Ghana’s political dynamics and the affirmative action: The position of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

The unveiling of the national campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 general elections has sparked a debate surrounding the stance of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer, on gender equality. Officially announced on 19th February, 2024, the NPP introduced a team of thirty-nine strategically selected members tasked with overseeing the […]

Akuapem South NPP parliamentary primaries to be held on March 2

The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has scheduled the party’s parliamentary primary for the Akuapem South Constituency for March 2. A statement issued by the party’s regional secretary, Tony Osei Adjei, on behalf of the NPP top hierarchy on Thursday, February 22, 2024, urged all constituency executives to make the required arrangements and […]

AMA commemorates International Mother Language Day with reading sessions at Makola Market

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has organized a special reading session at the 31st Makola Market, to celebrate linguistic diversity and promote the importance of preserving mother tongues. The event, which was held on February 21st, to commemorate the 2024 International Mother Language Day, under the theme:  Reading to Connect Minds for Social Transformation” sought to among other things rekindle the […]

YEA employs 282 former tollbooth workers and PWDs

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has initiated a groundbreaking employment drive targeting 282 former tollbooth workers, mainly persons with disabilities (PWDs) who lost their jobs as a result of the suspension of road toll collection in Ghana. This move comes as part of YEA’s broader commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowerment within the workforce. Speaking […]

Govt is committed to end unemployment through innovative, sustainable means – Kumah

Dr. John Kumah, the Deputy Minister of Finance, has reiterated the government’s commitment to tackling the nation’s unemployment issue head-on. He listed a number of programs that are designed to address the urgent problem of employment shortage, including YouStart, the Ghana Enterprise Agency, and the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme. The Third Quarter Labour Statistics […]

NPP’s Election 2024 Manifesto Committee announced

The ruling New Patriotic Party has named 25 prominent members ahead of the forthcoming general elections in December. These individuals will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive analysis of the party’s 2016 and 2020 manifestos and collaborating with all pertinent parties to develop a workable 2024 manifesto. These individuals have been tasked with carrying out […]

NEWLY APPOINTED US DA TO GHANA MAKES MAIDEN VISIT TO CNS

The newly appointed United States (US) Defence Attaché (DA) to Ghana, has paid familiarization visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Rear Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu at the Naval Headquarters on Tuesday 20 February, 2024. Lt Col Brian, tabled a discussion on various matters of mutual interest relating to defence and security with […]

Hajia4Reall Pleads Guilty In $2m Romance Fraud Case

Social media influencer, Mona Faiz Montrage, widely known as Hajia4Reall, has pleaded guilty in a $2 million romance scam case, according to the United States Attorney’s Office website. The plea follows her reported extradition to the United States from the United Kingdom in May 2023 over her alleged involvement in the scam targeting older, single […]

Mustapha Ahmed calls on Speaker Bagbin

The family of the late Dr. Mustapha Ahmed were in Parliament to inform Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin about his demise and invite him to the Adua Prayer which is scheduled for 10th March,2024 national mosque. Hon. Yusif Jajah, who is the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso North Constituency accompanied the delegation and accordingly introduced […]

Lawyer calls for patience in Ahmed Suale’s murder case

A criminal law practitioner, Lawyer Augustines Obuor, has appealed to Ghanaians to be patient with the authorities regarding the prosecution of the murder of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale. He explained that a murder investigation is a complex and lengthy process that requires sufficient evidence and witnesses to bring the perpetrators to justice. “The attorney general’s […]