High Court grants NPP’s application for collation, declaration of Tema Central seat
The Electoral Commission (EC) must compile and announce results for contested parliamentary constituencies after the High Court granted the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) request for a writ of mandamus. Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central, and Techiman South are the standout constituencies. The court ordered the EC to finish compiling the results from two Tema […]
Akufo-Addo’s personal bodyguard collapses in parliament
One of the President’s personal bodyguards, Colonel Isaac Amponsah, fell while standing guard in Parliament during President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s last State of the Nation Address on Friday, January 3, 2025. President Akufo-Addo’s speech, which emphasized the government’s accomplishments and national aspirations, was just before the collapse took place. Having been a loyal member […]
“I am deeply saddened by the devastating fire at the Kantamanto market- Akufo-Addo
Deepest condolences have been sent by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the thousands of traders who lost their wares in the catastrophic fire at Kantamanto in the Greater Accra region. Numerous businesses and stalls were damaged by the fire, which started early on January 2, 2025, leaving many businessmen in a difficult situation. President […]
Parliament approves over GHC68.1bn 2025 Mini-Budget
GH¢68,134,674,527 has been approved by Parliament as a total expenditure in advance of appropriation to cover public service costs for the first quarter of 2025. The sum is what the government will need from the Consolidated Fund to cover these expenses between January and March 2025, until Parliament reviews and approves the 2025 annual estimates. […]
Akufo-Addo to deliver final message on the State of the Nation today
Prior to the 8th Parliament’s dissolution, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025. According to Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, the President uses this speech to provide his final assessment on the state of the country before leaving […]
NHIA Disburses GH¢270 million for October and November 2024
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has successfully disbursed GH¢270 million to healthcare providers across the country to cover claims submitted and vetted up to October 2024 and part of November 2024. The NHIA remains within the agreed-upon three-month reimbursement period and currently has no outstanding vetted claims to pay. This latest payment brings the […]
NPP affirms Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader, Annoh-Dompreh as Chief Whip
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Council has formally announced its leadership team for the 9th Parliament, outlining the party’s approach to handling legislative matters in the next session. The newly named leadership team consists of: Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader. Patricia Apiagyei as Deputy Minority Leader. Frank Annoh-Dompreh as Chief Whip. Habib Iddrisu as […]
Govt settles third-term arrears for school feeding programme caterers
Nana Amoh Otu Sekyi, National President of the School Feeding Caterers Association, has confirmed that third-term unpaid salaries for caterers participating in the Ghana School Feeding Program have started to arrive. This development follows a pledge to resolve these payments made by Dakoa Newman, Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection. While some caterers have […]
Côte d’Ivoire says French troops to leave West African nation
Côte d’Ivoire has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the former colonial power in the region. In an end-of-year address, Côte d’Ivoire’s President, Alassane Ouattara, said the move was a reflection of the modernisation of the country’s armed forces. Separately, Senegal, which last month […]
Fire ravages parts of Kantamanto market
A fire outbreak at the Kantamanto market has prompted the Greater Accra Region to deploy thirteen fire tenders to tackle the fire. The market’s many stores have been severely damaged by the fire, which started at around 1:00 a.m. Firefighters are putting in endless effort to contain the situation and stop more harm to the […]