POLITICS

Ghana’s agricultural sector is on the brink of a crisis as severe drought conditions endanger the livelihoods of over 928,000 farmers and jeopardize the nation’s food security. In response, the government has launched an emergency relief package that includes a temporary ban on grain exports, cash transfers to affected farmers, …

A renowned Ghanaian-born, U.S.-based medical doctor, Dr. John de-Graft Johnson, has developed a groundbreaking robotic surgery device that performs surgeries without the need for direct human hand involvement.   Dr. de-Graft Johnson, a veteran surgeon and the assistant operator of the robotic system, successfully performed a minimally invasive surgery in …

At a media engagement in Accra on Sunday night, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia addressed the criticisms from those who have labeled him a “liar”. Responding to the issue, Dr. Bawumia drew a sharp comparison to accusations faced by others in public office. “I think Ebo Quansah mentioned people calling …

Investigative journalist and author, Manasseh Azure has issued an apology and retraction to businessman, Ibrahim Mahama over his new book. The journalist has said the portion on Mr Mahama was a genuine oversight and he is taking immediate steps to correct in the online version of the book and in …

Former Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Central Region, Eric Dadson, has passed away, leaving the party in mourning. Dadson’s death occurred on Friday, August 23, 2024, though the cause remains undisclosed. NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, known affectionately as General Mosquito, confirmed the …

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

The Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has responded to accusations from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) branding him a liar. Speaking at a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr Bawumia dismissed the tag, suggesting they stem from his ambitious vision for Ghana’s …

The National Cathedral project, a brainchild of President Akufo-Addo, has been shrouded in controversy since its inception. Initially touted as a personal project to be funded through private donations, it was later revealed that state funds had been used to finance the construction. However, addressing the media encounter on Sunday, …

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has asserted that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration has delivered on 80% of the promises outlined in their 2020 manifesto. In a media engagement on Sunday, August 25, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the government’s dedication to fulfilling its promises. He contrasted this …

Vice President and 2024 Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken a swipe at former President John Mahama, suggesting that he lacks an understanding of the 2017 banking sector clean-up. The Vice President said this at a meet-the-press encounter on Sunday, August 25, …