News of Friday, 22 January 2021

Prez Akufo-Addo urged to dissolve the Minister of State portfolio

V/R: Pro-NPP group kicks against reappointment of Minister designate

Bagbin rejects Majority’s demand to halt vetting over revision of standing orders

Election Petition has not raised any reasonable cause of action – EC says in its 22-point objections

EC files legal objections to Mahama’s election petition

Lockdowns are painful but effective in curbing coronavirus – Expert

Despite JJ's death, NDC fared well in 2020 polls – Haruna Iddrisu

African Union secures 270 million coronavirus vaccine doses for member states

Keep national interest in mind when vetting Akufo-Addo’s nominees - NDC advised

Akufo-Addo has endangered the lives of students by rushing to reopen schools - Dr. Apaak

Bagbin declares Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu Minority Leader

Deputy Regional Ministers irrelevant, good Akufo-Addo dropped them – Oduro Osae

85 ministers good but, you could have reduced further – Oduro Osae to Akufo-Addo

Parliament to go virtual

Truck pusher crushed to death by two vehicles at Mankessim

Akufo-Addo’s nominees list referred to Appointments Committee

Wearing of nose mask compulsory – GPRTU to trotro drivers, mates

We’ll screen you to ensure you are fit for the Job – Nana Oye to Adwoa Safo

Journalists hail Adutwum’s nomination as Education Minister-designate

Baby theft: Spread your investigations nationwide – Nana Oye to EOCO

‘We can be the best in the world’ – Education minister designate

Private citizen petitions President Akufo-Addo for the removal of EC chair

Akufo-Addo dropped Gloria Akuffo over her opinion on Agyapa deal – Dr Zubeiru

My husband disowned my son after he fell ill - Single mother cries out for help

Parliament goes ‘black’ in honour of Rawlings

13-year-old burnt into ashes

Call off strike; let’s return to the negotiation table – FWSC to Uni. Senior Staff

Yaw Adutwum is Ghana’s ‘man of the moment’ after ‘promotion’

What were you expecting from a party that denigrated Jane? - Efe Plange

We can’t use our buses to convey only 2 passengers - GPRTU

Coronavirus pandemic is no respecter of political colour - Adaklu NPP

COVID-19: Shift system in schools best solution – Africa Edu Watch

Election petition: If you’re not ready don’t start – Gabby Otchere-Darko flays Mahama

Year of Roads: Ensure all gutters, culverts are covered – Drunkards Association appeals

Ken Ofori-Atta is the 1st Finance Minister to serve two terms since 1993

Coronavirus protocols are not working, we can’t control the kids – Creche teacher admits

Fight coronavirus with more education not rigid enforcement – GIMPA Lecturer

3 convicts in police cell test positive for coronavirus

Laying-In-State of ex-President Rawlings begins Sunday

Heavily armed military presence in Supreme Court room raises questions - MP

You will have roles in the larger govt structure - Akufo-Addo 'raps' former appointees

Ghana records 3 more coronavirus deaths bringing total fatalities to 361

Fabric for Rawlings’s funeral outdoored

Court cases are not won outside or on radio – Lecturer cautions parties

I’m pleasantly surprised by my appointment – Oti Regional Minister-designate

LIVESTREAMING: 8th Parliament; Proceedings of Friday January 22

Akufo-Addo’s ministerial list: These four nominations shocked Ghanaians

Today in History: IGP sleeping on the job – Koku Anyidoho

'Akufo-Addo has kept his word'- Koku Anyidoho reacts to ministerial nominations

No school will be left out in the distribution of PPE – GES

Mixed reactions greet Akufo-Addo's first ministerial nominations

Joe Biden might force gay practice on Africans – Foh-Amoaning warns

Today at the News Stands

NDC petitions Bagbin to expel First Deputy Speaker from Parliament

Ghana needs only 50 parliamentarians and 20 ministers – Kofi Bentil

Election petition will affect Ghana’s economy – Kwame Pianim predicts

Coronavirus: Ghana records highest daily cases in almost 6 six months

I’ll fight Ibrahim Mahama to the Supreme Court – Ernest Owusu Bempah vows and more

Why Akufo-Addo booted out First Lady’s ‘darling boy’ Kwamena Duncan from govt - Report

What does the Ministry of Employment do? – Prof Gyampo asks

Meet the ministers who have lost their jobs in Akufo-Addo’s 2nd term

Meet the 19 ministers renominated for the same portfolios in Akufo-Addo’s second term

Prices of stationery gradually shoots upward

Sale of face mask up as cases increase

We will investigate welfare officer involved in 'baby harvesting/trafficking' - MoGCSP

Commission on Culture appoints Cultural Ambassador

Crucial issue of relevancy has not been established - Supreme Court

NDC MP’s case adjourned to February 8

'Baby harvesting' did not take place at Ridge Hospital - Regional Health Directorate

Owusu Bempah clears air in Ibrahim Mahama defamation judgement

Walewale: 3 in police custody test positive for coronavirus

ECOWAS Council of Ministers adopt Monitoring and Evaluation policy

Set up independent body to investigate Techiman South shooting incident - NDC

Ghana School of Law records monumental increase in admissions

Bad Agyapa deal blemished competent Ofori-Atta’s reputation – Franklin Cudjoe

Ofori-Atta will sweat at Appointment Committee – Franklin Cudjoe

Akufo-Addo drops Joe Ghartey, Gloria Akuffo from his list of ministers

Feminists to ‘roast’ Akufo-Addo as only 8 women make it into his ministerial list

I've no house in Tema to be sold to pay damages to Ibrahim Mahama - Owusu Bempah

My new appointment is a call to duty and to serve – Hawa Koomson

Police arrest footballer, others with 46 slabs of Indian hemp

Man appears before court for death threats

Unemployed Nigerian held for stealing US$50,000 floor tiles

Unemployed Nigerian held for stealing $50,000 floor tiles

30-year-old man run over and killed by Trotro driver in Kasoa

Busted syndicate: Deal with them, they are all criminals - Mother who lost baby in 2014

Court empanels jury for Agordzo’s treason felony case

NDC’s vetting threats don’t scare me – Abu Jinapor

Dr Antwi-Danso disappointed in Alima Mahama's exclusion from president's ministerial nominees

Appointments not entitlements, opportunity to serve - Former NPP chairman

'Reckless, gun-wielding Hawa Koomson has been nominated as Minister' - Edem Agbana fumes

Damongo NDC sacks 3 former executives, suspends 6 indefinitely

Allow committees in parliament vet candidates for their respective ministries - Kwaku Azar

I will forever be grateful to you - Freda Prempeh tells Akufo-Addo

Free SHS has made Nana Addo the favourite of Ghanaian women - Opeele Boateng

Koku Anyidoho is a 'political Judas' - Eric Adjei

Godfred Dame is well-deserving of his appointment - Expert

Zongo Ministry’s only achievement was beautifying Akufo-Addo’s Nima residence – Essuman

Women representation in the first batch of ministers low - Expert

Meet the women who have served in various govts in the 4th Republic

Kofi Adda was with us, not with NDC – Chiana-Paga NPP

Ministerial appointments must be rotated in NPP – Amoako-Baah

Atwima Mponua NPP ‘disappointed’ Akufo-Addo left Asiamah from ministerial list

Osafo Maafo was causing disaffection for Nana Addo - Expert

FLASHBACK: 'Arrogant, reckless' Nitiwul unfit to be minister – Minority

Today in History: God has called me to be President of Ghana – Bagbin

FLASHBACK: 1V1D: Don’t expect a meaningful dam with GH¢250k – Minister to critics

Reshuffle ministers swiftly if need be – Gyampo to Akufo-Addo

Your planned 85 ministers still too high - Gyampo to Akufo-Addo

Confusion rocks E/R NPP as Regional Chairman outlines procedure for selection of MMDCEs

We will continue to demonstrate till Letsa is changed - Volta group

We’ll not accept Dr Letsa – Volta NPP group hits the streets in protest

New Ministers: Akufo-Addo failed to prove he has depth – Felix Kwakye Ofosu

Meet the physically challenged minister to serve under Akufo-Addo

Let's pray Akufo-Addo's positiveness filters through his 2nd term - Anyidoho

Four deputy ministers nominated ministers, six ministers reassigned in Akufo-Addo’s 2nd term

23 MPs on Akufo-Addo's list of appointees

I'll find you another job - Akufo-Addo consoles ex-ministers

Oppong Nkrumah thanks Akufo-Addo for confidence reposed in him

Farmer commits suicide on his way to farm

Western Regional CNC holds coronavirus public education campaign through drama

CSD Reform presents computers to Tamale Central Prison

KJM Foundation commissions its first project for 2021 with Beyond the Game Foundation

Eastern regional police directs lorry stations to enforce the wearing of nose-masks

Akontombra DCE supplies nose masks and sanitizers to basic schools

V/R: Sonuta A.M.E school appeals for better facilities

UPSA admits 883 postgraduate students for 2020/2021 academic year

Public advised to engage the services of certified electricians

Bensat Company Limited renovates teachers’ quarters at Teberebie

Mixed reactions in Volta on President's re-nomination of Dr Letsa

Western North traders ignore coronavirus safety protocols

UG: Sports Directorate to hold virtual inter-hall games

Railway Construction: 108 year old woman appeals for gov’t intervention over decision to demolition her house

Profile of Bono Regional Minister-designate, Justina Owusu Banahene

Social media raises funds to support level 200 KNUST student

Otiko Djaba celebrates 59th birthday with donation of 59 wheelchairs to PWDs

Most Rev Peter Paul Y. Angkyier visits Damongo MP

Wa ‘Kejetia’ market sitting on a time bomb – GNFS

Dramani Farms burnt to ashes

Deaths on Mediterranean Sea - Nana Adwoa Awindor speaks

NRSA officers hit streets to sensitise road users on safety, coronavirus prevention

‘Education is key to development’ – Akuapem North MCE

Dozens arrested for not wearing nose masks in Koforidua

RE: Asantehene 'worried' over slow pace of Kejetia Phase II project

World Inspiring Network to support education of 120 deprived children

UG: Accra City campus in filth as TEWU continues to strike

Afro-Arab group boss pledges to support The Bright Addae Foundation

Sissala West: 50% of basic schools study under dilapidated structures - Education Director

Fire burns 13-year-old beyond recognition at Buipe

Phase II of Kejetia project: Congestion blocking progress – Contractors

Oti Boateng students dine in the open as contractor abandons project

UG: Management threatens to close Night Market over Coronavirus protocols

Wearing of nose masks: 505 offenders arrested in Accra, Tema

Bosuso residents worried over ‘death trap’ public toilet

Stanbic Bank cleared in Tamale Medical Stores fraud as more evidence emerges

Police arrest persons without nose mask in Tamale

Parents urged to support government in ensuring safety of students

Ho Central Market women disregard coronavirus protocols

Nyagbo Traditional Council condemns unwarranted attacks on Justice Honyenuga

VRCC urges citizens to continue observing safety protocols

Asokwa MP and MCE inspect road projects

Plan International, MTN graduate young people in technological repairs

Seven new cases recorded in 24 hours in Hohoe

Some Basic Schools in Ho Municipality receive PPEs

Kwadaso MP supports vulnerable groups

Manhyia Palace Museum closes down for renovation

Central Region records 80 cornavirus deaths

Police arrest over 85 people in Cape Coast for flouting coronavirus Safety Protocols

Police arrest 50 for breaching coronavirus protocols at Dunkwa-on-Offin

Water Aid handover composite Toilet facility to La Wireless Schools

Coronavirus: St. Francis Xavier Minor Seminary records two cases

Group commends Akufo-Addo for showing confidence in Agyeman Manu

‘Baby Harvesting’ never took place at Ridge Hospital – Regional Health Directorate

Coronavirus: Hydrogen peroxide provides immediate protection – Prof Ayettey

'We are no more demi-gods' - Medical Director

MTN Ghana Foundation empowers youth in mobile phone repairs

Samsung’s greatest Galaxy device now available for pre order

TV3 introduces new exciting television series, Black Money Love

Ghanaian Times: The harmattan amid Coronavirus