POLITICS

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

Former President John Mahama says he is saddened by the news of the death of three people in Bawku amid a rise in tensions. This comes after the Ghana Armed Forces revealed that the men engaged in a gunfight with their troops leading to the death of the three while …

An aspirant in the New Patriotic Party parliamentary primaries at Nhyiaeso, Kumasi, Kennedy Kankam has dismissed claims of suing the party. The denial follows accusations that Mr Kankam has sent the party to court over certain issues. In an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Thursday, January 18, the …

Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie has been elected the National Democratic Congress’ Parliamentary Candidate for the Odododiodioo constituency ahead of the 2024 General Elections. He polled 1209 votes in Sunday’s election while his contender, Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea secured 952 votes of the total votes of 2161. Over 2100 NDC delegates …

The government has acquired new trains for the country’s railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel-powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland by the middle of the upcoming month. As per …

Ahead of the Black Stars’ last group match against Mozambique on Monday, four of Ghana’s football legends paid a visit to the team’s camp. After a disappointing start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Black Stars will hope to secure their first win of the tournament after …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has outlined voting centres designated for its upcoming Parliamentary Primaries. This comes ahead of the election scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024. In a press statement, the party urged delegates to adhere to these guidelines to guarantee a seamless and transparent electoral process. Earlier this …

The Northern Regional Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will on Sunday, January 21, 2024, convene an Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference. The purpose of this conference is to officially acclaim or confirm the unopposed aspiring Parliamentary Candidates in the upcoming primaries. This directive aligns with the decision communicated by …

Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula-Owusu Ekuful, says she has had no conversations with Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia about being his running mate for the 2024 general elections. According to Mrs Ursula-Ekuful, she has had several conversations with the Vice President, however, they have all focused on Ghana’s digital …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo must cancel the National Cathedral project to save the country money, Former Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has said. In his view, canceling the project will mean that the government recognizes the need to stop all projects that are not feasible. He …