The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana OpokuAgyemang, has urged Ghanaians to base their voting decisions on the state of the economy and how it has impacted their lives and businesses. She has therefore invited those who usually vote for the ruling party to be sincere about the abysmal performance...
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has downplayed the controversy surrounding the attempted sale of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) hotels, calling it unnecessary. He cited SSNIT’s recent surplus of GHs 230 million as evidence of the trust’s improved performance. Speaking to organized labor in Accra, the President emphasized the need for measured decision-making...
Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei has endorsed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the December elections. Speaking at the party’s manifesto launch on August 18, Osei urged citizens to vote for the NPP, warning that alternative choices would lead to disaster. He emphasized that the NPP would bring prosperity to the country. ‘The alternative...
Ghanaian champions Samartex will be put to the test this Sunday as they embark on their first-ever CAF Champions League campaign with a clash against Cameroonian champions, Victoria United FC. Samartex, riding high on the euphoria of their maiden Ghana Premier League title, will be looking to make a statement on the continental stage. Coach...
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a significant surge in cholera cases and deaths, with 307,433 cases and 2,326 deaths across 26 countries between January and July. The Eastern Mediterranean Region is the hardest hit, followed by Africa, South-East Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The cholera response is severely challenged by a shortage of Oral...
Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has shared his thoughts on the ongoing feud between the renowned music duo P Square, comprising twin brothers Paul and Peter Okoye. Amidst widespread calls for reconciliation. Yul Edochie presented an alternative viewpoint on Instagram, suggesting that maintaining distance can sometimes be the key to achieving genuine peace, rather than necessarily...
Presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama has pledged to establish an annual National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, aiming to unite diverse faiths in gratitude and seek divine guidance for Ghana’s prosperity. Citing biblical teachings and international precedents, Mahama emphasized the significance of collective thanksgiving in invoking God’s blessings and acknowledging past divine interventions to secure...
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider its decision not to sign a peace accord ahead of Ghana’s December 2024 elections. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the NDC reportedly stated in an interview the party would not sign a peace declaration ahead of the upcoming general...
Kojo Danquah, Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the government to repair the deteriorated road network in cocoa-growing communities in the Eastern Region before the end of the year. He stated at a press conference on August 14 that the poor road conditions are severely impacting residents’ socio-economic lives....
Nasir Ahmed Yartey, the Public Relations Officer for the Ministry of Roads and Highways, has stated that local authorities, not the Ministry, are responsible for maintaining faulty streetlights. He cited a 2011 policy document, Section 4, which assigns ownership and maintenance of streetlights to local assemblies where they are located. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast...