Nominations for the parliamentary primary election have opened for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Sunyani East. Nominations must be submitted by Saturday, February 17, 2024; the application process will begin on Wednesday, February 14. According to a statement signed by the party’s general secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, aspirant parliamentary …
Read More »Chinese prisoner serving a sentence for theft breaks out of Nsawam Prison
One of the Chinese nationals detained at Nsawam Medium Prison has managed to break free. It is said that the prisoner, who had been found guilty of theft and other offenses, made up his illness in order to be transferred to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for medical attention. According to reports, …
Read More »Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council summons Begoro chief for endorsing Mahama
Today February 13, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, the Ankobeahene of Begoro, is expected to appear before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council to offer his support for John Dramani Mahama, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer. Nana Owiredu Agyarko Minta II is required to provide an explanation for his …
Read More »ECG blames recent power outages on internal faults
The restoration of power distribution redundancies is the reason behind the recent blackouts in the Ashanti Region, according to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). In the last few days, there have been sporadic power outages throughout parts of the region, leaving some places in complete darkness for almost 12 …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu calls for action as water crisis continues in Tamale
Haruna Iddrisu, the Tamale South member of parliament, is requesting immediate action to alleviate the severe water shortages in the Tamale Metropolis. The former Minority Leader clarified that the challenge has placed a great deal of strain on hospitals and schools, particularly in Tamale, in a brief statement on the …
Read More »Kennedy Agyapong in near brawl with Sylvester Tetteh in Parliament
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, during a sitting of the house, Assin Central Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and Ngleshie Amonfro MP Sylvester Tetteh got close to getting into a physical altercation. There were angry exchanges between the two MPs for the New Patriotic Party. It was necessary …
Read More »Suame Magazine Spare Parts Dealers rally behind Bawumia’s flat tax proposal
During a media forum on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President and current flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made a proposal that was well received by the Suame Magazine Spare Parts Dealers Association in the Ashanti Region. The ground-breaking proposal for a Flat Rate Duty …
Read More »Ivory Coast beat Nigeria to win third AFCON title
In an exciting final match held at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast defeated Nigeria 2-1 to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), creating history in the process. With this win, the Elephants won their third African championship and their first since 2015. Both teams had …
Read More »Conduct 2024 elections with integrity, transparency, and trust – Bagbin to EC
Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of the Eighth Parliament, has urged the Ghanaian Electoral Commission to hold elections in 2024 with integrity, transparency, and confidence. At the University for Development Studies’ 8th Harmattan School in Tamale, he gave the clarion call. As the honored guest, the Speaker pleaded …
Read More »Your criticism of WASSCE results lacks merit – Akufo-Addo to Mahama
Former President John Mahama’s criticism of the credibility of the results of the most recent West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination has disappointed President Nana Akufo-Addo. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress claimed last year that a large percentage of students passed the exams because some invigilators were careless …
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