Ghana’s former High Commissioner to India, Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley has died. He died on Sunday, April 6, 2025, after a short illness. His death was announced by the National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi. Sammy Gyamfi wrote on his Facebook page that “A great Man has fallen; a man…
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has expressed confidence that any attempt by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to secure a stay of execution of the High Court ruling on the NPP’s mandamus application will be unsuccessful. His remarks follow the High Court’s directive to the Electoral Commission (EC)…
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to abolish the controversial levy on electronic transactions, commonly known as the E-Levy if elected into power. Addressing Ghanaians on Wednesday, the New Patriotic Party’s presidential candidate explained that he wants to make Ghana a cashless economy as soon as possible not only to foster economic growth but…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has conveyed a message of solidarity to Ghanaian workers on the occasion of May Day, expressing his readiness to collaborate with them in reshaping the nation’s trajectory. In his statement issued on May 1, Mr Mahama assured Ghanaian workers of his commitment to working…
A high-ranking Russian general was killed Friday in an apparent car blast in the city of Balashikha near Moscow, domestic media reported. Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, who served as the deputy head of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian army’s General Staff, died after a Volkswagen Golf exploded in a residential area, authorities said. Investigators and…
The Presidency of Ghana has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day official visit to Ghana from Wednesday, July 2, to Thursday, July 3, 2025. The visit underscores the strong and longstanding ties between the two nations and aims to reinforce their strategic partnership. According to a statement released by the…
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has assured the public that a comprehensive policy framework is in place to guide the implementation of the newly launched Feed Ghana Project. President John Dramani Mahama on April 12, 2025 launched the Feed Ghana Project, an initiative that seeks to modernise and expand the agricultural sector to…
Inflation for November has gone up marginally to 23% from the October figure of 22.1%. The adjustment was influenced by rising prices of some food stuff on the market over the past month. The Ghana Statistical Service released the data at a news conference in Accra today, December 4, 2024. Food inflation for November 2024 went…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, believes the current Ghana Football Association (GFA) administration will make it impossible for any manager to succeed as head coach of the senior national team. According to the current Member of Parliament of the Odododiodio constituency, the structure at the GFA has contributed to the…
The People’s National Congress (PNC) says the party is open to engagements with various political parties before deciding which one to support in the 2024 General Elections. This comes after their disqualification by the Electoral Commission. Although the matter is currently before the Supreme Court, the party fears the legal process may be prolonged, prompting…
