GENERAL NEWS

The former Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, has opened up about alleged threats and personal challenges she faced during her tenure from 2015 to June 2018. In an upcoming episode of Joy News’ Personality Profile, Ms Osei shared the harrowing details of her experiences, revealing the severe …

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced plans to host presidential and vice-presidential debates in October 2024. Despite earlier criticism from the National Democratic Congress over a lack of engagement, the IEA says it has since initiated discussions with various political parties to ensure their participation. Speaking to the …

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is accusing Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia of bad faith regarding the country’s reliance on sole-sourcing in contractual agreements. According to the NDC’s Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, this modality has become the norm under the Akufo-Addo administration. Recalling statements made before and during his …

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has dismissed calls by some Ghanaians to close down all Teacher Training Colleges in response to the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). CETAG initiated a nationwide strike on June 14, citing the government’s failure to implement their …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has recalled Members of Parliament from their recess for an emergency sitting. According to a communiqué issued by the Speaker on Wednesday, August 7, the session is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, in the afternoon. The decision follows a petition from the Majority Leader, …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.    The Daily Searchlight       Daily Graphic         Daily Guide     The chronicle         The Anchor         Daily Post   …

Fourteen groups, comprising ebullient young residents of Kumasi, have been selected to implement the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ agenda for climate change in Kumasi.     The selected groups are Agritradehub, Earth Guardians, Ghana Association of Students Planners/ KNUST Sustainable Green Future Club, PlantO and Dabethon Group …

Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Boniface Gambila, is displeased with recent comments made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer regarding the relationship between Burkina Faso and Ghana. John Mahama criticised President Akufo-Addo for allegedly damaging this relationship, leading to what he describes as “diplomatic tension,” despite the President’s efforts …

Mark Hansen, the Manager of Kenpong Football Academy, has stated that Ghanaian leaders should take the initiative to build quality pitches. He stated that players in this country will struggle to develop if they do not have access to good pitches. Mr. Mark Hansen made this statement at the Ahenkan …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged that a future NDC government will work to resolve the strained relationship between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Mr Mahama criticized President Akufo-Addo for allegedly damaging the relationship, leading to what he describes as “diplomatic tension” despite …