A tense situation has erupted in Asato, a farming community in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region, where around 100 angry youths have obstructed a mining company from prospecting for iron ore.  The African Exploration Minerals Group had begun prospecting in the area after the Ghana Geological Survey’s feasibility …

The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah has stated that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s attempt to compare Nana Akufo-Addo to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah following his outdooring as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a “misguided and insulting affront to …

In a heart-rending appeal, Grace Wayewaa, a 50-year-old visually impaired woman, is begging the government to assist her in recovering her savings lost during the recent banking sector clean-up exercise. The mother of five, who relies on her meagre income as a bus preacher in Accra, is struggling to make …

Running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has stated that the NPP is targeting 85 percent of votes in the Ashanti Region in this year’s elections. He announced that the NPP will conduct a door-to-door campaign ahead of the general election. Addressing …

President Nana Addo has admonished former President Mahama to “give him his stone” regarding Free SHS, during the unveiling of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as the running mate to Vice President Bawumia. “If today Mahama thinks Free SHS is good, he should give me my stone,” President Nana Addo jabbed at …

The Minister of State-designate at the Energy Ministry, Herbert Krapah has assured that the government is committed to mitigating the effects of the anticipated spillage from the Akosombo Dam. This pledge comes as the Volta River Authority (VRA) prepares to engage with stakeholders on managing the excess water discharge. During …

Political analyst William Owusu Ansah, Executive Director for Strategic Volunteers for Fairness and Transparent Elections, has advised Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to seek guidance from former President John Agyekum Kufuor and other senior officials of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He expressed concern that …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that individuals arrested for infractions during the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are being processed for court.  In a determined effort to uphold the integrity of the examination, more than nine individuals have been apprehended. In a statement issued on Tuesday, …

Parliament has approved the National Service Authority Bill 2024, setting the stage for creating the National Service Authority. This new entity will focus on mobilising and posting qualified individuals to priority areas to drive national development and boost youth employability. The bill officially establishes the National Service Authority as a …

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has praised his selected running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia described his running mate as a “problem solver and a generational thinker.” This attribute, he says would compliment him hence his partnership …