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Youth activist dеmands for thorough invеstigation into death of fishermen in Tema

Today, we gathеr in sorrow as we mourn thе untimеly and tragic loss of two prеcious livеs - our bеlovеd fishеrmеn who wеrе prеparing...

GII and GACC call for transparency in Cecilia Dapaah’s theft case

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) have called for a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the alleged theft of...

NPP announces date for proxy voters’ compilation ahead of Special Electoral College

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced dates for the compilation of the proxy voters’ list in the build-up to the flagbearership election. ...

NDC to open nominations in 18 constituencies

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is to open nominations in 18 constituencies where elections were put on hold due to some differences which have...

Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum in good health, says France

Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum is in good health after being taken captive by his own presidential guard, the French foreign minister has said. Catherine Colonna...

It is wickedness to pay GHC715 NSS allowance – Edem Agbana to govt

Former Deputy National Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress, Edem Agbana, has described as ‘wickedness’ the government's increase of allowance for National Service...

Catherine Afeku dismisses abandonment reports, affirms support for Alan Kyerematen

Former Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Catherine Afeku, has refuted recent claims suggesting that she had abandoned the campaign of Alan Kyerematen, a...

Bill on cannabis, usage misconstrued – Speaker Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified Parliament has not passed a bill which allows the free usage of 'weed' in the country. He...

Moment Prof Mills asked Lordina Mahama to stop listening to radio – Mahama recalls

In a nostalgic recollection, former President John Mahama has fondly recounted a touching moment involving his wife, Lordina Mahama, and the late President, Prof...

Whoever they bring before us, we’ll win 2024 election – Mahama reacts to NPP’s 10 aspirants

Former President John Dramani Mahama has expressed unwavering confidence in his political party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), as he anticipates victory in the...

Majority MPs break ranks with Leader to defend Speaker

Some New Patriotic Party Members of Parliament (MP) have disagreed with comments by the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, criticising the Speaker of Parliament for...

NPP’s lies were too much, I now feel vindicated – Mahama speaks [Video]

Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has spoken out about his sense of vindication after facing a barrage of false accusations and malicious...

Yvonne Nelson’s Book is a victory for fatherhood

Imagine being a dad, trying to navigate the challenging path of fatherhood while being separated from your family due to life’s circumstances. That's been...

Burning Issues: Political scientist sends important message to MMDCEs over NPP’s directive

A Political Scientist at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah Asante, has urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) who are unhappy...

Mahama speaks on Ghana having a third force like Nigeria’s Peter Obi [Video]

Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has highlighted the potential influence of a third force on Ghana's general election, drawing parallels with Nigeria's...

Prison inmates turning street beggars – MP

There is a new phenomenon emerging along the streets of Accra with prison inmates begging for alms. The inmates are mostly brought out to...

Alan postpones Ashanti regional constituency durbars

Flagbearer hopeful of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has postponed his Ashanti regional constituency durbars. The engagement with delegates was initially...

Something must kill a man; death penalty was no punishment – NPP guru

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Sarpong, has expressed reservations about the repeal of the death penalty law. In his...

I wish Akufo-Addo will not assent to death penalty – Former NPP Chairman

Former New Juaben New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairman, Kwadwo Agyemang-Boateng, has stated it is his wish that President Nana Akufo-Addo will not assent to...

NPP flagbearer balloting held; Check out positions of aspirants

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has held balloting for its flagbearer hopefuls ahead of the special delegates conference on August 26. After the end...

Ghanaians would have crucified me if … – Mahama

Former president John Dramani Mahama has said Ghanaians wouldn't have taken it lightly if his government had created the level of mess under President Nana Akufo-Addo's administration. According...

Gyakye Quayson fails to halt trial again

Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson, has for the umpteenth time failed to halt his criminal trial. The latest is the High Court’s refusal to...

Bawumia’s 10th position on the ballot paper – A divine order which reflects his campaign message

When Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia crafted a compelling football analogy to drive his campaign; that he is the best, among the NPP flagbearership...

Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV

Soldiers have gone on national TV in Niger to announce they have carried out a coup. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended...

Joseph Yamin mocks Cecilia Dapaah

The National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Joseph Yamin, has insinuated that the new term for the American Greenback in Ghana...

Cecilia Dapaah compromised her own security by keeping such money at home – Ex- police officer

Former Police officer, Lawyer Twum Barimah, has said that the former Sanitation Minister compromised her family's security by keeping substantial amounts of both foreign...

Adom-Otchere reveals shocking details about US$800K stolen from Cecilia Dapaah

Embattled former sanitation minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been caught in a troubling incident involving stolen money and assets from her private residence in...

Why will I keep my money in the bank when the same officials tip off robbers – Kofi Akpaloo on Cecilia Dapaah ‘stolen’ money

Founder and flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has said stringent measures put in place by the Bank of Ghana...

The enduring legacy of HE Prof. John Evans Atta-Mills: A visionary leader for Ghana

Introduction The late Professor John Evans Atta-Mills was an exceptional leader who left an indelible mark on the political landscape of Ghana. Serving as a...

Auditor-General recovers unearned salaries – GH¢11.52m so far retrieved as disallowance

A special account at the Bank of Ghana (BoG) belonging to the Auditor-General to receive disallowed unearned salaries and allowances has accrued more than...

Leaked tape: Persons involved must own up or face serious perjury consequences – Atta Akyea

Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of the Committee probing the leaked tape on the plot to oust the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has asked persons...

2024 polls: Asiedu Nketia, Fifi Kwetey visit Kojo Bonsu for reconciliation talks

In a bid to foster unity and reconciliation within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2024 elections, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National...

Where is the Akufo-Addo that led the Kume Preko demonstration? – Yaw Nsarkoh

The Executive Vice President of Unilever Ghana/Nigeria, Yaw Nsarkoh, has shared a nostalgic account of a gathering nearly three decades ago while raising questions...

Burning Issues: Former NPP MP exposes Ghana’s troubling corruption crisis: It’s tough to speak out

Former Obuasi-East Member of Parliament, Edward Enin, has raised concerns about the state of corruption in Ghana, stating that it has become increasingly difficult...

NPP bars failed presidential and parliamentary aspirants from going independent after primaries

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has warned that it will sanction any failed presidential and parliamentary aspirant who attempts to go independent after...

NDC ‘fights’ Akufo-Addo over Dormaahene

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned the Judiciary Council to stop any attempts to harass and intimidate the Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman...

‘Sick’ economy cause of Ofori-Atta’s constant rescheduling of mid-year budget presentation – Minority

Some NDC MPs say the constant changing of the date for the mid-year budget review presentation is due to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s inability...

John Mahama faces running-mate puzzle

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on May 13, 2023, overwhelmingly re-elected former President John Dramani Mahama to hold the party’s red, green, black and...

Akufo-Addo makes new ministerial appointments; Freda Prempeh replaces Cecilia Dapaah

President Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed the Minister of State at the Presidency, Freda Prempeh, as the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources. The Tano North...

We were right to order Parliament to expunge Gyakye Quayson’s name from its records – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that it did no wrong in ordering Parliament to expunge James Gyakye Quayson’s name from its records. The court says...