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By Angelina Tukpe The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged the government to promptly facilitate the replacement of lost national identity cards, passports, and other essential documents for individuals impacted by the Akosombo dam spillage. Expressing the urgent need to alleviate the suffering of those affected, Ablakwa emphasized the humanitarian necessity of reissuing crucial documents …

By: Ruth Tang The issue of attacks on journalists dates back to the pre-colonial era when media establishments, initially newspapers, emerged in 1822. Unfortunately, this remains a significant concern even today. Journalists encounter brutality, often perpetrated by prominent figures including politicians, while carrying out their professional duties. This raises questions about the necessity of ensuring adequate protection for journalists. Additionally, …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said that the memberships of some of its members who have flouted the party’s constitution by supporting the candidature of other aspirants outside the party are no longer valid. These individuals are Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, Boniface Abubakar Saddique, and Yaw Buaben Asamoa. According to a statement by the party, dated November 20, 2023, and …

In a tragic incident on the Circle-Kaneshie stretch, a man lost his life after being struck by a speeding white Lexus saloon car opposite the Accra Digital Center. The victim believed to be mentally challenged, met his unfortunate fate as the car, descending from the second tier of the interchange, collided with him. Eyewitnesses say the incident happened “suddenly” around …

Outside the chamber, Minority in Parliament says comments made by the former Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bugri Naabu, justify the group’s call for an investigation into the leaked tape regarding the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare. In an interview, Bugri Naabu is said to have confirmed that his aide and receptionist had …

The minority caucus in parliament is calling for a thousand introspection into the alleged leaked tape uncovering a plot involving a high-ranking police officer and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), aimed at removing the IGP.  Deputy minority leader Emmanuel Amarh Kofi Buah who raised the matter on the floor of the house noted that the minister in …

The Ghana Football Association has launched the National Football Philosophy termed “Ghana Football DNA”, at the Africa Trade House Conference Room in Accra. The document, which was compiled by the Technical Directorate of the GFA, touched on many areas of the game, including football development, technical, funding, branding, and the spectators, among others. The Football Association launched the National Football …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) will on July 11, 2023, open nominations for parliamentary primaries in constituencies where the party has no parliamentary representation. The General Secretary for the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong in a statement issued today said the decision was approved during the Party’s National Executive Committee and National Council meeting held on Monday, April 3, 2023. General …

The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, a site that pays tribute to Ghana’s first president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has today, July 4, 2023, been commissioned by his Excellency, President Nana Akufo-Addo after undergoing a year-long refurbishment. The park believed to be a monument of historic significance after 25 years of its existence, has been renovated at a cost of about $3.5 …

Parliament is expected to debate the bill on the Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBT bill this week. The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu last Friday clarified that the House could not undertake the second reading of the bill last week as directed by the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin …