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Ghana Jollof Case: GRNMA moves to seek early release of Salomey
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is exploring legal options to secure the early release of nurse Salomey Awiti Bafoh, who has been remanded in connection…
Bawumia criticises Salomey’s arrest, warns against chasing citizens over insults
New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticised the arrest and two-week remand of Senior Nursing Officer Salomey Awity Baffoe, who is facing allegations linked to…
Police declare ‘Ghana Jollof’ Barbara Kodua wanted over alleged incitement
The Ghana Police Service has declared Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, popularly known as “Ghana Jollof,” wanted in connection with an alleged case of incitement of violence. In a wanted-person…
Constitutional Review: NPP rejects five-year presidential term
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opposed the proposal to extend Ghana’s presidential tenure from four years to five, arguing that the existing term provides voters with a…
Constitutional Review: NPP calls for wider deliberations before amendments
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is calling for the establishment of a Constituent or Consultative Assembly to deliberate on proposed changes to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution before the government…
‘Confirm NAPO now’ — Former Manhyia North MP urges Bawumia
Pressure is mounting within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to clarify his choice of running mate for the 2028 general election, with former…
Gov’t to name more agencies for 1-3-3 shift system before year-end
The government is reviewing more public institutions for possible adoption of the 1-3-3 shift system, with an announcement on the agencies to be included expected before the end…
‘You are only setting things up for eye service’ — Agbodza confronts contractor over slow road work
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has challenged the contractor handling the Bediako-Kasapin Road project in the Ahafo Region over what he described as inadequate…
Too many EV charging stations could disrupt power supply – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns over the rapid establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Ghana, warning that poorly planned installations could put pressure on…
NPP lost 2.1m votes partly because of my exit – Alan Kyerematen
Leader of the United Party (UP), Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has attributed part of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) heavy defeat in the 2024 general elections to his…