Former President John Dramani Mahama has started his two-day #Mahama4Change2024 campaign tour in the Greater Accra Region. The tour began today in Old Ningo, within the Ningo-Prampram Constituency, and will proceed to key locations such as Kpone Katamanso, Tema Central, and Tema East.   During the tour, Mr. Mahama will engage with voters, hold discussions […]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in Ghana has issued a stern warning to the public against submitting fake or misleading documents when applying for visas. In a statement released on October 16, 2024, the Ministry expressed concern about the rising number of applicants submitting fraudulent documents, whether knowingly or unintentionally, which compromises […]

‘ALTERNATIVE TRUTH’ has been defined plainly as the ‘new truth’ or plain, outright lies.   Otherwise also known as ‘alternative fact’, it is a theory posited as an alternative to another, often more widely accepted, theory; or a statement intended to contradict another more verifiable, but less palatable, statement.   According to the ‘Sunday Times’ […]

The government has expanded the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to cover four key mental health conditions: Depression Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, and Schizophrenia Disorder. This significant addition, which takes effect on November 1, 2024, will cover outpatient services and the initial stages of acute hospitalization. NHIS subscribers can now access these mental health […]

A tragic accident occurred in East Legon, Accra, on the evening of Saturday, October 12, 2024, leaving four unidentified individuals feared dead. Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) personnel came to  the scene, worked to recover the charred bodies and vehicles. The cause of the accident is still unknown, according to GNFS sources.   Eyewitnesses report […]

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has addressed concerns surrounding the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. In a statement released on October 10, the EC’s Deputy Chairman for Operations, Samuel Tettey, clarified that the printing of Notices of Poll will commence on Friday, October 11, 2024. However, the printing […]

Eco-Conscious Citizens, a prominent environmental advocacy group, is urging the government to adopt a more sustainable, long-term approach to combat the ongoing illegal mining crisis, commonly known as galamsey. The group believes that while current measures are essential, they are insufficient for permanently eradicating the problem.   Awula Serwah, the coordinator for Eco-Conscious Citizens, called […]

Heavy gunfire broke out at the Missiga Immigration Service checkpoint in Bawku following a confrontation between personnel from the Ghana Police Service and Customs officials on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.   The clash reportedly began when police officers refused to allow Customs officials to inspect a truck bound for Togo, suspected of carrying smuggled cocoa […]

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has responded to Organised Labour’s press release of October 7, 2024, which called for an immediate halt to illegal mining (galamsey) around water bodies and forest reserves. Demonstrating the government’s commitment to addressing the issue, the President, through the relevant sector ministers, invited the leadership of Organised Labour to a […]

Minister Fatimatu Abubakar has responded to claims made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, regarding the financing of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). Mahama had alleged that the government had only made a 15 percent down payment from a loan secured for the initiative.   Speaking at a […]