Author Archives: larryehu

Angry Speaker suspends sitting over MPs absenteeism

The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has vowed not to tolerate MPs absenteeism in the chamber anymore as he angrily suspends sitting. The suspension of the House follows a concern raised by the MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga who invoked article 102 of the 1992 constitution over the attendance of his colleagues. A deputy majority Whip, Moses Anim, ...

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Mahama’s Running Mate: Rawlings kicks against Kwesi Ahwoi as Duffour begs to be considered

Former Bank of Ghana Governor and Finance Minister Dr Kwabena Duffour has reportedly run to the founder of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Jerry John Rawlings as a last resort to force John Mahama’s hand to pick him as a running mate, MyNewsGH.com can report. This is after Rawlings made it abundantly clear he will fight hard against any attempt ...

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Mourinho named new Tottenham manager succeeding Pochettino

Jose Mourinho has been named as the new Tottenham manager, succeeding Mauricio Pochettino who was sacked on Tuesday. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho has signed a contract until the end of the 2022-23 season. “The quality in both the squad and the academy excites me,” said the 56-year-old Portuguese. “Working with these players is what has attracted me.” ...

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2020 budget: 5-year temporary tax extension unheard of – Terkper

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has raised concerns over portions of the 2020 budget statement read by finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta last week. Mr Terkper said the extension of temporary taxes for five years by the government is  unheard of. Analyzing the budget with Francis Abban on the Morning Starr Tuesday, he said “temporary taxes extended for 5 years is ...

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Take us to ICC – Togolanders to Ghana govt

A group of Voltarians known as the Concerned Citizens of Western Togoland has said the government of Ghana must send its secessionist leaders to the International Criminal Court (ICC) if they arrest them for declaring the Volta Region an independent autonomous state. “The moment they arrest the people, they shouldn’t send them to the Ghana jurisdiction, they should send them ...

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Confusion rocks GNPC over GH¢5.42 million gift

Reports picked up by The Herald, have revealed confusion between the management and the board of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) over the recent payment of GH¢5.42 million as sponsorships and donations to Okyenhene Amoatia Ofori-Panin, First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo and others by the institution. The Herald is informed that the GNPC board, has not met on the issue and ...

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Emirates Airlines reportedly kicks out 2019 ‘Di Asa’ winner from plane ‘because she’s too huge’

Winner of Atinka TV’s plus size women reality show ‘Di Asa’ has been kicked out of Emirates Airlines’ plane to Dubai because of her size, Ghanacelebrities.com reports. Precious Mensah popularly known PM, alongside two runner-ups, Maafia and Gaza, had a package of making a sponsored trip to Dubai as part of the prize for emerging as winners of the 2019 ...

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Volta secessionists declared wanted, police to place them on Interpol red alert

Police are on a manhunt for the leader of a separatist group that declared independence for Western Togoland last Saturday, authoritative source at the police CID headquarters has disclosed to 3news.com. The source said “we are looking for” the over 80-year-old Charles Komi Kudzordzi who led the Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) to declare ‘Western Togoland’ [Volta Region, parts of ...

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