The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the launch of its 2024 Manifesto, scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Takoradi, Western Region. This was contained in a statement dated Monday, August 5, 2024, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong. In line with the Manifesto launch, the Party has constituted an […]

The Accra International Conference Center hosted the first-ever Model Commonwealth Summit from August 1-3, 2024. This landmark event, endorsed by the Commonwealth Secretariat, was a pivotal part of the Year of Youth’s official programme activities. The summit convened about 250 young individuals, including 150 delegates who represented the interests of the 56 Commonwealth member states. […]

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters stormed the palace of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the capital, Dhaka on Monday, a day after dozens of people were killed in violent unrest. Bangladesh’s Channel 24 broadcast images of crowds running into the premier’s official residence in the capital, waving to the camera as they celebrated. Protesting students had […]

The Concerned Citizens of Komenda Traditional Area have informed the Ghana Police Service of their planned demonstration set for Tuesday, August 13, 2024. According to a statement dated August 5, the group anticipates a turnout of at least 2,000 participants from the Komenda Traditional Area and surrounding regions. The protest is scheduled to begin at […]

A few days ago, I decided to catch up with Tullow Ghana Ltd, a company some of us in the policy community keep an eye on because it is Ghana’s largest oil producer and the only company that has put any serious money in the country’s upstream petroleum sector in the last five or so […]

Despite historical trends of fiscal slippages during election years, ratings agency, Fitch is projecting that there is a low risk of policy deviation ahead of the December 2024 elections.  According to the London-based firm, this optimism is based on the current administration’s strong commitment to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. However, uncertainty remains regarding […]

In December 2021, Ghana’s Attorney General started prosecuting the opposition parliamentarian (MP) giving the government its biggest headaches in the powerful finance committee mandated with clearing the government’s budget. As the “ranking member” of the committee, the MP was the Opposition’s point man on finance matters and was critical to holding the lines against approval […]

Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has urged the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to acknowledge the current economic hardships in the country during its campaign ahead of the 2024 General Elections. Speaking at the launch of the NPP Ablekuma South Constituency election campaign, Kennedy Agyapong emphasised the need for unity to ensure […]

Downing Street has confirmed there will be an emergency response meeting on Monday after more than 150 people were arrested following violent disorder in UK towns and cities over the weekend. It comes after Sir Keir Starmer condemned an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham and promised those involved in unrest would […]

Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party for Effia Constituency, Isaac Yaw Boamah Nyarko, has pledged to work tirelessly to make the seat a stronghold for the party in the 2024 general elections. Speaking during the launch of his 35-member campaign team in Effia, Takoradi, the legal practitioner expressed his conviction that the constituency has […]

Ghana’s Benjamin Azamati has described his 9th place finish in the semifinals of the men’s 100m event as “possibly the worst race he’s had this season.” The Ghanaian sprinter did not advance to the Men’s 100-metre finals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, after placing ninth in Heat One of the semifinals. Azamati ran a […]

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has condemned President Akufo-Addo’s claims that the nation’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, should not be solely credited as the founder of Ghana. In a national address to mark Founders’ Day celebrations, President Akufo-Addo stated that he rejected the notion that the country was founded only by Dr. Nkrumah. According […]

Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has raised concerns about the allocation of a significant amount of money to address the security crisis in Bawku. Speaking on Woezor TV, Mr. Ayariga revealed that the National Security Minister receives a whopping 6 million Ghana Cedis every month, totalling 18 million Ghana Cedis per quarter, […]

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) is celebrating 50 years of driving on the right-hand side of the road. Ghana, on August 4, 1974, switched from left-hand to right-hand side driving, aligning with international standards and paving the way for improved road safety. This historic change has had a profound impact on the country’s transportation […]

Ghana is set to host the 6th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Gulf of Guinea Commission in Accra on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The Summit, themed “Building a Secure and Prosperous Gulf of Guinea Region for Sustainable Development,” aims to assess the progress of the Gulf of […]

The President of the Kusaug Traditional Area, Bawku Naba, Zug-Raan Asigri Abugrago Azoka II, has expressed confidence that the people of Kusaug will reward the flagbearer of NDC John Dramani Mahama for his substantial contributions to the nation’s development. In a speech read on his behalf, Bawku Naba commended Mr. Mahama for his generosity and […]

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has questioned the integrity of the Akufo-Addo government over the controversial “Agyapadie” document. Speaking at the palace of the Bawku Naba, Mahama asserted that while the document may be dismissed as fabricated, its implementation is undeniable. The “Agyapadie” document alleges a strategic plan by […]

Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South and former Minority Leader, has described the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration as the worst in the Fourth Republic, citing economic hardship stemming from poor performance and mismanagement. Speaking at the campaign launch of the Member of Parliament for Asawase in the Ashanti region, he vowed that the NDC will […]

Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Murtala Mohammed has charged Ghanaians to vote for John Dramani Mahama and disregard the fact that Bawumia claims to be a committed Muslim and seeks Muslim votes. He condemned Bawumia for consistently ‘lying’ which is against the teachings of Islam and urged Ghanaians to vote based on capabilities and […]

The reigning TGMA Artiste Of The Year Stonebwoy continued his global conquest with a world-class performance at the 2024 Reggae Geel Festival in Belgium. Stonebwoy proved why he’s a global force, mesmerising the crowd with his signature energy and unmatched talent. The peak of his magnificent performance was when he sang a rendition of the […]