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Grain Export Ban: Deployment of soldiers politically motivated – Dafeamekpor claims [Listen]

The Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has expressed concerns about the government's recent decision to deploy soldiers to the border. Speaking in...

Bawumia must stop running away from Akufo-Addo’s track record – Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has criticized Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia for attempting to distance himself from the shortcomings of...

You can speak like AK47, but stammers when you lie – Mahama on Bawumia’s media encounter [Video]

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has accused Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of lying to Ghanaians during his recently...

Speaker temporarily moves Parliamentary sittings to AICC Dome

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has announced that the upcoming parliamentary session, scheduled to reconvene on September 3, will be held at the Dome...

Democratic Forum for Medical Laboratory Professionals endorse NDC manifesto

The Democratic Forum for Medical Laboratory Professionals (DFMLP) has endorsed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the upcoming...

Mahama is ‘running away’ from debate – Bawumia

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused former President John Mahama of avoiding a presidential debate...

Let’s stop being petty and get serious – Miracles Aboagye to Mahama

The Director of Communications for Dr. Bawumia's campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has responded to claims made by former President John Dramani Mahama that the...

Asesewa: MP denies inciting NPP, NDC clash over branding of DRIP equipment

Member of Parliament for Upper Manya Krobo, Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, has refuted claims that he incited National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters to attack members...

NDC raises alarm over ‘defective’ voters register, calls for forensic audit and Parliamentary investigation

The Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has raised concerns about the credibility of the Electoral Commission's (EC) voters' register ahead...

NDC can transform Ghana in four years under Mahama – Seth Terkper

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has expressed confidence that John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) can significantly transform Ghana within four...

Bryan Acheampong dismisses famine fears amidst Northern Ghana drought

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, remains confident that Ghana will not face a famine, despite the ongoing drought affecting Northern Ghana. The...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden ‘pressure’ over Covid

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says he regrets bowing to what he calls pressure from the Biden administration to "censor" content on Facebook and Instagram...

Oguaa Paramount Chief recounts chilling late-night encounter with Cape Coast’s ancestral spirits

What would you do if you were awakened in the middle of the night by the 77 gods of Cape Coast? That was the...

Government committed to obligations towards WAEC – Rev. Ntim Fordjour

The Deputy Minister for Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, says the government is committed to honouring its obligation to provide the right resources to...

‘I know nothing about it’ – Nzema East MCE shocked by illegal mining invasion in protected forest

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Nzema East Municipal Assembly, Axim Eric Essien, has expressed shock over the reported invasion of the Draw River...

Deploy security agencies to tackle ‘galamsey’ – Agriculture workers tell government

The General Agricultural Workers Union (GAWU) is advocating for the government to extend the recent security measures used to prevent farmers from exporting grains...

Bawumia is the obvious choice for president – Former W/N Regional NPP Chairman

The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Western North Regional Chairman, William Benjamin Assuah, has reiterated his firm belief that the party’s presidential candidate, Dr....

If you trust your track record, debate me – Bawumia tells Mahama

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has once again thrown a challenge to the flagbearer of the...

Minority opposes plan to make Ghana Card the sole document for voting

The Minority in Parliament remains firmly opposed to any proposal to convert the Ghana Card into the exclusive identity document for voters' registration. This stance...

NDC’s reset means canceling Free SHS and bringing back ‘dumsor’ – Napo

The running mate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for election 2024, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the National Democratic Congress'...

Parliament confirms no casualties in Job 600 building fire

The Parliament of Ghana has confirmed that no casualties were reported following the fire that broke out at the Job 600 building early Tuesday,...

Nigel Gaisie takes on Peace Council for ‘being active only during elections’

There was controversy at the National Peace Council’s collaborative dialogue with prophets in the Greater Accra Region. The meeting on Tuesday took a dramatic turn...

Mahama is taking credit for all Atta Mills’ legacies out of desperation – Napo

The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has criticized former President John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the...

Parliament to sit at the Conference Centre during recall – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has designated the Dome at the International Conference Centre as the venue for Parliament when it reconvenes on...

We need a licensed driver to take over the vehicle – Mahama jabs Bawumia

The flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has responded to remarks made by his main contender, the flagbearer of the...

NDC candidate renovates Shia Health Centre

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Ho Central, Edem Kofi Kpotosu has refurbished the dilapidated Shia Health Centre in the Ho Central Municipality...

Mahama accuses Bawumia of peddling lies in media engagement

Former President, John Mahama has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) following its recent media encounter. He accused the party's flagbearer, Vice President Dr...

Bawumia owes me $7 million – Sam George [Audio]

Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament(MP), Sam George says the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia owes him $7 million under the government's 'One Million One Constituency'...

Free sanitary pads initiative to begin with girls in public JHS – Joyce Bawah

Special Aide to John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has announced that the free sanitary pad policy promised by the NDC flagbearer will first...

Parliament approved $339m for Tema Motorway project, not $660m – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has clarified that only $339 million was approved for the Accra-Tema Motorway expansion project, contrary to claims of a $660...

Mahama/NDC will cancel free SHS, reject them – Napo cautions

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has cautioned Ghanaians not to vote the National Democratic Congress (NDC) back into...

Latest update on Job 600 building fire

A fire has destroyed items stored in one of the offices used as a storage room, according to the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The...

Heavy Police presence in Asesewa after clash between NPP and NDC supporters over DRIP equipment

There is heavy Police presence at Asesewa following a clash between supporters of NPP Parliamentary candidate, Joseph Tetteh and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member...

How do you upgrade a broken engine? – Mahama replies Bawumia

At the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto launch in Winneba, Central Region, John Dramani Mahama, the party’s flagbearer, defended his stance that Ghana is...

NDC will not engage in deceptive politics – Ablakwa

The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured Ghanaians that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not engage...

Fire guts parts of JOB 600 building [Video]

Fire has gutted portions of the Job 600 building which serve as offices for Members of Parliament(MPs) and their research assistants. It also houses conference...

Voting for Mahama will reverse Ghana’s progress – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has warned that casting a vote for John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming December 7 elections...

Mahama is not a leader who can solve problems – Bawumia

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s flagbearer as a leader...

Otumfuo destools three chiefs over ‘galamsey’

In a dramatic turn of events, Otumfuo Osei Tutu Ii, the Asantehene, has destooled the Gyaasihene, Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene of Sabronum, stripping them of...

Next NDC govt will hold NPP officials accountable – Asiedu Nketia

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has emphatically stated that the next NDC administration will rigorously demand  accountability...