Seventeen thousand, seven hundred and seventy-four (17, 774) new HIV infections were reported in the country in 2023.This represents a 14.8% decrease in HIV infection in the last decade.In the same year, 12,480 persons living with the infection died with 11.2% of the number being children. Bono, Greater Accra and Eastern Region remain the regions […]
We Lost 2020 Election Because Of COVID, Death Of Rawlings–Alabi
The Campaign Manager for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, Professor Joshua Alabi says the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of Jerry John Rawlings affected the NDC’s 2020 campaign, leading to its defeat at the polls. Professor Alabi contends that while the pandemic restricted the campaign activities of the NDC, the government had the […]
It’s Unwise To Go Independent–Ken Agyapong
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Assin Central Constituency in the Central region, has put to rest speculations about his intention to run as an independent candidate in the forthcoming December 7 elections. Speaking during his 64th birthday celebration on Sunday, June 16, 2024 Agyapong assured his constituents and NPP supporters […]
NAPO Leads In NPP’s Choice Of Running Mate For Bawumia–NIB Survey
The Energy Minister and the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is widely preferred among party members to be the running mate to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, according to a survey by the National Investigation Bureau. The survey engaged 5,116 NPP […]
EC Opens Registration For Special Voting
The Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday opened applications for special voting for qualified institutions and individuals, which has been fixed for Monday, December 2, 2024.It will close the applications for qualified persons who have a just cause to be granted special voting rights to apply on July 1. The special voting will not be conferred automatically, […]
Bryan Acheampong Dares North Tongu MP
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has dismissed allegations that his hotel, Rock City, is incurring losses.The rebuttal comes in the wake of accusations by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament (MP), for North Tongu who suggested the hotel was unprofitable and claimed he had documents to prove his claim. In a conversation […]
Atwima Nwabiagya: 76-year-old woman killed by daughter over witchcraft allegations
A 76-year-old woman, Afia Sarpomaa, has been killed by her daughter at Abuakwa Asenemaso in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District of the Ashanti Region over witchcraft accusation. According to reports, the assailant stormed the mother’s room in the morning of Monday, June 17, 2024, and accused her of bewitching the family, and began to stab […]
Two social welfare officers agreed for Winneba hospital patient to be sent back to Gomoa Ojobi – Suspended director’s report
It has been explained that after the patient from the Trauma and Specialist Hospital at Winneba in the Central Region was declared well by the Clinician, coupled with the fact that she was itching to leave the hospital, a consensus was reached by two social welfare officers, one at the hospital and one from Gomoa […]
Africa became an accidental victim of Russia-Ukraine conflict–Akufo-Addo reiterates
President Akufo-Addo has highlighted the severe repercussions of the Ukraine war on African economies, living standards, and inflation rates.According to him, this has caused a widespread impact beyond the centre of the war. He explained that “We oppose colonialism and domination, but in this context, we view Russian aggression in Ukraine.”He pointed out that Africa […]
Election 2024: Be fair in discharging your duties – Asutifi NDC warns police
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) executives in Asutifi South Constituency, Ahafo Region, have issued a stern call to the police ahead of the 2024 general elections, urging them to uphold fairness in their duties to ensure peace prevails in the constituency. The call comes after a recent incident during the voters’ transfer exercise where a […]