The National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to modernizing market centers across Ghana. Speaking at a campaign event in Asawase in the Ashanti Region, she highlighted the proposed Markets Enhancement Programme, aimed at boosting local economies and facilitating trading activities, especially for women traders. Citing the…
Two civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the potential costs to the state if the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) decides to replace its late presidential candidate, Akua Donkor, on the 2024 ballot. Dr. Kojo Asante, Director for Policy Engagement and Partnerships at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), and Albert Arhin, National…
Ghana has reached a milestone in its fight against HIV, with over 160,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) currently benefiting from antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, the Programme Manager of the National AIDS and STI Control Programme at the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This figure represents nearly half of Ghana’s estimated…
In response to escalating violence in Bawku, Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has mandated the closure of seven courts across the Upper East Region to protect judges, court staff, and the public. This decision affects the High, Circuit, and District Courts in Bolgatanga, as well as District Courts in Zuarungu, Zebilla, Garu, and Bongo. The…
In a rally at the Savelugu Constituency on Wednesday, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, sharpened his criticisms against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Candidate, urging him to focus on addressing Ghana’s pressing economic issues rather than countering with what he termed “useless” questions. The exchange began when…
In a recent interview with Beat 99.9 FM, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage shared an unexpected revelation about her love life. The 44-year-old singer and songwriter revealed that she often finds herself receiving more romantic advances from women than from men, a trend she admits still surprises her. “I don’t know why, but a lot…
Bawku residents are calling for an immediate end to the curfew imposed on their town, urging authorities to prioritize a swift and comprehensive mediation process between opposing factions to achieve lasting peace. The curfew, imposed on October 28, was enacted to curb violence and a series of fatal clashes following the return of Mr. Seidu…
In a thrilling finale at the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Mfantsipim School clinched their third NSMQ trophy in a nail-biting contest against fierce rivals, St. Augustine’s College and Keta Senior High School. The final showdown left audiences on the edge of their seats, with Mfantsipim, affectionately known as BOTWE, staging a comeback…
Chief Justice Questions Parliament’s Inaction Amid Vacant Seat Crisis In a tense session on Wednesday, Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo pressed Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s legal counsel on the apparent delay in filing crucial documents related to the ongoing controversy over vacant parliamentary seats. The Chief Justice admonished Thaddeus Sory, Bagbin’s lawyer,…
In a bold move to combat parasitic infections, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a nationwide deworming campaign targeting approximately 2.6 million school-aged children. The campaign, which started yesterday, will continue through Sunday, focusing on children aged five to 14. This initiative is geared toward eliminating schistosomiasis and controlling soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, conditions…
