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Frimpong Kodua takes commanding lead in NPP General Secretary race – Poll
Justin Frimpong Kodua has emerged as the leading contender in the race for the General Secretary position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to a poll conducted…
‘1-3-3 jobs’ was a statement, not a promise – Tamale Central MP
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pushed back against claims that it promised to create jobs under a “1-3-3” arrangement during the 2024 election campaign. Tamale Central Member…
Asiedu Nketiah explains why he wore his wife’s coat on Germany trip
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has revisited the widely discussed incident in which he wore his wife’s coat during an official trip…
Court rejects Ameyaw-Akumfi’s bid to halt SkyTrain trial
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application filed by the second accused in the $2 million SkyTrain trial, Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, seeking to stay proceedings at the…
Anyone supporting the current leadership wants NPP to remain in opposition – Eugene Antwi
New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary aspirant Eugene Boakye Antwi has attributed part of the party’s poor performance in the 2024 general elections to what he describes as…
Fix power sector, cut electricity costs to make 24-hour economy work – Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has warned that the government’s 24-hour economy initiative could struggle to achieve its objectives unless urgent steps are taken to reduce electricity costs and…
Prophet Power Man offers to sacrifice his life for Mahama’s third-term bid
Prophet Isaac Nyarko, popularly known as Prophet Dr Power Man, has made a controversial pledge to sacrifice his life if doing so would enable President John Dramani Mahama…
Bawumia conceived Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme – Jinapor
Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abdulai Jinapor has rejected claims seeking to downplay the role of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the introduction of…
‘Stop using my videos’ – NPP’s Buga Buga warns Ralph DeFollow
Alhaji Osman Masawudu, popularly known as Chairman Buga Buga, has warned social commentator Ralph DeFollow against using his pictures and videos in social media content he considers mocking.…
IGP summons Volta Regional Commander over alleged extortion, intimidation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander following concerns over alleged harassment, intimidation, unnecessary delays, and extortion of local traders by some police…