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Convenience of using Styrofoam comes at a high environmental cost – EPA Boss
The Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, has warned that the widespread use of styrofoam products, while convenient, has come at a significant environmental and public health cost.
NPP elections: Retaining 70% of constituency executives in Ashanti Region key to 2028 victory – Ayew Afriye
Effiduase/Asokore lawmaker Dr Nana Ayew Afriye has called for the retention of most constituency-level party executives in the Ashanti Region after internal elections, arguing that experienced local leadership is key to the party’s efforts to recapture power in 2028. Speaking to Asaase News on Monday (1 June) the legis...
Silent danger in shopping baskets: Why Ghanaians need warning label to survive
Imagine reaching for a cold bottle of drink on a hot afternoon along the busy streets of Makola or grabbing a packaged snack from a supermarket shelf for a quick bite. In such moments, stopping to read through the crowded, fine-print labels tucked away on the back or sides of the food package is often […]
Akosua Manu calls for equal application of the law after arrests of government critics
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant Akosua Manu has called for the equal application of the law following the arrests of two outspoken critics of the government over the weekend. In a post on X, she said her position has always been guided by fairness, due process and the impartial enforcement of th...
Fuel price hikes driven by international trends, not OMC margins — COMAC
The Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC), Dr Riverson Oppong, says recent increases in fuel prices at the pumps are a direct result of rising international market costs and not increased margins by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
Kwahu West Health Director calls for handwashing with soap in basic schools
The Municipal Health Director for Kwahu West, Celestine Asante, has called on the Ghana Education Service and school authorities to intensify the promotion of proper handwashing with soap among basic school pupils, particularly in rural communities.
Mahama Gov’t is building a resilient economy to end IMF bailouts—Ato Forson
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed worry over Ghana’s consistent resort to the IMF for bailouts. According to him, after resorting to the International Monetary Fund 17 times, this should be the last time Ghana goes back there. In a social media post, he indicated that the government of John Dramani Maha...
2028 election: NPP has strong chance of winning if united – Paul Afoko
Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has expressed confidence that the party can return to power in the 2028 general election, provided it remains united and presents a compelling message to voters. According to him, the NPP will enter the next election with a unique advanta...
NDC teachers launch grassroots political drive in Western North
A group of teachers aligned with the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western North Region has launched a major political initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and expanding political education ahead of future national elections.
Kumasi to begin strict sanitation crackdown in July, Mayor says
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has announced a renewed crackdown on sanitation offences, with Mayor Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi saying a more aggressive enforcement operation will be rolled out from July to ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations. He said the initiative will involve joint teams made...
WHO Chief commends Mahama for driving global health reform through ‘Accra Reset’
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has praised President John Mahama for his leadership in pushing reforms aimed at reshaping the global health system amid declining international aid.
NPP petitions Chief Justice for removal of Circuit Court Judge over Abronye’s case
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has formally petitioned the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie, seeking the removal of Joseph Yennuban Kunsong, the presiding judge of Circuit Court 9 in Accra, over his handling of the criminal case involving the party’s Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known...