100 electronic buses to arrive in Ghana by year-end – Bawumia

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced that plans are well advanced to procure and import 100 electronic buses into the country by the end of the year. Dr Bawumia stated that this initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions as part of the fight against climate change and address rising transportation costs. Speaking at … Read more

NAPO’s brother eyes Manhyia South seat; posters emerge

The race to succeed Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh as the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South has begun, following his confirmation as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Thursday, July 4, officially endorsed Dr Opoku Prempeh, popularly known … Read more

We’re ready for 2024 BECE – WAEC assures

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed its readiness to administer the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), despite the government’s outstanding debts. The BECE for this year is slated from Monday, July 8 to July 15, and will be conducted across all examination centres in the country. Despite apprehension expressed by stakeholders about … Read more

Remain steadfast in pursuit of justice delivery – Chief Justice to women lawyers

Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has called on women in law and leadership to remain steadfast in their pursuit of justice. Acknowledging the numerous challenges, including stereotypes and harassment, that women face in the legal profession, she encouraged them to persevere and make the most of their working environments. Speaking at the convening of the … Read more

Keep NAPO’s public speeches scripted – Political Historian warns NPP

A Political Historian from the Political Science Department at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Samuel Adu Gyamfi, has advised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the party’s running mate, refrains from making unscripted public utterances and speeches. According to Prof. Adu Gyamfi, this recommendation … Read more

Election 2024: We’ll beat NDC with a simple strategy – Sammi Awuku

Sammi Awuku, a key advisor to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has expressed confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will outmanoeuvre the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) with a strategy that will leave them stunned in the December polls. Awuku emphasised the party’s determination to secure victory in the upcoming election on December 7, … Read more

Fuel price hikes: Commercial drivers push for 10% increase in transport fares

The recent surge in fuel prices has once again sparked conversations on potential increases in transport fares, with some drivers in the Accra spearheading the call. They are urging the leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other transport unions to announce an increase in fares. The drivers contend that the increment … Read more