GENERAL NEWS

Chaos erupted at the Appointments Committee of Parliament as the Minority attempted to halt the vetting of two individuals nominated by President Akufo-Addo for the Supreme Court. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were set to answer questions regarding their eligibility for the Supreme Court on August …

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to cancel the contentious E-Levy and scrap the 10% Betting Tax implemented by the current government. Prior to the NDC’s youth manifesto launch in Accra on Monday, August 12, 2024, Mahama had, on several platforms, criticized …

The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of copying their policies. Speaking in response to the NDC’s pledge to absorb tuition fees for all first-year tertiary students if voted into power, Mr. Mustapha claimed the opposition party is …

The vetting of President Akufo-Addo’s Supreme Court Justice nominees faced a sudden suspension today (August 13) after the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central Mahama Ayariga challenged the President’s authority to appoint more than nine Justices to the Supreme Court, in addition to the Chief Justice. During the vetting process …

Mr. Eugene Boakye Antwi, the Member of Parliament for the New Patriotic Party’s Subin Constituency in the Ashanti region, has criticized both the past and present governments for failing to appoint qualified individuals to lead the nation. He is of the opinion that although the NPP possesses competent men and …

The Transport Operators of Ghana have taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over his pledge to extend the renewal of driver’s licences from two years to 10 years. The group in a statement on Tuesday, August 13, described Bawumia’s pledge as “another bait …

Residents and some chiefs of Atwima Kwanwoma District in the Ashanti Region have said the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has failed to deliver in the district. “The NPP has disappointed the people of Atwima Kwanwoma. Even in power, they have done nothing, and so a vote for the NDC will …

The National Association of Cocoa Farmers has warned that if authorities fail to address the challenges facing the cocoa sector, it could face extinction within five to ten years. President of the Association, Stephenson Anane Boateng, said that the practice of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in cocoa-growing communities …

Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has clarified his recent comments about the December 2024 elections. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Monday, the MP for Abetifi constituency explained that his statement about the New Patriotic Party (NPP) winning the election “by all means necessary” was misquoted. Mr. …

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         Graphic Business       The New Crusading Guide       …