The Western North Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Michael Aidoo has said they were aware they were going to lose the Suaman Constituency seat in the 2024 election, but there was nothing they could do. Mr. Aidoo, who is also the Council of State Member, said “the President won the election […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, as the date for the by-election in the Akwatia Constituency of the Eastern Region following the death of the Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. In a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, the Commission explained that the by-election will be held in line with Article […]

The Forestry Commission has issued a stern warning to the public following the widespread circulation of false claims on social media about an ongoing recruitment exercise. In an official statement signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs and Media Relations Unit, Joyce Kwarfo, the Commission clarified the matter unequivocally. “The attention of the Forestry Commission […]

Former Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew, has encouraged the Black Queens to build on their momentum from the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) bronze medal and aim to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Ayew extended this call during a special dinner engagement with the team, hosted by Vice President Professor […]

Ghanaian rapper, Nii Addo Quaynor popularly known as Tinny has offered an intriguing perspective on mentorship. In an interview on 3FM Drive, Tuesday, July 29 2025, Tinny explained that although mentoring younger ones is good thing to do, he believes it is a calling and not everyone is born to be a mentor. He suggested […]

In a bold move to drive development in the Western Region, the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has led a high-level strategic dialogue involving key political and traditional leaders across the region. Organized through the Western Regional Coordinating Council in collaboration with the Western Regional House of Chiefs, the one-day development forum brought together stakeholders […]

The current President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, aged 83, has officially announced his intention to run for a fourth term in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for October 25, 2025. Ouattara who was re-elected for a contested third term in 2020 had previously said he would like to step down. But in a brief […]

The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) is embarking on a transformative energy initiative, which seeks to roll out solar power systems across its key fuel depots as part of a broader green transition strategy. The move, which aligns with Ghana’s Energy Transition Framework, is expected to significantly cut operational costs, reduce emissions, and […]

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that the government is going to identify contractors who do shoddy work and surcharge them. He says this is the only way to ensure sanity in the system relative to the award of road contracts and the execution of the projects. Addressing a press […]

Ghanaian musician Mr. Drew has warned DopeNation never to mention his name in interviews, claiming that the duo are denigrating his brand. This comes after B2 and Twist, the twin brothers, claimed that they co-wrote and produced Mr Drew’s hit song “This Year,” but they were never given credit for their work. In an interview […]

Black Queens striker Doris Boaduwaa has vowed to bounce back from a disappointing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco. Doris Boaduwaa, the 2025 Ghana Football Awards’ Female Player of the Year, was expected to shine in the tournament but unfortunately fell short of expectations. Despite being a key player for the Black […]

Emmanuel Atindah, a native of the Bongo District in the Upper East Region has petitioned the Regional House of Chiefs to review and reduce bride price requirements across the region. In a three-page letter addressed to the House chaired by the Paramount Chief of the Chiana Traditional Area, Chiana-Pio Pe Ditundini Adiali Ayagitam III, Mr. […]

Two Burkinabe nationals have been arrested and charged with offences related to the illegal dealing and transportation of gold. This was announced by the Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak when he supervised the official handover of 17 gold bars, valued at $1.7 million, from the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). These gold […]

President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to the people of Bawkuu in the Upper West Region and also Nkwanta in the Oti Region to allow peace to prevail. President Mahama said the situation where people are shot and killed cannot be accepted. Addressing chiefs at the seat of government in Accra on Tuesday, July 29, […]

It is unacceptable that innocent students are shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Bawku, President John Dramani Mahama has said. The President also stated that it cannot be accepted that teachers and students are fleeing Bawku due to the insecurity. To that end, the President has appealed to the people of Bawku to give peace […]

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the army has been directed to move into peace enforcement in Bawku and its surrounding areas to ensure that peace is restored. He says the peace enforcement means the army will be a bit more robust with criminals in the area who are fomenting trouble. Addressing chiefs at […]

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges, such as cybercrime, human trafficking, and arms proliferation. He also reiterated the government’s agenda of retooling all security agencies in the country to enable them to deliver their mandate. He said this when he was inaugurating the […]