Provisional results from the ongoing by-election in Kumawu, Ashanti region shows the New Patriotic Party candidate, Ernest Yaw Anim is garnering more votes than his competitors. Counting of ballots is underway from the 75 polling centres ahead of collation after voting ended at 5 pm. The National Democratic Congress candidate, Kwasi Amankwaa, and the two independent candidates are trailing. Kumawu …

The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra has fixed June 6, 2023, to commence the trial in which three persons said to be accomplices of Aisha Huang have been prosecuted for allegedly engaging in illegal activities in the country. The Court presided over by Justice Lydia Osei Marfo fixed the date after the prosecution filed all the necessary …

One of the Independent Candidates for the Kumawu Constituency, Kwaku Duah has revealed that the other independent candidate who bears the same name is his nephew and he is contesting him because he may be hungry. According to Kwaku Duah, who contested the late MP for the area in 2020, he was surprised that his nephew could step up and …

Former President of Liberia and Former ECOWAS Chair, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has urged African countries to prioritize the use of data in its policy making as she says it is critical to Africa’s development. “In Africa, the need for timely data has become increasingly important in recent years. With the continent experiencing significant economic growth and development, data has become …

Twenty-two (22) persons have allegedly been poisoned after eating food served at a funeral at Agou in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region. 13 persons have so far been admitted to the Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital while nine others are receiving treatment at various hospitals. According to reports, the victims were served food including porridge, rice, Banku, and …

Juliana Kinang-Wassan NDC Parliamentary Contestant for Ejura Sekyeredumase lost o the incumbent MP Muhammad Bawah Braimah.

The Pensioner Bondholders Forum has called off its picketing at the Ministry of Finance following an agreement it had with the Ministry of Finance. Members of the Forum had been picketing at the Ministry for five consecutive days which prompted a meeting between the parties and an arrangement to pay the outstanding coupons and principals commencing May 15. The Forum …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the outcome of its Presidential and Parliamentary primaries on Saturday gives a clear indication that the party has what it takes to win the 2024 election. National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the calibre of individuals elected shows the NDC is hungry for victory. The NDC has once again elected John Mahama as its …

The one-month ban on all forms of noise-making and drumming in Accra takes effect today, May 15, 2023. The ban is part of preparations for the celebration of the Homowo festival by the Ga people. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in a statement reminded residents under its jurisdiction of the annual exercise and urged persons within catchment areas to comply …

The government is optimistic that Ghana will be able to return to the international capital market as soon as possible. Ghana is on the verge of securing a US$ 3 billion IMF bailout to help with the country’s balance of payment problems, with the first tranche of US$600m expected to be authorized by Wednesday and disbursed within a week. The …