The Eastern Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a statement urging residents in the Eastern Region not to be misled by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as he begins his tour of the region. Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is expected to commence the 2024 general […] The post Don’t fall for Bawumia’s
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has pledged to ensure 100% Ghanaian ownership of mineral resources if elected into power. This commitment stems from his observation that the current framework of Ghana’s mining sector creates the perception that Ghanaians do not have full ownership of the country’s minerals. Bawumia articulated this […] The post Bawumia
The country has been pummeled by heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding, part of a broader deluge that has devastated segments of East Africa.
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed his desire for a closer relationship between the government and faith-based organizations. He emphasized the significant contributions of faith-based organizations, such as churches and Islamic groups, in building schools and hospitals for the […] The post I’ll
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People in Togo are heading to the polls on Monday to vote in delayed parliamentary and regional elections amid tensions over a new constitution extending the president’s term. Opposition parties argue that the reform passed by lawmakers last week is a ruse to keep President Faure Gnassingbé – already in his fourth term – in […]
Sammy Gyamfi, the Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has vehemently criticised the government’s rationale for continuing Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd’s (SML) downstream petroleum audit services contract. He described the decision by the government as ‘unattainable and hogwash’. This comes after President Akufo-Addo in response to the audit conducted by KPMG regarding the […] The post Justification
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has joined calls for President Akufo-Addo to publish the full audit report by KPMG on the contract between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML). President Akufo-Addo ordered KPMG to audit the contract between the two entities on January 2, 2024. Following the submission of the […] The post Publish
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tour Nigeria next month following an invitation by the country’s chief of defence staff, a military official has said. “The visit is to consolidate Nigeria’s stronghold at the [Invictus] game and the possibility of hosting the event [in] later years,” defence spokesperson Tukur Gusau said in a statement on […]
Today, at the IDA for Africa Heads of State Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, Global Citizen and Bridgewater Associates, in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and Harith General Partners, announced an Economic Summit in Abidjan. This two-day summit will take place on October 9-10, 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, and gather Heads of State, […] The post Global
The National Banking College (NBC), founded in 1994 as the first specialist academic training institution for middle to top-level bankers, has marked its 30th anniversary. During the celebration on Friday, April 26, Gloria Quartey, the principal of NBC, reflected on the institution’s evolution into a beacon of banking education and shared plans for expansion, international […] The post NBC
Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is expected to commence the 2024 General Election campaign on Monday, April 29, 2024. In a press statement signed by the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye disclosed that Dr. Bawumia will start the campaign with the Eastern Region. According to […] The post Bawumia begins 2024 election
Former President John Mahama on Friday joined Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I to cut the sod for the construction of a new palace for the overlord of Gonja. The new palace is set to be a grand symbol reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Gonja people. In his address, Mr Mahama highlighted the new […] The post Mahama cuts sod for new Jakpa palace in Damongo appeared first on Starr
President Akufo-Addo’s driver, Joseph Addo, has been elected as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for La Dadekotopon. He polled 664 votes against his main challenger, Solomon Kotey Niikio, who polled 555. The National Executive Committee of the NPP sanctioned a primary in the constituency after the elected parliamentary candidate, Dr. Gerald Joseph Tetteh, […] The post NPP
IMANI Africa, a policy Think Tank has questioned the Electoral Commission (EC) on the alleged discovery of 10 obsolete biometric verification devices (BVDs) that were discovered at a recycling plant. The EC, in a statement on Friday, April 26, 2024, explained that some 10 Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) found at a recycling company in Madina […] The post Who were auctioneers
A Police Officer – Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Isaac Akwasi Aning and seven others have been arraigned and charged over some $523k gold scam transactions. The transaction involved six Ghanaians and two Turkish nationals (victims). S/Sgt. Akwasi Aning (6th Accused) together with Samuel Adu Kumi, (1st Accused) Benjamin Kakpo Addoquaye aka Ketuketu, (2nd Accused), Isaac Offei […] The post Police
In the heart of West Africa, Ghana grapples with a silent crisis, one that stealthily infiltrates communities, leaving a trail of health repercussions in its wake. Recent scientific observations and meticulous measurements have unearthed a disconcerting reality: Ghana’s weather is becoming hotter, setting the stage for a complex interplay between climate change and public health. […] The post The
The Board of Directors of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNI), must be people who sufficiently represent the interest of contributors, a labour expert, Austin Gamey, has said. This also calls for a careful watch on the Fund Managers who are managing the contributions. Commenting on a prediction by the International Labour Organisation […] The post SSNIT
The Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has urged Ghanaians to show a high sense of patriotism, maturity and love for humanity during the December 2024 general elections. According to the IGP, the security agencies are ready to police the elections every step of the way but citizens and all stakeholders playing their role […] The post 2024 Elections: IGP
Ghana’s Black Starlets gave a showdown, securing a 5-1 victory over Serbia at the VGAFK Stadium in Volgograd, Russia, during the ongoing UEFA U-16 International Development Tournament in the early hours on Friday, April 26, 2024. Ghana’s lineup against Serbia featured Abdulai Nortey initiating the first goal with a magnificent curler in the 16th minute, […] The post UEFA
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