GENERAL NEWS

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Awutu Senya East, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, has filed a writ at the High Court of Ghana, Human Rights Division, against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Attorney General, and the Kasoa Regional Commander. The applicant is …

In accordance with reliable information available, the road construction equipment promised by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) have arrived in the country. According to the sources in the corridors of power, the equipment has been shipped to Ghana and  movement from port …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has slammed his opponents over comments on the credit score system he proposed if elected as president. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, emphasised the need for a functional individualized credit scoring system, backed by a digital identity and address for all …

Former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Professor Titus K. Beyuo has expressed his disappointment in government’s handling of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He argues that, it limits the scheme’s effectiveness in providing comprehensive healthcare coverage. “One bad thing I feel the NPP government has done …

The Ministry of Health has responded to the allegations made by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, regarding a $34.9 million ambulance spare parts deal. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, the Ministry clarified that the contract was originally signed by the now-defunct Ministry …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.      The Daily Searchlight         Daily Guide       The Chronicle       Daily Graphic       New Weekend Crusading Guide       The …

WeLearn Ghana a Ghanaian NGO that uses education and educational initiatives to alleviate poverty in collaboration with Better World Books a socially responsible online book store founded by students of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, U.S.A. has successfully concluded the first phase of a project called Bright Beginnings …

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is urging President Akufo-Addo to take necessary steps to resolve any legal issues he has with the Anti-Witchcraft Bill and sign it into law. This call to action is detailed in CHRAJ’s advisory opinion on the Criminal Offences Bill, 2023 [Anti-Witchcraft …

The bus driving training for Kayayei began on Thursday, July 25, as part of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Kayayei Empowerment Programme.     The training will take place at Ayalolo’s training centres.     Earlier this year, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Bawumia, announced plans to provide driving …

Government has increased the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) grants paid to beneficiaries of the social intervention programme across the country.   Up to 324,073 beneficiary households receive the bi-monthly grants. The 89th cycle (January and February 2024) LEAP cash grant payment is scheduled to start today across the country …