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By: Ruth Tang Ramadan,  the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic calendar, has dawned upon millions of Muslims worldwide, marking a period of deep reflection, devotion, and spiritual growth. This sacred month holds profound significance in the Islamic faith, encompassing both historical and spiritual dimensions. Ramadan is a time of spiritual renewal and introspection, offering Muslims the opportunity to …

Police in the Ashanti Region have apprehended five individuals in connection with an alleged assault on fire officers responding to a fire outbreak at the Racecourse Market on Monday, March 11, 2024. During the altercation, one of the fire officers sustained injuries. The suspects accused the fire service personnel of delayed response, prompting them to retaliate by pelting stones. The …

By: Quayecoo Daniella Dugbakuor Winifred won the first gold medal in the 49-kilogram snatch. This event took place at the GCB hall at the University of Ghana legon. She competed with NY Hasina Adrimintantsoa Zo Lalain from Madagascar who won the silver medal. She also won two silver medals in the clean and jerk event in the women’s weightlifting competition. …

A former Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to give his assent to the controversial anti-LGBT+ bill. Samia Nkrumah spoke out against the bill, denouncing it as excessively “harsh and unjust.” She emphasized that the bill could potentially exacerbate divisions within the Ghanaian society. She urged President Akufo-Addo to exercise caution …

The widow of John Kumah, the late deputy Finance Minister and New Patriotic Party (NPP) member of Parliament for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, has emphatically stated that her husband did not die from food poisoning, contrary to circulating reports in sections of mainstream media and social media. Instead, she clarified that he courageously battled a severe illness for over …

Member of Parliament(MP) for Jaman South in the Bono region, Williams Okofo-Dateh, has shared details of his last conversation with Deputy Finance Minister and Ejisu MP, Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah. Mr Okofo-Dateh has revealed that his late colleague requested prayers after he confirmed that he had been considered for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate position. Aside from being colleague …

The 2024 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has criticised the allocation of $450 million towards the National Cathedral project while challenges in the education sector remain unaddressed, stating that it will not receive God’s approval. The former President argues that the project, considered as a personal commitment by President Nana Akufo-Addo to God, should be …

A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had either hypertension, diabetes or were obese. Particularly, for diabetes, the study found that the prevalence was 8.2 per cent while hypertension prevalence increased by 19 per cent between 2013 and 2023. It found that those with …

Dr Patrick Asuming, an economist and financial analyst at the University of Ghana, says the Finance Ministry’s statement on the implications of the Anti-Gay Bill if passed into law ‘will amount to fearmongering.’ The Ministry of Finance has pleaded with President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the recently passed anti-LGBTQ bill by Parliament. In a press release on Monday, March …

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has held a meeting with a delegation from Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD). The meeting focused on discussions about shared values between the two countries and the significance of international cooperation in tackling global issues. In a Facebook post on Saturday, March 9, Mr. Mahama expressed optimism about future …