The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo has urged women and girls to take advantage of breast screening exercises in the month of October to check for breast cancer. October is marked globally as“Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” to increase attention and support for the awareness, early

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has called on members of the party to be extremely vigilant and guard the electoral processes during the December 7 elections. He said although the NDC was in expectation that the Electoral Commission (EC) would work creditably in accordance with the law, the party members … The post NDC launches

Parliament has approved an amount of $243.6 million, being Supplier’s Credit Agreement between Ghana and Dongfang Electric International Corporation, for the procurement of Standard Gauge rolling stock (trains). The terms and conditions of the Agreement are that the facility amounts to $243,600,000, repayment period of 10 years, tenor of 12 years, grace period two years, … The post Ghana

The Enchi District Magistrate court has ordered the deletion of the names of eight applicants, who were challenged during the Electoral Commission (EC) voters’ registration exercise in the Suaman District, from the voters’ register. They are Boakye George Agyenim, Georgina Osei, Solomon Antwi, Mary Osei, Millicent Antwi, Juliana Ohenewaa and Mohammed Fatawu. They were charged … The post Court

Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the Election 2020 Running Mate of the Presidential Aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stressed that the December polls is about the destiny and future of the country and not take them for granted. She appealed to the electorate to come

Mallam Yakubu Tahiru, Western Regional Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), has assured that the party is determined and committed to secure five parliamentary seats in the December 7, Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.“I know for sure that the party

Flagbearers of two political parties today filed their nominations at the Electoral Commission to contest in the December 7, 2020 polls. Madam Brigitte Dzogbenuku, the Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) personally filed her nomination while Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), filed on behalf of … The post Presidential

A private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has observed that traditional authorities have the right to express themselves on policies of various governments in the country. He explained that despite the 1992 Constitution kicking against chiefs actively engaging in partisan politics, they are not completely barred from expressing themselves on national issues or policies. Mr Kpebu … The post Chiefs

Three men stormed a factory in Tripoli, doused a Nigerian worker in petrol, and set him on fire, according to a statement by the interior ministry, in a new reported attack on migrants in the north African country. Libyan capita

As part of the procedures to contest the parliamentary elections in December this year, some candidates have commenced filing of their nominations at the various Electoral Commission (EC) District offices across the country. At Aveyime, the Member of Parliament (MP)

Former Accra Hearts of Oak winger, Patrick Razak, is confident the Phobians can end their trophy drought in the forthcoming campaign.

South Africa’s government has condemned an “anarchic” protest by white farmers who stormed a court building and burnt a police vehicle on Tuesday. Police reportedly fired stun grenades to disperse protesters, who were demanding

The Minority in parliament is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that some 500 excavators which were said to have gone missing under the inter-ministerial task force against galamsey are accounted for. The caucus in this regard is seeking to resurrect national conversation on the matter which

Former President John Dramani Mahama has noted that Ghana’s risk of becoming a country trapped in poverty is increasing.

In May this year, the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, petitioned the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the National Media Commission (NMC) about the activities of “money doublers” on television and urged them to take appropriate action.  In a tweet, the Minister confirmed that he had written to the BoG and NMC to take note of … The post BoG: crack the whip on money

Two persons who stolen GH?1,020,500 in a  bullion van in 2017, have been sentenced to four years imprisonment each by an Accra circuit court. Bismark Abem, Cash in Transit (CIT) Officer, and Eric Larbi, a driver were found guilty at the end of trial on the charges of conspiracy to commit crime to wit stealing … The post 2 jailed 8 years for stealing cash from bullion

Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, has informed the House of a letter from the Auditor-General explaining why it delayed in submitting the Report on the Audited Accounts of Government and the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). “I have received a letter from the Auditor-General which I refer appropriately to the two leaders, which … The post Auditor-General

A 43-year-old Burkinabe has been arrested by the police for allegedly murdering his German partner and daughter at Kokrobite in Accra. The deceased, Claudia Weizmann, 53, and her daughter, Katja Opper, 14, were reportedly buried in the bush of a compound by the suspect identified as Boigouna

The Chairperson of the Peace Council, Professor Emmanuel Asante, has stated that the upcoming December 7 elections is likely to be the best held in the country.

Mrs Patricia Ofosua Tweneboah, the Head of Women/Gender Desk, Health Services Workers Union, has reiterated the need for governments to heed to workers’ call for decent wages, safe and secure jobs, and an end to corporate greed. That, she said, meant ensuring that minimum wage-floors were enough to ensure decent standard of living, with all … The post Ghanaian