are being subjected to investigations after making contributions on the floor of Parliament. “We are not against accountability, but we are against selective justice,” he said. He claimed that an MP makes a contribution on the floor of Parliament and is subsequently invited by investigative agencies, questioning…

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians, particularly leaders, to honour the memory of the eight departed heroes who lost their lives in a helicopter crash by strengthening institutions, improving safety standards and placing national service above self-interest. Speaking at a memorial service marking the one-year anniversary of the tragedy, President Mahama said the occasion was not only one of remembrance but also an opportunity for national reflection. “Today is one of those days that the nation slows its pace, not because history demands it, but because memory does. We gather because remembrance is an obligation for every grateful…

President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that the lessons from the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash must never be forgotten, urging leaders to use the tragedy as a catalyst to strengthen institutions, improve safety standards and protect those who serve the country. Speaking at the National Inter-Faith Memorial Service on Thursday, August 6, 2026, to commemorate one year since the crash that claimed eight lives, President Mahama said the memory of the victims places a responsibility on leaders to build systems that prevent similar tragedies in the future. He said every decision taken by those entrusted with leadership has consequences…

President John Dramani Mahama visited the iconic Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica, as part of his State Visit, celebrating the deep historical and cultural bonds between Ghana and Jamaica. The President was accompanied by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness and Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport. During the visit, the delegation connected virtually with Cedella Marley, CEO of the Bob Marley Group of Companies, and the Honourable Dr Alferita “Rita” Marley, sharing warm greetings and reflections on the enduring legacy of Bob Marley, whose message of unity, freedom, love, and…

Information reaching us indicates that two Ghanaian women, Juliet Amponsah and Charity Eme, have reportedly been sentenced to prison in Iraq. The two women are said to be from Asempaneye in Sefwi Wiawso, in the Western North Region. Reports suggest they were arrested by Iraqi authorities along with several other nationals and have allegedly spent several months in prison under difficult conditions. The exact offences that led to their incarceration have not yet been disclosed by Iraqi authorities or confirmed in any official documents. Families and friends with relatives in Iraq are advised to check on their welfare. By Gifty…

Third Vice Chairman of the New Periotic Party (NPP) Alhaji Osman Masawudu (Chairman Buga Buga), has been drawn to a marital row after marrying ex-wife of musician Fancy Gadam. According to the politician, he is being accused of snatching Queen Meela but that is false because he never married a woman that is already married. What happened, he explained in an interview is that, he found a divorcee and made her his second wife—-a woman who happened to have been once married to the artiste and they are blessed with a child. He said even though social media is a…

President John Dramani Mahama has presented Government’s comprehensive compensation package to the families of the eight (8) distinguished Ghanaians who lost their lives in the tragic military helicopter crash of 6th August 2025, reaffirming the nation’s enduring commitment to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Ghana. Describing the ceremony as the fulfilment of a solemn national promise, President Mahama emphasised that while no compensation can replace the lives lost, Government has a duty to ensure that the families left behind receive meaningful and lasting support. President Mahama also expressed appreciation to corporate organisations, public institutions and individual…

The public has reacted angrily to the acquittal and discharge of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loan Centre (MASLOC) Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. The former CEO was jailed 10-years with hard labour in April 2024 in absentia by an Accra High Court together with one other after finding them guilty of causing financial loss to the state. But the Appeal Court has today, July 30 ruled that the former CEO should not have been sentenced as the prosecution could not prove the charges levelled against her. She was convicted of 78 counts of offences including…