Active COVID-19 cases in Ghana rise to 1,011
Ghana’s active COVID-19 cases have soared to 1,011. The country has also recorded 116 new cases, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 53,386. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the total number of recoveries or discharges as of December 12 was 52,048. Meanwhile, the total number of deaths remains 327. The GHS […]
Top Trump ally breaks silence to congratulate Biden
A top member of US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the presidential election last month. Senator McConnell spoke after the electoral college formally confirmed Mr. Biden’s victory over Mr. Trump. The Democrat won 306 electoral college votes to Mr. Trump’s 232. President Trump still […]
No official has been arrested in Somanya- EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has debunked reports that one of their officials has been arrested in Somanya for reducing the votes of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). “The fake news further goes ahead to claim that the said EC Official was arrested for reducing the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate’s votes by 3,000,” a […]
Let’s uphold country’s peace — Security experts
Two security experts have underscored the need for Ghanaians to do everything possible to uphold and maintain the peace the country is enjoying. They warned that the creation of violent and related conditions could result in “other countries coming to keep peace in Ghana”. Speaking, the security experts — Brigadier-General Dan Frimpong (retd) and Col […]
President Akufo-Addo leaves for Cote d’Ivoire, Guinea, London
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Sunday, December 13,2020, for Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea. As Chairperson of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Akufo-Addo is, on Monday, December 14, attending the swearing-in ceremony of Alassane Ouattara, President-elect of Cote d’Ivoire, in Abidjan, […]
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia attend Islamic thanksgiving service today
President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice-President-elect, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will be at the Central Mosque at Abossey Okai in Accra today (Friday) for Islamic thanksgiving prayer session.. The thanksgiving prayers is to express gratitude to the almighty Allah for a successful election as well as the re-election of President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia […]
Buhari congratulates Akufo-Addo for winning the second term of the election
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for winning a second time in the election to govern Ghana for the next four years. Buhari, in a tweet wrote: ” I congratulate President Akufo-Addo on his re-election for a second term in office. I also commend the people of Ghana […]
2020 Election: Ophelia Hayford wins Mfantseman seat
The wife of the late Member of Parliament for Mfantseman, Ophelia Hayford has been declared winner of the seat by the Electoral Commission (EC) at Saltpond after several hours of collation characterized by few misunderstandings Tuesday morning. The returning officer, Samuel Yamson declared Madam Ophelia Mensah Hayford of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) winner over […]
350,000 existing ECG customers to benefit from Pokuase BSP
About 350,000 existing customers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will benefit from the Pokuase Bulk Supply Point (BSP) upon completion in May next year. The project, which is 87 percent complete, would hold 580 MVA and redistribute to the area and ensure steady power. Residents of Kwabenya, Ofankor, Legon, Nsawam, and Anyah will […]
Electoral Officials who violate EC code will be prosecuted – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) says Officials who breach the instructions set out in the Election 2020 Electoral Officials Code of Conduct will be prosecuted. The EC Code of Conduct for Electoral Officials, which seeks to reflect on the core values and guide the day-to-day activities of Election Officials appointed by the EC mandates officials adhere […]
150,000 Free SHS graduates to enjoy govt scholarship
About 150,000 pioneer students of the free senior high school (SHS) policy who have qualified for tertiary education will benefit from government scholarships tenable in both public and private institutions. Consequently, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has, based on the sterling performance of the students, directed the Scholarship Secretariat to immediately open the online portal […]
Nine arrested, MP invited over Yagba attack
Nine people have been arrested by the police in connection with the violent attack on some supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the party’ parliamentary candidate for Yagba/Kubori Constituency in the North East Region. The Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Alhaji Rauf Tanko, who is also the National Democratic Congress (NDC) […]
Okere NPP organises health walk
Thousands of New Patriotic Party (NPP) faithful and supporters on Sunday joined Mr. Dan Botwe, Member of Parliament (MP) for Okere in a massive health walk dubbed “Okere for NPP” to canvass for votes in the run-up to the December 7, elections. The objective of the walk was to energize the constituents in Okere towards […]
Mahama expresses readiness to accept election verdict
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. John Dramani Mahama, yesterday celebrated his 62nd birthday in Tamale, at which he expressed his readiness to accept the outcome of the December polls. “I wish all Ghanaians the best and I feel blessed to be alive and in very good health at 62. I […]
