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NDC holds emergency meeting over chief’s endorsement of Bawumia

Executives of the National Democratic Congress(NDC) in the Tolon constituency in the Northern Region on Tuesday, October 11, 2024, held a crisis meeting in...

Proposed VRA-BUI merger: Why are the bills still on the agenda? – John Jinapor...

The Minority in Parliament has expressed surprise that the government is still attempting to push through bills aimed at merging the Volta River Authority...

Petition to declare 4 seats vacant wrongly done – Prof Mike Oquaye

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has expressed concerns over a petition submitted by former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, seeking to have...

Amenfi Central MP unfazed by petition to vacate seat

The Amenfi Central MP, Peter Yaw Kwakye-Ackah, has dismissed concerns over the petition filed by the Minority caucus seeking to declare his seat vacant. Speaking...

Chinese mining company to acquire Ghana’s Akyem gold mine from Newmont in $1 billion...

China's Zijin Mining Group is poised to acquire the Akyem gold mine project in Ghana from US-based Newmont Corporation in a $1 billion deal. The...

Haruna Iddrisu’s motion a waste of everyone’s time – Ras Mubarak

A decision on a motion in Parliament by the former Minority Leader to remove some four MPs who are contesting as independent candidates in...

Ras Mubarak criticizes motion to remove 4 MPs, urges focus on critical national issues

Former Kumbungu MP, Ras Mubarak, has expressed his dismay over the motion to remove four MPs who are contesting the December 2024 parliamentary elections...

Speaker defers ruling on petition to remove 4 MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has deferred his ruling on a petition to declare the seats of four members of Parliament vacant. Speaker Bagbin...

Afenyo-Markin warns against politicising galamsey fight

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has emphasized the need for Ghanaians, particularly politicians to stand united in the fight against illegal mining commonly known as...
Minority Leader Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson

Akufo-Addo government lacks political will to fight galamsey – Ato Forson insists

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed concern over the government's failure to demonstrate the political will necessary to tackle...
Minority Leader Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson

Galamsey: Ghana is on the brink of self-inflicted environmental genocide – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader in Parliament has raised alarm over the devastating environmental damage caused by illegal and unregulated mining activities, warning that Ghana faces...

Mpraeso MP dismisses Haruna Iddrisu’s appeal for independent NPP MPs to resign

Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Opoku Ansah has dismissed recent calls from former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, who urged New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Vote against NPP for destroying Ghana or else politicians will take electorate for granted...

Minority Leader in Parliament Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has charged Ghanaians to vote out the Akufo-Addo government and send a clear message to all...

Sammy Gyamfi calls on Mfantseman residents to vote out non-performing MP Ophelia Hayford

The NDC's National Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, has called on residents of Mfantseman in the Central Region to change their MPs in the upcoming...
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin

Let’s be careful not to allow Parliament to break down – Afenyo-Markin cautions

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stressed the importance of protecting Ghana’s Parliament, warning that any attempt to undermine its authority could threaten the democratic...

Ato Forson cautions NDC supporters in Gomoa Central against voting ‘skirt and blouse’

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has cautioned supporters of the National Democratic Congress in the Gomoa Central constituency against what...

Haruna Iddrisu challenges status of 4 MPs after crossing carpets

The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu says he will initiate a process to invoke Article 97 for Parliament to declare the...

Calls to vacate seats of MPs running as independent candidates legitimate – Lawyer

A Constitutional lawyer Justice Abdulai says there is minimal legal leeway for the four Members of Parliament (MPs) who risk losing their seats after...

Legal complaint filed against Fifa’s ‘abuse of dominance’

The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro have filed a legal complaint against Fifa with the European Commission over what they claim is...

Thousands throng Tamale North as Suhuyini launches 2024 campaign

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, thousands of enthusiastic supporters filled the streets of Tamale North to witness the launch of Alhassan Suhuyini’s 2024 re-election...

Anti-Gay Bill: Newsfile digs into who really is delaying its passage

Advocates and supporters of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, otherwise called the anti-gay bill, on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, took to...

Guan Constituency will elect an MP regardless of opposing forces – Fred Agbenyo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Guan Constituency of the Oti Region, Fred Agbenyo has stressed that stakeholders are prepared to...

Former Liverpool boss Klopp takes Red Bull role

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed global head of soccer at Red Bull. The 57-year-old German will begin the role on 1 January...

Thousands join protest against delay in anti-LGBTQ bill approval [Photos]

Thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets on Tuesday October 8, 2024 to protest the delay in the approval of the anti-LGBTQ bill. The demonstration...
EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa

2024 polls: We never promised to release provisional voters register in a week –...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has refuted claims that it agreed to release a revised version of the 2024 voter register within a week following...

False claim pitches Haruna Iddrisu against Adongo over ‘Pork-eating Bawumia’

Claim: Multiple sources say Ghanaian opposition lawmaker Haruna Iddrisu has discredited a comment his colleague, Isaac Adongo, made in which he described the country’s Vice President, Dr Mahamudu...

Man Utd to stick with under-pressure Ten Hag

Manchester United are set to stick with manager Erik ten Hag for matches against Porto and Aston Villa this week, despite their demoralising defeat...

Mahama cautions government against signing $800m gas deal, warns of potential judgment debt

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged President Akufo-Addo to reconsider signing an $800 million gas processing contract,...

NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is due to be arraigned in a federal courthouse on Friday to face five counts of criminal offences,...
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Murder of Paris female student fuels calls for tougher action on immigration

The murder of a 19-year-old female student in an exclusive neighbourhood of Paris is fuelling new calls from the French right for tougher action...
Samuel A. Jinapor,

Galamsey: It’s too late to call for Lands Minister’s head – Justice Atuguba

Former Supreme Court judge, Justice William Atuguba has stated that now is not the appropriate time for President Akufo-Addo to remove the Minister of...
Haruna Iddrisu

Ghana’s ‘winner takes all’ system needs to end – Haruna Iddrisu

Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has called for the elimination of the “winner-takes-all” system from Ghana’s political framework. He believes that this system, which grants...

Mahama celebrates Nkrumah as sole founder of Ghana

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has reminded Ghanaians to celebrate Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the first Prime Minister and first...
Policy rate to go down between 1.0% and 1.5% – Report

Policy rate to go down between 1.0% and 1.5% – Report

The Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) of the Bank of Ghana is expected do down between 1.0 and 1.5 percentage points at the next Monetary...

Inflation to ease to 19% in September 2024

Inflation is expected to decline further to 19.0% year-on-year in September 2024, IC Research has predicted. However, it expects month-on-month inflation to rise to 0.7%. “For...

Sectorial Debate: NDC promises comprehensive road development if elected [Video]

Former Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has criticized the current government for halting numerous road projects and neglecting maintenance of...

Sectorial Debate: Next NDC gov’t will prioritize road maintenance – Adjei Mensah

Former Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has pledged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will use the collateralized Road Fund...

2024 polls: Ensure a peaceful process – Chief Imam

The National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on politicians and key stakeholders in the upcoming general elections to make...

Bawumia’s focus on digitalisation and AI necessary to take Ghana to the next level...

Ghanaian Professor at the Department of Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State University, Professor Francis Owusu, has commended Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's...

Sectorial Debate: Mahama achieved more in road infrastructure than Akufo-Addo – Adjei Mensah

Former Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Isaac Adjei Mensah, has asserted that former President John Dramani Mahama completed more road projects during his...