Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has acknowledged that the significant number of National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs in the House presents a challenge to parliamentary proceedings. Bagbin, however, assured that he will work diligently to ensure that parliamentary activities remain free from partisan politics. Speaking to journalists after his swearing-in on January 7, Bagbin emphasized...
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Traders Warned: Kantamanto Market Reconstruction Prohibited
The Greater Accra Regional Fire Service has cautioned victims of the Kantamanto market fire against immediately reconstructing the destroyed structures. This warning comes after attempts to rebuild the market, which was ravaged by a devastating fire that destroyed thousands of shops. According to ACFO II Rashid Nisawu, Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana National...
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Philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama Donates GH¢75,000 for Teen’s Life-Saving Surger
In a heartwarming display of generosity, Ghanaian businessman Ibrahim Mahama has donated GH¢75,000 to cover the stomach tumor surgery costs of 14-year-old Aisha Musah. This compassionate act has saved Aisha’s life and restored hope to her family. philanthropist Bones Man TV, who brought Aisha’s plight to the public’s attention, has also announced that donations collected...
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Bagbin’s Leadership Continues: NDC Nominates Him for Speaker of 9th Parliament
President-elect John Dramani Mahama has nominated Alban S.K. Bagbin, the current Speaker of Parliament, to continue in his role in the 9th Parliament. This decision was made in consultation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its parliamentary leadership. The 9th Parliament is set to begin on January 7, 2025, and will run until January...
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CETAG warns of Nationwide strike over delayed compensation and migration
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) is demanding the immediate implementation of staff migration and year-round work compensation as stipulated in the National Labour Commission’s arbitral awards. CETAG has expressed frustration over delays, accusing the government of failing to fulfil its promises four months after the union called off its longest-ever indefinite...
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You can’t recover loot while looting – Braimah warns NDC
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) Sulemanan Braimah has served notice that they will keep a close eye on the new Mahama administration to expose any corrupt act. He reminded the yet-to-be-sworn-in Mahama administration that they cannot engage in looting when they are retrieving state items wrongly taken by members...
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Dr Abu Zein congratulates President-elect Mahama
Dr. Abu Zein, serving as both Senior Deputy Chair of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) and Global Chairman of ZEIN Global Development Trust, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama following his election as the President of the Republic of Ghana. In two separate statements from his offices, Dr. Zein lauded...
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NDC candidate Akurugu Fraustina Elipklim wins the Dome Kwabenya seat.
The 2024 general elections in Ghana have brought significant changes to the political landscape.Several prominent women from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have lost their parliamentary seats. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, lost her seat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Rev. Kweku Addo. In a keenly...
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EC Commits to Transparency with Regular Media Briefings on December 7
Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) is gearing up for a transparent and credible electoral process. To keep citizens informed, the EC will provide regular media briefings on Election Day, December 7th, 2024. These briefings, scheduled for 9:00 am, 12:00 noon, 3:00 pm, and 6:00 pm, will offer timely updates on the electoral process. Additional briefings will...
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Man jailed four years for threatening to shoot, kill citizens during Dec. 7 elections
A Sowutuom Branch Organiser of the National Democratic Congress, who threatened to kill citizens during the December 7 general election, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment. Mohammed Ibrahim was found guilty by an Accra Circuit Court, presided over by Evelyn Asamoah, at the end of the trial. Ibrahim was charged with publication of false...