Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Affirmative Action Bill currently before parliament. He argues that the bill’s content does not specifically address issues relevant to Ghana, but instead focuses more on matters in other countries. Mr Iddrisu voiced his concerns while speaking at the 15th MTN Pulse […] The post Affirmative

Professor Kobby Mensah, a political marketing strategist, has shared his thoughts on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) selection of Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, as the running mate for their flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. He suggested that if the NPP had the freedom to choose, they might not have selected […] The post NAPO

Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has extended his hearty congratulations to Keir Starmer and the UK Labour Party on their landslide victory in the recent British elections. In an X post, Mr Mahama expressed his delight at the outcome of the elections. “The people have spoken,” he said, emphasizing the democratic process that led to […] The post UK

John Dramani Mahama, the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), took to the streets of La on Friday to interact with locals and traders. The move was part of his campaign strategy, demonstrating his commitment to understanding and addressing the concerns of everyday Ghanaians. Mahama was accompanied by Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, the […] The post Mahama takes campaign to La [Photos]

Ghana will host the first-ever Electric Revolution Africa (ERA) E-Mobility Conference in Accra. The Conference being organised by Energy Quest Foundation is in partnership with the United Nations, the Ministry of Energy, Transport, Environment Science & Technology, and will be held at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel from Tuesday 9th to 10th of July, 2024. The […] The post Ghana

Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, has raised concerns over the state of Ghana’s democracy, which he believes has been reduced to a ‘monecracy.’ Iddrisu shared these views at the 15th MTN Pulse Africa Transform Summit in Kumasi. He expressed worry about the growing influence of money in the country’s democratic […] The post Ghana’s

Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, has called on politicians to take the aspirations of Ghanaians seriously, using Kenya as a cautionary example. He emphasised that if authorities fail to address the public’s concerns adequately, citizens might resort to actions similar to the recent violent protests in Kenya. Iddrisu made these remarks […] The post Address

A catastrophic fire, reportedly sparked by a faulty ECG meter and exacerbated by a subsequent gas explosion, has destroyed a house in Lebanon Zone 2, Ashaiman. The incident has caused extensive damage and left the residents in a state of shock. The fire, which started due to a malfunctioning ECG meter, was further fueled by […] The post Ashaiman: Fire guts house at Lebanon Zone 2

Viewers of this week’s edition of Channel One TV‘s popular entertainment talk show, The Chat, were left spellbound by a magical live performance from rap legend Okyeame Kwame.  As the show’s special guest, Okyeame Kwame took centre stage not for an interview, but for a full-fledged live performance with his band. The energy in the […] The post Okyeame

Gabby Otchere-Darko, a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has encouraged Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, to support the flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to win the upcoming December elections. The NPP officially announced NAPO as Dr Bawumia’s running mate on Thursday. In a message of congratulations to NAPO on […] The post Stay

The Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Searchlight Newspaper, Kenneth Kwabena Agyei Kuranchie has sued the Attorney General (AG) and Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over the constitutionality of the latter. He wants the Supreme Court to declare the OSP as unconstitutional. Among other things, Mr Kuranchie in his writ to the Supreme Court sighted by […] The post Ken

Franklin Cudjoe, the president of IMANI Africa, has urged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to take responsibility for the country’s economic crisis. During his appearance on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, Franklin Cudjoe called on Dr Bawumia to recognise and address the nation’s current economic challenges. His sentiments […] The post Election

Franklin Cudjoe, the founder and president of IMANI Africa, has offered some advice to Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, urging him to be more mindful of his public utterances. NAPO, who was recently announced as the running mate to NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has been at the centre of political discussions […] The post Work on your public

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has once again justified her proposal for an increase in the number of judges at the Supreme Court. In a letter addressed to the President, she highlighted the pressing need for this increase, stating, “In view of the realities of the court’s workload and output and the need for the court […] The post ‘We

Ghanaian Chef, Ebenezer Smith, popularly known as Chef Smith has expressed regret over his counterfeit Guinness World Record (GWR) certificate. At a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, Chef Smith claimed to be the current GWR holder for the longest individual cooking marathon, with a remarkable duration of 802 hours and 25 minutes. However, verification […] The post ‘I’m

Alhassan Suhuyini, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, says the selection of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, as the running mate for NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will not bring about any significant changes. According to him, this is due to Dr Bawumia’s self-proclaimed ineffectiveness. He shared these thoughts on […] The post Election

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says its suspended Assin Central Secretary, Sadique Broni Yeboah will have the opportunity to vindicate himself before the party’s disciplinary committee. This follows Yeboah issuing a three-day ultimatum to the party to reverse his suspension, failing which he will take legal action. Yeboah, along with the Assin Central Regional Chairman, […] The post You’ll

Road users on the Chereponi-Yendi stretch have appealed to the government to urgently repair the road, which has deteriorated further due to the rainy season. The road is flooded, making travel challenging and stressful. Residents and commuters are calling for attention to the deplorable road conditions, which have been neglected for too long. “You should […] The post Chereponi-Yendi

On Friday, July 5, the Accra High Court dismissed an application brought by Fidelity Bank to strike out pleadings related to procurement abuses in Bright Simons statement of defence to the bank’s libel (defamation) suit. The court’s decision allows Simons to proceed with his counter-suit against the bank in the ongoing legal battle. The dispute […] The post Court

The Ministry of Roads and Highways through the Ghana Highways Authority, has announced the imminent commencement of repair works on two key bridges in the Greater Accra Region – the Kojo Ashong and the Afienya Steel Bridge. These bridges have been a cause for concern due to their deteriorating condition, leading to significant traffic congestion […] The post Ghana