The Minority in Parliament has criticized the government for allegedly using military forces to scare voters under the pretext of enforcing a newly imposed ban on grain exports, due to a severe drought affecting northern Ghana. Government imposed an immediate ban on grain exports to safeguard domestic food supplies on August …

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a prominent Ghanaian football administrator and political figure, has voiced his disappointment with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during a recent interview on Starr Chat with Bola Ray. Mr Tamakloe did not mince words about the party’s performance, stating, “My own party has not performed well. …

Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has sharply criticized President Akufo-Addo for appointing what she describes as “incompetent” individuals to manage the country’s healthcare system. Her remarks come in response to the ongoing crisis at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), where elective surgeries have been suspended, and emergency cases temporarily …

The current state of Ghana requires a combination of upgrading, resetting, restoring, and restructuring across all sectors of the economy, particularly in relation to the numerous unprofitable, counterproductive, and redundant policies and programs. Comprehensive sustainability in national development is achieved through the continuous improvement of effective policies, alongside the upgrade, …

In 2021, but for the court’s intervention and decision, Tyrone Marhguy would have been denied admission to Achimota Senior High School (“School”), when he was required to choose between keeping his dreadlocks for religious purposes or cutting them as a precondition to enrol in the school. After that admission controversy …

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has slammed former President John Mahama for reportedly taking undeserving credit for the legacies of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. While visiting Mpasatia in the Atwima Mponua Constituency, Dr. Opoku Prempeh engaged with local chiefs, …

Sammy Gyamfi says,  they would be executed within its first 90 days in office to alleviate hardships and ease the high cost of doing business in the country. He made the pledge as the party unveiled its taxation promises in the 2024 manifesto in Winneba last Saturday. Review Mr Gyamfi …

A lonely and potentially sexually frustrated dolphin has been blamed for a spike in attacks on swimmers in a Japanese seaside town. The bottlenose dolphin is believed to be behind 18 attacks near the town of Mihama so far this year, with one primary school-aged child’s finger needing at least …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to roll out a $10 billion economic project to fix the “ailing economy” and bring it back to resilient mode.  Termed “The Big Push”, it will form one of the major policy directions of an NDC administration intended to provide a foundation to …

Keta Municipal Hospital has officially opened a Renal Dialysis Centre aimed at easing the burden on kidney patients in need of dialysis treatment. This facility was made possible through the generous funding of Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, the Dufia of Anyako-Konu and Paramount Chief of the Amugo-Vego Traditional Area …

Koku Anyidoho, the former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, following his recent remarks at the NDC’s manifesto launch in Winneba on August 24, 2024. In his speech, Mahama referenced the new book by investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni, …

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged religious and faith-based organisations to use their pulpits to preach peace to their members and the entire public in the lead-up to the December general election.  He underscored the crucial role they played in fostering stability in society and asked them to …

At a media engagement in Accra on Sunday night, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia addressed the criticisms from those who have labeled him a “liar”.  “Fundamentally, I believe that Ghana can do exactly what is happening in the developed world, in the advanced countries. I believe it is possible for …

During a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made a strong appeal for peaceful elections ahead of the December 7 polls. In his remarks, Dr. Bawumia mentioned that the pursuit of political power should be driven by the …

Muslim Community in Ghana Expresses Gratitude to John Mahama The Muslim community in Ghana has thanked former President John Dramani Mahama for incorporating their concerns and needs into his manifesto for the upcoming elections. In a statement, the Muslim leadership praised Mahama for acknowledging the importance of the Muslim community’s …

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for allegedly devastating Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the party’s manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba today, he noted that pensioners have had to protest at the Ministry of Finance due to government …

World Star Records Ltd, an artiste management and event organising company, is set to host the Ghana – Bahamas International Music and Cultural Festival. Slated for November 1 to November 4, 2024 in Nassau, Bahamas, a similar event will be held at the Sports Stadium of the University of Ghana …

National Democratic Congrass (NDC) is poised to unveil its 2024 manifesto today, Saturday, August 24, in a highly anticipated event at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Auditorium, located at the University of Education, Winneba in the Central Region. This event, which is set to commence at 12 noon, will be graced by …

Deputy National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Malik Basintale, has threatened to put the former sanitation minister, Cecilia Dapaah, behind bars when the party assumes power come 2025. In a photo shared by GH One, Mr Basintale is said to have stated that the next NDC government …

Prominent media figure Afia Pokua, also known as Vim Lady, has urged Second Lady Samira Bawumia to maintain consistency in her Muslim attire. Vim Lady observed that Samira donned a hijab during the 2012 and 2016 election campaigns to emphasize her Muslim identity. However, post-election, Samira was frequently seen without the …

A Data Privacy and Information Security specialist, Desmond Israel, has warned that the country remains vulnerable to cyber-attacks and electoral interference. According to Mr Israel, attackers may not target the voting, counting, or collation processes—since they are fully manual—but instead exploit digital avenues such as political campaigns, communications, and social …

Popular Ghanaian blogger, Jeffrey Epprim Nyame has been sentenced to a 30-day jail term for the publication of false news A blogger named Jeffrey Epprim Nyame, who in 2022 spread fake information that prompted fraudulent bank withdrawals, was given a 30-day jail term. Prosecutors said publication compelled dollar account holders …

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: POLITICAL PARTIES MUST PRIORITIZE CLIMATE CHANGE The Institute of Climate and Coastal Environment Protection, (ICCEP Ghana) is a non-governmental network which aims to protect and preserve coastal environment through research, education and community engagement to mitigate climate change in the country. As the 2024 elections approach, …

Actor Prince David Osei has endorsed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the upcoming general elections, urging Ghanaians to support the party for a brighter future. During the NPP manifesto launch in Takoradi, Osei expressed his belief in the party’s leadership and praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his contributions. He …

Renowned broadcaster Captain Smart has unleashed scathing criticism on the organizers of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 manifesto launch, which took place in Takoradi and lasted for almost 7 hours. On his Onua Maakye show, Captain Smart expressed his disappointment and frustration with the event’s organization, calling for the …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) unveiled its manifesto for the December 7 general elections at a grand event in Takoradi, Western Region on On Sunday, August 18, 2024. The launch, which took place at the Ghana Secondary Technical School, was attended by thousands of party members and supporters, including prominent …

Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Seat Sealed for NDC – Constituency Chairman The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Constituency Chairman, Mr. Yaw Barimah, has confidently declared that the seat is a done deal for the party in the upcoming December 7 polls. He attributed this confidence to the unity among party leadership and members, …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said Nigeria had recorded a total of 39 confirmed cases of mpox and zero deaths across 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory from the beginning of 2024. The Africa Centre for Disease Control on Tuesday declared a public health …

Ghanaian rapper Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known by his stage name Guru, has been disqualified from running for the University of Ghana’s Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election. A statement from the SRC clarified that Guru did not meet the necessary criteria to contest for the position. According to a vetting …

Monkeypox, also known as Mpox, is a viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus. This illness can spread between people and, in some cases, from the environment to people through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been closely monitoring the disease, particularly following significant …