All is now set for the second government of president-elect, John Dramani Mahama to abolish the free SHS policy. This follows the overwhelming victory the electorate gave the incoming president and his party the National Democratic Congress (NDC. With a 56 percent margin over Dr. Bawumia’s 41 percent and two-thirds of the 276 members of […] The post I back NDC to cancel free SHS -By Amos Safo appeared

Sekondi, Western Region – On a momentous day for Ghana’s maritime security, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, presided over the commissioning of the nation’s largest naval base and the largest ship ever built in Ghana’s history. The ceremony, held at the Sekondi Naval Base, marks a significant milestone in […] The post President

The Diplomatic Corps in Ghana has extended commendation to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for his demonstration of exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to democratic principles. The statement lauded Dr Bawumia’s actions, particularly his honourable concession in the recent elections, describing it as a testament to his statesmanship […] The post Diplomatic

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced the formation of an election review committee following the defeat in the December 7 general election. The Election Review Committee is to conduct a postmortem of the party’s performance in the elections. The National Chairman of the NPP, Stephen Ayensu Ntim announced the formation at a press conference […] The post Election 2024: NPP to set up

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced the formation of an election review committee following the defeat in the December 7 general election. The Election Review Committee is to conduct a postmortem of the party’s performance in the elections. The National Chairman of the NPP, Stephen Ayensu Ntim announced the formation at a press conference […] The post Election 2024: NPP to set Election

In a ceremony steeped in history and hope, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, December 23, 2024, officially commissioned the A.L. Adu Diplomatic Lodge in Accra. The state-of-the-art facility not only celebrates the legacy of one of Ghana’s distinguished statesmen, Mr. Amishadai Larson Adu, but also signals a renewed commitment to diplomacy, collaboration, and […] The post President

Ezinlibo, Western Region – In a historic stride towards safeguarding Ghana’s territorial waters and ensuring national security, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ezinlibo on Monday, December 23, 2024. The facility stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to strengthening the nation’s defense infrastructure and protecting its economic […] The post Akufo-Addo

Christopher Kofi Okyere Sorkpa, a 33-year-old preacher, has been sentenced to a cumulative 28 years in prison for vandalizing vehicles at the Parliament House premises. The court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, handed down the sentence after Sorkpa pleaded guilty to six charges, including conspiracy to commit crime and five counts of causing […] The post Preacher jailed

Christopher Kofi Okyere Sorkpa, a 33-year-old preacher, has been sentenced to a cumulative 28 years in prison for vandalizing vehicles at the Parliament House premises. The court, presided over by Mr. Samuel Bright Acquah, handed down the sentence after Sorkpa pleaded guilty to six charges, including conspiracy to commit crime and five counts of causing […] The post Preacher jailed

At the United Nations Internet Governance Forum in Riyadh, Shivnath Thukral, Vice President of Public Policy (India) at Meta, shared his insights into the revolutionary role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in driving global innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. His discussion underscored DPI’s transformative potential, especially in bridging gaps in socioeconomic development in emerging economies. “Digital […] The post IGF

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, popularly known as Joe Wise, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to appoint Alexander Afenyo-Markin as leader of the minority caucus as the party transitions from majority to minority status in the coming weeks. Joe Wise, a four-term Member of Parliament, expressed confidence in Afenyo-Markin’s […] The post Joe Wise Endorses

Ordinarily, in an election year, the full budget for the next fiscal year is not presented because the outcome of the elections is unknown. The winner of the elections must have the mandate of the people to govern and derive authorization to spend. Therefore, the provisions of the Constitution and the Public Financial Management Act […] The post Delay in Presenting

The President, Nana ADDO Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has said that his government laid a solid foundation to fight corruption that the incoming administration can build upon. Though the president admitted that the road ahead to fight graft would be tough, he hoped the Mahama government would bear the torch of accountability. “I prepare to leave office, […] The post Mahama can build on my anti-graft

Eugene Arhin, has described the accusations by Kevin Taylor as completely false and baseless and should be treated with utmost contempt. Caustic social media firebrand Kevin Taylor, who has been consistent in his attacks against President Nana Akufo-Addo, has, in his latest attack on his platform, Loud Silence, falsely accused the President of owning several […] The post Revealed: President

The National Election Security Task Force (NESTF) has called on supporters of the two major political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to avoid gathering at collation centres during the ongoing election collation process. Speaking at a press briefing today, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of the Public Affairs Directorate […] The post NESTF

Dr. Emmanuel Kwesi Aning, Director of the Faculty of Academic Affairs & Research (FAAR) at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), has lauded the efforts of the National Election Security Taskforce in effectively managing post-election matters. Dr. Kwesi Aning, a recognised authority on security issues, praised the taskforce for its professional and strategic […] The post Post-Election

The Asian African Consortium (AAC), a key player in advancing agribusiness across Africa, has officially rebranded as the African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC) Limited. This transformation represents a bold step in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to fostering growth, innovation, and sustainability in the African agribusiness sector. By aligning its name with its core focus, the African […] The post Asian

Mr Samuel Bright Acquah, presiding judge at a Circuit Court in Accra, has ordered that the gender of 29-year-old German-based Radiologist, Christabel Suphiar Sarkodie Tuffour, be determined, before the accused is placed in lawful custody. The directive follows an application by Chief Inspector Ramata Asumah, the police prosecutor, during a court hearing on Tuesday, December […] The post Court

Judge Isaac Addo of the Circuit Court in Accra has granted bail to a 42-year-old businessman, Shamshudeen Kokroko Abdul-Salam Alidu, who is facing charges of defrauding by false pretenses contrary to Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1900 (Act 29).The accused, who pleaded not guilty, was granted bail in the sum of GH¢100,000.00 with […] The post Suspected visa fraudster hauled to court

Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako’s son, who caused an accident at East Legon, leading to the loss of two lives, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. The 16-year-old juvenile offender was sentenced by the Juvenile Court in Accra, after he pleaded guilty to eight counts of manslaughter, negligently causing harm, dangerous driving and driving without […] The post Bishop Elisha Salifu