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Mahama hits back at critics of 24-hour economy policy

Former President John Mahama has hit back again at critics of his campaign promise of a 24 hour economy. Though he admits some institutions are...

Amidu resigned, and no one scolded him, you can also do same – Adomako Baafi to SP

Former Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Adomako Baafi, has urged Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng to consider resigning if he...

NPP’s Amma Busia passes on

A stalwart of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Amma Busia has passed on. NPP’s Council of Elders member reportedly succumbed to a brief...

GJA urges journalists to publicise district Assembly elections

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on the media to give intensive and sustained publicity to the upcoming district Assembly election to ensure...

Martin Amidu: OSP turned into an incarnation of McCarthyism – The certified ruling in Ex Parte Damoah case

The Special Prosecutor of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, William Kissi Agyebeng, has since assuming office on August 9, 2021, incrementally demonstrated both...

I’m not worried that I have been sacked from NPP – Ex-Madina MP

Alhaji Abubakar Saddique Boniface, a former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that there is nothing to stop him from backing...

I believe you have what it takes to bring peace to Bawku – Bawku Naaba to Bawumia

The Bawku Naaba, Asigri Azorka Abugraogo, the traditional leader of the Kusaug Traditional Area, has expressed confidence in the ability of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,...

Creation of OSP was not an act in futility – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has disagreed with the Speaker of Parliament’s claim that the creation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP)...

No sitting MP will be protected in Greater Accra Region – NPP’s Greater Accra Regional Secretary

Daniel Parker Odarlai France, the Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a stern warning to sitting Members of...

Akontombra NDC threatens to vote against party over imposed parliamentary candidate

Some delegates and members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sehwi Akontombra constituency of the Western North Region have threatened to vote...

Lordina Mahama sends message to NDC women over Mahama’s campaign

Former First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has encouraged women within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to play an active role in John Mahama's 2024 campaign. Addressing...

Anti-LGBTQ bill: We shouldn’t criminalise sex toys – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful

Communications Minister and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has raised concern about the criminalisation of sex toys in the Anti-LGBT bill...

Anti-LGBTQ bill: MPs split hairs over appropriate punishment for culprits

Parliament could not agree on the appropriate punishment for LGBTQ+ persons engaging in unnatural carnal knowledge with each other. The Proper Human Sexual Rights and...

NPP Bekwai parliamentary aspirant funds reshaping of deplorable roads

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant in the Bekwai Constituency, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has offered to finance the reshaping of deplorable roads in the area....

District-level elections: Dan Botwe sends important message to electorates

The Minister of Local Government, Dan Botwe, has urged the general public to actively participate in the upcoming district Assembly and Unit Committee elections...

Mahama will win any credible election conducted in Ghana today – Haruna Iddrisu 

Tamale South Member of Parliament (MP), Haruna Iddrisu, says former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, will win...

We’ve created an unprecedented 2.1 million jobs since assuming office – Bawumia asserts

Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully generated an unprecedented 2.1 million jobs for the youth...

Present yourself to receive our petition demanding your sacking – Minority to BoG Governor

The Minority caucus in Parliament has officially requested the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, to schedule a time for them...

I want to see a woman become president in my lifetime – Rebecca Akufo-Addo

First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, says she hopes to see a woman become President in her lifetime. Speaking at the 5th session of the 15th Congregation of...

John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy a game changer – James Gunu

The Volta Regional Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has described his party’s 24-hour economy policy proposal as a game changer. According to James...

Creation of OSP was an act in futility – Speaker

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin says the creation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was an act in futility. Speaking during the consideration...

Anti-LGBTQ bill: Sponsors fight proposed deletion of Clause 4 of Bill

Clause 4 of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill creates an offense related to undermining proper human sexual...

Minority writes to BoG Governor over petition for his removal

The Minority in Parliament is not backing down on its call for the resignation of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison...

Asantehene destools Kwapra chief

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has dethroned Baffour Adugyemfuo Kumani, the Chief of Kwapra in the Ashanti Region for his alleged involvement in...

Sophia Akuffo, IEA urge Parliament not to ratify lithium agreement

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has hinted of its intentions to petition Parliament against the ratification of the lithium deal. This was disclosed...

Attorney General frustrating fight against corruption – PAC Chairman

The Member of Parliament for Ketu North and the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, has accused the Attorney-General of...

Adopt a unified national manifesto for sustainable development – Political parties told

A former UN Governance Advisor, Prof Baffour Agyeman-Duah has urged political parties in the country to embrace a unified national manifesto for sustained economic...

Pepper soup consumers live longer    

Good news for pepper soup consumers. A recent study by Semaniuk et al.(2022) showed that the regular use of chili peppers whether in soup...

District level elections: Stay away, allow candidates campaign on their own merits – EC to political parties

The Electoral Commission (EC) is urging the various political parties to allow aspirants in the upcoming district-level elections (DLE) to campaign on their own...

Next NDC government will review laws governing extractive industry to benefit Ghanaians – Mahama

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and former President John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to undertake a comprehensive review of the...

NPP grassroot group calls for selection of Opoku Prempeh as Bawumia’s running mate

A group comprising polling stations, constituency executives, and the tertiary wing executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region is endorsing...

From a revived airport, an upgraded hospital, to improved security – Bono Regional Minister touts achievements

The Bono Regional Minister, Justina Owusu Banahene, has emphasized her dedication to enhancing security in the region while touting her achievements. "We've worked tirelessly to...

NDC to take over Ashanti Region with 24-hour economy campaign

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti region has announced plans to hit the principal streets of Kumasi with former President John Mahama...

10k businesses, 20k youth to benefit from YEA’s Business and Employment Assistance Programme – Bawumia

About 10,000 businesses owned by young Ghanaian entrepreneurs, as well as 20,000 youth, are to benefit from the government's Business and Employment Assistance Programme,...

The sword of my fight against corruption will cut across – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s presidential aspirant, John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to fighting corruption if elected as President in the 2024...

Word Bank withdraws funding for E-Parliament project

Minister of Communication Ursula Owusu Ekuful has disclosed that the Word Bank has withdrawn funds earmarked for upgrading internet connectivity and implementing the e-Parliament...

Duffour meets Mahama to hold talks on future of NDC

Renowned Ghanaian politician and former Minister of Finance, Dr. Kwabena Duffour engaged in a strategic meeting with the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress...

24 hour economy: Mahama copied one of the by-products of Bawumia’s digital transformation agenda – NPP Dep. IT Dir.

The Deputy Director of IT of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Forson has said the 24-hour economy proposed by former President John Mahama...

Boniface Saddique reacts to viral campaign poster

Former Madina Member of Parliament (MP), Boniface Abu-Bakar Saddique, has urged his supporters to disregard a flyer on social media, suggesting his intent to...

Argentina reduces number of ministries to 9 instead of 18

Argentina’s new president Javier Milei took his incoming cabinet’s oaths on Sunday afternoon at the Casa Rosada. Unlike the previous government, there were only...