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President renames University of Energy and Natural Resources after Dr Busia

The University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani in the Bono Region is to be named after the late Prime Minister of the Second...

I will not stop acting if I become MP – John Dumelo

Charismatic Ghanaian actor, turned politician, John Dumelo, says it would be “unfair” for him to bow out of the movie industry if he enters...

Politicians should stop exaggerating over hardship in Ghana – Kwesi Pratt

Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has said hardship in Ghana is not a recent phenomenon, therefore politicians should stop exaggerating...

Ghana Manganese Company to resume operation as Minister makes u-turn

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has made a sudden u-turn on its decision to shut down the Ghana Manganese Company (GMC).According to...

Sammy Awuku sends message to hoodlums who destroyed NPP property in C/R

Sammy Awuku, the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) says the Central regional committee of the party should not take the law...

Minister justifies suspension of NPP Vice Chairman

The Central Regional Minister, Kwamina Duncan says the suspended first Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Horace Ekow Ewusi was given...

Police are not magicians – Sam Pyne on discovery of skeletons

The Ashanti regional secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Sam Pyne says the police are not magicians but rely on intelligence reports to succeed.The...

More trouble in C/R NPP as committee chair affirms Ekow Ewusi

Kojo Addo, the Central regional consistency committee chairmen of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is outraged at the decision to suspend the Central Regional...

NPP defends Ekow Ewusi’s suspension

The Central region branch of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has defended the suspension of the party’s First Vice-Chairman, Ekow Ewusi.In a statement,...

We are just like church rats after Parliament – Former MP

Some former Members of Parliament (MPs) are living as paupers, a former legislator has revealed.Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Amenfi Central constituency,...

How NPP members ‘collapsed’ PDS – Ken Agyapong reveals

Outspoken New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for the Assin Central constituency has opened the Pandora's Box on what led to the suspension...

Mad rush to be MP – former MP reveals motive

The motive behind the mad rush for Parliamentary seats, especially by government appointees has been revealed.Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP)...

PDS Scandal: You can kill me – Kennedy Agyapong

Maverick Politician, Kennedy Agyapong has stated that he is prepared to die for the country for speaking his mind over the alleged fraudulent acts...

Crack develops in C/R NPP as group protests ‘unlawful suspension’ of Ekow Ewusi

A group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) members in the Central Region has written to protest the suspension of the 1st Vice Chairman of the party...

Cracks in C/R NPP: Suspended vice chair opens can of worms

The suspended Central Regional 1st Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Horace Ekow Ewusi says he hasn’t gone through the proper...

NPP Central Region office vandalised

The Central regional office of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been vandalised by unknown hoodlums.According to reports, the suspects got down from a...

Samia targets Jomoro again in 2020

Former Convention People’s Party (CPP) Parliamentarian for Jomoro in the Western Region, Samia Nkrumah, has announced a comeback in the 2020 elections.The former National...

John Kudalor supports NDC 2020 agenda

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Kudalor, has ‘turned back’ the hands of time to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).Mr. Kudalor was...

NDC parliamentary aspirant has died

A parliamentary aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashaiman constituency has died.Emmanuel Max-Voy, popularly known as Martin Luther, died at the...

First woman candidate of Ningo – Prampram sure of victory

An aspiring parliamentary candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is hopeful of recapturing for Ningo–Prampram parliamentary seat in 2020.Rita Akweley...

NDC to scrap Founders’ Day

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has indicated it would expunged from Ghana's statute books August 4 as a public holiday.A statement signed...

Founders’ Day: Time to rise above partisan considerations – Akufo-Addo

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged Ghanaians to recognize the collective efforts played by key stakeholders towards the liberation of Ghana.In a...

Parliament approves PIAC Report

Parliament has passed the report of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) on the management and use of petroleum revenues for 2018.The report, among others...

I did not snub Mahama- Alex Mould

Financial and energy expert, Mr Alex Mould has refuted claims that he had rejected an offer to be the running mate of former president...

Amidu gives Ato Forson 7 days to apologise or….

Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has demanded an apology from Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam MP for his comments on judgment debt payment to him.In a release, Amidu said...

Presidential Staffer promises to win Ningo-Prampram seat for NPP

A Presidential Staffer is promising to deliver the Ningo-Prampram constituency seat for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) if voted as parliamentary candidate.Alex Martey, a...

Audio: I’m not easy to defeat – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful

Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North constituency, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has given an assurance that she will retain the Ablekuma North constituency seat for...

I’m ready to work hard – Mahama

Flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has pledged to “work hard” to provide jobs for the youth and reduce...

Video: NPP man curses Asante Akyem North executives over suspension

A New Patriotic Party (NPP) polling station Chairman at Asante Akyem North Constituency in the Ashanti region, Kassim Awudu has rained curses on the...

Audio: It will be irresponsible to terminate PDS contract without fraud confirmation – Information Minister

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said it will be irresponsible for the government to terminate the Concession Agreement between the Electricity Company of...

Prof Gyampo advocates for active youth participation in politics

Professor Ransford Gyampo, an Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Ghana, on Thursday advocated for the involvement of young people actively in partisan politics, urging the...

(Audio): PDS contract must be terminated – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has called on the Akufo-Addo government to terminate the concession agreement with Power Distribution Services (PDS).The call by the Minority...

Probe into PDS breaches to end in 30 days – Minister

Government has announced that full scale investigations into the detected breaches in the concession agreement with Power Distribution Services (PDS) will be completed within...

Ensure refund of monies collected by PDS with interest – Minority tells govt

The Minority in Parliament has urged the Akufo-Addo-led government to ensure the full refund of monies collected by Power Distribution Services (PDS) with interest.To...

Finance Ministry ‘responsible’ for PDS debacle – Former Minister

Former Power Minister under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress administration, Dr Kwabena Donkor has blamed the Finance Ministry for the Power Distribution Services’ (PDS)...

Audio: I warned govt against PDS deal – NPP man fumes

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi East has revealed that the government ignored his warnings not to sign...

Terminate PDS contract – John Jinapor advises

A former Deputy Minister of Energy and Petroleum, John Jinapor, has cautioned government not to take advantage of the current challenges in the energy...

There are still challenges with NHIS – NPP MP

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ledzokuku constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Dr Bernard Oko-Boye says he cannot be...

NALAG pledges support for MMDCEs election

The National Association of Local Authorities in Ghana (NALAG) has pledged support for the election of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in...

Ayariga vs Amidu showdown halted again; find out why

The trial of Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga has been put on hold by an Accra High court.Justice Afia Serwaa Botwe stayed proceedings, pending...