NPP opens nomination for Sunyani East parliamentary primary
The Sunyani East constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened nominations for the parliamentary primary election. The deadline for submitting nominations is Saturday, February 17, 2024; the process will open on Wednesday, February 14. Aspiring Parliamentary Candidates (APCs) must obtain nomination forms from the NPP National Headquarters in Accra after paying a non-refundable […]
Chinese serving jail term for theft escapes from Nsawam Prison
A Chinese national imprisoned at Nsawam Medium Prison has succeeded in escaping away. The prisoner, who had been found guilty of stealing and other crimes, allegedly pretended to be ill in order to be moved to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for treatment. The Chinese prisoner was reportedly first taken into custody in Tema and then sent […]
The 2022 Ghana DHS report: Media silence on sweetened beverage consumption by children worrying
In the wake of the recent release by the Ghana Statistical Service of the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) report, the media frenzy surrounding certain sections has inadvertently obscured critical information regarding infant and young child feeding practices. While headlines have been dominated by statistics on adult sexual behaviors, little attention has been paid […]
Our economy is a big mess so I can’t promise everybody a salary increment — Mahama to teachers
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has declared that, in contrast to the administration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which is composed of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-Addo, he will not make promises that he cannot keep. He believes that the economy is currently in a […]
Stay alert, don’t let the government enact harsh laws- Mahama to NDC MPs
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has encouraged the Minority in Parliament to oppose any attempt by the government to place additional hardship on Ghanaians. According to Mr. Mahama, the Minority is still the sole force that can prevent the government from putting Ghanaians through harsh policies and hardships. Speaking […]
Afenyo-Markin opposes custodial sentences for LGBTQ+ activities
Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the House to amend or delete clauses in the yet-to-be-passed anti-gay Bill that recommends custodial sentencing as the sole punishment for those found to be involved in or supporting LGBTQ+. He proposed that the House opts for plea bargains and alternate forms of punishment, rather than […]