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  The Parliamentary vote on 26th November 2021 against the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 2022 Budget Statement and Policy presented to the Parliament of Ghana on 17th November 2021 on his behalf by his Co-President and Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, was self-inflicted. The Parliamentary vote of rejection of the 2022 budget demonstrates what the arrogance of power and impunity can do to any Government that takes the electorate for granted as rabbles.    Nana Akufo-Addo’s government became infested with the arrogance and impunity of power right from the day it assumed the reins of Government on 7th January 2017. This is the government of a make-believe democrat who consults stakeholders affected by his major policies only after getting Parliament to enact his wishes as policy. The government then seeks cosmetic post facto consultation with affected stakeholders only when there is serious objection to the policy by the electorate and other stakeh...

As required by and provided for by parliamentary procedure and the standing orders of the August House, Parliament on this famous day (November 26, 2022) and occasion was expected to bring to closure the debate on the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government as presented to Ghanaians by the Finance Minister on behalf of the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo. As provided for in Article 111 of the 1992 Republican Constitution, Hon Ken Ofori Atta, the Minister was in Parliament to contribute to the debate and deliberations on the budget statement and Economic Policy alongside members of Parliament from the Minority as well as the Majority Groups. Having brought closure to the debates on the floor of the House, the Minister for Finance requested for more time to go and do more consultations and bring back the budget for further consideration by Parliament. This request was thrown to the house for a voice vote.  In the opinion of the Rt Hon Speak...

  The big news in Ghana is the rejection of the 2022 budget and its associated economic policies. We are not accustomed to the  rejection of a national budgets. In western democracies, budgets are sometimes rejected and in some cases budgets have been approved just hours to the deadline. Normally, when national budgets are rejected, the business of government comes to a halt such that nothing could be done. Especially, public sector workers could not be paid because there is no appropriation. We still have over a month to revisit the fiscal and specific economic policies to reflect the sentiments put out in many forms by the public, key stakeholders and  the youth.  A budget rejection only means that the government should reengage the key stakeholders to address  the differences. The good news is that Ghanaians and the minority in parliament eloquently articulated fiscal measures  for which they rejected the budget. So it should not be difficult to revise t...

The Wa based volleyball team, Mighty Fingers, has won the golden trophy for the 2021 AZUMAH Resources Volleyball Galla held at Nadowli the capital of the Nadowli-Kaleo District on the 27th of November, 2021.  The Mighty Fingers won the battle after beating their opponents. Springe Fingers three straight.Seven teams selected across the Upper West Region participated in this year's galla in two groups. Mighty Fingers, the Wa based team, qualified from Group B while Spring Fingers of Nadowli qualified from Group A.   The two teams have been serious rivalries for some time now. In the 2020 edition, the two teams met for the finals but Mighty Fingers beat Spring Fingers after hours of battle. Before the finals, many volleyball pundits, predicted that the two teams would meet again in the finals. The Spring Fingers of Nadowli whose supporters filled the court to capacity, pushing a host and win agenda were very optimistic of a serious revenge but left disappointed as the Wa bas...

  Saturday, 27th of November, 2021, has been a gratifying moment for lovers of volleyball as hundreds of people to witness one of the most anticipated volleyball galla organized by Azumah Resources Limited, a prospecting mining company in the Nadowli-Kaleo District. The spring fingers volleyball court was crowded with multitudes from different parts of the Upper West Region to either display their volleyball talents or enjoy the euphoria of the galla. As part of its social responsibility to the area, Azumah Resources Limited has organized this maiden volleyball galla to foster peace and unity among the youth. It is also meant to entertain the youth and keep them fit and healthy. The maiden galla is made up of seven participating teams selected across the Upper West Region. The Spring fingers has enjoyed enormous support from the company for some time now, making it one of the best volleyball teams in the Region. The Galla provides the opportunity for the team to compete with other ...

  Today marks a special day for the youth of Upper West especially the youth of Nadowli as Azumah Resources has put together a maiden volleyball galla involving seven teams selected across the entire Region. The galla commenced this morning after a short brief by the Public Relationship Officer of Azumah Resources Limited, a prospecting mining company based in Nadowli. According to the PRO, Solomon Dery, the company wants to use sports to foster unity among the youth and in the Upper West Region, Particularly the youth in Nadowli-Kaleo. He added that, it is an avenue to unearth hidden talents and project such to the outside world. He further asserted that the company will be relying on young energetic youth when it finally starts operation and will from time to time engage them on such activities to keep them fit and healthy. Hundreds of youth are currently participating in what appears to be a festival. The euphoria is that which has never happened in Nadowli in recent times. It...

  A man whose name has not been identified has been captured on a CCTV camera stealing a mobile phone at a drinking spot in Kaleo. The suspect captured on the camera was eating at the spot known as Solobee Inn located in Kaleo. In the video, the suspect unplugged an Infinix Hot 5 mobile phone which was on charge in the spot at a time no one was around.  The young man who was in orange round neck shirt left the scene shortly before it was noticed that the phone which was on charge was no where to be found but unfortunately on his part he was captured by a CCTV camera. Straight news is yet to find out whether the case has been reported to the Police. Watch video below.

  Unemployment, job creation, graduate unemployment among others deserve sincere and objective consideration by political leaders, business leaders , Educational leaders and jobseekers to be able to develop a comprehensive solution in the interest of all. Considering from 2001 just to capture two decades of unemployment and its related discussions in Ghana, no political administration has been “free “ from the reality. One apparent consequence  has been a deep-seated political strategy by political parties to influence voters instead of finding lasting solutions on job creation and unemployment issues. All administrations since 2001 introduced strategies to attempt to deal with what has been described as potential tsunami that will put excessive pressure on governments. All administrations have introduced “youth in this “,  “you in that “ in a way to contain the situation but  these measures have not proven to be potent. When the pressures of unemployment surge, gove...

  The First Deputy Speaker of the Orszaggyules (Parliament of Hungary), Hon. Istvan Jakab, today led an eight-member delegation to pay a courtesy call on Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, as part of a five-day working visit to Ghana. Welcoming the delegation, Rt. Hon. Speaker Bagbin, was enthused about the effort being made to renew the good relationship between the two Parliaments. Speaker Bagbin, among other things, spoke about the challenges in Ghana's agriculture sector, emphasizing that the poultry sector has been very capital intensive and yet yielded very little results and recounted his personal experience in that sector. "You can wake up one day and about 100 of your birds are dead to a strange disease you have no idea about. He was hopeful that with Hungary's high technology in agriculture, they will be able to assist Ghana to improve that sector. Commenting on the relationship between the two Parliaments, Rt. Hon. Speaker Bagbin hinted that he woul...

It must be some good news for the owner of Group Ndoum, Dr Papa Kwasi Ndoum as charges of money laundering against his company have been outrightly dismissed after a fierce legal banter. Dr Papa Kwasi Ndoum has made the revelation through his facebook wall that reads "For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future- Jeremiah 29:11." He takes solace in the biblical reference and with one can be deduced as an obvious celebration. His message continues "I am extremely happy to report that the Birim Group Lawsuit filed against me and others in the USA alleging money laundering etc has been DISMISSED!!! " Somewhere may 2021, an equity fund and securities investment company based in the United States, Birim Group LLC, brought charges against the founder and former flagbearer of the Progressive People's Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom.  The plaintoff acussed Dr Ndoum and his subsidiary compa...

The team which sailed through to the one-eigth(1/8) stage of the competition was eliminated together with St. Augustine's College in the their quarter-finals stage by Chemu SHS. That notwithstanding, on November 20, 2021, Kansec Old Students Association(KOSA), students of Kansec, teaching and non-teaching Staff of the school among other groups, in full glare of euphoria took to the principal streets of Tumu town in massive numbers, amid drumming and dancing, to welcome the contestants back to school. The NSMQ team was comprised of: Timothy Agmenusi Azetiba, contestant; Adda Shadrack Niadawe Bakite, contestant; Jeffrey Akaligaung Ayaana, contestant; Ibrahim Ayuune Aba'ane, contestant and Mr. Munkailu Abubakar, teacher mentor. In his brief remarks on the team's journey, Mr. Munkailu Abubakar expressed his gratitude to the school and the KOSA for immensely supporting them financially, morally and in prayers during their stay in Kumasi for the competition. He also said the scho...

  The illness of society Is raising it's ugly head again.  Beautiful women everywhere With round and bouncy shapes Nice and succulent apples Look at their beautiful and cheerful smiles Ready to maintain progeny Searching for husbands without getting.  Oh, I weep for you. Eeiii, if second class animals Can choose their sexual partners wisely, Why should man mess up? Man marrying a man? Woman marrying a woman! What a mess!!!! We have an integrity, And a culture, to protect.  Let's not worship Adulterated cultures To service our stomachs.  You can't be a pious Christian or Muslim And become a bad citizen Gullible to every garbage. Corruption is not enough So, we're encouraging homosexuality,  All in the name of human rights.  Hmmm, the anthem, for doomed Generation is sung And most are foolishly dancing To the tune, serving as tunnels; For the supposed elders and leaders Have already eaten the bait Of the gays and lesbians And are gagged.  Hmm, carry...

  The Tertiary Education Institution Network, Upper West branch has sent its best wishes to candidates writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination which has commenced today, 15th November, 2021. In a statement released and signed by the Upper Regional TEIN administrator, Comrade Joseph Sungbuobu Banye, it indicates that it is part of the mission of TEIN leadership to inspire the intellectual base and increase the sprawl of the umbrella. The statement further encourages the young candidates to "revive their confidence to enable them overcome their transitional decider exams conducted by thr West Africa Examination Council" The statement also acknowledges the various educational interventions by the NDC members of Parliament in the region. Read below the full statement.  UPPER WEST REGIONAL TEIN SECRETARIAT WISHES ALL BECE CANDIDATES SUCCESS IN THEIR EXAMS The leadership of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) - NDC  wishes all BECE Candidates the best...

  The Assembly Member for the Bussie East Electoral Area, Hon Evans Naa Gandibuu, yesterday donated a set of classic microphones to the St. Framcis Church of Asisi, Roman Catholic Church, in Bussie.  The young Assembly Member has occupied a niche when it comes to working and associating with his people.  You would recall that few months ago, he donated zinc for the roofing of a school block whose roof was ripped off. Again, some few weeks a ago, he donated street lights bulbs to the Bussie Health Center to improve visibility at night.  Speaking to straigtnews after the donation, yesterday, he says " it is God who gives us the strength and directions to leave and we must always remember to go back and thank him and ask for more guidance". Hon Evans Naa Gandiibu is an avowed catholic himself.  He bemoaned a number of developmental challenges in the area and that he remains committed to leading the advocacy and resource mobilization to fix some of the issues. He pa...

The leadership of the Daffiama, Bussie, Issa students Union has extended a goodwill message to their younger  brothers and sisters who are writing this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination. In a statement released and signed by the national Public Relation Officer, Ganaa Elvis, the Union, commended students for their perserverance and dedication so far demonstrated through out the preparation towards this important examination. The statement also admonishes students to stay away from any form of examination malpractice. Read below, the full statement released by the Union. MESSAGE OF HOPE TO NOVEMBER, 2021 BASIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (BECE) CANDIDATES IN DAFFIAMA-BUSSIE-ISSA DISTRICT. Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District Students' Union Executives wishes to extend a heartfelt message of goodwill to all candidates in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination within Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District. We commend you all for your hard work, perseverance and ded...

  The Daffiama-Bussie- Issa Member of Parliament has given his best wishes to candidates sitting for this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination which commences on monday 15th November, 2021. The MP through his team handed over about 600 pieces of mathematical sets to the Ghana Education Service Directorate on Friday, 12th November, 2021 at Daffiama.  Donating the items on behalf of the Member of Parliament, the Constituency Secretary extended the best of wishes to all candidates in the district and indicated that the Member of Parliament has a special priority on improving the standards of education in the district and remains committed to working collaboratively with the Directorate and other stakeholders in the district, to ensure that the district becomes the best in terms of academic excellence.  The Constituency Secretary did indicate that, the gesture is to complement other interventions including the MP sponsored mock examination whcih was recently conduct...

  In keeping his words true and upholding one of his agenda, "education for all", the Member of Parliament for the Jirapa Municipality, Hon. Cletus Seidu Dapilah has acted swiftly to help alleviate accommodation crisis in Hain Senior High School. This development would go a long way to push upward the Sustainable Development goal four, providing quality education for children. The Hain Senior High School admits students throughout the municipality but most especially students from Hain, Chapuri, Chachaa, Mwankuri, Ping, Sabuli, Somboro and so on. Unfortunately, students in Hain Senior High School are forced to rent rooms throughout the town as the school has no hostels to accommodate them. The situation according to school authorities does not help in proper student control and ensuring discipline. Some students report for classes late and the absenteeism among some students is noticeable. Students also move long distances to the school at night for studies. This exposes t...

  The Member of Parliament for Nadowli/Kaleo, Hon. Anthony Mwinkaara Sumah in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service in the District has organized snap extra classes for this years BECE candidates in the District. The MP committed a little over thirteen thousand Ghana cedis to cater for motivation of teachers and fuel to enable the District Education Directorate adequately monitor the revision classes. The exercise covered all schools within the constituency and took place every other weekend over a six-week period In recent times the overall performance of candidates at the BECE level in the district has been poor and gives cause to worry. Last year for example, out of a total of 968 pupils presented for the BECE exam in the District, as many as 568 representing 62% failed while a paltry 38% made the pass mark. It is against this backdrop that, the MP together with the District Education Directorate took the decision to organize a snap revision classes for all BECE candida...

  As part of the measures in preparing this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, the Duong National Democratic Congress (NDC) branch executives have on Friday 12th November 2021 donated examination materials to candidates of Duong R/C Junior High School as a way of equipping them towards the examination which starts Monday, 15th November 2021. Each final year student of the Duong R/C J.H.S received a mathematical set and a pen since they are basic necessities as far as examination is concerned. The executives also used the opportunity during a conversation with the students to give the students words of encouragement and motivation. They encouraged them to be courageous and to not panic over the examination. They also appealed on them to desist from all sort of examination malpractices which may ruin their lives, tarnish the image of the school as well as the name of the district at large. Speaking during the interaction with the candidates, they also o...

God gives lives to individuals with missions on earth. Each person's blessings and mission on earth are different though the Holy book of God says God created man in his own image and ordered him to take control over all things and that becomes the reason why we worship and honour God.  Hon. Denis Andaban popularly known as " The Village Boy From DBI" to start with is the Communication officer for the Daffiama Bussie Issa constituency who is endowed with oratory. He is known in the country as a competent communicator for the fact that he communicates with facts. In class he is one in a million. His teaching used to leave me in no other thought than the mind of becoming a teacher. Hon. Denis Andaban not only is he known for his communication skills, he is also known in the whole of Ghana and in some parts of Africa for his writing abilities. He is a numerous award winner in different sectors and spheres of life, he was in 2019 nominated the most outstanding student write...

On behalf of the  party Chairman, the Member of Parliament, the Constituency Executives and the Party members of the great National Democratic Congress  ( NDC) in Jirapa, we wish to congratulate you, Hon Nicholas Soyiri, on your confirmation as the Municipal Chief Executive ( MCE) for Jirapa. Your confirmation brings a new direction to the political history and development of the Jirapa Municipal. It also reminds all in the political arena that patience, is indeed a virtue. The interest of the NDC as a party is to see an MCE of Jirapa who will look beyond party colours and have the interest of Jirapa in every dealing. An MCE that should restore hope to the office and in the youth. As the second MCE of  President Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo's Government to our land, we pray you will use your prestigious office to solve many of the numerous challenges that face Jirapa especially in the area of health, education and security. The National Democratic Congress as a party in ...

The member of Parliament for the Jirapa constituency, Honourable Cletus Seidu Dapilaah has on Wednesday 10th November 2021 donated sixty bags of 50kg rice and sixty 5litres gallons of oil to Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in forty seven schools in the whole of the Jirapa Municipality. Each school of the forty seven schools is to receive one bag of 50kg rice and one 5liters gallon of oil. This is to keep the BECE candidates nourished whilst they sit for their final examination which starts on the 15th of November 2021 as well as encourage them to participate in the examination without panic.  Hon. Peter N.N To-ang, NDC secretary for Jirapa constituency who did the handing over of the items to the Municipal Education Director on behalf of the member of Parliament at the Municipal Education Office, says the member of Parliament wished to have been present for the presentation of the items but he has been occupied with some activities. However, he said Honour...

  Press on Charity Foundation is a non-profitable organization of young men and ladies who have devoted and committed themselves to do charity work to needy students of the Nadowli-Kaleo district and beyond. Some Members of Press On Charity Foundation The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation, Miss Amina Kassim is a national service midwife who had the passion for charity activities since she was a student. Seeing and noticing the fact that, some school children are “handicapped” in terms of finance in their education, she thought it wise to start something that will give her the opportunity to be able to render some help as well as encouragement to such children never to pull back in their education regardless the challenges they encounter as they climb the education ladder hence the formation of the Press On Charity Foundation which was there but became active this year 2021. The name of the foundation depicts that needy students can also make it through effort and it i...

  Spring Fingers volleyball club, Nadowli The outstanding volleyball winners of the Upper West region, "Spring Fingers" volleyball club murders the "legends" volleyball club which comprises of past volleyball players of the club in a volleyball match.  As part of the usual organizations of friendly games and tournaments by the spring fingers volleyball club, there was a volleyball match on Sunday 7th November 2021 between the Spring Fingers volleyball club and the Legends team in Nadowli at the spring fingers volleyball court with which Spring Fingers emerges victorious beating the legend 4:1 after a though five round games. The Spring Fingers volleyball club has again displayed their overwhelming volleyball talents in the match. The team is made up of young energetic youth in Nadowli, the capital of the Nadowli-Kaleo district. The team has over the weeks involved in numerous tournaments with which they mostly emerge winners.  Even though the game was very competit...

  The Nadowli town, the capital of the Nadowli, Kaleo District in the Upper West Region, today, Sunday, 7th November, 2021, witnessed one of the best organized and patronized sport events in recent times as hundreds of people filled up the chord to entertain themselves. The euphoria of the event is the one which is described as unique in the area. The main encounter was between the “Legends” consisting old veteran volleyball players and a very youthful side popularly called the “The Nadowli Spring Fingers”. Speaking to the coach, Mr. Moses Sombobo, of the Spring Fingers, which is now the most recognized teams in the Upper west Region, he indicated that the festival is done occasionally to sustain the interest of the youth in sports and it also helps many a youth to stay away from social vices since the devil finds work for the idle man. The coach also revealed that the festival was sponsored by “The Legends” and this he believes would serve as a preparatory match for the Spring Fin...

The headteacher of the Nanga Primary School in the Nadowli, Kaleo  district, Peter Nanzoninge  has organized a community durbar to update the the catchment area of the school on developments in the school. The well attended program provided a platform to share ideas on the many challeges affecting teaching and learning and education in general. Addressing the gathering, the headteacher, Mr Peter Nanzoninge presented several worrying developments that affect the future of the area. He bemoaned the high rate of school dropout as a result of the patronage of illegal mining by students, prevalence of teenage pregnancy. The community members resolved to help the school confront the issues with urgency. Indeed, a five member mobilization taskforce was formed to help address the issue of school dropout. The Assembly Member for the area, Hon. Esung Gabriel (officer) called on the Ghana Education to establish a Junior High School in the area to address the challenge of students habing ...

  Denis Andaban, who is popularly known as " The village boy from DBI" has rained praises on the Daffiama Bussie Issa (DBI) district education director, Mr. Samson Anawine Antgembero for his commitment and hard works in improving high standard of education in the district even few months after being posted to the district. Daffiama, Bussie, Issa is one of the smallest districts in the Upper West region which was carved out from the then Nadowli district in 2012. It has over the years been battling for academic excellence but it is apparrent that so many challenges are thwarting the efforts of the directorate. However, according to Denis Andaban, a known critique of leaders, things are improving under the administration of Mr. A Samson. He established the fact that, the director does not only sit in his office like many other leaders, but goes round the schools with his officers to ensure effective monitoring and supervision. His action is that which has relatively ensured d...