GENERAL NEWS

Former President, John Mahama has responded once again to critics of his campaign promise of a 24-hour economy. While acknowledging that some institutions are already operating around the clock, he emphasised that a future NDC government would facilitate this approach for all. The ruling NPP continues to assert that the …

In Ghana, many women have encountered sexual harassment. One in three has faced physical or sexual violence, mostly perpetrated by intimate partners. Violence against women and girls stands as one of the most widespread and systematic human rights violations globally, and Ghana is no exception.     The incidence of …

Amnesty International, the international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) rights advocate and defender, has urged both Parliament and the Government of Ghana to cease the consideration of the anti-gay bill, asserting that its passage would infringe upon human rights. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 13, Amnesty International insisted that Parliament …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken communications a notch higher with the introduction of the “Patriotic News”, the first ever digital flash card in Ghana. The Patriotic News digital flash card will deliver quick and accurate news updates, tailored for the Ghanaian community across all social media platforms. This …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is mourning one of its stalwarts Madam Bame Ama Busia. The party said it received with sadness and disbelief news of the passing of party Madam Ama Busia which occurred on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The late Madam Ama Busia was a sister to former …

As the 2024 general elections draw closer and political activities heat up, it is so normal for our political landscape to be awashed with campaign messages of all kinds from all political parties. However, it is not far-fetched for the Ghanaian voter to expect realistic and convincing policy alternatives from …

In a commendable display of commitment to his constituents, Mr. Frank Yeboah, the Aspiring Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North District in the Ashanti Region, has taken a proactive step towards addressing a crucial infrastructure issue. The recent commissioning of a metal bridge in the Koforidua, Akropong, and Aboaboso …

The Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has expressed worry at the rate at which delegates demand money from politicians before they vote for them in elections of any kind. According to him, these delegates have become bold such that they flaunt the monies given them during …

The former Attorney General during the Kufuor administration has counselled the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to refrain from organising press conferences to criticise judges’ dismissive rulings in suspected corruption cases. Instead, Nii Ayikoi Otoo suggests that the OSP should utilise the legal avenue of filing appeals. His remarks …

Amma Busia, a member of the NPP Council of Elders, the former first vice-chair of the New Patriotic Party and sister of the late Kofi Abrefa Busia, who served as Ghana’s prime minister in the Second Republic, has passed away. Madam Amma Busia, who until her death was a member …