More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
SOURCE: BBC More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said. The mine, in the town of Rubaya, gave way on Wednesday due to heavy rains, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesman for the North Kivu region’s rebel governor, told reporters. At the time, the […]
Bawumia officially declared NPP flagbearer-elect
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has won the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, securing the party’s flagbearership for the 2028 general elections for a second consecutive time. Dr Bawumia polled 110,645 votes, representing 56.48 per cent of the total valid votes cast. His victory was confirmed as vote […]
NPP presidential primaries: Bawumia arrives at party headquarters ahead of official declaration
Former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has arrived at the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) national headquarters in Accra, as the party prepares to officially announce the outcome of its presidential primaries. His arrival comes amid growing activity at the headquarters, with party executives, Members of Parliament, supporters and representatives of the various contenders gathering following the […]
We must process shea locally, not export raw nuts – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to add value to shea locally instead of exporting raw nuts, warning that the country is losing significant economic benefits by selling the product in its unprocessed form. He made the call while speaking at the launch of the SheaPark Resource Hub in Wa, Upper […]
Prophet ElBernard apologises after failed NPP primary prophecy
By Sarah Baafi Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, founder and leader of Spiritlife Revival Ministries, has issued a public apology after a prophecy he made about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries failed to materialise. In a statement published on his official social media platforms, the prophet admitted that his widely publicised declaration that Kennedy […]
Heavy police deployment at polling stations is a waste of state resources – KT Hammond
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kwabena Tahiru Hammond, has criticised the heavy deployment of police personnel at polling centres during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary, describing it as a waste of state resources. Mr Hammond argued that heightened security was unnecessary and suggested that some candidates had […]
NPP Presidential Primary: Bawumia leads in Bono East as region sees smooth polls
BY: SAMUEL AYAMMAH The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Primary in the Bono East Region has concluded successfully, with a peaceful atmosphere maintained throughout the voting process thanks to tight security measures. Agents representing the various aspirants have lauded the conduct of the election, expressing satisfaction with the transparency and fairness displayed. According to the […]
Bawumia sweeps Bono East with 69% of votes
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has recorded a landslide victory in the Bono East Region branch of the opposition NPP’s Presidential Primary held today, 31st January 2026. The former Vice President secured 5,049 votes across all 11 constituencies in the Bono East […]
President Mahama hails Ibrahim Mahama’s industrial and entrepreneurial achievements at UMaT
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has lauded his younger brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for his remarkable contributions to Ghana’s mining sector as he receives an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation, the President celebrated Ibrahim’s journey […]
President Mahama urges UMaT to lead Ghana’s industrial transformation through education, mining, and youth empowerment
By Seth Eyiah and Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education, responsible mining, and youth empowerment, describing specialised universities as critical drivers of Ghana’s industrial transformation. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, the President said institutions such as […]
83 NPP delegates absent from voting in Bolgatanga Central Constituency
By Peter Agengre Bolgatanga Central Constituency recorded 83 absentees among New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates during today’s presidential primary. Voting has now ended, and counting is underway across the country. The delegates were expected to participate in the election to choose the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. The five aspirants contesting the position […]
Israeli air strikes kill at least 28 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say
At least 28 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities. The civil defence agency, which is operated by Hamas, says children and women were among those killed. It added that in one attack, helicopter gunships hit a tent sheltering displaced people […]
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in DR Congo
More than 200 people have been killed in a mine collapse in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel authorities have said. The mine, in the town of Rubaya, gave way on Wednesday due to heavy rains, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesman for the North Kivu region’s rebel governor, told reporters. At the time, the death toll […]
Results from NPP flagbearer race ‘like a Ghanaian movie’ — Prof. Opoku-Antwi
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Governance expert and policy analyst, Professor Enoch Opoku-Antwi, has stated that the outcome of the just-ended flagbearer election of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. According to him, the winner of the election was obvious, given the trajectory adopted from the beginning of the process. “This […]
