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January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Iran Leader Vows Harsh Response To Deadly Bombings That Killed 84

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a "harsh response" to a bomb attack on crowds marking the anniversary of spymaster Qasem Soleimani's assassination by the US. The attack in Kerman in southern Iran killed 84 people and wounded many

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

District Level Elections: EC To Conduct Run-Off In Some Areas

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced plans to conduct a run-off election in some twenty electoral areas for Assembly Members and forty-one electoral areas for unit commitee members where there were ties across the country. A statement issued by the Electoral Commission on

January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

24-Hour Economy: Mahama Promises Cheaper, Reliable Electricity, Tax Reliefs

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has promised to reduce the cost of electricity tariffs and grant tax relief for businesses that decide to operate a 24-hour economic system. John Mahama believes businesses signing up for the 24-hour system will

December 30, 2023December 30, 2023

Controller and Accountant-General Has Clearly Violated The Supreme Court Order – Prof Asare

The Supreme Court has ruled that civil servants are not allowed to overtly engage in politics therefore the Controller and Accountant-General Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem is violating the constitution by picking forms to contest in the parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

18 NPP MPs Voluntarily Exit Parliament

In a surprising turn of events, 18 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Majority Caucus of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have given strongest indication that they will not be seeking reelection in the next parliamentary term in 2024. This

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Martin Amidu Accuses OSP Of Suppressing Investigations

The former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has taken a swipe at his successor Kissi Adjabeng for allegedly suppressing investigations that were undertaken into bribery cases against, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. Mr Amidu disclosed this in his latest epistle titled; “The Special Prosecutor

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023

Election 2024: Nana Urges Military To Uphold Professionalism

Ahead of election 2024, President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged military personnel of the Ghana Armed Forces, (GAF) to uphold professionalism to ensure peaceful and fair elections. In his remarks at the WASSA end-of-year gathering at the Army headquarters in Accra, President

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023

Justin Kodua Fires Fatigued Govt Appointees

Justin Frimpong Kodua, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on government Ministers, CEOs, and MMDCEs who may be feeling tired to consider resigning rather than hindering the progress of the party. Kodua expressed concern about the

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023

Nana Addo Launches Anti-Corruption Action Plan

President Akufo-Addo thinks the time has come for a review of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP). He has charged all relevant institutions involved in the country’s fight against corruption to critically evaluate Ghana’s maiden NACAP, which has been in force

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

EC Breached The Constitution By Canceling Indelible Ink – Minority

The Minority in Parliament is asserting that the Electoral Commission (EC) is acting in breach of the 1992 Constitution with its decision to abandon the use of indelible ink for public elections. During a Parliamentary debate, MP for South Dayi, Rockson