NPP elects flagbearer today
Over 200,000 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) across all 275 constituencies in the country are voting today to elect a presidential candidate to represent the party in the…
Addressing northern floods: Reducing vulnerabilities of rural dwellers
In the northern regions of Ghana, the recurring menace of floods has long been a source of anguish for its rural communities. These vulnerable populations often bear the brunt of…
Haruna Iddrisu raises red flags on Vodafone sale
The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, is demanding answers from the government regarding the purported sale of Vodafone Ghana for less than $100 million. The immediate past…
Energy Minister takes responsibility to brief Parliament on spillage of Akosombo Dam
The Minister of Energy, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has taken the responsibility to brief Parliament on the spillage of water from the Akosombo Dam that caused the flood in parts…
PIAC elects first female Chairperson
Members of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), have elected Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, representative of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences (GAAS) as its new Chairperson. She…
OSP calls for passage of a Corrupt Practices Act
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has called for the passage of a Corrupt Practices Act to comprehensively codify the prohibition of all forms of corruption. He said this…
VRA announces end to water spillage from Akosombo Dam
The Volta River Authority (VRA) says it has officially ended the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam. The spillage, described as controlled by the Authority, began on Friday,…
Health Alert: Be cautious of seafood, fish – Pregnant women told
Pregnant and lactating women are advised to be cautious about consuming seafood such as shrimp, lobsters, and fish like tuna. This is because these foods may contain high levels of…
Ghana urged to prioritize crisis preparedness
Ghana has received a call to proactively prepare for potential crises to avoid finding itself in a situation similar to that of its neighbour, Burkina Faso. Recent attacks and persecution…
End Chaining for Mental Health Conditions
Ghana’s 2017 ban on shackling people with psychosocial disabilities – or mental health conditions – has not halted the practice, Human Rights Watch said today. The government has not adequately…
