GENERAL NEWS

Today, Monday, July 1, 2024, marks exactly 64 years since Ghana became a republic in 1960. Although the country attained its independence 67 years ago on March 6, 1957, it became completely free on July 1, 1960. On this day, Ghana fully liberated itself from British colonial rule. The Queen …

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has taken proactive measures to address the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases within the region. The 11th National COVID Vaccination Days (NaCVaDs) will commence and it’s dubbed, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated Against Covid-19 Now!” with the aim …

The way has been cleared for the National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to endorse Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the December 7 elections.   This follows the completion of the necessary consultations by the flagbearer, …

      Below are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana today.      The Daily Searchlight       The Informer         The Ghanaian Observer         Daily Guide           Supreme …

One person has been confirmed dead following an accident that occurred at Asseseso in the Okere District of the Eastern Region on Saturday. The accident involved staff of the Koforidua Senior High Technical School who were traveling to Akosombo to attend the funeral of the wife of one of their …

The Ghana Police Service has dismissed reports that Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akufo-Dampare, has been asked to proceed on leave. Reports had emerged that the IGP had been asked to proceed on leave and hand over duties to his deputy, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, allegedly linked to the …

The Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned his NPP colleagues and party sympathisers against infighting ahead of the the party’s running mate announcement. As the 2024 elections approach and the decision of a running mate to NPP’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, remains under review, the party will benefit …

The Chamber for Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has predicted a rise in fuel prices for the first pricing window of July 2024. This increase is expected to affect the retail prices of petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at pumps across the country. COPEC attributes the anticipated price hike to …

A member of the National Council of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andy Appiah-Kubi, has expressed his disapproval of the running mate candidate submitted by the party’s flagbearer, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, the Energy Minister, Dr Matthew …

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reportedly decided on Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Energy, as his running mate in the 2024 general election. According to Elton Brobbey, JoyNews’ Presidential Affairs correspondent, a meeting was held at the Jubilee …