1,469 Otumfuo Banmuhene , Nana Kusi Ampofo II, has recommended former Local Government Minister in the erstwhile Mahama led-administration, Hon. Akwasi Oppong Fosu for the consideration of the flagbearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama as the running mate. The Banmuhene noted that is an ideal choice for John Dramani Mahama’s vice-presidential candidate. ‘He is […]
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Ghana signs US$50m emission reduction payment agreement under leaf coalition
1,330 The Forestry Commission, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has signed Emission Reductions Payment Agreement (ERPA) with Emergent Forest Finance Accelerator Incorporated (Emergent), a US-based non-profit organisation that serves as the convenor and coordinator of the Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance (LEAF) Coalition. The agreement will see Ghana […]
Analysis on the most suitable candidate to partner Dr Bawumia as running mate: Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh tops all
1,538 Following the emphatic election of H.E Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP’s flag bearer, the spotlight has been put on the selection of a Running Mate to complete the Party’s 2024 presidential ticket. The NPP Constitution provides in Article 13(3) that, when the President is not the Candidate, the Vice Presidential Candidate shall […]
Chief Nurudeen calls on Gov’t to collaborate with China to improve Ghana’s agriculture
1,557 A National Service Personnel in the Tamale Metropolitan and former chief of the Tamale Technical University, Ibrahim Nurudeen has appealed to government to collaborate with nations that has chalked success in agriculture through advanced technology. According to him Africa has about 60 percent of the arable land available for agricultural purposes, yet Ghana have […]
Climate crisis:COP28 should mark a turning point in accelerating investment in forest, nature financing-Lands Minister
1,396 Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, is optimistic that the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will serve as a pivotal moment in accelerating increased investments for the financing of initiatives centered on nature and forests, that will […]
Haruna Iddrisu demands probe into Ghana’s ‘large size’ delegation to COP28
1,442 The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, wants Parliament to probe allegations of the government registering over 600 delegates for this year’s Conference of Parties (COP28). Data released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change suggests that Ghana’s delegation to COP28 in Dubai has increased to 618 from the […]
2024 election is not about two northerners – George Sarpong
2,209 The Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), Lawyer George Sarpong is advising the Ghanaian youth to reject a disturbing idea in the media that the next general election is a contest between two “northerners”. He has alsoncautioned the youth not to lock “yourselves in the empty feel as if the contest is […]
ALAN VOWS TO DEAL WITH ATTACKERS If…..
1,446 By: David Amoateng-Kumasi The Independent Presidential Hopeful in the coming 2024 Presidential election, Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng has vowed to deal with any unsrupulous element in the nation’s political platform who may intend to use abusive adjectives to attack and condemn his ambition of coming out with Movement for Change_ a new political party […]
Germany commits €145.9m to support Ghana
1,351 Ghana and Germany have signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation at the end of bilateral discussions in Berlin. The agreement focuses on climate and energy, good governance and sustainable economic development, with Germany committing €145.9 million to help address pressing issues in these areas. Ghana’s social protection policies under the Post Covid-19 Programme for […]
Ato Forson slams govt over new taxes on ‘akpeteshie’, fuel
1,563 The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has fiercely criticized the government’s proposed new taxes on akpeteshie, petrol, and diesel, labelling them as a sign of the government’s lack of innovative ideas to manage the economy. In a strongly worded statement, Dr Forson lambasted the government’s decision to impose a 20% tax on akpeteshie, […]









