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Focus on fulfilling promises, not arrest – NPP Frankfurt Chapter tells Mahama
The Frankfurt Chapter of the New Patriotic Party in Germany is appealing to the National Peace Council, traditional leaders, and other key stakeholders to intervene in what it describes as the targeted arrest of its members by the governing National Democratic Congress(NDC) through state security agencies. Speaking in...
‘Don’t rush to scrap it’ – Victor Adawudu defends criminal offensive conduct law
A member of the NDC’s legal team, Victor Kwadjoga Adawudu, has urged caution over growing calls to repeal the criminal offensive conduct provisions, insisting the law still serves an important purpose despite concerns over its abuse.
NHIA accelerates claims payments, advances talks on new tariffs
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it is making significant progress in clearing outstanding claims owed to healthcare providers and is preparing to implement a long-awaited review of service tariffs, a move expected to bring relief to hospitals and clinics across the country. Speaking at the 2026 Chri...
ACEPA boss urges MPs to rely on data, evidence to improve parliamentary debates
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to rely more on credible data and evidence when making arguments in the House to reduce excessive partisanship and improve the quality of parliamentary debates. Dr Draman said while p...
GES announces 2026 Inter-Regional and District re-posting exercise; releases full schedule
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the commencement of its 2026 Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra-District re-posting exercise for staff across the country. According to a statement issued to Regional, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Directors, the procedures for obtaining assurances remain u...
MoH warns of possible cholera outbreak after flooding across Accra
The Ministry of Health has warned of a possible cholera outbreak following recent flooding across parts of the country, cautioning that poor sanitation practices during heavy rains could significantly increase the spread of waterborne diseases in affected communities. Spokesperson for the Ministry, Tony Goodman, in an...
Ashanti NPP MPs urge calm after Wontumi’s conviction, back appeal
The Ashanti Caucus of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament has appealed to party supporters, particularly those in the Ashanti Region, to remain calm and refrain from actions that could disrupt public order following the conviction of the party’s Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popular...
Afoko says return to NPP leadership driven by push to secure power for Bawumia’s presidency
National Chairman hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has stated that his return to active party leadership is driven by what he describes as a mission to help the party regain political power and ultimately see Dr Mahamudu Bawumia become President of Ghana. Addressing party supporters across...
Transport operators cancel planned fare increase after government intervention
Road transport operators in Ghana have announced a decision not to increase transport fares, citing ongoing government interventions aimed at stabilizing petroleum prices. In a joint press release, the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) said the groups h...
Asiedu Nketia credits grassroots engagement for NDC gains in Ashanti Region
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has said the party’s improved performance in the Ashanti Region was the result of deliberate grassroots engagement in areas previously considered difficult. Speaking during a visit to the Nsuta-Kwamang-Beposo Constituency as part of his thank-you tour, he noted that...
REVEALED: how Abu Trica allegedly defrauded 80 US victims in $8m romance scam
Fresh details released by U.S. prosecutors allege that Ghanaian influencer Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, extradited from Accra led a sophisticated romance fraud network that used artificial intelligence, fake identities and money laundering schemes to steal more than $8 million from over 80 elderly Americans...
Korle Bu seeks clarification from Mzbel over claims relative died after being denied hospital bed
The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has called on musician and media personality Mzbel to provide further information regarding claims made in a viral social media video alleging that her relative died after being unable to secure a hospital bed.