Author: Esi Abokomah

The dynamics of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2028 flagbearership race have shifted dramatically in just two months, with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah suffering the steepest drop in “support” and National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia consolidating his lead. That is according to a new nationwide survey by Africa Policy Lens (APL) conducted between Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, July 3, 2026, which also said Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu had made a big surge into second place. The poll of 3,540 Constituency and Branch Executives across all 276 constituencies shows a race that has moved from a tight two-person contest…

The Executive Director of Resource Intermediaries Ghana Limited, Dorcas Beeko Mangesi, has been honoured as the Most Outstanding Female in HR Outsourcing and Business Easing at the 12th Feminine Ghana Achievement Awards 2026. Receiving the award, Dorcas Beeko Mangesi expressed excitement over the recognition, describing it as an acknowledgement of her contributions to the human resource outsourcing industry. She explained that Human Resource Intermediaries Ghana Limited is an HR outsourcing firm that manages workers on behalf of companies and also provides recruitment and training services. According to her, the award reflects the impact of her work over the years and…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested three persons in connection with the attempted importation of approximately five million tablets of tramadol with an estimated street value of about GH¢100 million. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation at the Accra International Airport after officials intercepted a shipment believed to contain the illicit pharmaceutical drugs. The operation forms part of NACOC’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and protect public health and national security. According to preliminary information, the consignment was destined for distribution within Ghana and possibly across the sub-region. Investigators suspect the seizure is linked to a…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has hosted a high-level delegation from Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of regulatory best practices within Africa’s petroleum sector. The Kenyan delegation is in Ghana on a study tour to understudy the NPA’s regulatory framework for the downstream petroleum industry. The visit is aimed at deepening cooperation between the two regulatory bodies while fostering knowledge sharing and regulatory excellence across the continent. The team was received by the Chief Executive of the NPA, Godwin Kudzo Tameklo, alongside the Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive,…

The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Overlord of Dagbon Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, extending condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the nation at large. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, July 13, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, conveyed his deepest condolences during what he described as a period of immense grief for the Dagbon Traditional Area. The statement, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP, Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, said the late Ya-Na would be remembered as a distinguished…

The National Identification Authority (NIA), in partnership with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), will commence a special Ghana Card registration exercise for eligible Ghanaians living in selected communities along the Ghana-Burkina Faso border from Monday, July 13 to Thursday, August 6, 2026. According to the NIA, the exercise will be conducted in the Sissala West and Lambussie Districts of the Upper West Region, as well as the Kassena-Nankana West District of the Upper East Region. The initiative follows a successful pilot registration exercise undertaken in Pusiga in 2024 and will be implemented in carefully planned phases. The Authority urged…

More than 10 young men and women from the Bole-Bamboi Constituency have successfully graduated as members of the Feed Ghana Brigades, a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening Ghana’s agricultural sector through youth participation. The graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday morning at the Tesano Police Training School, where about 500 recruits completed their training. The graduates from Bole-Bamboi were part of the nationwide cohort of young people who have volunteered to contribute their skills and dedication towards transforming Ghana’s agriculture under the Feed Ghana programme. The initiative seeks to equip the youth with the knowledge and expertise needed to support…

The Concerned Citizens Association of Maamobi of Maamobi Number 2 Market Kasoakuda has petitioned the Commission of Human Rights And Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over the forced eviction of residents within the Maamobi enclave . The Ayawaso North Municipal Assembly had earlier sent notices of eviction to them, giving them six weeks to vacate. The Assembly is relocating them to a new site secured for the purposes of relocation, a 10-acre land located at Ayikuma in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region. The over 7,000 residents have subsequently rejected the ultimatum and demanded that the government must first extend…

A Senior Lecturer in Management at UPSA, Dr Joseph Gerald Tetteh Nyanyofio, has called on educational institutions to place equal emphasis on character formation and academic excellence, stressing that Ghana’s future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity, compassion, and service to society. Speaking as the guest speaker at the 10th anniversary celebration of British Columbia College in Accra on Saturday, July 4, under the theme ‘A Decade of Excellence: Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives’, Dr. Nyanyofio said the ultimate purpose of education extends beyond examination results and professional success. He noted that schools must intentionally nurture learners who possess…

The Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 Presidential Candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has questioned the National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nana Yaa Jantuah, over what she described as her silence following the recent flood disaster that claimed lives and caused widespread destruction. Speaking on Asempa FM on Thursday, July 2, Akosua Manu contrasted Nana Yaa Jantuah’s public reaction to the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) with her response to the flooding. “You cried for DDEP victims; where are your tears for flood victims?” she asked, arguing that the same…