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What Prof. Jane Naana did on first day as Vice President [Photos]

On her historic first day as Ghana’s first female Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, hosted a diplomatic delegation...

Koku Anyidoho reacts after plaque on Prof. Mills’ statue bearing his name is ‘vandalised’

A former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Koku Anyidoho, has expressed his frustration on social media over the vandalism...

I will be decisive, swift in my actions – Mahama assures

President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to take immediate and decisive steps to improve Ghana’s economic situation. In his inaugural speech after being sworn in...

Ablekuma North: I’ll fight until the end because I know I won – NPP’s Akua Afriyie

The Ablekuma North New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, is claiming victory in the 2024 election and has pledged unwavering determination...

NDC supporters are safeguarding state properties, not looting them – Mustapha Gbande

Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has justified the actions of rampaging individuals linked to the party who are...

Mahama considers privatising power distribution

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his intention to revisit the privatization of power distribution in Ghana, emphasizing its importance for improving efficiency in...

Yagbonwura pays courtesy call on President Mahama

The Overlord of Gonjaland, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on President John Dramani Mahama at his private office...

Parliament approves Appointments Committee to vet key nominees

Parliament has officially approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, a crucial body tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other top...

I’m done with Ablekuma North, EC should find a new person – Returning officer

The Electoral Commission (EC) Returning Officer for the Ablekuma North constituency, Vincent Obeng, has announced his decision to step down from the ongoing collation...

‘I don’t want to call her a con woman, but we know her games’ – NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn jabs opponent

Tension has been running high in the Ablekuma North constituency as the winner of the parliamentary seat in the December 7 election is yet...

Bernard Ahiafor to lead Parliament’s Appointments Committee

Parliament has named Bernard Ahiafor as the Chairperson of its Appointments Committee, which is responsible for vetting and recommending nominees for key government positions. He...

Nacee brings energy to Mahama’s presidential dinner with ‘Kwen Kwen’ performance

The Presidential Dinner in honour of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang was a night filled with electrifying...

Presidential dinner: President Mahama and his wife Lordina hit the dancefloor [Video]

The presidential dinner in honour of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang turned into a memorable celebration not...

Presidential dinner: Celebrities, politicians, and business leaders unite to honour Mahama and Opoku-Agyemang

The Presidential Dinner in honour of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang turned into a star-studded affair as celebrated...

Akufo-Addo makes misleading claim about 2016 WASSCE results

Claim: President Akufo-Addo has claimed that in 2016, 51.6% of candidates passed in English, 48.35% passed in integrated science, and 33.12% passed in mathematics. Verdict: Misleading! The...

Maintain E-Levy to support Women’s Development Bank, SMEs – GUTA tells Mahama

The President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Obeng, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider his decision to...

Afenyo-Markin requests to be addressed as ‘Ɔsahene’ in Parliament [Video]

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has officially declared his preference to be addressed by the title "Ɔsahene." The announcement sparked discussions in...

Will Fantana take over as Jomoro MP? – Check out her mother’s bold statement [Video]

Member of Parliament for Jomoro in the Western Region, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey has shared plans to potentially pass her political mantle to her daughter,...

Looming ‘dumsor’: Gov’t to purchase emergency fuel from Nigeria, other sources

The government is set to purchase emergency fuel from Nigeria and other sources to avert the looming power crisis locally known as 'dumsor.' Yapei-Kusawgu Member...

Four independent MPs join Majority caucus in Parliament

Four independent Members of Parliament(MPs) have announced plans to join the National Democratic Congress(NDC) MPs who are the Majority caucus. The independent MPs are Worlase...

We’ve the personnel capable of dealing with looming ‘dumsor’ – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that Ghana has the personnel capable of dealing with the looming power crisis commonly known as 'dumsor'. According...

NJOA: An ode to Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang

After the swearing in Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the Vice-President of Ghana, a lot of well wishes have poured in for her, especially...

Mahama to scrap import duty on vehicles in first 100 days – NDC 2024 manifesto

President John Dramani Mahama’s first 100 days are expected to feature a series of “scrapping” measures and tough decisions aimed at eliminating controversial tax...

Did President Akufo-Addo urge US to invade Burkina Faso?

Claim: President Akufo-Addo has asked the US to invade Burkina Faso over the presence of Wagner forces, a viral tweet has suggested. Verdict: Misleading! Although President Akufo-Addo...

NPP must rise again – Former Kwesimintsim MP

Former Deputy Housing Minister and Kwesimintim MP, Dr Prince Hamid Armah, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to use its recent defeat...

FALSE! Bawumia didn’t say he was “okay” with 38.2% of results allegedly polled

Claim: Multiple social media users shared a flyer in which Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 flagbearer of Ghana’s governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), allegedly said...

Drama in Parliament after Speaker refers to NPP MPs as ‘Micro-Minority’

There was drama in Parliament on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, referred to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers as...

NDC youth allegedly lock offices of NIA, NADMO, and NSS in Koforidua

A group of young men, believed to be supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stormed the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly on Wednesday,...

You’ll die and NDC will be there – Ashie Moore cautions youth on rampage

The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Emmanuel Ashie Moore, has cautioned supporters against rioting and vandalism at state agencies. According...

Confusion breaks out again during re-collation of Ablekuma North results

Confusion has once again erupted during a scuffle during the re-collation of the 2024 Ablekuma North parliamentary election results. The chaos at the Electoral Commission's...

Mahama will minimise past mistakes – Julius Debrah

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has said that President John Mahama will use his second-term administration to prioritise competence over loyalty and work...

We can encourage Burkinabe leader to embrace democracy – Joyce Bawah

Special Aide to President John Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, says the Burkinabe leader, Ibrahim Traoré's appearance with arms during the inaugural ceremony could yield...

See the colourful inauguration ceremony of John Mahama and Prof Opoku-Agyemang

John Dramani Mahama and Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang were officially sworn in as Ghana’s President and Vice President at a vibrant ceremony held on...

Dean of MMDCEs reacts to Mahama’s revocation of appointments

Dean for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Richmond Agyabeng Amponsah, has welcomed President John Mahama's decision to revoke their appointments. In an interview...

Mahama’s first day at work as President [Video]

President John Mahama received arousing welcome on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, when he began his first official working day. A footage captured by JoyNews showed...

Original and free from jabs – Franklin Cudjoe praises Mahama’s inaugural address [Audio]

The Founding President of IMANI-Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has described President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration as "superb." Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show...

Mahama’s appointees must not forget the youth – NDC’s Nat Tetteh

Nat Tetteh, the Eastern Regional Deputy Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on appointees of the newly inducted John Mahama...

Franklin Cudjoe reacts to viral photo of Bawumia bowing to Mahama

The Founding President of IMANI-Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has responded to the viral image of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia bowing to President John Dramani Mahama during...

NDC members allegedly attack police officers, lock state offices at Awutu Bereku

A group of individuals, believed to be members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly attacked police officers at the Electoral Commission office in...

Mahama revokes appointments of MMDCEs

President John Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Chief Executives of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This was contained in a letter signed...