POLITICS

The Member of Parliament for Ejisu Constituency and Deputy Finance Minister, Hon. John Kumah has passed on. Sources close to the family confirmed to Asaase Radio that the 46-year-old MP reportedly died after a short illness.   President Akufo-Addo Reacts To John Kumah’s Death   According to the source, he …

A total of 72 people collapsed during the 67th Independence Parade at the Tamale Jubilee Park on Wednesday, March 6. Those who collapsed included students, service personnel, and soldiers, who are said to have suffered from severe dehydration from the harsh weather conditions that characterized the day. The students and …

The Communications Director of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has reiterated the government’s dedication to the construction of the national cathedral. Mr. Richard Ahiagbah dismissed claims that the project is misguided and emphasized its ongoing progress. “I think that the cathedral project is a work in progress. I think …

Below  are the major news headlines captured on the front pages of the various newspapers in Ghana toda   The Daily Searchlight         The Ghanaian Observer         The Business Analyst       The Chronicle       Daily Guide         …

In less than 36 hours after Richard Dela Sky, a media and private legal practitioner filed a suit at Ghana’s Apex Court praying the Court to declare null and void the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the ‘anti-gay’ bill, an anti-gay post allegedly made by …

A stalwart of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Andrews Kwame Pianim, has denied being contacted by team Bawumia to serve as an advisor in the Vice President’s campaign team. He says has no knowledge of any such development making him describe the offer as “fake news”. He becomes the …

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has expressed admiration for Ghana’s role in leading African countries towards independence. He made these remarks at an event commemorating Ghana’s 67th Independence Day in Koforidua, Eastern Region. He lauded Ghana’s efforts in maintaining the honour and pride of its independence and recognized the shared history, …

Some Members of Parliament (MPs) and officials of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) found themselves in a confrontation with personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces while en route to the National Cathedral site. This comes on the back of an earlier announcement by the government that the project will …

The Ministry of Education has vehemently denied claims of spending GH¢68.5 million on photocopying past questions for candidates of the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The Ministry of Education allegedly incurred a cost of GH¢33.6 million in 2020 and over GH¢34 million in 2021 for this purpose, both …

The Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament, led by North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, took a satirical stance by commissioning the uncompleted National Cathedral Project as a symbolic gesture aimed at highlighting the government’s perceived failure to finish the project. Initial attempts by the opposition MPs to …