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NDC withdraws Assin Central Parliamentary candidate

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as its Assin Central parliamentary candidate after he was found guilty of immoral acts...

Alan Kyerematen vows to create 3 million jobs when elected

The leader and founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has unveiled an ambitious plan to create three million jobs for the youth...

NAPO was forced on Bawumia – Nyaho-Tamakloe

Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a prominent member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has claimed that Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh was imposed on Dr...

Election 2024: NPP will garner 80% votes with Opoku Prempeh as running mate – Assafuah

The Deputy Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has said pairing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia with the Energy Minister, Dr....

NDC takes 24-hour economy proposal engagement to Tamale

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held a symposium to educate party supporters on the 24-hour economy proposal announced by former President John Mahama,...

Ghana Card is key to preventing conflicts during voter registration – EC claims

The Electoral Commission (EC) is confident that using the Ghana Card as the sole identification for elections in the future will eliminate the confrontations...

I’ll push for passage of Rent Control Bill – Mahama

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to prioritise the passage of the Rent Control Bill if elected...

Trump scores debate points as Biden stumbles on key issues

Before Thursday evening, many Americans had expressed concerns about Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office. To say that this debate did not put those...

China finds something strange in sample retrieved from moon

Chinese scientists have made an unusual discovery while analysing the sample Chang'e-5 collected from the Moon's surface in December 2020. They found naturally occurring "few-layer...

Kenya rocked by fresh protests despite president’s U-turn over tax bill

Police in Kenya fired tear gas on protesters as a fresh wave of demonstrations swept the country, despite President William Ruto’s U-turn on controversial tax plans. Fresh...

Majority Leader warns NPP against infighting over Bawumia’s running mate selection

Parliament's Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on his fellow New Patriotic Party (NPP) members and supporters to avoid internal conflicts as the party...

Richard Jakpa’s 2007 military dismissal letter cited as evidence in ongoing ambulance trial

It was revealed that businessman Richard Jakpa, who is currently on trial for causing a financial loss of €2.37 million to the state in...

8 things to watch for in CNN’s 2024 debate between Biden and Trump

President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, are set to make history on CNN Thursday night as they meet for their first 2024 debate. It’ll be the first...

Biden and Trump to face off at CNN presidential debate today

In a historic first, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off in a highly anticipated debate tonight, marking the first...

I’ve been educating the AG; but he’s not listening – Jakpa [Video]

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa says he was taken aback at the ignorance of the Attorney General and...

If I meet Nana Yaa Jantuah in heaven, I will throw her down – NPP man [Listen]

Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Collins Owusu Amankwah has said he would be shocked to see former General Secretary of the Convention...

Opoku Prempeh not the right choice to partner Bawumia – Appiah-Kubi

A member of the National Council of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed his disapproval of the running mate candidate...

Ambulance trial: AG is afraid of cross-examination because of possible perjury – Sammy Gyamfi

The Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has challenged the Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, to swear an oath in...

It’ll be a record for Ghana to have a female Vice President – Tafo Chief

The chief of Akyem-Tafo, Osabarima Adusei Peasah has extolled the virtues of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) running mate, Jane Naana Opoku- Agyemang, describing...

Bawumia’s running mate: NAPO is his own nemesis – Franklin Cudjoe

The founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has reacted to reports that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has...

We’ll participate in 2024 election – CPP

The Convention People's Party (CPP) has denied reports suggesting that it will not participate in the upcoming December 7 general elections. This comes after the...

Napo was chosen more for regional balance than competence – Mustapha Gbande

A Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has said Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO, has...

Walewale: NPP youth keep vigil at Police station to protect ballot boxes

A group of youth affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) kept vigil at the Walewale Police station on Wednesday. Their action to protect ballot...

Mahama thanks South Korea for forgiving Ghana’s debt

Former President and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed his gratitude to the government of South Korea...

“Complete madness” – Kwesi Pratt slams govt for celebrating Eurobond deal

Veteran journalist, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has slammed the Akufo-Addo government for “rejoicing” over an agreement reached with Eurobond holders regarding the treatment of Ghana's...

Ho High Court sets date for Amewu to testify in SALL election denial case

The Ho High Court has ordered Peter Amewu who is the second respondent in the ongoing SALL election denial case to provide his testimony...

Prove that NDC will cancel Free SHS – Jane Naana dares NPP

Running mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has challenged the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

EC must meet all presidential candidates – Peace Council

Chairman of the National Peace Council (NPC), Rev Dr Ernest Adu-Gyamfi, says the Council has suggested to the Electoral Commission (EC) to meet with...

Bill to regulate cement prices will be passed before Parliament adjourns – Trade Minister

Trades and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, says he will disregard the Chamber of Cement Manufacturers petition to delay the implementation of a legislative instrument...

Bawumia unfit to lead Ghana – Fifi Kwetey

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is...

NDC Communication Officer found dead 

The National Democratic Congress( NDC) Communication Officer for Awutu Senya West Constituency, Kadevi Selasy has reportedly been found dead at Nkwadum, a suburb of...

MPs laud Lands Minister for ratifying Ghana Bauxite Company’s mining lease

Parliament has unanimously ratified the Mining Lease granted by the government to the Ghana Bauxite Company to mine bauxite at Awaso in the Bibiani...

I didn’t have to consult cement manufacturers to get L.I through – K.T. Hammond

The Trade Minister has dismissed calls by cement manufacturers for stakeholder discussions before the proposed legislative instrument aimed at regulating cement prices is placed...

EC to extend voter registration to prison inmates

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is working with the Ghana Prisons Service to register eligible prison inmates ahead of the 2024 general election. The...

Bolivian police arrest leader of coup attempt

Bolivian police have arrested the leader of an attempted coup, hours after the presidential palace in the capital La Paz was stormed by soldiers. Armoured...

Mahama donates GHC 50,000 to Buz Stop Boys for Clean Ghana Campaign [Video]

Former President John Dramani Mahama has generously donated GHC 50,000 to the Buz Stop Boys, an NGO committed to improving sanitation across Ghana. The donation...

Bank of Ghana increases maximum advance payment for imports to $200,000

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced an amendment to the rules governing Advance Payments for imports, increasing the maximum amount permitted from $50,000...

Cement manufacturers called my bluff over pricing concerns – Trade Minister

Trade Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond revealed that the Cement Manufacturers Association of Ghana (CMAG) dismissed his directive regarding cement pricing. In an interview with Evans...

Bolivian army surrounds government buildings in La Paz amid alleged coup attempt

The Bolivian Army surrounded key government buildings in the capital city of La Paz on Wednesday, breaching the presidential palace with the assistance of...

Standoff as NPP supporters besiege Walewale police station over election dispute

Tonight, there is a stand-off at the Walewale Police Station in the Mamprusi West Municipality of the North East Region. This was after dozens of...