Former Minister for Transport, Mike Hammah, has urged tricycle (Pragyia) operators in Ghana to vote for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama as the next President to legalise tricycle operations. He was speaking on behalf of the former President at the inaugural ceremony of the Central Regional Chapter and executives of the […]

The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has cautioned against the possible conflict between the proposed ICC Bill seeking to domesticate the Rome Statute in Ghana and the 1992 Constitution. Safo expressed concerns that the jurisdiction of the ICC may clash with the sovereignty of Ghana, urging the Ghanaian authorities to exercise […]

The Minister for National Security, Albert Kan Dapaah, has warned of a looming threat of electoral violence as the country prepares for the 2024 general elections. In his address at the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference held under the theme ‘SPI National forum on social cohesion, security and peaceful elections’ in Accra, Mr Dapaah emphasised the […]

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has vowed to operationalise the dormant Komenda Sugar Factory, which has been neglected under the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration. During a courtesy call to the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Mr Mahama expressed his disappointment and concern over the factory’s neglect, stating that it was a […]

Kwaku Kwarteng, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi West, has expressed his deep-seated love for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and his desire for a well-managed Ghana. According to him, his affection for the NPP is the driving force behind his commitment to ensuring that Ghana is managed effectively. He believes that a well-managed […]

The Institute for Energy Security (IES has predicted a downward trend in fuel prices for the first half of August 2024, driven by favourable international market conditions. According to the IES, this anticipated price drop is attributed to positive market dynamics globally. The institute predicts a 2-4% decrease in prices for gasoline, gas oil, and […]

Dr Omane Boamah, the Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has advised party agents to be extra vigilant during the Electoral Commission’s mop-up exercise. The EC announced a mop-up voter registration exercise, scheduled from Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 3, 2024, aiming to register 50,000 to 70,000 new voters. This three-day […]

Two men kiss on a Parisian bridge. The camera later jumps to a trio embracing passionately in a room, before the door shuts. These are among the images that France, the organiser of the Paris 2024 Olympics, presented to the world during the opening ceremony last week. In China, the scenes have become a rare […]

Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps and Hamas on Wednesday. His killing represents a significant blow to the militant group, eliminating a key figure who headed up its political operations while living overseas. In a statement, Hamas accused Israel of targeting Haniyeh […]

Shamima Muslim, a renowned gender activist, has expressed her excitement and relief following the passage of the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024 by Parliament. The bill, which aims to address historical gender imbalances and promote gender equity in both the public and private sectors, was passed on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the […]

The District Chief Executive Officer (DCE) for the Gomoa West, Bismark Basie Nkum has disclosed that work on the Dawurampong to Apam Junction road in the Central Region has stalled due to unpaid funds to the road contractor. According to him, sections of the Apam-Ankamu road have however been rehabilitated, leaving the reconstruction of the […]

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Vice President, will light the flame to charge party faithful and sympathisers within the Akuapim North constituency to break the eight-year governance cycle with a walk dubbed “The Mega Ofie Walk”. The walk aims to energise and mobilise party faithful and supporters, […]

The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has called on former President John Mahama to acknowledge his past failures and apologize to Ghanaians. According to AFAG, Mahama’s return to politics is marked by opportunism and inconsistent policies. AFAG highlighted Mahama’s statement from 2016, where he asserted that “4 years is not enough for any president” and […]

In a move set to revolutionalize Ghana’s shipping industry, Parliament on Monday, July 29, 2024, passed the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) Bill, 2024 into law, empowering the state agency to address long-standing issues of unfair charges, lack of transparency, and ineffective regulation that have plagued the blue economy. “Hon. Members, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority Bill, […]