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April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

Ghana 5th Best-Governed Country

Ghana has been ranked as Africa’s fifth best-governed country, surpassing other West African countries, with near-perfect scores for rule of law, press freedom, and political rights. It took the position with an index of 61.7, translating to Grade B, defeating Senegal, the closest

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

Alan Yellow Army Marries CPP Abu Sakara For 2024 Polls

In a bid to break the duopoly of the dominant political parties in Ghana, independent presidential candidate Alan John Kyerematen has announced a strategic partnership with the National Interest Movement (NIM), led by former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer Abu Sakara.

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

Education Ministry PRO Refutes Mahama’s claim Of Govt Buying Votes With Free Tablets

The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng has refuted claims by former President John Dramani Mahama that the government is buying votes with the free tablets for students. Mr Mahama, while addressing a student forum at the

April 5, 2024April 5, 2024

President Akufo-Addo Reshuffles Regional Ministers

The reshuffle, which takes immediate effect, as announced in a statement dated April 4, 2024, by the Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Eugene Arhin, affected the Ministers for Upper East and Upper West. The Upper East Regional

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

Chief Justice Defends Quick Handling Of Case Challenging Approval Of Certain Ministerial Nominees

The Chief Justice has defended her decision to grant the Attorney General's request to expedite the hearing of a case filed by NDC MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor against the approval of some ministerial nominees. Gertrude Torkonoo has come under a barrage of

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024

NPP Trims Aspirants For Ejisu Seat As Nearly 18 Show Interest

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has impressed upon some potential aspirants in the upcoming by-election in the Ejisu constituency to shelve their interests. At least 18 aspirants were said to be lacing their boots to contest the vacant parliamentary seat, following

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Kenya’s President William Ruto Expected In Ghana For Three-Day State Visit

Kenyan President William Ruto is expected to arrive in Ghana on Tuesday (April 2, 2024) for a three-day state visit. During the visit, Kenya and Ghana are set to sign bilateral agreements covering areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment,

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Exempt All Health Facilities From Load Shedding – Minority To Govt

The Minority in Parliament is urging health facilities to be exempted from the current unannounced and unscheduled electricity load shedding by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). They are also advocating for an audit to determine the capacity and reliability of

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

I’ve Accomplished More As Vice President Than Mahama – Bawumia

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has boldly stated that he has effectively fulfilled all his pledges, underscoring his suitability to lead the nation in the upcoming December general elections. According to Dr. Bawumia, over 30 initiatives he

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024

EC’s BVDs Not Missing, Someone Is Keeping Them – Aseidu Nketiah Alleges

The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Aseidu Nketiah, has cast doubt on the Electoral Commission’s (EC) assertion that no Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) are missing. Asiedu Nketiah suggests that the devices are intentionally being withheld by