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Tensions erupt at Koforidua Police Headquarters during Special Voting exercise
Tensions flared at the Koforidua Police Headquarters during the Special Voting exercise in the Eastern Region.
The New Juaben South Organizer of the opposition National...
Afram Plains: EC deploys speed boats for smooth electoral material distribution
The Electoral Commission (EC) has procured speedboats to transport electoral materials to the Dwarf Islands and other hard-to-reach areas in the Afram Plains North...
Tullow Oil CEO Rahul Dhir to step down
Tullow Oil has announced that its Chief Executive Officer Rahul Dhir will step down and also resign from its board next year.
This was contained...
EC to hold regular media briefings on December 7
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to hold regular media briefings on Election Day, December 7, 2024, to provide timely updates and ensure...
Journalists and election coverage: Navigating the gains and pains since 1992
The liberalization of Ghana's airwaves in the late 1990s marked a turning point in the country's democratic evolution.
It unleashed a torrent of diverse voices...
Supreme Court dismisses another application to halt Amenfi Central election
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for an interim injunction intended to halt the Amenfi Central Parliamentary election.
The plaintiffs, who have a pending...
Election 2024: Okoe-Boye set for victory in Ledzokuku [Audio]
Former Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku constituency, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has expressed confidence that, he will reclaim the seat in the upcoming December...
Only one person wins, prepare to accept election outcomes – Goodluck Jonathan to politicians
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has urged candidates in the upcoming general elections to accept the results in the spirit of peace and democracy.
Goodluck...
24-hour economy is ‘poster boy’ of 2024 elections – Prof Kobby Mensah
A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kobby Mensah, has praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its campaign approach to the...
Prestea: Thumb-cutting incident occurred not politically-motivated
Claim: An X user, @OfficialBigkay, claims an NDC supporter had cut off the thumb of an NPP member in Bolgatanga.
Verdict: Misleading
Verification:
Our findings reveal that...
Election 2024: Political party manifesto promises for women empowerment
Paulina Birago, a woman in her late forties, sits in front of her room saddened and wondering where the day’s meal will come from.
Concrete...
Bibiani GoldStars target FA Cup semifinals spot
Bibiani GoldStars head coach, Frimpong Manso has expressed his ambition to guide the team to the semifinals of the 2024/25 MTN FA Cup.
GoldStars secured...
ACEYE calls for better policy communication and strategic planning in Ghana
The Africa Centre for Entrepreneurship and Youth Empowerment (ACEYE) has advocated for a strategic approach to solving issues in Ghana.
In view of this, the...
We are competing to win the Ghana Premier League – Hearts of Oak coach
Head coach of Hearts of Oak, Aboubakar Ouattara, has affirmed that his team's primary goal for the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season is to...
2024 polls: Small-Scale Miners Association backs NDC
The National Concerned Small-Scale Miners Association of Ghana (NCSSMAG) has officially endorsed the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the upcoming general elections.
The...
Nana B’s narrative on different voting days for various presidential candidates false
Claim: Henry Nana Boakye claims that the various presidential candidates will be voted for on separate voting days.
Verdict: False. Article 46 of the Constitution of Ghana...
Did Bawumia call Ghanaians gullible and promise to deceive them into winning the election?
Claim: A viral TikTok audio allegedly features Mahamudu Bawumia, NPP presidential candidate, calling Ghanaians weak-minded and promising to deceive them into winning the upcoming election.
Verdict: False.
Explanation
The Ghana Fact-checking...
Black Stars challenges are beyond coaching – Ex-GFA spokesperson
Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Tamimu Issah has expressed his belief that the Black Stars' challenges extend beyond technical matters.
The...
Misleading, John Mahama did not say his government would plant grasses across Ghana
Claim: An X user, Gen. Buhari, has posted a video claiming that John Mahama said, “The NDC government will plant grasses across the country so...
Reports of Mahama, Bawumia taking the lead in special voting, false
Claim: Social media users are reporting an early lead for the presidential candidates of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress in...
GJA invites media to cover election-related activities at Press Centre
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says it has designated the Ghana International Press Centre (GIPC) as a hub for press conferences on election-related matters.
This...
2024 polls: Information Minister urges journalists to uphold professionalism
Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has called for professionalism from journalists preparing to cover the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, December 7.
In...
Key issues shaping voter decisions ahead of Ghana’s 2024 elections
As Ghana approaches the December 7 elections, critical national concerns drive voters’ priorities.
This election holds particular significance as it comes at a time when...
2024 polls: Political strategist lauds NDC youth group; says it seems NPP doesn’t exist
Political strategist, Professor Kobby Mensah has commended the youth group of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) for their active involvement in campaign activities leading to...
Planting for Food and Jobs was my own idea but had limited funding –...
Former Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has indicated that the Planting for Food and Jobs policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo government was...
From chaos to second in league – how Maresca is turning Chelsea around
On 29 November 2008, Enzo Maresca was Sevilla's defensive midfielder when Pep Guardiola's high-flying Barcelona were the visitors.
It would turn out to be a...
A woman is killed every 10 minutes
Every ten minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member.
This is contained in the report “Femicides in 2023: Global Estimates...
Madueke ‘must work more’, says Maresca
Enzo Maresca says winger Noni Madueke "must work more" to secure a place in the Chelsea side, despite scoring in the 5-1 win at Southampton.
England...
CSOs decry EC’s refusal to grant election observation accreditation
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has expressed grave concern over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) refusal to grant them accreditation to observe the...
Liverpool ‘expecting’ Salah to continue, says Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says the club expect Mohamed Salah to "continue for a long time" after his stunning performance in the 3-3 draw at...
‘Best game of season’ – Newcastle give Liverpool rivals hope
Premier League leaders Liverpool drew 3-3 with Newcastle in an enthralling match at St James' Park which was described as one of the best...
2024 election: Free SHS no longer resonates with Ghanaians – Prof. Kobby Mensah
A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Kobby Mensah has asserted that the New Patriotic Party(NPP) flagship free Senior High School(SHS) policy...
Bucks winning streak ended by Hawks fightback
The Milwaukee Bucks' seven-game winning streak ended with a defeat by the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, while the Los Angeles Lakers were thrashed by...
Report shows 99.2% of gold exported to 4 countries; UAE is top destination
Gold produced in Ghana is primarily exported to four countries.
According to the Trade Statistics Report from the Ghana Statistical Service, United Arab Emirates (40.1%)...
Special Voting underway in Western and Eastern Regions
The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced the Special Voting exercise in the Eastern and Western regions following their exclusion on Monday, December 2, 2024.
The...
Ghana achieves GH₵3.9bn trade surplus in months of 2024 – GSS
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of GH₵3.9 billion in the months of 2024, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has stated.
According to the GSS, exports...
2024 polls: Electoral Commission unveils schedule for election updates
The Electoral Commission (EC) has outlined a series of media briefings to provide timely updates on the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections slated for December...
KMA Mayor allays fears over Kejetia Market closure on election day
The Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Samuel Pyne, has dismissed claims on the closure of the Kejetia Market on December 7, 2024.
The...
2024 Polls: NPP’s Christopher Arthur declares himself ‘the hope for Agona West’
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary candidate for Agona West, Christopher Arthur, has expressed confidence in securing victory in the upcoming December 7 elections.
Mr...
Akufo-Addo cautions against religious conflict in Ghana
President Nana Akufo-Addo has advised against religious conflict and strife in Ghana, stating that they are not needed.
Akufo-Addo ksaid people who sow division along...