The National Executive Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unanimously approved Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 general elections. The party highlighted that Dr Opoku Prempeh meets all the criteria for the running mate position, which led …

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has announced its aim to elect a flagbearer by August 2024, just six months before the 2024 general elections. Last week, the acting communication director of the party, Sylvester Sarpong-Suprano, indicated in an interview that the party may not be fielding any presidential candidates for …

Accra is the 7th most expensive city to live in Africa, according to Numbeo, one of the world’s foremost data and research platforms. The capital city of Ghana had an index of 32 out of 100. The Numbeo index utilised variables such as the rent index, grocery index, restaurant index, …

During elections, some musicians compose songs for various political parties to be used for campaign activities in their bid to win over voters. Examples include Daddy Lumba’s ‘Nana Y3 Winner’ for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Diana Asamoah’s ‘Meba Dofo’ during the 2020 elections. Nacee’s ‘Onaapo’ for former President …

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to meet today, July 4, to discuss the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s choice of running mate for the upcoming December 7 general elections. Dr Bawumia is anticipated to present and justify his selection of Energy Minister, Dr …

The Electoral Commission has announced a new date for the 2024 Voters Exhibition Exercise. Originally scheduled to begin on August 1, the exercise has been postponed to start on August 20 and end on August 27, 2024. In a press release, the Commission stated that the rescheduling was necessary due …

Guinness World Records has responded to claims by Ghanaian chef Ebenezer Smith that he is the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. This comes after Chef Smith had announced to the media at a press conference held at the La Palm Hotel on Tuesday, July …

The Concerned National Service Scheme (NSS) Personnel Association of Ghana (CONSPAG) has announced a nationwide strike effective today Wednesday, July 3, 2024, until their allowances are paid. The announcement was made in a statement dated July 2, 2024, addressed to all NSS personnel, all user agencies and other stakeholders. The …

Teachers at Attafuah Senior High Technical School in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region have voiced their dissatisfaction with their headmaster for placing an embargo on the salaries of about eight teachers. The reports state that this is a result of their persistent absences from class. Meanwhile; the …

President Akufo-Addo has appointed Hebert Krapa as Minister of State at the Energy Ministry. According to the president, this appointment has become necessary due to the increasing workload at the Energy Ministry. Hebert Krapa currently is a Deputy Energy Minister and a Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana. …