The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologised for his comments about Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. In a brief statement, Dr Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO explained that his comments were his personal opinion and were not intended to disrespect Kwame Nkrumah or any former president. […] The post I never

The Mahama Campaign Team has slammed Asaase Radio and Daily Guide for alleged false publication that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has been to Russia to seek assistance from the Russian government for the December Polls. This follows a publication by Asaase Radio on Thursday, July 11, 2024, asserting […] The post Election

A recent poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed a substantial decline in voter support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Greater Accra Region following the selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The poll, conducted after Dr. Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as ‘NAPO,’ was nominated, […] The post 42%

The Ghana Bible Society, together with the Bono and Ahafo traditional councils, has launched the New Testament Bible in the Bono language. According to a statement by the society, this translation is the first of its kind and will make the Bible accessible to millions of Bono speakers across Ghana and beyond. The Very Rev. […] The post Bible Society of Ghana

Mastercard hosted the second annual Mastercard Ghana Fintech Forum in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders and thought leaders in the fintech industry to discuss critical developments and foster collaboration. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, this year’s gathering emphasized the importance of cybersecurity and the growing adoption of contactless payments. The event […] The post Mastercard

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, says he has executed many developmental projects in the northern part of the country, especially in Chereponi. Bawumia questioned Mahama’s track record as president and the projects he initiated in the northern part of the country. Bawumia noted that despite having served as president, […] The post I’ve

The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has vowed to clamp down on all persons who unlawfully declare themselves as chiefs. The Regional House of Chiefs bemoans that some divisional chiefs and priests have resorted to creating new stools and taking oaths of allegiance from unauthorised chiefs, thereby creating chaos in the Greater Accra Region. […] The post All

The government’s plan to address the country’s housing deficit is taking shape with the near completion of 200 housing units at Amrahia. The units, being constructed by the State Housing Company (SHC) in partnership with private developers are part of a broader initiative to provide affordable housing across the country. During a working visit to […] The post 200 SHC homes

A retired shopkeeper who was told he was not British despite living in the UK for nearly 50 years can stay for good, the Home Office has decided. Nelson Shardey, from Wallasey in Wirral, has lived in Britain since arriving as a student in 1977, but in 2019 he was told he had no right […] The post Ghanaian man living in UK since 1977 can stay – Home Office

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has designated the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency, Samuel A. Jinapor, to have Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Energy Ministry. This follows the resignation of the Minister for Energy, Hon Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, who has been named running mate to the Presidential […] The post Lands

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has designated the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency, Samuel A. Jinapor, to have Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Energy Ministry. This follows the resignation of the Minister for Energy, Hon Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, who has been named running mate to the Presidential […] The post Lands

Organised Labour will today hold an emergency meeting to determine its next line of action after the National Pensions Regulatory Commission (NPRA) gave the green light for the sale of SSNIT shares in some six hotels.  The NPRA on June 28 directed SSNIT to suspend its negotiations with Rock City over the sale of four […] The post SSNIT hotels: Organised

Unidentified armed men numbering about 17 on July 9, 2024, stormed the Gomoa Akyempim Palace in the Central region allegedly to forestall the performance of sacred ancestral rites. The incident is reported to have occurred at about 11:00 pm on July 9, 2024. According to the Paramount Queenmother, Obaatanpa Ama Eduwa I, she received distressing […] The post Armed

As part of the annual stakeholder engagements for the Volta River Authority’s emergency preparedness plan, officials of VRA led by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of services, Ing. Ken Arthur, met with the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey and representatives of various security agencies. This meeting comes as the Volta River Authority began its sensitisation […] The post VRA

Alhaji Farouk Hamza, the Executive Secretary of the Ghana Hajj Board, has stated that this year’s Hajj was largely successful, with the unfortunate exception of four fatalities. The Hajj this year was marked by a heatwave, with temperatures sometimes exceeding 50C (122F). Saudi Arabia reported that at least 1,301 people died during the Hajj, primarily […] The post 2024 Hajj

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh. Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO resigned as the Energy Minister following his elevation as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, effective 18th July 2024. “The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, […] The post Akufo-Addo

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has resigned from his position as Energy Minister. The announcement comes after the Manhyia South MP was outdoored as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr. Opoku Prempeh […] The post Opoku Prempeh resigns

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) has threatened to embark on a peaceful nationwide protest if the CETAG strike remains unresolved. The strike, which began on June 14, 2024, is a result of the government’s delay in implementing an arbitral award and negotiated service conditions. Despite an order by the National Labour Commission to […] The post Teacher trainees

Burkina Faso’s military junta said it has adopted the draft of an amended family code that criminalises homosexuality. The West African nation has been among just 22 out of 54 countries on the continent that allow same-sex relations, which are punishable by death or lengthy prison terms in some states. Burkina Faso has been under […] The post Burkina Faso

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe, a Senior Statesman and Foundation Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, to apologize to former President John Agyekum Kufuor. This call comes in response to NAPO’s assertion that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the best president […] The post Apologise