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Rice farmers in the Akyem Oda-Nkwanta in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern region have lamented their inability to get buyers for their rice. According to the farmers, thousands of bags of rice harvested during the last farming season in the area have remained in the warehouses and homes …

Asanteman and its well-wishers convened on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, to remember the Sagrenti War of 1874, also known as the Anglo-Ashanti War as they reflected on the scars it left on the great empire. It marked the 150th year of the war and though none of the victims of …

The Ekona Royal family of Bontodiase in the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area says it has performed a customary ritual to destool Obrempong Adakwah Gyamenah II as Chief of Akyem Bontodiase. The Abusuapanin of the Ekona Royal family, along with every member of his family, stated during a press conference held …

The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo has appointed 26 individuals to the role of Municipal and District Chief Executives. The president, in a statement dated February, 3, explained that this action is in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the Constitution. This comes after he revoked the appointment of 24 …

The Vice President of the republic and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party will lay out his vision for the future of Ghana slated for Wednesday, February 7, 2024. This lecture, with the theme “Ghana’s Next Chapter: Selfless Leadership and Bold Solutions for the Future,” will be held in the …

The former President and flagbearer of the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has stated that he is against LGBTQ+ activities. He made this known during an address to Zongo chiefs in Koforidua on Wednesday, January 31. Mr. Mahama, a member of the Assemblies of God Church, emphasised …

The former president, John Dramani Mahama has criticized President Nana Akufo-Addo for mismanaging the affairs of the country and neglecting the Asuogyaman Constituency depriving it of development. Speaking during his Building Ghana Tour in the Eastern Region, the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) expressed his concerns about …

The Controller and Accountant General of Ghana, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem faced disappointment as he lost the NPP parliamentary primary in Akim Swedru. In the closely-watched contest, Kwaning-Bosompem secured 94 votes, while the incumbent MP, Kennedy Osei Nyarko, emerged victorious with 194 votes. Okyere Jerome Kwame polled 10 votes. The chairperson of …

Mr. George Aboagye has been retained by delegates in the Asene-Akroso-Manso constituency in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Primaries held on Saturday, January 27, 2024. George Aboagye made light work of his sole challenger, Alex Owusu-Adjei by beating him by 362 votes to 151. Speaking after his victory, he …

Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has successfully retained his position in the Ofoase Ayirebi constituency during the NPP primaries. The results reveal a commanding performance by Oppong Nkrumah, securing 378 votes. His opponents, Eric Owusu Mensah and Maxwell Dwamena garnered 92 and 100 votes, respectively. In 2015 he contested …