GENERAL NEWS

The Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Ellembele, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reminded President Akufo-Addo of his unfulfilled promise to God regarding the construction of a national cathedral. During his 2016 campaign, the President vowed that if he were elected, he would …

The Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Azumah Djietro, has announced that the Ninth Parliament will convene at the Parliament House right after the dissolution of the current Eighth Parliament. According to him, the first sitting of the new Parliament will begin at 12:05 am on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The session …

U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a Presidential Delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, scheduled for January 7, 2025, in Accra. In an official statement from the White House, President Biden designated Shalanda D. Young, Director of the United States Office of Management and Budget, …

President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a six-member team to manage and oversee national security matters pending substantive appointments to key positions. The team, to be led by former Minister for the Interior, Prosper Douglas Bani, will assume its responsibilities starting Tuesday, January 7, 2025, according to a statement issued …

Management of Tonyx Hotel in Koforidua has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family of a nine-year-old Trinity School pupil who tragically drowned in the hotel’s swimming pool. In a statement addressing the incident, the hotel’s management acknowledged the public concerns and assured patrons of their unwavering commitment to safety …

During President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, a concerning incident occurred when one of the President’s personal bodyguards, Colonel Isaac Amponsah, collapsed while standing guard in the chamber. The collapse occurred shortly after President Akufo-Addo began delivering his …

Who are Ghana’s first-time MPs with big wins in the 9th parliament?   In a democracy as dynamic as Ghana’s, parliamentary elections are often a test of leadership renewal and political evolution. The 2024 parliamentary elections saw the emergence of a new wave of first-time Members of Parliament (MPs) who …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to present his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025, prior to the dissolution of the 8th Parliament. This address, as stipulated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as the President’s concluding report on the …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) says the reopening date for Senior High Schools remains unchanged despite the request by CHASS for a postponement of reopening. The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) a few weeks ago addressed the Ministry of Education, and warned that a failure to address …

The Ministry of National Security has issued a directive prohibiting the operation of drones during the presidential inaugural ceremony scheduled for January 7, 2025. The restriction will be strictly enforced at Black Star Square or Independence Square and surrounding areas, ensuring the safety and security of dignitaries, guests, and the …