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July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

AIRBUS SCANDAL: I CHALLENGE THE GOVERNMENT TO PROSECUTE ME IF I’M CORRUPT – MAHAMA

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged the ruling government to prosecute him if they have evidence of his alleged involvement in the Airbus Scandal. Speaking at a media event held at the Kempinski Hotel

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

One Arrested Over Attack On Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP Office

The Ghana Police Service has arrested one Judith Trisy for her suspected role in the attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office in Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency on Sunday, July 7. In a statement released on Monday, July 8th, the

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

Free SHS Has Come To Stay,I’m Committed To Improving It – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his commitment to the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and promised to improve it if he is re-elected as president in the upcoming elections. Mahama, who served as

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024

GOVERNMENT WILL DIGITISE LOCAL TAXI BUSINESS SOON—BAWUMIA ASSURES GPRTU

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, says the Government will launch the ‘Tap n Go’ system for commercial taxi drivers in the country on August 12, this year. This is to enable commercial taxi drivers

NPP NATIONAL COUNCIL APPROVES NAPO AS THE RUNNING MATE TO DR. BAWUMIA FOR 2024 ELECTION

The National Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially approved Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, aka, Napo as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the general elections. Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024

SPEAKER BAGBIN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT LAWSUITS AGAINST BILLS PASSED BY PARLIAMENT

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed concerns over lawsuits filed against yet-to-be-assented to bills passed.He says that the Supreme Court cannot hear such cases because that undermines the work of the legislative arm of government. He served notice that

July 4, 2024July 4, 2024

Ambulance Case: CJ Dismisses Jakpa’s Petition Of Bias By Trial Judge

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, has dismissed a petition filed by businessman Richard Jakpa, alleging unfairness and abuse of his rights by trial judge, Afia Serwaa Botwe. Mr. Jakpa, the third accused in the controversial ambulance trial, claims he has been

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

At Least Three Die In Post-Election Protests In Mauritania

Just days after Mauritania’s presidential election, at least three people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters, authorities said on Tuesday. An unspecified number of people were reported injured. Demonstrations broke out in the capital and elsewhere across the

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

ELECTION 2024: BE GUIDED BY KENYA’S DISTURBANCES – BAGBIN TO GOVT

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has warned that recent events in Kenya must serve as a wake-up call to Ghanaian leaders especially as the country prepares towards a crucial election on December 7. The Speaker said the situation in

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

NPP’s Failures Have Overshadowed Ghana’s Post-independence Potential – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of abysmally eroding the potential Ghana had after gaining independence on March 6, 1957. In a commemorative statement marking the day Ghana became a Republic, NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi