The Widows Association in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency of Greater Accra has strongly condemned recent accusations made by John Dumelo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, against Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the sitting Member of Parliament and Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources.   Mr. Dumelo, during a TV3 broadcast, alleged that Madam […]

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is harnessing digitalization to enhance its service delivery, with a particular focus on increasing enrollment among individuals in the informal sector. This effort is part of a broader initiative to scale up operations, which has already led to a significant rise in enrollments since last year.   […]

The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has expressed confidence that Ghana will avoid famine despite the severe drought currently affecting Northern Ghana. The region has been hit hard, with no rainfall for over two months, leading to stunted crop growth and raising concerns about food security and the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. […]

In a significant move to advance Ghana’s infrastructure, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially broken ground for the reconstruction of the Accra-Tema Motorway, marking a crucial milestone in the nation’s development. Speaking at the ceremony on Monday, August 26, 2024, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the enduring importance of the Accra-Tema Motorway, originally commissioned in 1965 […]

A fire has severely damaged parts of the Job 600 building in Accra, which houses the offices of Members of Parliament. While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, it has been confirmed that a warehouse within the building was affected.   Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause and extent of the damage. […]

Professor Ransford Gyampo has sharply criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s claim that the NPP has fulfilled over 80% of its promises, labeling it as “disingenuous” and “an unnecessary insult” to Ghanaians. Prof. Gyampo argued that such a high self-assessment is untenable given the country’s deteriorating economic and statistical indicators.   “No one can justify […]

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized his main rival, John Mahama, ahead of the December 7 presidential election, focusing on Mahama’s past performance in office.   During his first Meet the Press event in Accra on August 25, Dr. Bawumia highlighted what he described as Mr. Mahama’s poor track […]

The main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), will launch its 2024 manifesto today, Saturday, August 24, at the Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Auditorium, University of Education, Winneba, located in the Central Region.   The event, titled the “People’s Manifesto,” will present the NDC’s agenda for creating a more equitable and inclusive Ghana. The manifesto will […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially inaugurated the newly constructed Silver Jubilee Building at the University for Development Studies (UDS), marking a significant milestone in the university’s growth and underscoring the President’s dedication to education in Ghana. The Silver Jubilee Building, a three-story complex designed to accommodate lecture halls and offices, fulfills a promise […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns about the low turnout for the voter exhibition exercise in the Bono Region. Checks revealed a low turnout the first day, with some polling stations reporting no visitors at all, while others saw only one or two participants. The highest turnout recorded was just 10 participants by 1 […]