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The Office of the Attorney General remains firm in its decision to fully prosecute members of the ‘Stop Galamsay Now’ protest, while the convener of the ‘Fix the Country’ movement Oliver Barker-Vormawor has been remanded for two weeks.

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, the convener of the Fix the Country movement, and another individual have been hospitalized while in police custody. The police are denying allegations that they have refused to provide medical care to Barker-Vormawor.

Several disqualified presidential aspirants for the 2024 general election tear into the Jean Mensah lead Electoral Commission for what they describe as lack of priority for their disqualification as the Peoples Progressive Party threatens legal action against the Electoral Commission for disqualifying them without bases.…

The New Patriotic Party serves notice that it will also embark on a demonstration if the Electoral commission abides by the NDC's directive to have a forensic audit into the voter's register.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has issued a stark warning about the dire state of Ghana’s power sector, indicating that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is nearing bankruptcy.

Three persons arrested; glass shattered at the office of the electoral commission in the Ashanti Region as the National Democratic Congress embark on a demonstration to press home their concerns about the credibility of the voter's register ahead of the 2024 general elections.

The National Democratic Congress will tomorrow organise a demonstration to pile pressure on the Electoral Commission to have a forensic audit it the voter's register. The party calls for all well meaning Ghanaians to take part in the demo.

Dozens of protestors arrested during the 3-day “Stop Galamsay Now” protest have been remanded in police custody until October 8th on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime, specifically for unlawful assembly.

Multiple Presidential aspirants face disqualification as the Electoral Commission detects multiple endorsement of forms as 17 aspirants file nomination to contest the 2024 general election.

The electoral commission calls out the National Democratic Congress over its stance against the voter's register as it says the leading opposition party has failed to provide any evidence to support its claims that the voter's register is flawed.

Organised labour and other Unions give president Akuffo Addo an 18 day ultimatum to declare a state of emergency against illegal mining and ban all mining activities in the country.

The New Patriotic Party scrambles to resolve issues in the Walewale constituency, the home of the party's Flag bearer Dr Bawumia as it fails to elect a parliamentary candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2024 general election, following the disturbance at the rerun of the NPP parliamentary primaries in the constituency.…

The National Democratic Congress piles pressure on the electoral commission to have a forensic audit and re-exhibition of the voter's register.

Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accuses the minority of parliament of economic sabotage as a 350million dollar tax exemption was repelled.

Minority in parliament accuses government of state capture following the attempt to merge the Bui Power Authority with the Volta River Authority.

The electoral commission explains mistakes on the voter's register which makes its integrity questionable.

The Ghana Water Company (GWCL) has raised concerns over the relentless illegal mining activities in the Pra River, which are severely disrupting their operations. According to the Company’s management in the Central Region, the water supply in Cape Coast, Elmina, and neighbouring communities has been drastically affected, leaving residents in dire …

President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has expressed his displeasure at what he describes as a deliberate attempt by the government to ignore their concerns until they lay down their tools. According to him, teachers are yet to receive their allowances among other benefits as stipulated in the Collective…

Opposition grows against the ban on the export of grains.

Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul has assured Ghanaians that the Ghana Armed Forces are fully prepared to enforce government's ban on grain exports by deploying personnel along the country’s borders. This move follows government's recent decision to prohibit the export of grains, including maize, rice, and soybean, in response to the ongoing dry spe…

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has expressed strong opposition to the newly enacted Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) Law.They argue that the government failed to engage with stakeholders before the legislation was passed by Parliament.

Ghana's Regina house in London seized by Trafigura over a $131m judgement debt.

The Minority in Parliament says they will not back Ghana Cocoa Board's (COCOBOD) decision to self-finance the purchase of cocoa beans by raising funds from cocoa traders in the domestic market.Earlier, the Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson had described COCOBOD’s decision not to borrow from foreign banks as contrived and face-saving.…

No Peace Pact Ahead of Elections.

Member of Parliament for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has challenged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to prove his commitment to protecting Ghanaian culture by compelling President Akufo-Addo to assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values (Anti-LGBTQ+) Bill.…

Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Education Committee, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has condemned the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission's (GTEC) approach to resolving the Colleges of Education Teachers' Association of Ghana's (CETAG) two-month impasse. According to him, GTEC should have been finding solutions to the strike rather than suggesting th…

Interior Minister clashes with the national chairman of the NDC over allegations of attempting to bribe NDC mps.

Chaos as Minority attempts to stop vetting of 2 Akufo-Addo Supreme Court nominees. Justice Sophia Bernasko Essah and Professor Richard Frimpong Oppong were set to answer questions regarding their eligibility for the Supreme Court. However, The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga argued that the …

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The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says that first-year tertiary students will not pay academic fees. According to him, this is part of a government initiative to lessen the burden on parents financing the cost of their children's education. We will implement a no-fees stress programme to alleviate the financial b…

A coalition of concerned teacher trainees in the Ashanti region is demanding a temporary closure of the 46 colleges across the country following the unabated strike by their teachers. The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) boycotted the classrooms after the government reneged on its promise to implement outstanding compulso…

NPP Slams Special Prosecutor's Report on Airbus Scandal as 'Shoddy

The Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T. Hammond has announced plans by the government to lease the Komenda Sugar Factory to West African Argo Limited, an India-based firm, for a renewable term of 15 to 20 years. The Minister says this is necessary to revitalise the struggling factory's operations.

The National Democratic Congress fights off allegations from president Akuffo Addo that political opponents have targeted him with misinformation and disinformation.

The Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, says he disagrees with the unilateral decision of Speaker Alban Bagbin to adjourn the House sine die.Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin speaking to the Parliamentary Press Corps moments after the adjournment of the House by the Speaker on Tuesday, July 30, expressed the Majority Cauc…

AG Criticizes Appeals Court Ruling in Ambulance Case, Vows to Appeal to Supreme Court.

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A joint committee of Parliament has come under fire over its report on the salt mining lease granted to Electrochem in Ada. The Energy and Lands Committee recommended to the House that there should be no review of the mining lease granted to the company.

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) is urging President Akufo-Addo to take necessary steps to resolve any legal issues he has with the Anti-Witchcraft Bill and sign it into law.

JoySports has intercepted a letter from National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah detailing how nine members of a 'paralympic team' from Ghana are on the run following accusations of impersonation. Subsequently, Nana Antwi, a member of the team, was arrested a day after their arrival for attempting to depart Norway for Sweden on a one-way train …

The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has acknowledged that the past few years have been extremely challenging for Ghanaians.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin says there is a need to urgently legislate a cap on the size of the Supreme Court. The constitution provides that there shall be at least nine judges but does not prescribe an upper limit.

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) Jean Mensa has reaffirmed her outfit’s commitment to ensuring that the will of the people is reflected in results in the upcoming December polls.