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September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

UK Minister For Africa Lord Collins Reaffirms UK-Ghana Partnership

Lord Collins, the UK Minister for Africa, will visit Ghana on 17 September. This visit, his first to West Africa, will reinforce the enduring partnership between the UK and Ghana. During his visit, Lord Collins will meet stakeholders including Government Ministers,leaders

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

NDC Protesters Clash with Police in Ashanti Region

A peaceful protest by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region turned violent as clashes erupted with security forces. The incident occurred following a disagreement over the protesters' attempt to enter the local Electoral Commission (EC) office.

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

NDC Stages Nationwide ‘Enough is Enough’ Protest Against EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) protest against the Electoral Commission (EC) is set to come off today, September 17. The leadership of the NDC ordered all its regional offices to protest after raising concerns over alleged discrepancies in the 2024 voter

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

All Teachers Alliance Disputes K.A Technologies’ Claim of Completed Laptop Distribution

The All Teachers Alliance-Ghana has refuted K.A Technologies' recent announcement that the One Teacher – One Laptop program has been successfully completed. Despite K.A Technologies' claim that over 300,000 teachers have received their laptops, the Alliance's President, Isaac Ofori, has disputed

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Akufo-Addo’s Ministerial Committee On ‘Galamsey’ Dead On Arrival – GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has described the five-member ad hoc ministerial committee constituted by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to engage stakeholders to assess the government’s efforts to deal with illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey as

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Prof Opoku-Agyemang Urges EC To Deliver Credible Polls

Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stressed the importance of free, fair, and credible elections in Ghana. Speaking at a gathering of chiefs and community members in Axim, Western Region, she emphasized that

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Ghana’s EC Can Still Restore Confidence In Electoral Process – Ibn Chambas

Dr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, has urged Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) to take immediate action to restore the trust of stakeholders ahead of the upcoming elections. His call follows concerns raised by the opposition

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

“Where Are The Roads?” – Mahama Questions Akufo-Addo’s 12,000km Road Construction Claim

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has openly questioned the claim by Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration that it has constructed over 12,000 kilometres of roads across Ghana. Mahama expressed scepticism about the accuracy of this figure, citing

September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

President Akufo-Addo’s Promise Fulfilled; Commissions Jamestown Fishing Harbour

In a historic moment for the coastal community of Ga Mashie, Accra, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commissioned the long-awaited Jamestown Fishing Harbour on Friday, 13th September 2024. The harbour, a state-of-the-art facility, has been eagerly anticipated since the 1960s and

September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Deputy Minister Rejects Blanket Ban on Small-Scale Mining

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has rejected calls for a complete ban on all small-scale mining operations in Ghana. He considers such a ban "misdirected" and emphasizes the government's commitment to promoting responsible mining practices.