As the date for parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) draws near, many delegates are inundated with calls from aspirants on why they should be favored respectively. The Primaries is an exercise to elect parliamentary candidates for the various constituencies of the New Patriotic Party in the upcoming …

The opposition National Democratic Congress has scored the Akufo-Addo led government an F, saying the administration has only achieved 14 per cent of their 2016 manifesto promises. According to the NDC, claims by the Vice President, Dr Mahammudu Bawumia that the government had achieved 78 per cent of their promises …

The Director of Electoral Services at the Electoral Commission (EC) has ruled out transfer of votes in the upcoming general election. Dr Serebour Quaicoe says to transfer a vote, one must have registered 12 months prior to the transfer. With the compilation of a new Voters Register in the offing, …

  In response to the call made by His Excellency Frank Kwame Antwi Okyere, Ghana’s Ambassador to Japan, to Ghanaians and friends of Ghana living in Japan to solicit for funds to alleviate the economic suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is worthy to note that the small Ghanaian …

The Chief of Breman in the Suame Constituency in Kumasi, Baffuor Kotei Kutin Sraman, has caused a stir by offering special prayers at a cemetery for the flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), ex-President John Dramani Mahama. The traditional leader particularly prayed to the ancestors of Breman, which is one …

The president revealed during his 11th address to the state regarding measures taken by the government against the spread of coronavirus that, schools will be opened, starting tomorrow June 15th. He stated that the decision to include the educational sector as part of the institutions cleared for operation after the …

President Akufo-Addo has confirmed that Ghana’s Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has contracted Coronavirus. Multiple media reports on Saturday noted the minister had contracted the virus and was being treated at the University of Ghana Medical Centre in Accra. Addressing Ghanaians in his 11th national address since the COVID-19 pandemic, the …

What our universities need is partnership. A partnership that fosters academic freedom, enhances their efficiency and also invests in research and development. The KNUST-INCAS COVID-19 rapid test kit innovation is one such outcome that is begging for support. Our academics and students need support to focus on their core mandates …

    Some chiefs in the country are fuming at the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party John Boadu over his reported claim that any chief who decides to intervene in the ongoing impasse between civil society groups and some political parties against the compilation of a new register and the Electoral …

  The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has cleared the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa over her alleged failure to declare her assets pursuant to 286 of the Constitution and Act 550. According to the Commission in its reports following a complaint lodged by pro-NDC group, …

In a time where Ghana is battling with the Coronavirus, individuals who don’t have any business going outside have been advised to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus. One man who has complied with this directive is Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu, who has decided to take …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Juaben constituency in the Ashanti Region has suspended six polling station officials for invoking curses on the leadership of the party. The six polling station officials allegedly took the action to express their displeasure over the disqualification of Francis Owusu, an aspirant who had wanted …

A founding member of the Ruling New Patriotic Party Richard Kwame Appiah has expressed concerns over being ‘neglected’ by the party since its formation in 1992. According to him, less than fifty (50) members came together to form the New Patriotic Party and each was honoured with a certificate of …

Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu has denied media reports that he has contracted the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, insisting that he is merely taking his diabetes medication and taking much-needed rest. According to Broadcast Journalist with Despite Media Afia Pokuaa, the Minister informed her through a phone call that …

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that its third weekly engagement with journalists will be dedicated to the 2016 winning manifesto of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). A statement issued by the National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, said the forum, which will take place at the Alisa Hotel …

It has emerged that the wife and son of Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang have also contracted the coronavirus. The Minister according to various publications has been undergoing treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Centre after testing positive. Details emerging indicate that the family of the Minister has also been …

The Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu is currently on treatment at the University of Ghana Medical Center after testing positive for coronavirus, citinews reports. According to citinews, sources at the hospital who confirmed the information said the Dormaa Central MP was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday and is “in a …

National Democratic Congress (NDC), Member of Parliament for Tamale North Constituency, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini says former President John Dramani Mahama’s comments on the upcoming elections as regards not accepting the results if flawed are more “refined” and more “responsible” if compared to comments by other opposition leaders in the past. He said the comments …

The University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has served notice that it has initiated processes to impeach the National President of UTAG, Prof Charles Ofosu Marfo, accusing him of working against the interest of the association in respect of the Public Universities Bill.  The …

The Health of Ministry has received financial clearance for the employment of some 10,097 graduate nurses and midwives who completed both public and private health training institutions in 2017 A clearance letter from the Ministry of Finance signed by the Deputy Minister, Abene Osei-Asare, said the effective date of appointment …

The Health of Ministry has received financial clearance for the employment of some 10,097 graduate nurses and midwives who completed both public and private health training institutions in 2017 A clearance letter from the Ministry of Finance signed by the Deputy Minister, Abene Osei-Asare, said the effective date of appointment …

The Tapa Abotuase Reproductive and Child Health Center in the Oti Region where people go for healthcare has now turned into a death trap for residents who patronize it. The building was established in 1961, without any renovation up to date. The building has been dedicated as a mother and …

Lawyer Edudzi Tamakloe, Lead Counsel for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the case involving the Electoral Commission and the opposition party, has chastised the Akufo-Addo government for messing up all the sectors in the country especially the banking sector. This he claims, has left many Ghanaians unemployed, as a result …

Teachers across the country are effected to write their licensure exams on Saturday, June 20. The National Teaching Council made this known in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Dennis Osei-Owusu. In the statement made available to DGN Online, the Council says the exams are for teachers who …

A bill aimed at providing a legal framework for the establishment of a public communication technology university in Ghana has been passed. Members of Parliament (MPs) on Friday unanimously approved the Ghana Communication Technology University Bill, 2020 which will allow the Government to take over the Ghana Technology University College …

The Bono Regional Executives of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) are set to embark on sensitization tour to the various paramount chiefs in the region on the new voter’s registration exercise. The tour which has been scheduled for 15th June, 2020 is to deliberate on issues concerning the upcoming …

Dear DC You’re in court against the Electoral Commission (EC). You don’t want the Commission to compile a new voter register for the 2020 parliamentary and presidential election. Almost all civil society organisations in Ghana have issued a statement saying a new register is needless. Some well-meaning Ghanaians agree with …

Leadership of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is likely to suffer flatulence madness if indeed they are guilty of what their delegates accused them of before they invoked curses on them, Nana Baffour Sumankwahene Asare Ababio, Chief Priest of Asantehene has revealed. According to him, though sometimes people cursed  …

A man, identified as Mark Takyi-Banson, has filed a suit against the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Attorney-General, Gloria Akuffo. The suit, among others, seeks to challenge the EC’s decision to exclude voters identity card and birth certificates as mode of identification and qualification to be registered onto a new …

  Life in a Covid-19 isolation and treatment center is an experience no one would love to go through. But this somewhat unpleasant choice does not rest entirely in the hands of individuals. Being on admission in a Covid-19 center definitely comes along with restrictions because of how infectious the …