Alan Kyerematen, the presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance, accompanied by his running mate, Kwame Owusu Danso, and some of the leaders of the Alliance, paid a courtesy visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the …
Local authorities such as chiefs, District Chief Executives and law enforcement agencies especially the police should be held liable for the surge in illegal mining (galamsey), the Co-chair of the Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency…
Independent presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako popularly as known Cheddar has unveiled Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie as his vice presidential candidate for the 2024 presidential election.
He unveiled Dr Maryam Esaka Kriesie on socia…
Kwaku Ansah-Asare, a former Director of the Ghana School of Law is arguing that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should resign from office for the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to take over.
His argument is that, President…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox where the results can be immediately known, saying it could prove pivotal in helping to stop the rising global cases of the deadly virus.
The new PCR …
Big taxes will be imposed on imports of electric vehicles from China to the EU after the majority of member states backed the plans.
The move to introduce tariffs aims to protect the European car industry from being undermined by what…
The Volta Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mawutor Agbavitor, has sounded a rallying cry urging the Ghanaians to elect former President John Dramani Mahama during the upcoming elections if they want…
The Vice-President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has assured cocoa farmers that he will increase the producer price of cocoa for the 2024/25 cocoa season.
This follows the current wor…
The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has appealed to Ghanaians to retain the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government in power to continue the good development projects ongoing in various sectors of the economy.
He explained that…
Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the NDC running mate to Former President John Dramani Mahama, has fulfilled her promise to the Chiefs, elders and the people Gomoa Buduburam to support the completion of the Buduburam Community Centre.
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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked his powerful and long-serving spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc.
He became head of the feared National Security Services (NSS) after independence in 2011 and continued throughout the bitter civi…
Melania Trump seems to have joined a long line of Republican former first ladies who have come out in support of abortion rights, putting them at odds with their husbands' public views.
In a short video clip promoting her forthcoming …
The United States Chapter of the New Patriotic Patriotic Party (NPP) will on October 12, this year, inaugurate its branch of Friends of Bawumia.
The ceremony, which is expected to lubricate the wheels of the party in the run-up to the D…
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has welcomed the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-exhibit the updated Provisional Voters’ Register (PVR).
The party has, however, recommended that the re-exhibition exerci…
Despite having the mighty Zambezi River and the massive hydro-powered Kariba Dam, Zambia is currently grappling with the worst electricity blackouts in living memory.
The crisis is so severe that cities and towns across the country ar…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a number of activities to commemorate the birthday of their flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, which falls on October 7, this year.
The activities will kick-start with a nationwide mosque prayer…
The Jira Yagbonwura, Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has honoured Mr Adam Mutawakilu Garlus, a former Member of Parliament for Damongo for his hard work, dedication to duty and respect for the tradition and traditional leadership of Gonjaland.
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Two newly-registered political parties received their certificates from the Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the Head Office of the EC. This brings the number of registered political parties to 14.
The two ne…
The Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey by proposing life imprisonment for offenders.
Speaking at an I…
Islamic police in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano have started closing down sports betting shops, which they say are operating illegally.
“As you know betting is forbidden in Islam,” Mujahid Aminudeen, deputy chief of the Sharia polic…
Donald Trump "resorted to crimes" while trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, and should not escape charges, prosecutors say.
A new court filing challenges Trump's claim that he should avoid a trial thanks to a recent landmark …
Days after a tropical storm inundated parts of North Carolina with catastrophic flooding, leaving scores dead and hundreds more missing, entire communities are beginning to come to terms with devastating losses and, for some, narrow esca…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama, has reacted to recent polls by Fitch and Global InfoAnalytics predicting that he’s leading the 2024 general elections.
Fitch Solutions, a …
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as a loyal and committed partner, having worked closely with him for nearly two decades.
Addressing chi…
The Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to providing incentives to churches and faith-based organizations in recognition of their significant contribution…
Dr Jonathan Asante Ochere, a senior lecturer and political analyst at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) says the move by the Electoral Commission (EC) to improve the credibility of the voters’ register was commendable.
Speaking in an i…
The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says many companies in Ghana are relocating to neighbouring countries due to the worsening economic situation under the Akufo-Addo-led …
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has survived a second non-confidence motion in parliament in as many weeks.
The motion, brought by the opposition Conservatives, was aimed at bringing down his minority Liberal government and tri…
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Mahama, has called on the clergy to actively participate in the upcoming elections, emphasising their crucial role in ensuring a peaceful and tra…
The Electoral Commission has asked all political parties and other stakeholders in the general election to trust it to deliver a credible register and elections.
“We assure you and the good people of Ghana, we are working tirelessly to …
A top Sudanese general has said the army will press on with its offensive despite international efforts to broker a ceasefire in the 17-month civil war.
“Peace talks can go on, but the army will not stop for that,” Assistant Commander…
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to provide evidence to support its claims of a bloated voter register during an Inter-Party Advisory Commi…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the people of the Upper East Region to vote overwhelmingly for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the upcoming December polls.
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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with his compatriots for "patience" as they continue to grapple with a tough economic situation.
In an independence day speech, Tinubu defended his controversial economic reforms, saying they…
The US fired about a dozen interceptors at Tuesday's barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Israel, the Pentagon says.
US President Joe Biden said the US "actively" supported Israel's defence at his direction. He said he had s…
The presidential candidate for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has charged religious leaders in Ghana not to keep mute over happenings in the country.
According to him, religious leaders play a …
The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says he is committed to the peace of the country because he is a peaceful person.
He, has therefore urged the clergy to take an active…
The People’s National Convention (PNC) has appealed to the Electoral Commission to reconsider the disqualification of Bernard Mornah as a presidential candidate, citing an admission of human errors and omissions by the EC in the case of …
Three people died and 15 others were injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage inside a Walmart supermarket in Shanghai on Monday night.
Chinese police said they arrested a 37-year-old man surnamed Lin at the scene, adding that h…
Rwandan authorities have restricted funeral sizes for victims of Marburg virus in an effort to curb an outbreak of the highly contagious disease.
Eight people have died during Rwanda's first outbreak of the virus, which was confirmed …
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Saturday, inaugurated the new Nsuaem Polyclinic to decentralise and enhance primary health care in the Tarkwa- Nsuaem municipality of the Western Region.
The facility has an out-patient-de…
Members of parliament in Kenya have started the process of removing the country's deputy president from office.
Those who back the effort accuse Rigathi Gachagua of having a role in June's violent anti-government demonstrations, as we…
The Chief of Nkwantakese in the Amenfi East Constituency of the Western Region, Nana Ntori-Bonkyi Akomea, has called on Ghanaians to give Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia the opportun…
During a campaign launch event last Sunday (September 29, 2024), first-time parliamentary candidate for the Amasaman seat, Mr. Yahya Kassim Atta, confidently told journalists that his focus is to promote his credentials and highlight the…
A final field poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics shows John Dramani Mahama (JDM), the opposition leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), maintaining a commanding lead over his closest compe…
Israel has launched what it has described as "limited, localised and targeted ground raids" in southern Lebanon, marking an escalation in its continuing offensive against Hezbollah.
Lebanese civilians are being warned not to use vehic…
A court in Tanzania's capital has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the gang rape and sodomy of a girl under the age of 18 in a case which caused outrage in the country.
Among the convicts are Clinton Damas, a soldier with t…
The Assemblyman for the Baatsona Electoral Area in Spintex, Mr. Jeremiah Borketey Bortey, has donated hand-sewing machines to students at Abrantie College.
In total, Mr. Bortey donated 10 sewing machines as part of his efforts to give b…
John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to introduce a one-week paternity leave for men if elected in the upcoming December elections.
Speaking at the NDC Women’s Manifesto launch …
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for Election 2024, John Dramani Mahama says he will introduce a Property Rights of Spouses Bill if he wins the upcoming presidential election.
Speaking in Kumasi on Mo…
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