RSF urges journalists to prioritise personal safety during 2024 elections
By Rachel Kakraba Country Director, Reporters without Borders (RSF), Zubaida Ismail, has urged journalists covering December 7 elections to look out for their safety in all situations. She emphasised that no story is worth the life of journalists whose main duty is to inform the public, highlighting the importance of prioritising personal safety during field […]
John Mahama visits Asantehene, pledges to complete abandoned Ashanti Region projects if elected
NDC Presidential Candidate Mr. John Mahama has assured the people of the Ashanti Region of his commitment to completing unfinished development projects if elected in the upcoming elections. During a courtesy visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace, Mr. Mahama criticised the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for neglecting key […]
Ho Teaching Hospital expands facilities to advance SDG 3 goals in quality healthcare
By Jones Anlimah The Ho Teaching Hospital in the Ho municipality of the Volta Region has inaugurated five new facilities to improve service delivery, enhance patient care, and provide accurate data for research. This is in furtherance of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all. […]
Pupils of Abrewankor M/A Basic School appeal for support
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Residents and pupils of Abrewankor M/A Basic School in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region have made a passionate appeal to the government, philanthropists, NGOs and benevolent organisations to help stock their empty computer lab with computers to enhance effective teaching and learning of ICT in the school. This […]
Hundreds graduate from Gakpey Apprenticeship Programme
More than eight hundred (800) people selected from all the communities in the Keta Constituency have graduated from the Gakpey Apprenticeship Programme (GAP). The initiative championed by MP for the area, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, proudly celebrated the graduation of its final cohort of apprentices, ending the year 31st December 2024. The last graduation ceremony for […]
President Akufo-Addo pledges smooth transition and credible elections in Ghana
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is set to complete his mandatory two terms by 7th January 2025, has assured the nation that the upcoming general elections on 7th December 2024 will be peaceful and credible. “I came to office as a result of a peaceful and credible election, and I want to go out through […]
The psychological impact of misinformation on public opinion ahead of 2024 elections
By Kwame Bediako The upcoming 2024 elections in Ghana present a fascinating case study on the intersection of technology, media, and democracy. As the country prepares for the polls on December 7, 2024, the role of social media in shaping public perception and political discourse becomes increasingly significant. According to the 2024 Global Risk Report, […]
NPP committed to peace ahead of 2024 elections – Richard Ahiagbah
By Ashiadey Dotse The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring peace and stability before, during, and after the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. Speaking on behalf of the party on December 4, 2024, on the GTV breakfast show, Director of Communications Richard Ahiagbah assured Ghanaians that the NPP remains dedicated to […]
Watching football for two hours not a good investment – Nana Kwame Bediako
By: Kwame Bediako Nana Kwame Bediako, founder and presidential candidate of the New Force, raised eyebrows with his controversial views on football consumption in Ghana. Speaking at GBC’s Presidential Encounters, organised by the STAR Ghana Foundation, Bediako expressed his concerns about the significant amount of time football fans dedicate to watching matches, prompting a wave […]
Say no to perpetrators of sexual harassment
By Anita Kwapong The Eastern Regional Directorate of the National Youth Authority (NYA), in collaboration with Star Ghana Foundation, has as part of the 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence, held an advocacy programme for the students of the New Juaben Senior High School in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital. With a special emphasis […]
News Commentary on December 7 polls and plea for peace during, and after
BY DR. NANA SIFA TWUM, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT. Ghana goes to the polls to elect a President and 276 Members of Parliament to lead the nation for another four-year political term this weekend. The elected President will be the sixth in the Fourth Republic, while the next Parliament will be the ninth. Ghana has […]
Black Stars call for unity and peace ahead of 2024 elections
By: Kwame Bediako In a powerful and emotional message, the players of Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, have taken a stand to promote peace and unity as the nation gears up for the pivotal 2024 general elections. Recognising the significance of this period in Ghana’s democratic journey, the players have appealed to […]
Nana Kwame Bediako calls for transformative leadership in Ghana’s Industrial sector
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Presidential Candidate for the New Force Party, Nana Kwame Bediako, has called for transformative leadership in Ghana’s industrial sector. In an interview on GBC’s Presidential Encounter program on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Bediako emphasised that Ghana’s current approach to industrialisation is failing its people, leaving the country stuck in a cycle […]
TaTU holds investiture ceremony for Prof. Bashiru Ibn Saeed as New VC
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Tamale Technical University (TaTU) has officially inducted Prof. Bashiru Ibn Imoro Saeed as its second Vice Chancellor in Tamale. The investiture ceremony marked a significant transition in leadership for the university, as Prof. Bashiru takes over from the founding VC, Prof. Abass Braimah, who served from September 2020 to July […]
