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President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that current government officeholders are going to be held under a strict system of accountability to ensure effective performance in the duties they have been mandated to perform.President Mahama speaking during his Thank You Tour in the Central Region today, February, 6, 2025 explained that this system will be implemented through Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL).“We are going to implement a very strict system accountability and as I said, we will come out with a code of conduct for persons who occupy positions of trust,” he stated.He clarified that the anti-corruption scheme is not…

Madam Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, Clerk to the Appointments Committee, has disclosed that she left the tensed Committee Session on Thursday, January 30, 2025, after receiving a direct order from her husband to exit the premises. The Session was marked by intense conflict between the Majority and Minority Caucuses over the nominations of Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.Appearing before the Committee established by the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, on Wednesday, February 5, for the public hearing, Madam Jiagge-Gobah explained that she found herself in a difficult position, with majority members pressuring her to administer the oath…

Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has taken swift action following a fire that destroyed a teachers’ bungalow at Nkyenekyene Presbyterian Basic School in the Kwahu South Municipality. The incident, which occurred on 9 January 2025, was allegedly caused by a mentally challenged individual and resulted in significant property loss for the resident educators. In response to the tragedy, Opoku visited the site to assess the damage and provided GH¢10,000 to the Education Directorate to temporarily accommodate displaced teachers. He also offered an undisclosed amount to the two female teachers who lost personal belongings and supplied them…

It’s towards the end of our interview that Bill Gates reveals new numbers on how much his charitable Foundation has now spent in its efforts to combat preventable diseases and reduce poverty. “I’ve given over 100 billion,” he says, “but I still have more to give.” That’s dollars, just to clarify, worth about £80bn. It’s roughly equivalent to the size of the Bulgarian economy or the cost of building the whole HS2 line. But to put it in context, it’s also around the same as just one year of Tesla sales. (Tesla owner Elon Musk is now the richest man…

Member of Parliament for Assin South, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, has urged North Tongu MP and Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to practice fairness and sensitivity when dealing with others’ reputations.He accused Ablakwa of being quick to tarnish others’ images but overly protective of his own, describing his conduct as double standards.Speaking on Accra-based Metro TV on Thursday, February 6, Rev. Ntim Fordjour questioned Ablakwa’s refusal to submit nine documents requested by the Appointments Committee regarding his business, rent, and properties.“He went there with three or four bags full of documents about other people’s properties, lands, and dealings.…

Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor, a Financial Economist, has asked the government to ensure that macroeconomic stabilisation leads to less borrowing.He said this on the back of the country’s high debt burden, a major factor for the country’s ongoing US$3 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan-supported programme.“The government will need to avoid accruing significant amounts of both domestic and external debt and that will require implementing a more sustainable debt management plan,” he said.In an exclusive interview with the Ghana News Agency, Prof. Abor said although there was nothing wrong with borrowing, the government’s inability to service them when due posed…

In an era where diplomatic relations are paramount for fostering international cooperation and understanding, the nomination of Dr. Majeed Rahman as Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States stands as a promising move. With a robust academic background and extensive experience in the U.S. political landscape, Dr. Rahman embodies the qualities necessary to strengthen Ghana’s ties with the United States.Academic AccomplishmentsDr. Rahman holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Salinas University, an MSc. in International Studies from Oklahoma State University, and an MA in African & African Diaspora Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political…

Kplorm Kofi Dordunu is a former Constituency Chairman of the Ablekuma Central Constituency Prominent members and grassroots supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ablekuma Central constituency have thrown their support behind former Constituency Chairman, Kplorm Kofi Dordunu, for the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ablekuma Central Municipality.In an appeal to the vetting committee and President John Dramani Mahama, they emphasised the former chairman’s contributions to the development of the municipality and the party, urging for his appointment as MCE to advance the constituency’s progress.This endorsement was echoed during interviews with key stakeholders and grassroots…

The Minister of Education-designate, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that medical students will not be covered by government’s decision to refund admission fees of first year university students. According to him, President Mahama’s government will make provision in its maiden budget for refund of admission fees of first year university students studying “normal subject areas”. He said the Minister of Finance-designate, Dr Ato Forson, if approved, will provide an amount of GHC345 million to cater for the refund of fees. “On the authority of President Mahama, I am sure the Minister of Finance, if approved, will present the Reset Budget of…

Dr. Kavitha Kovi, Head of Department – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Women & Children Hospital, BengaluruThe post-delivery period is an important phase for new mothers. But it often comes with physical and emotional challenges that affect recovery and impact the mother’s overall health. The complications can occur immediately after delivery or within the postpartum period, which typically spans the first six weeks after giving birth.Here are eight practical ways to support recovery and well-being after childbirth:1. Postpartum Checkups: Regular checkups are vital for recovery and identifying potential issues early. These appointments enable doctors to evaluate wound healing, detect infections and…