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2024 polls: Asah-Asante predicts ‘doom’ for NPP

Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has stated that the ongoing intermittent power outages may negatively affect the...

A new financing model for SHS will leverage private sector to finance infrastructure – Bawumia to CHASS

The Vice President, Dr Mahanudu Bawumia has reiterated his commitment to engaging the private sector more in the provision of national infrastructure.During his recent...

Naana Jane embodies authority and authenticity – Joyce Bawah insists

Former Deputy Transport Minister, Joyce Bawah Mogtari has praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s choice for running mate in the upcoming December 2024 elections.According...

Ejisu by-election: Vote for NPP, an independent MP can’t lobby for projects – Asenso-Boakye

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye, has advised the electorates in the Ejisu constituency of the Ashanti Region to vote for...

Abu Sakara proposes lifestyle audit of public officers

Founder of the National Interest Movement (NIM), Dr. Abu Sakara Foster, has advocated for lifestyle audits to be conducted on public officials as a...

Gov’t committed to enhancing the condition of Kumasi roads – Asenso-Boakye

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, says government is committed to enhancing the condition of roads in Kumasi, and across the country....

PAC orders Wa East DCE to process DACF request from MP immediately

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has instructed the District Chief Executive of Wa East District Assembly, Mr. S.K Mahama to immediately process...

UK passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda 

The UK parliament has finally passed a contentious bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African...

Government ready to connect every region with rail line – Peter Amewu

The Minister for Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has reiterated the government's commitment to revitalizing the country's railway sector.Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express, Mr Amewu...

Accra Initiative at risk as Mali, Burkina Faso withdraw – Akufo-Addo says

President Akufo-Addo has expressed concern about the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and...

Ghana not responsible for repairing faulty train – Railways Minister says

The Minister for Railways Development, John Peter Amewu, has clarified that the responsibility for repairing Ghana's new train that was involved in an accident...

PAC orders Wa West DCE to release MP’s common fund immediately

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has instructed the District Chief Executive of Wa East District Assembly, Mr. S.K Mahama to immediately process...

Amewu hits back at Mahama’s criticism of train accident

Railways Development Minister, John Peter Amewu, has criticized former President John Mahama for his comments on the recent train accident involving Ghana’s new railway...

NPP Youth Organizer identifies power outages as major challenge ahead of 2024 election [Video]

The National Youth Organizer of the NPP, Salam Mustapha, has highlighted the current power outages as a major challenge going into the 2024 election....

Single ECG revenue account won’t solve power crisis – John Jinapor

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, John Jinapor, has said that the Finance Ministry’s decision to put all of the Electricity Company...

#DumsorDemo revival: Yvonne Nelson reaches out to Imani Ghana for the second time

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson has made a public plea to Imani Ghana, a policy think tank, urging them to organize another vigil against the...

Yendi election: NPP supporters angry over NEC decision

Some supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Yendi constituency of the Northern region have expressed disappointment in their NEC decision...

We made a mistake – Over 6,000 defectors abandon Alan’s Movement, return to NPP

About 6,000 young politicians who had previously defected from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to join Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change have announced their...

Bright Simons accuses EC of throwing away devices worth $150m to procure new ones

Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, accused the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) of discarding election equipment including biometric devices worth over $150...

NPP group condemns heightened lobbying for the running mate role

To them, the use of the media in lobbying for their candidates may weaken the front of the party. At a press conference in Kumasi, the group urged party members to rather turn attention towards campaigning for the NPP to be retained in government.

Government slammed for failing to complete construction of Santasi Market

Sod cutting for the redevelopment of the Santasi Market was held on May 12, 2022, with an expected 24month completion period. It was pre-financed by Abba Investment Limited. Barely two years after the start of the project, it stands neglected at the early stage of construction.

Movement for Change accuses NPP of buying its young members

Supporters of independent presidential aspirant, Alan Kyerematen have accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of using money as a tool to induce young...

Election 2024: NPP requests use of billboards owned by former aspirants

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally reached out to all previous presidential and parliamentary hopefuls, requesting permission to use their billboard spaces for...

Let’s be critical consumers in our political communication – Dr Adutwum

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, over the weekend urged students and graduates to be critical ‘consumers’ of political communication, as the...

Allow Bawumia to freely choose a running mate – NPP Group

A group within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), known as the Patriotic Movement for Bawumia, has advocated for the autonomy of Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia,...

Mahama to conduct educational reforms in first 100 days in office as President

Flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says he will be conducting an educational reform in his first 100...

Terrorism remains one of the most significant challenges facing Africa today – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has emphasised Africa's imperative to address the threat of violent extremism without delay.In his remarks at the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting in...

Ejisu by-election: Campaign gathers momentum as former MP poses threat to NPP [Video]

The New Patriotic Party's hold of the Ejisu Constituency is threatened by attempt of a comeback by the former Member of Parliament, Kwabena Owusu...

2024 election: Survey predicting Mahama’s victory angers Koku Anyidoho

Former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has expressed anger over Global Info Analytics' latest poll which predicted victory for...

Bawumia running mate: Delayed announcement could pose challenges – Asah-Asante

A senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, raised concerns over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's...

President of Adele Traditional Council pledges to ensure peaceful co-existence

The President of Adele Traditional Council in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, Nana Asete Mensah II, has pledged to work closely with...

Election 2024: Wenchi NPP inaugurates campaign team

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Wenchi Constituency of the Bono region has officially inaugurated its campaign team for the 2024 electioneering....

NDC criticises new Ministers for taking office without parliamentary approval

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised government for allowing 24 designated ministers to commence official duties despite pending parliamentary approval.The Speaker of...

US House approves crucial $61bn war aid for Ukraine

The House of Representatives has finally approved billions of dollars in new US military aid for Ukraine to help combat Russia's invasion.The much-delayed measure...

Efforts in place to guarantee uninterrupted power supply in Ghana – Afenyo-Markin

Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, stated last Friday that efforts are underway to ensure Ghanaians have uninterrupted...

Ghana nears agreement on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors

Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has revealed that the bilateral creditors through the Official Creditor Committee have shared the draft document on Ghana’s...

Two arrested in connection with murder of US National in Central Region

The Ghana Police Service has made a breakthrough in the investigation into the death of a United States national in Nyinasen near Cape Coast,...

Why Kumchacha will choose Osofo Kyiri Abosom as running mate over Akua Donkor

The founder of Heaven’s Gate Ministry, Nicholas Osei, affectionately known as Prophet Kumchacha, says he will choose the leader of the Ghana Union Movement...

Dumelo reacts to Lydia Alhassan’s free bus for Legon students

Parliamentary Candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dumelo, has reacted to his opponent,...

2024 poll: Mahama has nothing new to offer; don’t vote for him – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority in Parliament is urging Ghanaians to rebuff the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the December elections, citing the opposition party's alleged lack...