Presidential Candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has lashed out at the government for what he described as misappropriation of a $11.5 billion loan facility for developmental programs during their tenure in office. He claimed that such funds under his leadership as president could have been used for tangible…
The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced a groundbreaking plan to provide free university education for the children of cocoa farmers. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in Jakobu, Ashanti Region, Dr. Bawumia outlined the government’s intention to utilize funds currently allocated for cocoa scholarships at the Senior High School level…
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama is calling on disappointed supporters of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to shift their allegiance and vote for the NDC in the upcoming December 7 general elections.Mr. Mahama’s appeal is part of his broader strategy to broaden his support base to make a…
Leading Member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Kwame Jantuah has predicted that he foresees a divided government, with the parliament having a majority from one party and a president from another party. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced the indefinite adjournment of parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, October 22. This announcement follows exchanges between…
The Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces have assured the public of their commitment to restoring peace and stability in Bawku, its surrounding areas, and along the Bolgatanga-Walewale-Tamale highway. In a press release issued on Sunday, the security agencies stated that joint Police and Military teams have been deployed across these areas to…
The Ghana Police Service says Mr. Tony Mintah, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of NextGen Infrance, has been found. Police’s earlier statement indicated that the Chief Executive Officer of NextGen Infraco was allegedly taken away by unidentified individuals from the premises of the National Communication Authority (NCA) in Accra. However, the police update disclosed that Mr….
A self-acclaimed businessman, Yahuza Osumanu, has been slapped with fresh charges by the state for allegedly attacking and robbing former Second Lady Mrs. Matilda Yaaba Amissah-Arthur and four others. This follows the accused’s previous plea of not guilty to 26 counts, which included 20 counts of robbery and six counts of money laundering. However, after…
Professor Kwame Karikari has stated that political parties in Ghana are reluctant to prioritize the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, due to fears of losing votes in the upcoming elections. He explained that while these parties continue to engage with citizens and seek their support for the December 7th elections, they are not addressing…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the 2024/25 academic calendar for basic schools and Senior High Schools (SHS). The academic year begins on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, for all SHS, whereas, the current first-year students in transitional calendar schools will end their 2023/24 academic year on Monday, October 28, 2024, and be promoted to…
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, residents took to the streets to protest the long-standing neglect of the area in terms of social amenities, most particularly the bad nature of the road, which has led to multiple accidents and a surge in robbery cases in the town. According to the protestors, despite repeated appeals to the…
