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What moral ground do we have to attack the NDC over galamsey? – Owusu Bempah quiz NPP

September 25, 2025

The Deputy Communications Director of the NPP, Ernest Owusu Bempah, has quizzed his party on what moral ground they have to attack the John Mahama-led NDC government over galamsey. Ernest Owusu Bempah maintained that his party (the NPP) has no moral high ground to demand accountability on galamsey from the current NDC administration. He alleged that some...

Frank Antwi’s Call for Unity Marks Crucial Moment for NPP Ahead of 2028 Elections

September 24, 2025

Frank Antwi’s call for unity during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) New York Chapter’s 33rd anniversary celebrations has underscored a critical effort to rally the party around a shared purpose as it looks toward the 2028 elections, amid ongoing internal reforms and leadership contests. The event, themed “33 Years of Devoted Service, Patriotism, and Commitment:...

The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) Donates GHS 2 Million to MahamaCares in Support of Healthcare Delivery

September 24, 2025

The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) has made a significant contribution of GHS 2 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (“MahamaCares”), in a bid to strengthen healthcare delivery and combat the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Ghana. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mr. Richard Nunekpeku, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, reaffirmed...

15 prison inmates successfully sit for WASSCE

September 24, 2025

Fifteen inmates from the Reformers School at the Kumasi Central and Nsawam Medium Security Prisons have successfully completed the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). All candidates pursued the General Arts programme, offering Economics, Geography, Government, and ICT as their elective subjects. The Eastern Regional Commander and Officer in Charge of the Nsawam Medium...

President nominates Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice

September 24, 2025

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana. The President made the nomination in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which requires him to forward the candidate’s name to the Council of State for consideration. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has served the judiciary for decades, rising through...

Deputy Minister for Transport pledges support for RMU

September 24, 2025

The Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has pledged to support the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in its mandate to deliver world-class maritime education to young people across the continent and beyond. Speaking during a familiarisation visit to the RMU on Tuesday, the Deputy Minister noted that the university’s mandate aligned with the government’s priorities of...

Dr. Bawumia’s Focus on Unity and Vision vs. Kennedy Agyepong’s Anti-Rigging Squad

September 24, 2025

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and his team have centered their efforts on party unity and articulating a forward-looking vision for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), especially in strongholds like the Ashanti Region. His message has been consistent: no matter how strong an individual candidate may be, a divided party cannot win. By directly engaging party members...

Ghanaian boxer Ernest Akushey Popularly Known As Bahubali Is confirmed Dead

September 23, 2025

A Ghanaian boxer, Ernest Akushey, popularly known as “Bahubali” has passed days after a heavy defeat in a boxing bout. According to reports, the 27-year-old boxer died in the early hours of Tuesday, September 23, 2025, barely a week after his last boxing event at the Bukom Boxing Arena. Akushey, who rose through the ranks...

Ousmane Dembélé wins 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or

September 23, 2025

Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, with other honours going to Lamine Yamal, Luis Enrique, Viktor Gyökeres and Gianluigi Donnarumma. Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or. The 28-year-old was named ahead of Lamine Yamal and Paris club-mate Vitinha to complete a memorable campaign....

Gov’t reaffirms commitment to implementing Environmental Protection Act 2025

September 23, 2025

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing leadership, policy direction, and resources to ensure the effective implementation of the Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124). It has, however, appealed for public support, stressing that environmental protection is a shared responsibility. The assurance was given by the Acting Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation...