Only 1 woman contesting in 18 constituencies in Northern Region
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Sagnarigu Constituency, Miss Felicia Tettey, is the only female candidate in the region contesting the Parliamentary election. She is challenging the incumbent, Alhaji Alhassan Bashiru Alhassan Fuseini, of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). They are the only two candidates contesting the elections at the Sagnarigu Constituency. There […]
We will address outstanding Dagbon issues – Mahama
The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama, has assured the Paramount Chief of the Dagbon Royal Kingdom that the next NDC government will address all outstanding issues in the Kingdom. Even though the former President was happy that peace and unity has finally prevailed in the Dagbon area, he […]
Akufo-Addo sweet-talked Ghanaians into power – Mahama
The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party of using sweet words and lofty promises to deceive Ghanaians into voting for them in 2016. Mr Mahama said the tenure of President Akufo-Addo had revealed that he was deliberate […]
All salary arrears owed teachers to be paid first week in Dec – NAPO
Government will pay all salary arrears owed to teachers in the first week of December this year, the Minister of Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has said. In addition to that, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Allowance will be settled with November 2020 salary payment. According to him, the government has decided that there will be […]
PPP will bring change to Volta Region — Dzogbenuku
The presidential candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Miss Brigitte Dzogbenuku, has charged the people of the Volta Region to vote massively for her to bring change to the region. “Your destinies are in your hands and you have to determine how good or bad it will be in this year’s elections. I entreat […]
We’ll create lasting harmony between Agogo farmers and herdsmen — John Mahama
The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama, has promised to address the recurring conflicts between farmers and herdsmen at Agogo in the Ashanti Region. He said the next NDC administration would construct a permanent ranch in the community to house cattle of the herdsmen, who were mostly Fulanis, […]
Sarkozy goes on trial for corruption
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial on Monday accused of trying to bribe a judge and of influence-peddling, one of several criminal investigations that threaten to cast an ignominious pall over his decades-long political career. Prosecutors allege Sarkozy offered to secure a plum job in Monaco for judge Gilbert Azibert in return for […]
Mobile App to track illegal fishing launched
A mobile based application that allows for easy tracking of illegal activities at sea has been launched in Cape Coast to aid the fight against illegal fishing activities. The DASE mobile application literally meaning evidence in Fante was designed by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) with funding from the European Union and would allow fishers […]
Fire guts Sakumono school complex
Fire has gutted some parts of the Sakumono school complex. The outbreak of the fire, according to eye witnesses started around 5am earlier this morning. An eyewitness said the Fire Service had been called in to douse the fire. “We were asleep when we heard people shouting and when we came out, we realized that […]
Portions of Pokuase, Obetsebi-Lamptey interchange projects completed
Some portions of the Obetsebi-Lamptey and the Pokuase interchange projects in Accra are to be opened to traffic next week. The Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange, which is 99 percent complete, will also be opened to traffic on November 25, 2020, while the first, second and part of the third tier of the Pokuase Interchange will be opened […]
Martin Amidu’s resignation came as a surprise – Board Chair
The Board Chair of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Linda Ofori Kwafo says the news of Martin Amidu’s resignation came as a surprise to the board as it was not aware of any such move being considered by the former Special Prosecutor. Linda Ofori Kwafo said she is uncertain if the board could have […]
GSS, MoFA deploy 801 personnel to conduct nationwide survey on food security
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), is conducting a nationwide household survey on Comprehensive Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment (CFSVA). The survey is being conducted under the auspices of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP). A statement signed by the […]
20-year-old Nigerian arrested for human trafficking
A 20-year-old Nigerian, Favour Chidi, has been arrested by the Tema Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for allegedly trafficking two Nigerian girls into Ghana to engage in prostitution. The suspect, is believed to be part of a human trafficking syndicate that brings Nigerian girls into Ghana to take part in the sex […]
We’re confident of election 2020 victory despite Amidu’s resignation – Hadzide
The Deputy Minister for Information, Pius Hadzide believes the resignation of the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu will not affect the victory of the governing New Patriotic Party in the 2020 polls. Martin Amidu resigned from office on Monday, November 16, 2020, citing lack of independence and freedom to discharge his duties. The National Communications Officer of […]
