The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has inaugurated a committee to oversee the organisation of the presidential debates ahead of the December 7 election. The committee is chaired by a former Chief Justice, Her ladyship Sophia Akuffo.  At a ceremony to inaugurate the nine -member committee on August 22, she said they will not compel […] The post Election 2024: IEA inaugurates presidential

The Director of Training at the Electoral Commission, Dr Serebuor Quaicoe has revealed that 22 persons have so far picked nomination forms to contest as independent presidential candidates in the upcoming December 7 general elections. Dr Quaicoe disclosed this on Ghana Tonight on August 22. Here is a list of 20 of those who picked […] The post Election

The Youth of Ho and Adaklu have expressed their displeasure about the stalled Youth Resource Center at Tsrefe near Ho in the Volta Region. The Center is to promote sports in Ho and Adaklu but has been left to rot. The failure to complete the resource center for use has raised agitation amongst the youth […] The post Tsrefe-Volta Region: Youth Resource Center left to rot first appeared on

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has launched a ‘Road Safety Code of Practice for Political Activities’ to help in reducing deaths during the campaign season. It serves as a guide for politicians, parties and their supporters to promote safety on the road as they prepare for the December elections. This follows a trend of […] The post NRSA

200m Olympic Champion Letsile Tebogo left the field in his wake as he eased his way to a 19.64s finish to take first place at the Lausanne Diamond League on Thursday. Fresh from his 200m exploits at the Olympic Games, where he became the first African to win gold over the distance, and the first […] The post Lausanne Diamond League: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo glitters

In a recent statement, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavor in the Nigerian music industry has reaffirmed Jamaican reggae legend Buju Banton’s assertion that Afrobeats      singers as ‘lazy’. Known for his diverse musical talents and contributions to the African music scene, Flavour expressed his concern that many current Afrobeats artists rely too heavily on repetitive […] The post ‘Kids

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate (PC) for Ahafo Ano North Constituency, Eric Nana Agyemang Prempeh has stated that all significant projects in the area, that have positively changed the lives of the people, were undertaken by the party. According to him, all the past governments of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) […] The post NPP

Illegal mining at Potrase in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region, poses a severe threat to the Densu River, a crucial water source. The river’s rising turbidity levels now endanger potable water supplies for three million Ghanaians, heightening food insecurity in the process. At Potrase, illegal mining activities are relentlessly stripping away the […] The post Densu River threatened

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma Aboagye, has encouraged all District Health Directors to take ownership of the concept of Network of Practice (NoP). He said they should be proactive in engaging with communities, collaborating with other health professionals and seek innovative solutions to challenges. Speaking at the 2024 Annual General Conference […] The post Director-General

Ghanaian comedian Lekzy DeComic is set to bring the laughs once again with his highly anticipated comedy special, *The New False,* slated for September 28. In recent times, billboards in some areas in the city saw artwork of ‘a man behind a mask with ‘The New False’, which got many wondering if another political figure, […] The post ‘The New False’

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka ‘NAPO’ has assured that Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia’s incoming government will introduce policies that will benefit all and sundry. He said his boss (Dr. Bawumia) is a development-oriented leader and patriot, who is passionate to transform the country so he would not discriminate against anybody. “The incoming Dr. Bawumia-led NPP government’s […] The post Bawumia’s

A Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker has said that the Ministry is working towards meeting the demands of residents of Manso Tontokrom in the Ashanti Region as a means of bringing a lasting solution to the longstanding conflict between them and mining firm, Asanko Gold Ltd. The community members say […] The post Tontokrom- Asanko Mine impasse:

Ghana’s prison system is currently facing a critical mental health crisis that requires urgent attention. Recent studies have shed light on the alarming rates of psychological distress among the incarcerated population in the country. According to a cross-sectional study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Systems, over 50% of inmates at the Tamale […] The post Addressing

The newly-elected Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Bernard Owusu has assured workers that their concerns and voices will be heard. He stated that the country is currently experiencing economic uncertainty where workers are under increasing pressure and gaps between the rich and poor continue to widen. “The current leadership, they have done their […] The post I’ll

On August 18, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) launched its 2024 manifesto, aiming to secure another term under the leadership of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The manifesto, themed “Selfless Leadership, Bold Solutions for Jobs and Business,” outlines the party’s strategy to win the support of Ghanaian voters. The NPP’s economic blueprint builds on its […] The post Explainer:

Leicester City have reached an agreement to sign Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew for a reported fee of £8 million. The 32-year-old Ghanaian international is expected to undergo a medical with the Foxes to complete the transfer. Ayew, who has been a key figure at Crystal Palace, joined the Eagles on loan in August 2018 […] The post Leicester agree £8m deal to sign Jordan Ayew first appeared

On 26th January 2021, an arbitration panel sitting in London, ruled against Ghana in a dispute between the country and a subsidiary of Swiss energy trading giant, Trafigura, about an aborted 107 MW power plant. Since the arbitration outcome itself was not appealable, the only way around it was to ask a court to set […] The post Bright Simons: What Ghana’s latest “judgment

The rent taken from Regina House, one of Ghana’s properties in London, is nowhere near the amount owed in judgment debt for which the property has been placed under receivership, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Papa Owusu-Ankomah, has said. He said this while assuring that Ghana’s properties in London are not threatened […] The post Judgment

Ghana’s properties in London are not threatened following the Trafigura judgment debt, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Papa Owusu-Ankomah, has said. He assures that the Regina House, which is one of Ghana’s properties in London, is still owned by the government of Ghana. Reports had indicated that Oil conglomerate Trafigura’s Ghana Power […] The post Trafigura

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer, has revealed a forward-looking strategy to advance Ghana’s digital economy with a series of transformative initiatives. Central to this vision is the training of one million youth in digital skills. The NPP believes that equipping young Ghanaians with these skills will enhance employability, drive innovation, and position the nation […] The post Explainer: