Bawumia’s small-scale mining policy “game-changer” – Mireku Duker touts

George Mireku Duker, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Mines, has elaborated extensively on the policy strategy of the Vice President and Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the small-scale mining sector, describing it as a groundbreaking strategy capable of revolutionizing Ghana’s mining industry entirely. Addressing […]

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 […]

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 […]

Dr Bawumia has better track record than Mahama-Kennedy Osei Nyarko

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ought to be given the opportunity to serve as president, according to Hon. Kennedy Osei Nyarko, Member of Parliament (MP) for Akim Swedru. He pleaded with Ghanaians to choose Dr. Bawumia for president over John Mahama, stating that he is capable of handling the position. Hon. Kennedy Osei Nyarko emphasized […]

Akufo-Addo jabs Mahama for questioning authenticity of WASSCE results

Former President John Mahama’s disparaging remarks about the validity of the most recent West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination results have been deemed regrettable by President Akufo-Addo. The former president, who is now the NDC’s 2024 flagbearer, claims that some invigilators unwind at work so that instructors can help pupils with their questions. This comes […]

Zoomlion Foundation launches Agenda Zero Waste, unveils Green Generation Champions

Zoomlion Foundation in collaboration with the Accra College of Education has launched Agenda Zero Waste as part of efforts to get everyone on board in tackling sanitation challenges in the country. The initiative is aimed at involving teacher trainees to be champions of environmental education across the country. Launching the initiative in Accra on February […]