News of Friday, 15 January 2021

Competence, others benchmark for ministerial appointments – Expert

Asking KG students to stay home can increase child labour – GNAT

I beat Oquaye by 2 votes in speakership race - Bagbin insists

NPP will trigger by-election if NPP caucus is not declared majority – Nana Akomea

We did nothing wrong - Ghana Armed Forces on La lands confrontation

Here's how schools are preparing for reopening amidst coronavirus

Here's how schools are preparing for reopening amidst coronavirus

Our MP is not an Ivorian – Jomoro NDC responds to dual citizen claims

Hold each other accountable for adherence of coronavirus protocols – Students urged

Afenyo-Markin justifies NPP MPs’ 4 am arrival in parliament

Schools remain closed despite reopening across the country

16-year-old girl gets 6-year full sponsorship for medical school

Ghana Statistical Service, Steering Committee to decide specific dates for 2020 census

Speaker welcomes fresh MPs, tells them to respect rules of the House

Speaker condemns unruly behavior of MPs, asks leadership to restore dignity of the House

Ensure justice for slain undercover investigative journo, Ahmed Suale - UPDN to government

The future of Ghana is in our hands – Akufo-Addo tells NPP

Bagbin declares NPP caucus Majority in 8th Parliament

Think tank hails NaBCo, shames Petroleum Commission over AOGC

Act honourably – Bagbin warns new Members of Parliament

Highlights of Osafo-Maafo’s four-year tenure under Akufo-Addo

We are ready for reopening of schools - GNAT

Military men destroy La stool land owners’ ‘Thank you Akufo-Addo’ signpost

LIVESTREAMED: Parliament resumes sitting today after chaotic inauguration

Bearded and grey: Paa Kwesi Nduom’s new look emerges on social media

Independent Fomena MP can’t provide numerical advantage to NPP – NDC MP

Ensure justice for slain undercover investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale - UPDN to govt

Make teachers frontline workers as schools resume – Educationist

Use your numbers in hung parliament to block corruption in govt - Lecturer tells NDC MPs

2020 Election Petition: Composition of Supreme court panel unfair - Lawyer

‘Early bird’ NPP MPs deserve commendation – Irbard

GES IT system vulnerable; needs to be checked - Security Analyst

Today in History: Ghanaians hungrier now than when I was President – Mahama

Police lock up The Finder reporter for filming altercation between policeman and driver

NPP MPs sleep in Parliament after arriving at 4 am to occupy Majority side

FLASHBACK: Mahama blows $13.9m on VP's house construction

Pay us or we hit the streets - NUGS to SLTF

Consider more women in your second govt – Akufo-Addo told

I am disappointed in the police - Keta MP after suffering 2nd robbery attack

The 23 defeated MPs to lose ministerial roles in Akufo-Addo’s next government - Report

Don’t appoint family and friends into your govt – Lecturer tells Akufo-Addo

LIVESTREAMING: Kokrokoo on Peace FM

Today at the News Stands

Majority/Minority debate: Dafeamekpor ‘schools’ Afenyo Markin

GBC journalist Abdul Hayi Moomen robbed

Carlos Ahenkorah must face the law for his criminal and dishonourable act – STRANEK

'Stop the politics and work' – Senyo Hosi warns of a breakdown in the coronavirus fight

Coronavirus: Ghana’s situation alarming and dire – GMA warns

Ghana Bar Association is made up of a bunch of silly hypocrites – Sam George

Election Petition: Note the difference between the 2012 and 2020 Court

Ghana varsities face closure as senior staff threaten another strike

Coronavirus: Government, school managers must ensure strict protocol adherence in schools - GMA

Fabric dealers cashing in on reopening of schools

Election of Speaker: Ballot boxes were kicked to defend the constitution of Ghana – MP

I am disappointed in the police – Keta MP after suffering 2nd robbery attack

‘Most American tech giants will collapse in 2021’ – Prophet Amoako-Atta

We’re not hiring; Ghana Highway Authority cautions public against recruitment fraud

Ghana’s active cases rise to 1,404

Fomena MP hasn’t joined NPP, they don’t have majority – Haruna Iddrisu

Tutor granted bail for defrauding by false pretence

Motorbike robber jailed 10 years

Policeman, three civilians arrested over attempted fraud

Man in custody commits suicide at Kumasi Central Prison

Robbery cases in Aflao decline

Policeman, 2 others arrested for scamming an American with fake gold

Four arrested for stealing church instruments

Four granted bail over trespassing

Cabbie shot dead at Mmoatiakrom near Dunkwa-on-Offin

Don’t forsake your work in Parliament if you’re appointed ministers – Bagbin warns MPs

I will not yield to pressure to turn house into rubber stamp - Bagbin

NPP not majority, they belong to ‘majority group’ – Bagbin clarifies

'Noise-making' NDC don’t have support of majority of Ghanaians – Akufo-Addo

Restore Parliament’s lost dignity – Bagbin to MPs

Conduct of MPs despicable and will not happen again under my watch - Bagbin

Akufo-Addo still needs the services of some old folks – Abronye DC to NPP grassroots

The plan by NPP MPs to go to Parliament at 4am, the weakest strategy - Gabby Hottordze

Fomena MP’s seat will be vacant if he joins NPP - Dafeamekpor

Fomena MP settled the majority-minority question – Hadzide

We proposed fair composition of committees but you rejected it - Majority to Minority

Consider more women in your second govt – Akufo-Addo told

Linda Ocloo alleges attempted bribery of NDC legislators before speakership elections

Early arrival old strategy, we have new ideas – MP teases ‘4am NPP MPs’

Supreme Court’s decision to televise petition not based on NDC’s motion - Yaw Buaben Asamoa

Election of Speaker: Ballot boxes were kicked to defend the constitution of Ghana - MP

I am still edgy even though Fomena MP has given me assurance - Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Social media users react to NPP MPs who stormed Parliament at 4 am

Avoid distractions, focus on the mandate given to NPP - Francis Ejaku Donkoh

Speaker to settle Majority, Minority ‘confusion’ today

Haruna Idddisu tops Twitter trends as Parliament resumes sitting today

Over 70 NPP MPs storm Parliament 6 hours early to occupy Majority side

Are you now willing to work with Fomena MP? - Haruna Iddrisu asks Akufo-Addo

You deceived your church members into voting for you - Akua Donkor drags Sofo Kyiriabosom

Bagbin is not corrupt, he is a man of integrity - GCPP's Henry Lartey

Speaker petitioned to probe unparliamentary conduct of Kennedy Agyapong and Hawa Koomson

Techiman shooting was avoidable, needless – Adjei-Mensah Korsah as he visits bereaved families

Ghana’s 8th Parliament resumes sitting today

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu's 'terrible' leadership style caused Mike Oquaye's defeat - Muntaka

'We are ready, let no one be deluded' - Clement Apaak warns NPP Caucus

NDC, NPP MPs will engage in deadly fight during first sitting - Maurice Ampaw

Nothing like Majority or Minority in Parliament - NDC Caucus

‘Kennedy Agyapong is more than a prophet’ – Prophet Amoako-Atta

We're not weaklings - Annor Dompreh fires back at Apaak

‘Appoint NDC MPs as Minsters if you want to succeed’ – Akufo-Addo counseled

Stop paying gratuities to more than one term MPs - Group

Jehovah Witnesses don’t deserve to enjoy Free SHS- Akua Donkor to Akufo-Addo

If Parliament isn’t for jokers why did MPs misbehave on January 7? – Foreign Minister asked

Humble yourself, learn to become good MPs - John Kumah, Dr. Stephen Amoah counseled

Basic schools reopen in Bolgatanga Municipality

TEWU strike: Some 200 support staff of UHAS absent

TEWU Strike: AAM-USTED members join action

Coronavirus: Wa Technical Institute students to receive counselling

Registration ongoing smoothly at KTU despite TEWU strike

Coronavirus: Media urged to strengthen advocacy on preventive measures

High turnout of students in schools at Oda

Akatsi South NPP Executives demand the removal of MCE

Kpetoe community constructs guard rails to prevent accidents

Neenyi Ghartey worried about disregard for Coronavirus protocols

Let's support government to deliver – Commission on Culture

2020 flood poses threat to food security in Upper East Region

NGO calls for protection of girls amid coronavirus pandemic

CK Tedam University ready for academic activities

Kpandai SHS ready to receive pregnant students - Headmaster

Stationary dealers at Nima complain of low sales

Your efforts could have won us the seat - Navrongo Central NPP Chairman to 16 MCE hopefuls

45-year-old steel bender electrocuted

Re-construction of Ho market led to our downfall - Family cries

Stakeholders resolve Okyenhene taskforce brouhaha

Ellembelle DCE presents a 65-seater bus to Nkroful SHS

Ashanti Regional Health Directorate issues guidelines as schools reopen

Schools remain closed despite reopening

Central Regional Fire command on high alert after recent market fires

You can't compel Akufo-Addo not to appoint old men - Abronye DC

Ghana National Fire Service inspects fire safety equipment

Sandema Zongo residents appeal for relocation of ‘smelly, smoke-choking’ refuse dump

Dilapidated school building affecting academic works at Kwasikrom

Kumasi records 16 fire outbreaks in 14 days

AMA empowers PWDs with working tools, capital

Tema Manhean presents mixed reactions to reopening of school

DVLA registers 360 vehicles in Eastern Region

REGSEC issues directives for late Kpantinga Chief's funeral

MCE, Stakeholders inspect ongoing construction works on Hohoe market

Edem Farrie interviews Gregory Brevetti, Elisha Thompson on ‘intense efforts to dispel COVID-19 myths’

Educate children on 'dos and don’ts' of Coronavirus - NCCE urges Teachers, parents

Coronavirus: Ashanti Regional Health Directorate issues guidelines as schools reopen

No vaccine by scientists can ever curtail the spread of coronavirus - Nyame Somafo Yaw

Scrap fees or reduce cost of testing for coronavirus – GMA to govt

Church members demand tithes from pastor after fallout

'Ghana will never progress until I'm accepted as the true Messiah' - Nyame Somafo Yaw

Standard Chartered holds first draw of Season of Surprises campaign

Massive disinfection carried out at Kotoka International Airport

The National Schools Inspectorate Authority engages schools to ensure a safe healthy reopening

Tote Africa: Valarie Obaze, founder of R&R Luxury covers the beauty business edition of African Founders Magazine

Make everyday epic with Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+

IDP Foundation calls for sustained support for Basic Education ahead of schools reopening