The Office of the President has addressed rumours surrounding the health status of Secretary to President Akufo-Addo, Nana Bediatuo Asante. The government, in an official communiqué, said Mr Asante recently fell ill while conducting government business in the United States. According to the statement, Nana Bediatuo Asante began to feel …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has advised Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, leader and presidential candidate of the Movement for Change, to avoid engaging in politics of insults and instead focus on promoting his policies as he campaigns ahead of the December 7 polls. During a visit to the Manhyia Palace …

The Health Ministry has handed over the case of alleged medical misconduct at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital to the Criminal Investigations Department and Attorney-General’s Department. According to the Ministry in a statement posted on its Facebook page on October 2, the decision follows investigations by the Ghana Health Service …

  The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that the compilation of the final voters’ register is a complete process that must be allowed to go through the required steps. It is not a one-off event. According to the Commission, the process does not happen overnight but takes time from the …

A group of clergymen offered prayers for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama. This took place at the De Icon Event Centre in Accra on Tuesday. The event was organized for the former President to engage with leaders of the Christian faith in the regional capital. …

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the Presidential Candidate of the Movement for Change, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey, by proposing life imprisonment for offenders. Speaking at an Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) encounter in Accra on October 1, 2024, Mr Kyerematen outlined his policy …

Organised Labour has declared that it will embark on a nationwide strike starting on 10th October for the government’s failure to ban small-scale mining. Organized Labor on September 11 issued a statement demanding that the government ban small-scale mining. A meeting by the ad-hoc interministerial committee failed to address their …

A severe shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has hit parts of Accra, leaving residents and businesses in a state of uncertainty. Marketers have cautioned that if the situation persists, it could lead to the closure of gas stations across the country, disrupting daily life and causing significant inconvenience. Many …

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has cautioned commercial drivers against refuelling vehicles with passengers onboard. The Authority said such a practice endangered the lives of passengers as they were exposed to harmful chemicals. Speaking at the NPA Central Regional sensitization durbar in Cape Coast, on Tuesday, September 24, the Central …

Former President John Mahama has expressed satisfaction with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) securing the 8th position on the 2024 presidential ballot paper. According to Mr Mahama, landing the 8th spot is symbolic and marks an opportunity for the party to challenge the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the …