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January 31, 2017

Ayariga bribe saga: Committee should act swiftly – KB Asante

Former Education Minister under Kwame Nkrumah, K.B Asante says the committee investigating the bribery scandal in parliament should be swift in coming out its report. Source: […]
January 31, 2017

Joe Ghartey heads 5-member Committee to probe bribery claim

The Speaker of Parliament has set up a five-member Committee to probe the alleged bribery attempt made against some members of the Appointments Committee. Source: New […]
January 31, 2017

VIDEO: Anita De Sosoo apologises on Otiko’s behalf

Anita De Sosoo, former National Women’s Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has on behalf of Otiko Afisa Djaba, Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social […]
January 31, 2017

Privileges C'ttee not good enough to dig into MPs bribery saga – CDD, ILGS

Two governance experts say only an external body can do a thorough investigation into allegations that some MPs received monies to approve the president’s nominee for […]
January 31, 2017

US-based Ghanaians sue EC over ROPAA

Five Ghanaians resident in the United States, have sued the Electoral Commission (EC) at the Supreme Court over the non-implementation of the Representation of the People […]
January 31, 2017

Atta Akyea, Amewu get vetted today

The Appointments Committee of parliament is expected to vet the Minister-designate of Works and Housing Samuel Atta Akyea and two other ministerial nominees of President Nana […]
January 31, 2017

Otiko 'a pale shadow' of Oye Lithur – Franklin Cudjoe

Otiko Afisa Djaba is a “pale shadow” of the immediate past Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection Nana Oye Lithur, founding president of civil society […]
January 31, 2017

I did not mobilise money to pay 'so-called Agyarko bribe’ – Ken Agyapong

Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has rubbished reports that he was the one who raised money to ‘bribe’ the minority members. Source: […]
January 31, 2017

I did not mobilise money to pay Agyarko’s ‘bribe’ – Ken Agyapong

Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has rubbished reports that he was the one who raised money to ‘bribe’ the minority members of […]
January 31, 2017

Ayariga could be suspended – Majority chief whip

The MP for Bawku Central and a member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mahama Ayariga, risks being suspended should his bribery allegation against the committee turns out […]
January 31, 2017

Akufo-Addo should have delayed Agyarko swearing in – Kofi Adams

The National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the President should have delayed the swearing in of Minister for Energy considering that there is […]
January 31, 2017

Dan Botwe justifies creation of new Regions

The creation of new regions in Ghana will enhance the economic opportunities as well as promote effective governance, the minister-nominee for Regional reorganization Dan Botwe has […]
January 31, 2017

Agyarko shouldn’t resign – GII Boss

It will be out of place for the Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko, to step down or be sacked by the President due to his alleged […]
January 31, 2017

New Regions won’t favour NDC or NPP – Dan Botwe

The Minister-designate for Regional Reorganization and Development, Daniel Botwe, has assured members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee that the creation of new regions by the Akufo-Addo government […]
January 31, 2017

Dan Botwe ‘dazzles’ Appointments Committee with Ghana Map

The minister-designate for Regional Reorganisation and Development Dan Kwaku Botwe appears to be prepared for his new job as he took along with him a huge […]
January 31, 2017

Parliament bribe allegation: OccupyGhana pushes for independent probe

Pressure group, OccupyGhana, wants police to investigate allegations that some legislators were given money to approve the nomination of one of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s ministers-designate. Source: […]
January 31, 2017

Ibrahim Mahama warns Kennedy Agyapong

Chief Executive of Engineers and Planners, Mr Ibrahim Mahama, has warned acerbic tongue New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyepong, to […]
January 30, 2017

We will step in if Parliament fails to investigate Ayariga bribery claim – CHRAJ

CHRAJ says it is ready to investigate the latest bribery allegation in Parliament if its leadership fails in that regard. Source: New feed
January 30, 2017

Hot audio: “Babies with sharp teeth” should be a thing of the past – Otiko Djaba jabs

Gender Minister-designate Otiko Afisa Djaba says all Ghanaians has urged Ghanaians to set an example in speech as a way of sanitising the airwaves. Source: New […]
January 30, 2017

Veep pays surprise visit to GPHA

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has paid an unannounced visit to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). Source: New feed
January 30, 2017

I never denigrated EC Boss – Otiko

The Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba has rejected claims that she denigrated the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission during the 2016 […]
January 30, 2017

Hot audio: I owe Mahama no apology – Otiko

Gender Minister-designate, Otiko Afisa Djaba has said she owes former President John Mahama no apology for some unsavory comments she made about him. Source: New feed
January 30, 2017

I owe Mahama no apology – Otiko

Gender Minister-designate, Otiko Afisa Djaba has said she owes former President John Mahama no apology for some unsavory comments she made about him. Source: New feed
January 30, 2017

Audio: I will support probe into bribery allegation – Haruna Iddrisu

Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu says he will support a full scale investigation into the bribery scandal that has rocked the Appointment Committee of Parliament. Source: New […]
February 28, 2017
Hot Audio: 'Nana Addo needs to hire NDC energy experts to solve Dumsor'
Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Solomon Nkansah has called on the Akufo-Addo administration to come solicit the help of ‘energy experts’ within the […]
February 28, 2017
PHOTOS: Akufo-Addo delivers campaign borehole
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made good a campaign promise he unconditionally made to one of the numerous thirsty communities in the Upper East region […]
February 28, 2017
Rawlings lied – Kufuor
Former President J.A Kufuor is livid over comments by his counterpart JJ Rawlings that he softened his stance on prosecuting a son of former Speaker of […]
February 28, 2017
I will build another prison for NDC ministers if made special prosecutor – Obiri Boahen
The Deputy General Secretary of the incumbent New Patriotic Party(NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen has said he will build another Nsawam prison to jail members of the […]
February 28, 2017
Mahama and ministers save Ghana GHC 2.5m in pay cuts
The 10% pay cut announced by former President John Mahama in his 2014, State of the Nation Address to parliament for him and his ministers has […]
February 28, 2017
Akufo-Addo to construct underground drains at Nkrumah Circle
Government is to begin the construction of underground drains at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra as one of the key measures prevent the recurrent flooding […]
February 28, 2017
Cracks emerge in NDC
Less than two months after sheepishly handing over power to the Akufo-Addo led New Patriotic Party, the opposition National Democratic Congress is facing its worse internal […]
February 27, 2017
Hot audio: ’Konadu can join NDC from the back seat; we wont beg her’
The Greater Accra Regional Organizer of the NDC says begging the former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings to return to the party will be the […]
February 27, 2017
Hot Audio: 'We won't beg Konadu to rejoin NDC'
The Greater Accra Regional Organizer of the NDC says begging the former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings to return to the party will be the […]
February 27, 2017
Hot audio: If NDC is too hot for you, get out – ET Mensah told
Former Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Enoch Teye Mensah risked losing his membership in the NDC if he continues to champion the cause against the party. […]
February 27, 2017
Hot audio: If NDC is too hot for you, get out – ET Mensah urged
Former Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Enoch Teye Mensah risked losing his membership in the NDC if he continues to champion the cause against the party. […]
February 27, 2017
No placards at budget – MPs told
The Majority and Minority, together with the leadership of parliament, have agreed to ban the display of placards during the presentation of this year’s budget by […]