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We are not land guards; we working for the state – Aynok Holding Limited

Kwame Mantey, a representative of Aynok Holding Limited, has expressed deep concern over the company being labeled as "land guards." He vehemently denied the accusation...

Mahama visits Northern and Savanna Regions; thanks chiefs for warm reception

Former President John Dramani Mahama over the weekend embarked on working visits to the Northern and Savanna Regions.  The visit was to afford the former...

If police, military rely on a land guard, what happens to common Ghanaians? – Suhuyini asks

Minority Members of Parliament have questioned the basis upon which the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have allegedly resorted to the...

Kwesi Pratt raises concerns over alleged ethnic sentiments in Bawumia’s campaign

The Managing Editor of Insight Newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr, has voiced concerns about the alleged ethnic sentiments displayed by Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a contender...

NPP primaries: Boakye Agyarko speaks on gang against Bawumia

New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Boakye Agyarko, has denied claims that some eight aspirants including himself have teamed up against Vice President Dr...

Our Presidential Primary is not a rich man’s contest – Bawumia

Vice President and Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has cautioned party delegates not to vote for anybody claiming to...

Minority demands refund of $2m invested in botched Accra Sky Train project

The Minority in Parliament is demanding a refund of some $2 million paid in 2019 as premium to acquire ordinary shares for the development...

Shai Osuduku NPP supporters pick nomination forms for 2020 parliamentary candidate

Over 70 supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Shai Osudoku Constituency have come together to pick nomination forms for their 2020...

Bortianor shooting: MP justifies parliament’s call for private investigation

Wa Central MP, Dr Rashid Pelpuo, has condemned police operations that led to the death of persons suspected to be landguards at Bortianor. Speaking on Newsfile on JoyNews he...

Mahama congratulates newly enskinned Bole chief [Photos]

Former President John Mahama has congratulated the newly enskined chief of the Bole Traditional area, Mandariwura Seidu Iddi Tempir. This was after he graced...

NPP primaries: I’ve beaten Mahama twice, I know how to beat him again – Bawumia

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has asked the delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to vote for him massively to lead the party. ...

Second Deputy Speaker launches reorganisation of TB Caucus in Parliament

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, on Friday, July 14 launched the reorganisation of Parliamentary TB Caucus, as part of efforts...

Mark Okraku Mantey picks nomination forms for NPP parliamentary race

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has picked nomination forms to contest the parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party...

Joe Wise reacts to ‘his name’ in IGP’s leaked tape

Bekwai Member of Parliament(MP), Joseph Osei Owusu (Joe Wise), has denied any involvement and affiliation to the persons captured on a leaked tape plotting...

My constituents want me dead for ‘bye-election dev’t’ – NPP MP cries

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Manso-Nkwanta in the Ashanti Region, George Kwabena Takyi, has described as unfortunate desires of his constituents for him...

Finance Minister to present Mid-Year budget review on July 25

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to present the Mid-Year Review of the Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the Government for the 2023...

Supporters of Manaf Ibrahim pick nomination forms for NPP parliamentary election at Asawase

Loyal supporters of Manaf Ibrahim flocked the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office to pick up his nomination forms for the upcoming elections in a...

NPP parliamentary primaries: Daakye takes lead to pick nomination forms at Akwatia

A security consultant, Nana Obeng-Danquah, has picked up forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Akwatia constituency in the...

Eugene Arhin joins NPP parliamentary race

The Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, has officially declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party parliamentary primary in the...

NPP Parliamentary primaries: Abanga picks nomination forms to contest Aowin seat

A former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth organizer aspirant, Abanga Yakubu Fuseini, has picked a nomination form to contest in the party's parliamentary...

#FixTheCountry Movement withdraws impeachment petition against Jean Mensa, deputies

The 46 petitioners from the #FixTheCountry Movement, who filed an impeachment petition against the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa and her Deputies,...

Martin Amidu: Dampare-must-go leaked tape recording is diversionary for the long game

“Duncan. There is no art To find the mind’s construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust.” – William Shakespeare...

Gyakye Quayson’s continuous trial could strain arms of govt relationship – Prof Gyampo

Senior Political Science lecturer, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has predicted a confrontation between the legislature and the judiciary if the trial of Assin North Member...

Speaker of Parliament cited for contempt over anti-LGBTQ+ bill

The Supreme Court is being asked to impose sanctions on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for allowing the House to proceed with the...

Asiedu Nketia wades into plot to remove IGP

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has emphasised the need for a thorough investigation into the leaked audio...

Leaked IGP’s tape mere distraction – Nana Yaa Jantuah

The General Secretary of the Convention People's Party, Nana Yaa Jantuah, has said she believes the leaked tape on an attempt to remove the...

Ho Central MP appeals for urgent support for flood victims

Ho Central Member of Parliament (MP), Benjamin Komla Kpodo, has called for immediate support for residents in the Ho Municipality after torrential rains last...

NPP blows alarm over fake fundraisers

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has cautioned the general public against fraudulent activities being carried out by impersonators pretending to work at its headquarters....

Three to contest Akan NPP Parliamentary Primary

Three New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwarts have declared their intentions to contest for the party’s Parliamentary seat at the Akan Constituency for election 2024.  They...

Sammy Gyamfi tackles A-G over ‘failure’ to insure 92 official vehicles

The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has taken on the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Dame,...

Speaker Bagbin speaks on Minority’s boycott

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has said the Minority's boycott of parliamentary business was without an official communication, hence it's a breach of the...

Burning Issues: Boycotting Parliament just the beginning – Minority

On the brouhaha surrounding the Minority’s boycott of parliament for solidarity for one of their Members, James Gyakye Quason’s trial, Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel...

Minority’s parliament boycott: Stop being biased – Ablakwa to critics

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has told persons asking the Minority Caucus to stop boycotting parliament to also speak against...

NDC to launch book of manifestos

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to launch a book that seeks to compile all its manifestos since the formation of the...

Govt still mismanaging economy even under IMF programme – Dr Ato Forson

Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says he doubts Ghana will experience an economic miracle in the year and some months leading to the...

Speaker directs govt to present Mid-year budget review not later than July 25

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for the mid-year budget presentation to be rescheduled from its initial date, July 27. According to him,...

6 Envoys present letters of credence to Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has received letters of credence from six envoys, making them official representatives of their respective countries in Ghana. They are...

NPP must brace up for post flagbearer race conflicts – Prof. Kobby Mensah

A political marketing expert, Professor Kobby Mensah, has advised the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to brace up for internal conflicts which...

NPP primaries: Market women, others pick nomination form for Ekow Ewusi

Former Central Regional Vice-Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Horace Ekow Ewusi, has received a significant boost in his campaign to become the...

IGP’s leaked tape: We are not worried about this joke – NDC

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not worried about an attempt to remove the Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare. The party said...