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BY: Angelina Tukpe In recent years, Ghana has found itself thrust into the spotlight of a global conversation on climate change, particularly due to its alarming increase in temperatures. Yaw Agyeman Boafo, a senior research fellow at the University of Ghana’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, sheds light on the unprecedented weather patterns plaguing the nation. Unusual Weather …

By: Mary Wellington Police brutality is a known issue in Ghana, but another common problem is the police’s tendency to extort money from drivers, with or without cause. This practice has greatly diminished the respect that people have for the Ghana Police Force. It is often done in public, with officers shaking down drivers for sums of money due to …

By Janet Dumas March inflation has increased to 25.8 percent, a rise from the 23.2 percent observed in February 2024, indicating a 2.6 percentage point surge. The inflation rate in food also rose, moving from 27.0 percent in February to 29.6 percent in March. Meanwhile, non-food inflation for March was reported at 22.6 percent. Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim …

There has been a grand conversation on the deteriorating state of Ghana’s disability sports over the last 3 years and industry players fear things are most likely to get worse due to the undemocratic and dishonest leadership led by the NPC and APC president Mr. Sampson Deen who is the man starting the affairs of the disability sports. This anxiety …

By Janet Dumas The All Regional Games press launch was held on Tuesday, April 9, to outline plans for the competition with the main edition set for November 2024. This competition will consist of athletes competing in nine sporting disciplines which include Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Boxing, E-sports, Arm-wrestling, Football, and Para Athletics April 16 is set for a …

By Abigail Ofori In a recent phone interview, Mr Eugene Kumi Arhin, a senior research analyst for a global information analytics company, explained that his company conducted a poll between March 22nd and 30th to determine which candidate would win if the Ghanaian elections were held today. They sent 400 people to all 16 regions in Ghana to ask detailed …

By: Abigail Ofori A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s communications team, Mr Philip Don Sabbah, has criticized the political leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for their behaviour and statements. He said that they act like they do not live in Ghana or do not understand the reality of the country. Mr. Sabbah has also debunked a …

By Wilhelmina Oddoye The Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress(NDC), Osman Abdulai Ayariga is encouraging the Office of the Special Prosecutor(OSP) to probe into the recent corruption scandal regarding the allocation of scholarships by the Scholarship Secretariat. In a formal petition submitted to the OSP on April 9, Mr. Agariga stated that the investigation should be treated with …

BY: Angelina Tukpe The High Court has affirmed the decision of the People’s National Convention (PNC) National Executive Committee (NEC) to indefinitely suspend Janet Nabla from her position as General Secretary. David Apasera, leader of the PNC, clarified during a phone interview on Adoa TV’s “Am Show” that Nabla’s suspension followed due process, involving proceedings from the disciplinary committee to …

By Janet Dumas The suspended General Secretary of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Janet Nabla, has refused the court’s decision to uphold her suspension from the position. She highlighted that the court rulings were not fair and just. This expression follows the High Court’s decision on April 8, 2024, to uphold the National Executive Committee of the party’s resolution to …