Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing Bawku conflict, which has seen a rise in violence and unrest in the region. The victims were ambushed while travelling in a truck from Bawku when unidentified assailants opened fire on their vehicle, resulting in their deaths. Among the deceased was a Mamprusi, while the...
Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, has expressed deep concerns regarding the escalating political tension within Ghana’s Parliament, which he attributes to immature behaviour displayed by members of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Appiah-Kubi criticised what he described as childish antics that have dominated...
Government is intensifying its efforts to bring private sector engagement into the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as part of a major reform to stabilise the sector’s finances and ensure long-term sustainability. Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam highlighted the urgency of these reforms at the recent IMF/World Bank meetings, pointing out...
The Wa West District in Ghana’s Upper West Region has been thrust into the spotlight amid allegations of gross misappropriation of resources within the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) project. At the center of the controversy is the District Chief Executive (DCE), Vida Dioretey, who stands accused of transferring project resources, including equipment and a...
The High Court (General Jurisdiction 6) in Accra has dismissed an application for injunction filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Joana Gyan Cudjoe, seeking to restrain the Electoral Commission from printing ballot papers and notices of poll for the Amenfi Central Constituency . Background of the Case The NDC filed the suit in...
Botswana’s incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the country’s landmark elections. This is a significant development, marking a potential end to his Botswana Democratic Party’s (BDP) rule. This marks the end of 58 years of rule for the party who ascended to power after from the UK. The Botswana Democratic Party trails in...
Deputy Transport Minister, Hassan Tampuli has urged the public to disregard the Concerned Drivers Association’s notice of a 15 per cent fare increase set for November 2. According to him, fare adjustments depend on factors like fuel price stability, inflation, and other economic indicators, which he says are currently stable. Speaking to the media in...
Former President John Mahama has generously donated a vehicle to the Islamic Education Unit in Tamale, fulfilling a promise made in his 2024 manifesto. Mr. Abdul Karim Bapuni, General Manager of the Islamic Education Unit, gratefully received the keys to the vehicle. On Sunday, John Mahama announced that he had procured a vehicle based on...
The Ministry of Education is calling on parents to remain calm as incoming first-year students at Senior High Schools (SHS), as well as technical and vocational institutions, prepare to start the new academic term on Thursday, October 31. Addressing concerns about the readiness of both students and parents, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, assured parents...
Founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Madam Akua Donkor, has passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra. A family source confirmed her death earlier today Tuesday, October 29, revealing that she died on Monday, October 28, at the age of 72. Renowned for her spirited presence in Ghanaian politics, Akua Donkor was...