School Feeding: Cost Per Meal To Be Increased From GH¢1 To GH¢1.20 - Minister
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Lariba Zuweira Abudu, has said the cost per meal for each school child would be increased from GH¢1 to GH¢1.20. The GH¢1.20 proposal comes after caterers called on government to increase the feeding price per child. “The feeding cost per meal per day per child was increased from 80 pesewas (80Gp) in 2018 to GH¢1, and in 2023, the cost per meal per child per day has been proposed as GH¢1.20,” she said. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Lariba Zuweira Abudu noted that the school feeding programme has provided employment for people especially women. Meanwhile, school feeding caterers will be paid their arrears for the third term of the 2022 academic year this week, the minister stated.
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June 06, 2023 07:16 UTC
Parliament To Consider Five Revenue Bills Today, June 6
Among Parliament’s agenda as it resumes from recess today, June 6, 2023, is the consideration of five financial/tax bills. Revenue Administration Regulations, 2023. Income Tax (Amendment) Regulations. Parliament went on recess on March 31, 2023, after the passage of the three revenue bills. These were the Excise Amendment Act, 2023; Income Tax Amendment Act, 2023; and the Growth and Sustainability Levy Act.
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June 06, 2023 06:56 UTC
'I'm not a coward' - Kwadaso MP hits back at Prof. Gyampo over allegations
In a statement posted on his social media page, the lawmaker criticized Professor Gyampo and accused him of political bias. I am informed that this directive was given to all state-owned institutions and not just the Electoral Commission," he said. Professor Kingsley Nyarko called out Professor Gyampo for lacking integrity and challenged him to a contest on the campus of the University of Ghana, where they both serve as lecturers, to determine who is held in high esteem. Professor Kingsley Nyarko's anger was triggered by a social media post by Professor Gyampo, in which he referred to the former as a "coward." In the post, Professor Gyampo denied Professor Kingsley Nyarko's claim on Oyerepa TV that he (Professor Gyampo) had historically opposed the NPP and predicted the party's defeat in the 2016 elections.
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June 06, 2023 06:34 UTC
'It didn't turn out as we thought" - Neymar's message to departing teammate Messi
Sports News of Monday, 5 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comBrazilian international Neymar has sent a parting message to his departing Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi. "Brother, it didn't turn out as we thought, but we gave it our best. The Argentine World Cup winner scored 32 goals in 74 games for PSG. However, the departure of the 2022 World Cup winner from the French side follows what some critics consider a disappointing period. Messi has been linked with a potential return to Barcelona, a move to the MLS, and a transfer to the Saudi Pro League.
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June 05, 2023 18:03 UTC
Clear any demon that entered NDC while we were not paying attention - Dr Zanetor to NDC
Lt. Jerry John Rawlings has asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to cleanse itself of any lingering "demons" to secure victory in the upcoming 2024 elections. "If the NDC is to rescue this country come 2024, then we must clear ourselves from any demon that entered while we were not paying attention," Zanetor Rawlings declared, urging her party members to reflect on their actions and align themselves with the principles of the June 4 Uprising. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings and other junior military officers by the leadership of the Supreme Military Council II (SMC II). In his defence during the trial, Jerry John Rawlings cited various reasons for the unsuccessful coup. He highlighted the denial of salaries to junior military officers, rampant corruption among Supreme Military Council officials, poor governance, economic hardships, and general frustration among the populace.
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June 05, 2023 17:14 UTC
FULL TEXT: Supreme Court judgement that ordered Parliament to expunge Gyakye Quayson’s name as MP
General News of Monday, 5 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Supreme Court has released the complete judgment in which it declared the election of James Gyakye Quayson as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North in the Central Region unconstitutional. On May 17, 2023, a seven-member panel of the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the petition challenging Quayson's eligibility. The court ordered Parliament to remove Mr. Quayson's name from the list of MPs. The publication of the full judgment provides clarity on the court's decision and the legal reasoning behind it. The judgment highlights the constitutional violation and emphasizes the significance of upholding the principles of eligibility for parliamentary candidacy.
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June 05, 2023 15:08 UTC
How Hearts of Oak could be relegated from the Ghana Premier League on final day
Sports News of Monday, 5 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comAccra Hearts of Oak who have spent most of the second half of the 2022/2023 Ghana Premier League season in the top 6 could shockingly suffer relegation on the final matchday. Hearts of Oak have lost six, drawn one, and won three of their last 10 league games, including a run of four defeats. On what condition would Hearts of Oak be relegated? As it stands Olympics occupy the third relegation slot ahead of the final games in the league. As a result, despite the tiny margin, Hearts of Oak could be demoted if they lose their final game and the remaining five teams win theirs.
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June 05, 2023 12:33 UTC
EC slams Sammy Gyamfi over claims it is in bed with the NPP in Assin North
The EC explained that the claims by the leading member of the NDC that it is, together with the NPP, attempting to smuggle in the name of someone in Assin North, is completely falsehood. According to a statement by the EC, the claim is only a figment of the imagination of the NDC executive. “We wish to state that this is not true,” the EC statement said. It continues that it so far has no records of a request for a transfer as has been claimed by Sammy Gyamfi of the NDC. “For the records, the EC has not received any such request from the NPP to transfer the votes of any person.
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June 05, 2023 11:51 UTC
Outdoor pool and automated gate: See video of Agya Koo's mansion set for grand opening
Entertainment of Monday, 5 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian actor Agya Koo has become talk of social media after videos and pictures of his newly built mansion were shared online. The actor, who celebrated his 54th birthday on May 25, 2023, is preparing for the grand opening of his recently acquired property. A 10-minute video, which has gone viral on social media, showcases different sections of the exterior of the three-storey building, including an automatic gate and an outdoor pool. The footage includes aerial shots of the mansion, capturing the actor walking around the compound. However, the specific location of Agya Koo's "mega mansion" remains unknown.
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June 05, 2023 11:44 UTC
They Want Power Again To Come And 'Create, Loot, And Share' – Anyidoho Booms On June 4th
See how someone's block factory has collapsed on the Dodowa Road because he doesn't have access to government contracts and is also forcing contractors to buy his blocks. In the video, Anyidoho showcased an abandoned block factory that he claimed belonged to a former general secretary of the NDC but has since collapsed since the party lost power. And when we lost power, the block factory collapsed. So, they want power again so that they can rebuild their block factories, create, loot, and share. However, the former NDC deputy general secretary maintains that he is still a member of the party.
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June 05, 2023 09:02 UTC
Peter Amewu snubs Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong others to endorse Alan Kyerematen
Politics of Sunday, 4 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn a surprising turn of events, former Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu has publicly endorsed Alan Kyerematen to be the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The endorsement took place during a gathering in the presence of Alan Kyerematen himself, where the current Railway Minister Peter Amewu expressed his support for Kyerematen's presidential aspirations. During his speech, Amewu revealed that during the previous presidential race, despite Kyerematen being his Godfather, he declined working with him and endorsed Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to become the President. Amewu continued, emphasizing the importance of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's leadership in 2016, not just for the NPP but for the entire nation of Ghana. He stated, "...What was better at that time was not for NPP alone, but the whole Ghana in [2016] was calling for a leader in Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo."
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June 05, 2023 06:17 UTC
NDC gambling James Gyakye Quayson for Assin North by-election – Joseph Kpemka
Politics of Sunday, 4 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comJoseph Kpemka, a former Deputy Attorney General, has expressed concern that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is taking a huge risk by endorsing James Gyakye Quayson as their candidate for the upcoming Assin North by-election. Joseph Kpemka believes that if Quayson is convicted in the ongoing criminal case against him, the party will have to face the consequences of their decision. He suggested that the party should consider fielding a different candidate due to the uncertainty surrounding the potential outcome of the case. While acknowledging the possibility of democratic enhancement if the NDC stands united in supporting Quayson, Kpemka also stressed that contention would arise if people believe Quayson should be convicted. The Assin North by-election, which has been highly anticipated, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 27, according to the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC).
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June 04, 2023 17:29 UTC
Akufo-Addo is not arrogant, he carries his chair around for spiritual reasons – Ajagurajah
General News of Sunday, 4 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe leader of Universal Spiritual Outreach, Bishop Abed Boakye Asiamah popularly known as Ajagurajah has justified why President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo moves around the country with a designated chair. According to Bishop Asiamah, the president carries his chair around for spiritual reasons and not for pride’s sake. "Our own president takes his personal chair along wherever he goes, it doesn’t mean he is arrogant. It is for spiritual reasons that he carries the chair around. President Akufo-Addo has come heavy criticism for his iconic presidential chair which is transported to events he attends across the country.
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June 04, 2023 12:58 UTC
DJ Azonto Explains Why He Named His Children After Cars Brands Corolla And Benz: "My First Bitter Experience"
DJ Azonto's car gets stolenHowever, on the day his wife delivered his first daughter, his car was stolen, and he had to pursue the thief to no avail. When my wife was giving birth, my Corolla S was stolen, this was my first bitter experience. So because of that, I named my daughter Corolla, DJ Azonto stated. Azonto stated that his children bear the names Corolla and Benz Arthur, and he had already planned a name for his third child. Centred around cars (vehicles), Wheels On YEN gives celebrities an opportunity to share their preferences in cars and reasons for choosing what they drive.
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June 04, 2023 07:38 UTC
We prayed for our dead child to vanish - Godpapa and Empress Lupita claim
General News of Saturday, 3 June 2023Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe viral TikTok couple, Daniel and Jocelyn Chayah have sparked controversy again for revealing that they prayed for their dead child to disappear. The couple gained significant attention on the social media platform, TikTok, where they go by the names Godpapa The Greatest and Empress Lupita. According to Kofi Adoma, the couple, when asked about the whereabouts of the two children, claimed one died at an unidentified place while another’s body vanished after they prayed so. Their youngest child, however, managed to escape from home and shared some of his harrowing experiences under his parents' care before fleeing. The couple was arrested and appeared in court on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, and have been scheduled to reappear on June 15, 2023, after being remanded.
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June 04, 2023 06:22 UTC