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Following the government’s investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gabby Octhere-Darko says that in the not-too-distant future human resources will become one of Ghana’s huge export earner. He says he foresees young Ghanaians being employed to do jobs across Africa and beyond, without even migrating. The STEM initiative ...

The flag bearer of the incumbent New Patriotic Party is nothing but a “clone” and “poodle” of President Nana Akufo-Addo and, thus, must not be voted for as president in Saturday’s general election, former Attorney General Martin Amidu has written in his latest epistle just three days to the polls. “The process of grooming, cloning, and socialising Dr Bawumia as ...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the recently recalled ballot papers for Western and Eastern Regions will be destroyed. The destruction will take place today, Tuesday, December 3, 2024, “at Sekondi-Takoradi and Koforidua respectively” at 4 PM. This was indicated in a letter signed by the EC’s Deputy Chairman (Operations), Samuel Tettey. The EC noted “candidates are to provide two ...

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has uncovered an ongoing recruitment fraud involving fake appointment letters circulating on social media. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, the GNFS disassociated itself from the fraudulent activities, emphasising: “Fake appointment letters and prospectuses circulating on social media are not from the Ghana National Fire Service but the work of fraudsters.” ...

Former President John Dramani Mahama has vowed the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will take steps to make the Hajj pilgrimage more accessible for Ghanaian Muslims. He indicated the ease of accessibility will be achieved by reducing the cost of Hajj fares. Addressing the Muslim community during his regional tour, Mr Mahama emphasised the importance of enabling more Muslims ...

The Director of Communication for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Miracles Aboagye claims that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has constructed over 2,700 kilometres of roads in the Ashanti region. According to him, no government since the inception of civilian rule has prioritised roads and other infrastructure development in the Ashanti region, or any other region, more than the NPP. “No ...

A 10,000 capacity stadium facility has been opened at Hohoe in the Volta region by the Member of Parliament for the area, John-Peter Amewu. Initial works began on the Hohoe stadium project in 2005 as an initiative by Mr. Amewu who served as the Municipal Chief Executive for Hohoe during the Kufuor administration. The project however stalled for several years ...

A Founding Father of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, has told the Electoral Commission (EC) and its leadership, particularly Madam Jean Mensa, that history stands as a testament to the critical role of the Commission in maintaining the sanctity of Ghana’s democracy. He reminded Madam Jean Mensa that she is not the first to hold this esteemed ...

The General Secretary of the opposition NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has expressed guarded optimism over the Electoral Commission’s (EC) improved engagement with political parties. However, he maintained that the Commission’s history of perceived bias has created a “cloud of suspicion.” Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, December 2, the Ketu South MP shared his thoughts on the EC’s relationship with ...

The flagbearer and leader of the Movement for Change Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has promised the people of the Western Region that he plans to invest GHC400 million into a Traders’ Bank. He said this will help boost economic growth and provide opportunities for traders and business owners. He kicked off his tour at Tarkwa market and Agona Nkwanta market, listening ...