The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has explained that findings made by the special committee established by the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the party warranted the disqualification of Michael Nii Yarboi Annan, from contesting the party’s parliamentary primary in the Odododiodoo Constituency. According to the party, considering the evidence presented, the special committee was unable […] The post Michael

Physically challenged toll workers who lost their jobs after the cessation of toll collection in 2021 are appealing to the government to pay them their promised salaries to be used as startup capital for new jobs. The toll workers staged a protest at the Roads Ministry last month in an attempt to seek an audience […] The post Physically challenged toll workers demand

Pressure group OccupyGhana is mourning the death of one of its leading members, Sydney Casely-Hayford, who passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. The group says it will continue to be guided by the enduring legacy left by Mr. Sydney Casely-Hayford in their fight for good governance. In a statement issued on December 4, 2023, […] The post We’ll

Queen Mothers from all 16 regions have familiarised themselves with legislative processes in Ghana’s Parliament. Members of the Queen Mothers Association were taken through a comprehensive overview of the fundamental parliamentary processes of the House, the functions of Parliament, and how traditional authorities and their communities can actively participate in parliamentary democracy. The queen mothers […] The post Queen

The People’s National Convention (PNC) has expressed deep concern over the directive by the Ghana Education Service (GES) that first-year Senior High School students should report to school today, December 4, 2023. This is despite concerns from stakeholders that this does not provide ample time for students and their parents to prepare, especially when the […] The post PNC

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) together with some national executives of the party today met failed flagbearer aspirant of the party and former Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Kwabena Duffour in Accra. The meeting was for discussions on the future of the NDC and its path to victory in the 2024 general […] The post John Mahama meets Kwabena Duffuor over

Some parents and guardians of first-year senior high school students, who accompanied their wards to school on their first day within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly of the Ashanti Region, have expressed mixed reactions regarding the reopening date. While some parents lament that the reopening date is too sudden and has left them in a financially […] The post Parents

Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, the Judge who sentenced galamsey kingpin Aisha Huang to four and half years in prison, says the Chinese national took advantage of Ghana’s hospitality. Aisha Huang was also ordered to pay a fine of GHC 48,000. “The accused person abused our kind hospitality when her first trial was truncated and she […] The post Aisha Huang abused Ghana’s hospitality

Panellists at a forum to discuss Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) have raised concerns about the alarming rate at which medicine particularly, antibiotics are abused. They said there was an increase in drug-resistant infections caused by bacteria and viruses worldwide and in Ghana as a result of how these drugs are wrongly administered. The panellists were speaking […] The post Abuse

The Northern Regional office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reported that the National Health Insurance Scheme mobile application has exceeded 50,000 downloads within the first year of its launch. Mr. Isaac Gideon Akonde, the Claims Processing Centre Director of the Northern Regional NHIA, provided the figure and stated that achieving such numbers […] The post NHIS

Leading cement manufacturer, Ghacem Ltd., has donated 1000 bags of cement to support the construction of settlement centres for the Akosombo Dam spillage victims. Citi FM/Citi TV is embarking on a campaign to collect relief items for the victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Ghacem Limited, touted as the nation builder, which has been […] The post Ghacem

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, wants Parliament to probe allegations of the government registering over 600 delegates for this year’s Conference of Parties (COP28). Data released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change suggests that Ghana’s delegation to COP28 in Dubai has increased to 618 from the delegation […] The post Haruna

Russia’s Supreme Court has classified the LGBTQ+ “movement” as extremist, effectively banning any related activism. Critics say the opaque decision could mean widespread persecution. In response to a classified motion brought by the Justice Ministry, on November 30 Russia’s Supreme Court classified the “international LGBT social movement” as an “extremist” organization, effectively banning any related […] The post After

The president of the ongoing UN climate talks Sultan al-Jaber has hit back at claims that he denies a core part of climate science. It follows his earlier comments that there was “no science” behind requiring the end of fossil fuels in order to limit temperature rise to 1.5C. “We very much believe and respect […] The post COP28: Head of UN talks hits

Prominent illegal miner, Aisha Huang, has been jailed for four and a half years after she was found guilty of mining without a license. She was also fined by the court to the tune of GH¢48, 000. The Judge after considering the case of the prosecution and defence, found the accused guilty. The accused was […] The post Aisha Huang jailed four years, six months; fined

Popular music-streaming app Spotify will cut almost a fifth of its workforce despite turning a profit of €65m (£55.7m), according to its latest figures. The firm’s latest round of job cuts will affect around 1,500 people – which is 17% of its current total of 9,300 employees. It’s the third round of job losses at […] The post Spotify

Several African governments are defending their decision to send large delegations to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai amid widespread criticism. The UN’s attendance list revealed that Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Uganda were among the countries that sent the biggest teams. Nigeria sent 1,411 people, followed by Morocco with 823 and Kenya with […] The post African

The Minerals Commission asserts that the Lithium deal between the government of Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited is in the best interest of the nation. In a press statement issued on Monday, December 4, the Commission emphasized that the government thoroughly examined all available options before entering into the agreement. The statement underscored that […] The post Lithium

President Akufo-Addo has declined assenting to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, the Wildlife Resources Management Bill 2023 and the Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on November 27, 2023, criticised the President for failing to communicate to Parliament his stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023 which seeks […] The post Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has declined assenting to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, the Wildlife Resources Management Bill 2023 and the Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on November 27, 2023, criticised the President for failing to communicate to Parliament his stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023 which seeks […] The post Akufo-Addo