The National Media Commission (NMC) has cited 44 television (TV) stations for broadcasting unethical, indecent and offensive content. A public announcement by the NMC has directed owners of the 44 stations to meet with the commission on Thursday, October 31, 2024. “Owners of the media houses are invited to a …
Read More »Farmers’ Day Celebrations Set For November 8
The Agriculture Ministry has announced that the 40th edition of Ghana’s National Farmers’ Day will be celebrated on Friday, November 8, 2024. According to a press release signed by the Acting Chief Director, Paul Siameh, the event will be held in the Greater Accra Region, with the main celebration at …
Read More »Speaker Bagbin Rejects Supreme Court Writ On Vacant Seats Ruling
The Parliament of Ghana has formally communicated to the Chief Justice, rejecting a lawsuit seeking an interpretation of Article 97(1) of the 1992 Constitution. In a statement issued by the Deputy Clerk of Parliament, the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, emphasized that the suit was improperly served by three bailiffs on September …
Read More »US Implements Visa Restrictions On Individuals Undermining Ghana’s Democracy
Ahead of Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, 2024, the United States Department of State has introduced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in undermining democratic processes. This policy, announced on Monday, October 28, will restrict U.S. visas for anyone responsible for actions that disrupt Ghana’s …
Read More »EC Announces Revisions To 2024 Ballot Statistics
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced slight revisions to the 2024 Ballot Statistics due to decisions made by District Registration Review Officers (DRROs) and High Courts, as well as updates after the Re-Exhibition of the Provisional Voters Register. These adjustments affect 20 polling stations that will require the printing of …
Read More »Assemblyman Dies While Fixing Streetlight In Koforidua
The Assemblyman for Oguaa electoral area in the New Juaben South municipality in the Eastern region, George Agyei Frempong on Saturday afternoon died from electrocution. Agyei Frempong who is believed to be in his late thirties was electrocuted while fixing a streetlight in his electoral area. Eye witnesses say Agyei …
Read More »Ghana’s Ayorkor Botchwey Arrives After Historic Election As Commonwealth Secretary-General
After making history at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) in Apia, Samoa, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the newly elected Commonwealth Secretary-General, has returned to a warm welcome in Ghana. Her election on October 26 marked a groundbreaking achievement as the first African woman to hold the prestigious …
Read More »Joana Gyan Cudjoe Vow To Defend Amenfi Central Constituency To The Peril Of Her Life
Joana Gyan Cudjoe has reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to the welfare and progress of the people of Amenfi Central constituency , vowing to fight tirelessly for their rights and interests. As a native of the constituency, Joana recognizes the pressing needs of the community and is determined to address them …
Read More »Agona West NPP Nasara Coordinator Allegedly Shot In Campaign Clash At Nyarkrom
One person sustained gunshot wounds, and several others suffered minor injuries when a gun was fired through a crowd during a mini-rally in Agona Swedru. According to Citi News, supporters of Chris Arthur, a candidate, were returning to Agona Swedru from a campaign launch in Otinkorang, a community in the …
Read More »A Storm Brewing In Volta: Obiri Boahen Celebrates Bawumia’s Enthusiastic Welcome As NPP Eyes Upset
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s dynamic tour of the Volta Region continued on Thursday, featuring two significant events. Kicking off day five in the Keta Constituency, he received an enthusiastic welcome from nursing trainees at the Keta Nursing and Midwifery Training College. He concluded his visit with a massive “community …
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