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I tried to prevent Amissah-Arthur from doing politics – Family member

A member of late former vice president, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur's family has disclosed that she tried to prevent him from venturing into politics.Speaking to Joy...

PHOTOS: Akua Donkor mourns Amissah Arthur

Founder of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFC), Madam Akua Donkor was among a tall list of people who thronged the Accra International Conference Centre...

PHOTOS: NDC gurus who paid last respect to Amissah-Arthur on Thursday

Lots of National Democratic Congress (NDC) were part of the tall list of politicians who paid their last respect to the late Vice President,...

Amissah-Arthur refused special seat allocated him in church even as Veep – Methodist Bishop

Diocesan Bishop of Accra, Rt. Rev. Samuel K. Osabutey says the demise of late Vice  President, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur is a big loss to...

PHOTOS: Asiedu Nketia weeps as he pays last respect to Amissah-Arthur

The soft side of tough-talking General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, came to bare when he couldn't hold...

ALL THE PHOTOS: Amissah-Arthur laid in state at AICC

The funeral rites for the late Vice President, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur has commenced today at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).Family members, friends...

Must-Listen Audio: Kweku Baako gives emotional response to Ken Agyapong’s accusations that he betrayed Akufo-Addo for #12

Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, has denied allegations by Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, that...

NPP’s Poor planning cause of Double-Track System – Ablakwa

Former Deputy Education Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says poor planning by the Akufo-Addo-led government is the cause of the introduction of the two-track senior...

AUDIO: Sir John denies involvement in galamsey

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana's Forestry Commission has debunked accusations that he is involved in illegal mining.According to Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, contrary...

Eko Sii Sen: “One district, One factory” is real – National Coordinator

The National Coordinator of the 'One District, One Factory' secretariat, Gifty Ohene-Konadu says government’s One District, One Factory (1D1F) policy is real.According to her,...

VIDEO: SHS matrons, headteachers stealing free SHS food will suffer – Abronye DC

Brong Ahafo Regional First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye, says matrons and headteachers of schools that secretly...

VIDEO: Kweku Baako held the gadget that interviewed Akufo-Addo on #12 – Ken Agyapong alleges

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has descended on Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, for betraying President...

AUDIO:  NPP MP Man calls for the closure of Midland Savings and Loans

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Ken Agyapong, wants Midland Savings and Loans closed down for its role in the brutality meted out to...

Mahama breaks silence on EC Chair nomination; says it’s regrettable and threatens democracy

Former President John Dramani Mahama has described the nomination of four new officials to the Electoral Commission as a “regrettable” decision by President Nana...

AUDIO: Don’t tread Charlotte Osei’s path- Ken Agyapong warns Jean Mensa

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Ken Agyapong has warned Electoral Commission Chairperson nominee, Jean Mensa, not to tread the path of her predecessor,...

VIDEO: Allotey Jacobs blasts party leaders for protesting the nomination of Jean Mensa

Central Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs, has chided his party leaders over their late protests against the nomination...

State officially slaps ex-SSNIT boss, 4 others with charges over $72m contract

The State has levelled criminal charges against former Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Ernest Thompson and four others, over...

Akufo-Addo packing EC with NPP sympathizers – Ofosu-Ampofo

Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo says his party is disappointed in President Akufo-Addo for appointing Jean Mensa as...

Ayariga supports Jean Mensa’s nomination

Founder and leader of the All People's Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, says he sees nothing wrong with the nomination of Jean Adukwei Mensa as...

EXCLUSIVE: Kennedy Agyapong to quit parliament at end of current tenure [Video]

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Ken Agyapong says he will not contest the 2020 parliamentary elections based on advice received from his wife.According...

AUDIO: Bossman Asare eats and drinks NPP – Koku asserts

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has described Dr Bossman Asare, the nominated Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission...

AUDIO: Akufo Addo made the right choice – Abu Jinapor

Deputy Chief of Staff Abu Jinapor has said that President Akufo Addo has made the right choice by appointing the Head of the Institute...

EC  Chair’s appointment should not be done by the President – Dr. Oduro Osae

 The Dean of Studies and Research at the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS), Dr Eric Oduro Osae has called for a reform in...

Former SSNIT Boss, others to face court today

A former Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Ernest Thompson, will appear before a High Court today over the $140...

I apologize to Parliament, I’m not a tin god – Kennedy Agyapong

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Ken Agyapong, has apologized for making alleged contemptuous comments about the legislature in public.He rendered the apology after...

AUDIO: Jean Mensa’s appointment exposes her NPP stance – Koku

Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho says just-nominated Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Adukwei Mensa, will do...

Ken Agyapong pushes to suspend Privileges Committee sitting again

Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, has written to the Privileges Committee of Parliament, urging it to suspend its sitting after he filed a motion...

Infographic: New EC Chair and deputies

Head of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)...

Breaking: Akufo-Addo names IEA’s Jean Mensa as new EC Chair

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated, Juan Adukwei Mensa as the new chairperson of the Electoral Commission.Her nomination was communicated in a...

I need more prayers – Akufo-Addo tells clergy

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged the enormous efforts of the clergy in nation building and asked them to do more.He stated that...

Free SHS cause of decline in quality SHS education – Ablakwa

The Minority in Parliament is claiming there is a decline in the quality of secondary education following the introduction of the Free Senior High...

Woyome in hot waters over assets

The Supreme Court has set October 15, 2018 to hear oral arguments from embattled businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, UT Bank, the Attorney General and...

AUDIO: I have secrets that can send Anas to jail – Rev Owusu Bempah

The leader of Glorious Word and Power Ministry, Isaac Owusu Bempah, says he will soon expose investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.He says Editor-in-Chief of...

Finance Minister lied to us over VAT increase – Ato Forson

The Minority spokesperson on Finance, Ato Forson, says...

President Akufo-Addo nominates Municipal and District Chief Executives

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in accordance with article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and section 20(1) of the Local Governance Act, Act 936,...

I did not receive any payment from NHIA – Adwoa Safo

The Minister of State in charge of Public Procurement, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo has denied receiving any payment from the National Health Insurance Authority...

Minority goofed big time – Deputy Finance Minister

Deputy Minister of Finance is elated they were able to “embarrass and expose” the vile propaganda of the Minority in Parliament.Hon. Abena Osei Asare...

Govt to “outsource” management of public sector payroll – Ofori-Atta

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says the Akufo-Addo government will soon hand over the management of public sector payroll to a third party in order...

Stop taking economic policy directions on social media – Finance Minister jabs Minority

The Minister of finance, Ken Ofori Atta has asked the Minority to stop taking economic policy directions from social media as the gospel truth.In...

AUDIO: Jail Osei Kyei Mensah for receiving double salary – Ras Mubarak

Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, is calling for the prosecution of Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu.According to him, Mr. Mensah-Bonsu allegedly received...