Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

[ads1] The 8th Parliament resume sitting today after the dissolution of the 7th Parliament and the election of new speaker Alban Bagbin on January 7, 2021. The resumption of parliamentary sitting today saw some NPP Parliamentarians storming the August House as early as 3am to occupy the majority seats according to reports.[ads2] Alexander Afenyo-Markin MP for Effutu and Deputy Majority Leader, Frank Annor-Dompreh MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri and Majority Chief Whip, Ursula Owusu Ekuful MP for Ablekuma West, Sheila Bartels MP Ablekuma North Constituency, Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah MP for Tema West are among other members spotted at the House at the wee…

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[ads1] The leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has said the NDC MPs will have no issue sitting on the left side of the speaker in Parliament. According to Haruna Iddrisu, the NDC lawmakers will only occupy the minority seats as long as their numerical strength will be respected in the composition of committees and in determination of leadership committees.[ads2] “Let me assure the Ghanaian people that the NDC 137 MPs have no difficulty sitting to the left of the Speaker so long as our numerical strength is respected and respected in the composition…

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[ads1] Tests in Communication Skills and Answers is a textbook to solve learning difficulties students face in the Communication Skills subject in the various tertiary institutions across the country. The book, written by three authors with great experiences and in-depth knowledge in the subject, will be officially released to the market this weekend. The book aims to equip students with competence to help them fit and thrive in the academic discourse community. It will be without doubt, a useful resource material and guide for students offering Communication Skills at the various tertiary institutions.[ads2] In spite of the crucial role that…

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[ads1] Sekondi Eleven Wise have appointed Isaac Appiah popularly known as Dossena as their new head coach. Dossena has joined the division two league outfit after putting pen to paper on Thursday.[ads2] A statement from the club reads confirming the appointment of Dossena reads,” It is signed and sealed, Issac Appiah is the new head coach of Sekondi Eleven Wise. https://twitter.com/Sekondi11WiseFC/status/1349776674133581825?s=19 He has been handed the top role at the team following the sacking of coach Thomas Ampomah who served for four and half years.[ads3] Before his appointment, Dossena was the head coach for Western Region division two side Rail…

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[ads3] Renowned female football administrator, Evelyn Nsiah Asare has implored facilitators of the various Ghana women’s premier league clubs to ensure strict adherence to the Coronavirus protocols ahead of the new league season. The 2020/21 Ghana Women’s League season kick start this weekend with some interesting fixtures to look out for in match day one. The league has been divided into two zones (Northern and Southern sector) with about sixteen clubs to compete for the giant trophy.[ads4] With the euphoria getting higher as the new league season beckons, Mrs Evelyn Nsiah Asare has urged the clubs to adhere to the…

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[ads1] Social commentator, Samuel Allotey Jacobs has recommended the National Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sammi Awuku to President Akufo-Addo. According to Allotey Jacobs, Sammi Awuku has work very hard as the national Organizer of the party and deserves to be on the cabinet of President Akufo-Addo.[ads2] “Genuine Advocacy Mr. President you will need Sammi Awuku on your cabinet to be a bridge between the party and government”, Allotey Jacobs wrote on his social media page. Allotey Jacobs made the recommendation as President Akufo-Addo is set to name Ministers for the various Ministries in his second term…

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[ads1] The leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu has said the NPP are not the majority in Parliament despite the Fomena MP choosing to side with them. The Fomena MP, Hon. Andrews Amoako Asiamah who is an independent candidate on January 13, 2021 chose to side with the NPP in Parliament.[ads2] Many are of the view that since the Fomena lawmaker who is also the second deputy speaker has chosen to side with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) makes the party the majority in Parliament. But at a press briefing, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu…

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[ads1] Great Olympics skipper Gladson Awako has expressed his delight after winning the Ghana Premier League player of the month for December, 2020. The experienced midfielder beat competitions from in-form Ibrahim Salifu of Eleven Wonders, Augustine Boakye from WAFA and Benjamin Tweneboah from Elmina Sharks.[ads2] Expressing his delight, Gladson Awako tweeted that, ” Thank you @GhanaLeague and everyone who supported and made it possible for me to win my first player of the month award 🥇 special thanks goes to the technical team of @AccraGtOlympics and the playing body. Onelove.” https://twitter.com/Awako10_/status/1349639009685876736?s=19 Gladson Awako was outstanding for Great Olympics in the…

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[ads1] Ghana Premier League heavyweight, Asante Kotoko are reportedly close to signing talented attacker Zakaria Mumuni. According to a close source, the 24-year old has reached the apex of negotiations with Asante Kotoko with the deal likely to be announced before their CAF Confederation Cup game against ES Setif.[ads2] The news come as no surprising as the former Aduana Stars attacker few days ago declared his readiness to play for the Porcupines should they offer him a lucrative deal. Mumuni is currently a free agent after ending his stay with Congolese giant AS Vita Club.[ads3] His inclusion will come as…

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[ads1] Great Olympics midfielder Gladson Awako has won the Premier League NASCO Player of the Month for December. Awako beat off competition from Techiman Eleven Wonders’ Salifu Ibrahim, Augustine Boakye from WAFA and Benjamin Tweneboah from Elmina Sharks.[ads2] His outstanding form in the six matches under review (November –December) saw him score four goals with three assists. He also won the NASCO Man of the Match award four times within the period.[ads3] For his award, Gladson Awako will receive NASCO Television and a personalized trophy from the award sponsors, Electroland Ghana Limited(NASCO).[ads5]

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