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The Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) legal team, Abraham Amaliba, has described the ruling by the Supreme Court on the matter of an application for an injunction to stop James Gyakye Quayson from holding himself as a Member of Parliament for Assin North, as another sad day in Ghana’s democracy. He explained that …

Exactly 70 years ago, Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, became the first prime minister of the then Gold Coast. Before he became prime minister, Dr Nkrumah, was the Leader of the Government Business of the new Legislative Assembly. The assembly met on February 20, 1951, because his party, the …

Nigeria’s fuel shortage and a month-long power blackout have converged into a perfect storm scenario, paralysing the economy of Africa’s most populous country, causing social anxiety and raising questions about the country’s self-sufficiency in a resource it produces. As the sixth world crude oil producer, with a significant chunk of …

Ghana’s Black Stars thrashed the Super Eagles of Nigeria 4-1 in an international friendly clash at the Griffin Park in Brentford on February 8, 2007. The build-up to the crucial clash is fast approaching and Ghana Sports Online takes a dive into the archives and produces one of the most iconic Ghana …

A former Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Dr. Richard Kuuire, has described the GHS1.80 feeding grant for prisoners per day as woefully inadequate. According to him, the money given to provide three square meals a day for each prisoner reflects the poor treatment prisoners are subjected to in the …

The tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa, and the Al Wasl in Dubai lighted up in Ghana colours to mark the country’s Independence Day which falls on March 6. In a viral post shared by various media platforms and by some social media users, the beautiful architectural buildings projected …

Twenty-five students dropped unconscious after standing in the scorching sun for hours to participate in the 65th Independence Day commemoration organised by the Ningo-Prampram District Assembly (NiPDA) in the Greater Accra Region. Medical personnel of the National Ambulance Service assisted by the Ningo-Prampram District Health Directorate administered first aid to …

Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency in the Volta Region, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has said, it’s a tragedy for government to say there are no funds to sponsor the country’s 65th Independence day. He has raised concerns about government’s expenditure on a luxurious private for his foreign travels whilst asking why …

It is emerging that the office of the President will not provide any financial support for the organisation of this year’s Independence Day celebration per the status quo. This was contained in a ‘Wireless Message’ from the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, to all Regional Ministers (RMs) and their Regional …

Senior Vice President of Imani Ghana, Kofi Bentil, has raised concerns regarding the treatment of school children during Independence Day celebrations. As has become the norm over the years, school children who attend Independence Day marches line-up at parade grounds along with members of the different law enforcement agencies. Some …