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Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect

Donald Trump has moved speedily since winning the US presidential election to set the foundations of his second term in the White House. He has...

Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, a choice...

Election 2024: Amma Frimpomaa urges first time voters to appreciate Bawumia with their votes

Lawyer Amma Frimpomaa, a senior member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged first time voters to show appreciation to the Vice President...

Gold Fields may sell smaller mines in Ghana after Osisko acquisition

Gold Fields may look for buyers for its smaller mines in Ghana and Peru to focus on bigger operations and is hoping to make...

One student per tablet policy: More tablets for Ashanti Region Schools

Two additional senior high schools (SHS) in the Ashanti Region have received computer tablets and accessories.This is part of the government’s One Student One...

Investors don’t find Ghana’s oil field or upstream sector attractive anymore – Nana Amoasi VII

The Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has raised concerns over the declining interest of international investors in...

There is no order against The Speaker – Thaddeus Sory

Private legal practitioner, Mr. Thaddeus Sory, has reacted to the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its handling of the ‘Vacant Seats’ case initiated...

Pay attention to teachers if you want to win power – Bawumia told

A coalition of teachers with the rank of Deputy Director has alleged that promotions within the Ghana Education Service (GES) are based on political favouritism.According...

Honouring Jerry John Rawlings: A legacy of ethical leadership, development, and environmental stewardship

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, marks the fourth anniversary of the passing of Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s former president and one of its most transformative...

2024 Election: Your actions constitute gross illegality – Court to Appea-Danquah

The High Court in Accra has dismissed an application for an interlocutory injunction from disqualified Independent candidate, Samuel Appea-Danquah, who was seeking his inclusion...

Bawumia will be the next President of Ghana – Prophet William Braham

Prophet William Braham of the Realm of Light Ministries has confidently declared that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be the next President of Ghana. Dr....

MPs can only vacate seats by changing political affiliation – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has outlined its reasons for upholding a suit filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.It clarified that an MP can only vacate...

NPP, NDC MPs clash over Bawumia’s 2,000 megawatt solar plan

Former Chair of the Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, clashed with National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP Edward Bawa over the governing New...

2024 Polls: EC begins nationwide ballot distribution

The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to begin nationwide transportation of ballot papers on Thursday, November 14, in preparation for the December 7 elections.In...

Rising cost of kenkey shows economic hardship; Ghanaians deserve better – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for what he describes as severe...

Reject NPP to end hardship, vote for Mahama to reset Ghana – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on Ghanaians to reject the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Next NDC gov’t will create responsible and youth-inclusive mining – Omane Boamah

The Director of Elections and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Edward Omane Boamah, has stated that the party's flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama,...

Amenfi Central: EC yet to receive court judgment on Joana Cudjoe – Dr. Bossman Asare

Deputy Chairman in charge of Corporate Services at the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Bossman Asare, has clarified that the Commission has yet to receive...

2024 Election: How will NDC get 32% votes in Ashanti Region? – NPP Secretary

The Ashanti Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Adom Appiah, has downplayed the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s goal to capture 32%...

Afenyo-Markin has shown great and competent leadership – Nana B

The National Organizer of the ruling NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has lauded the Majority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin,...

2024 Polls: Banda Traditional Council refutes claims of endorsing Bawumia

The Banda Traditional Council has denied endorsing Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Parliamentary Candidate Joe Dankwa."The Acting...

Bawumia’s goal to train 1m youth in digital skills, a key step in digitalisation – NEIP CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s initiative to train one...

2024 Polls: I’m more than committed to the peace of Ghana – Speaker

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining peace in Ghana as the 2024 general elections approach.He shared this commitment during...

We’ll choose Free SHS over empty promises – Kumasi market queens

Queen mothers of various markets in Kumasi have rallied behind the government, pledging their full support to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead...

I will join NPP if… – Ashanti Regional NDC Chairman

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Andrew Augustus Nana Kwasi, has vowed to resign and join the New Patriotic Party(NPP)...

The President is the gov’t, everyone else is just an advisor – Kufuor asserts

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has emphasised the central role of the presidency in the country's governance, asserting that "the President is the government,...

Sam George to host ‘Ningo Prampram in Worship’ concert

Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament(MP) Sam George is set to host a worship concert ahead of the December 7 2024 election.Dubbed Ningo Prampram in Worship,...

Lydia Alhassan confident of retaining Ayawaso West Wuogon seat

The incumbent MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, is confident of retaining the seat in the December elections to continue her good...

Mahama blames NPP for collapse of PBC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has criticised the governing NPP for being responsible for the decline of the Produce Buying Company...

Akufo-Addo’s tenure has left cocoa communities poorer – Joyce Bawah

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the Campaign Spokesperson and Special Aide to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has voiced strong concerns over...

For our future, choose peace – Pupils advocate peaceful elections

Some schoolchildren have appealed to all stakeholders in the upcoming general elections to put the nation first and work together to ensure peaceful polls.The...

Bosomtwe will see massive upgrade under my presidency – Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has promised a massive upgrade in infrastructure for the Bosomtwe District if elected to power.He...

2024 Election: Nursing and Midwifery trainees threaten to vote against NPP

Members of the Union of Trainee Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UTNMG) have threatened to vote against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming...

2024 Election: Bawumia is ‘immature’ to be Ghana’s president – GUM flagbearer

The 2024 Presidential candidate of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, has criticized the Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),...

Adolescent parliament in Sunyani calls for prioritisation of children’s concerns

Members of the Adolescent Parliament in Sunyani, the Bono regional capital, have appealed to the political party that will form the next government to...

NCCE promotes participatory democracy through dialogue in Lawra

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), through a parliamentary candidates’ dialogue forum, has been promoting participatory democracy in the Lawra Constituency ahead of...

Ghanaians urged to refrain from electoral violence

Mawuli Agbenu, Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has reiterated the call for Ghanaians to refrain from electoral...

Institute for Energy Security boss debates NDC and NPP track records over dumsor

As Ghana prepares for upcoming elections, a pressing question lingers for many Ghanaians: Which party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) or the New Patriotic...

99 curses await those who will attempt to rig votes on Dec. 7 – Osofo Kyiri Abosom warns [Video]

Founder of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, has announced plans to host a press conference...

Our ‘SSNIT revolution’ will boost healthcare access, help hospitals function better – Nana Kwame Bediako

The Presidential Candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako has raised concerns about the poor management of public health facilities in Ghana, blaming...