6 h. ago Bawumia hails NPP youth wing after receiving nomination forms

Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep appreciation to the youth wing of the party after they mobilised to collect and personally deliver presidential nomination forms to him.

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27 h. ago Ghana Minister Weighed Internet Shutdown to Block Crash Videos

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-weighed-internet-shutdown-to-block-crash-videos/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George revealed he nearly ordered a nationwide internet blackout to stop the spread of graphic videos from last week’s fatal helicopter crash. In a candid interview with Joy FM, George described grappling with the “horrific” footage circulating on WhatsApp before victims’ families were notified. “The mental health of spouses and children […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-weighed-internet-shutdown-to-block-crash-videos/

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43 h. ago Ghana Advocacy Group Pushes Parliamentary Term Limits and Gender Quotas

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/A prominent civil society organization is demanding sweeping constitutional changes to overhaul Ghana’s political landscape. The New Ghana Social Justice Forum has called for a two-term limit for Members of Parliament and mandatory gender-balanced candidate lists, arguing current systems enable corruption and exclude women. In a forceful statement, the Forum condemned Ghana’s “highest bidder” political […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-advocacy-group-pushes-parliamentary-term-limits-and-gender-quotas/

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47 h. ago NEVER TRUE that Dr. Bawumia Mobilized More Votes Than Any First

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/never-true-that-dr-bawumia-mobilized-more-votes-than-any-first-time-npp-candidate-except-akufo-addo/According to one of the Aides of H. E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, “Dr. Bawumia despite inheriting an economic mess still mobilized more votes than any first-time NPP candidate except Akufo-Addo”. The above statement is clearly a distortion of facts, as well as lack accuracy of proper scientific analysis of data. First and foremost, Dr. Mahamudu […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/never-true-that-dr-bawumia-mobilized-more-votes-than-any-first-time-npp-candidate-except-akufo-addo/

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51 h. ago Second chances are not a reward for weak candidates: they are for winnable ones

Like the infamous amendment to the laws in George Orwell’s Animal Farm that eventually read, “All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others”, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Executive Committee (NEC) directive cautioning aspirants in the flagbearer race not to campaign until after the Akwatia by-election was clearly never intended to be applied evenly.

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54 h. ago Hindsight: Why is the GFA seeking to extend the term limit of its president?

If you read or listen a lot, chances are that you may have probably come across the idiom “old habits die hard.” The expression is a simpler, kinder way of describing the difficulty in changing behavioural patterns or routines that someone or a group has/have been doing for a long time. For this reason, even […]

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58 h. ago Partey Makes Villarreal Debut in Friendly Defeat to Aston Villa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/partey-makes-villarreal-debut-in-friendly-defeat-to-aston-villa/Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey made his unofficial debut for Villarreal just a day after signing, featuring in Sunday’s 2-0 preseason friendly loss to Aston Villa. Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Buendía secured the win with goals in the 23rd and 49th minutes. Despite the scoreline, both sides generated frequent chances at Estadio de la Cerámica. Villa’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/partey-makes-villarreal-debut-in-friendly-defeat-to-aston-villa/

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4 d. ago NPP Veteran Denies Politicizing Helicopter Crash, Blames Internal Sabotage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-veteran-denies-politicizing-helicopter-crash-blames-internal-sabotage/Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu has vehemently rejected reports claiming he dismissed victims of the Adansi helicopter crash as “NDC members.” In a video statement, the New Patriotic Party stalwart accused party rivals of twisting his words to undermine his preferred flagbearer candidate. Bonsu described the alleged comments which suggested victims should be mourned […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-veteran-denies-politicizing-helicopter-crash-blames-internal-sabotage/

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4 d. ago NPP Stalwart Warns Against Smear Tactics in Leadership Contest

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-stalwart-warns-against-smear-tactics-in-leadership-contest/Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu has issued a sharp warning to New Patriotic Party members: focus on promoting your preferred flagbearer candidate, not fabricating attacks against rivals. His remarks come as Ghana’s main opposition party navigates a critical rebuilding phase after its 2024 election defeat. “Market your candidate’s capabilities instead of telling lies about […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-stalwart-warns-against-smear-tactics-in-leadership-contest/

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4 d. ago ARCC offers cash reward for return of items from helicopter crash site

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) is offering a cash reward to anyone who voluntarily returns items taken from the scene of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in Adansi-Akrofuom.

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5 d. ago Nkwanta SHS headmaster suspended for soliciting public support to feed WASSCE candidates

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the headmaster of Nkwanta Senior High School (SHS), Solomon Sarpong Bagmae, to step aside from his duties with immediate effect over an alleged unauthorised media interview.

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5 d. ago Spokesman Touts Agyapong as Top NPP Contender in Heated Flagbearer Race

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spokesman-touts-agyapong-as-top-npp-contender-in-heated-flagbearer-race/Paul Abdul Rahman Issah Dowuona, campaign spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Kwabena Agyepong, declared his candidate the party’s “most qualified” contender during a Thursday television interview. Dowuona framed Agyepong’s integrity and policy vision as unmatched against rivals Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong. “The contest is between these three,” Dowuona stated on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/spokesman-touts-agyapong-as-top-npp-contender-in-heated-flagbearer-race/

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5 d. ago US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

The US has doubled a reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to $50m (£37.2m), accusing him of being "one of the largest narco-traffickers in the world".

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7 d. ago NPP Flagbearer Race Intensifies as MPs Reveal Candidate Loyalties

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-flagbearer-race-intensifies-as-mps-reveal-candidate-loyalties/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is navigating a pivotal phase in its flagbearer contest, with parliamentarians publicly aligning with candidates ahead of a fiercely competitive primary. Endorsements have begun reshaping internal alliances, exposing early frontrunners and strategic divisions within the party. Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia holds a significant lead in declared MP support. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-flagbearer-race-intensifies-as-mps-reveal-candidate-loyalties/

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s champion women basketballers promised $100,000 each

Members of Nigeria's national female basketball team are to receive a cash reward of $100,000 (£75,000) each following their victory at the Fiba Women's AfroBasket Championship over the weekend in Ivory Coast.

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7 d. ago Fidelity Bank Ghana launches ‘Sika Bumm Reloaded’ promo to reward savers

Fidelity Bank has announced the highly anticipated return of its acclaimed 'Sika Bumm' promo, now 'Sika Bumm Reloaded.'

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8 d. ago GES to dismiss supervisors, invigilators caught in exam malpractice

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has warned that any supervisor or invigilator caught engaging in examination malpractice in this year's West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates (WASSCE-SC) will be dismissed.

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8 d. ago GES sets up security posts in conflict zones as 2025 WASSCE begins

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has established four security posts in conflict-prone areas to ensure the safety of candidates taking part in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which begins today, August 5, with practical sessions. Addressing the media, the Director-General of GES, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, outlined critical security measures aimed […]

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8 d. ago Kennedy Agyapong is Ghana’s Trump and Berlusconi, he’s the right candidate – Former Deputy Finance Minister

Former Deputy Finance Minister, Dr Alex Ampaabeng, has thrown his weight behind Kennedy Agyapong in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race, describing him as the kind of bold, business-minded leader Ghana urgently needs. In an interview with TV3, Dr Ampaabeng said his endorsement of the former Assin Central MP is not about personal […]

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8 d. ago Ghana Secures WASSCE Exams in Conflict Zones Amid Malpractice Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-secures-wassce-exams-in-conflict-zones-amid-malpractice-crackdown/The Ghana Education Service (GES) confirmed the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will proceed as scheduled nationwide, including conflict-prone areas. GES Director Professor Ernest Kofi Davis announced enhanced security coordination with law enforcement to safeguard candidates in volatile regions such as Bawku, Savelugu, Nalerigu, and Nkwanta. “We are working collaboratively with security […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-secures-wassce-exams-in-conflict-zones-amid-malpractice-crackdown/

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