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As the New Patriotic Party (NPP) officially opens nominations for the selection of its presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections, a pro-Bawumia group, Young Lawyers for Bawumia (YLB), has issued a passionate call for unity and decorum within the party. In a press release signed by Coordinator Chris Arthur Esq. and Member Ernest Opoku Nti Esq., the group congratulated all party members and stakeholders both in Ghana and abroad on reaching what it described as “an important milestone in the democratic calendar” of the NPP. The lawyers emphasized the party’s tradition of upholding democracy, unity, and progress, urging aspirants…

Sarina Wiegman was left speechless. The Lionesses’ head coach had just led England to their second straight European title after defeating Spain in the Euro 2025 final. Following back-to-back success at the Women’s Euros, the celebrations took them to Buckingham Palace. Burna Boy stuns Sarina Wiegman during Lionesses’ trophy parade But nothing could prepare Wiegman for what came next. As she stood on stage, presenter Alex Scott grabbed the mic. She reminded the crowd of Wiegman’s words after Euro 2022, as noted by the Sun. “Three years ago in Trafalgar Square you said, ‘I’m not ready to dance, the music…

Adrien Rabiot’s mother, Veronique, has lifted the lid on her son’s failed transfer to Manchester United in 2022. The football mum, who doubles as the agent for the French midfielder, launched a scathing attack on the Mancunian club in her explanation. Why Adrien Rabiot turned down dream move to Man United In an interview with L’Équipe, she didn’t hold back. She accused United of being “very disrespectful” during talks. Back in 2022, United were desperate for midfield reinforcements. They were in talks with both Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot. Rabiot, then at Juventus, had one year left on his…

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated presidential primaries, setting the stage for what is expected to be a competitive race to select the party’s candidate for the 2028 general elections. Aspiring flagbearers could face some financial hurdles, with nomination forms pegged at GH₵100,000 and the final filing fee set at GH₵500,000. The announcement was made by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, at a press briefing in Accra today, July 29, signalling the formal commencement of the internal contest. “I’m happy to announce to you that we have officially opened nominations…

In a moment that become a reference point, Deputy Health Minister-designate Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah delivered a pointed lesson on proper apologies to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during her vetting on Friday, transforming what could have been a routine exchange into a defining moment of parliamentary decorum and leadership. The tension-filled encounter unfolded when Afenyo-Markin attempted to apologize for controversial remarks he made during a recent Parliamentary debate, where he questioned the “strange reasons” behind Prof. Ayensu-Danquah’s nomination and suggested favoritism over other qualified female MPs, including fellow NDC MP, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings. Conditional apology But what could have been…

-Togolese Human Rights Activist Alleges Former Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is facing a blistering broadside from a prominent Togolese human rights activist, Farida Nabourema, who has unmasked what she calls a “gross betrayal” and “political complicity” in the suffocating political quagmire that gripped Togo between 2017 and 2018. In an exclusive and damning indictment, Nabourema, a fearless crusader for democratic reform, accuses Akufo-Addo – who was touted as a regional mediator during the seismic anti-government protests – of deliberately sabotaging the people’s struggle for liberation, shamelessly siding with long-reigning autocrat Faure Gnassingbé under the flimsy veil of diplomacy.…

Bole-Bamboi, Savannah Region – The noose is tightening around the necks of illegal miners as the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operation Secretariat (NAIMOS) Task Force has ramped up its offensive in the Bole/Bamboi area, delivering a crippling blow to galamsey operations with significant seizures and arrests. This aggressive crackdown signals a renewed commitment to reclaim Ghana’s lands from the clutches of environmental destroyers. Just a day after 11 Chinese nationals were nabbed for their alleged involvement in illicit mining, the NAIMOS task force returned to the scene of the crime, leaving a trail of devastation for the galamsey syndicates. In a…

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has declared that the nation has achieved an unprecedented primary surplus of 11.1% of GDP. This “jaw-dropping” figure isn’t just a win; it’s a resounding triumph, obliterating the government’s own modest target of a mere 0.4% The revelation, delivered during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, initially met with stunned silence before erupting into a frenzy of cheers from the majority side. “This is not just a number; it is a signal — a signal that fiscal sanity is back!” Dr. Forson proclaimed, his words reverberating through the chamber. Just a year…

Government Curfew in Nalerigu Slammed as ‘Arbitrary, Disrespectful’. The Mamprusi Traditional Council has unleashed a scathing rebuke against the government, vehemently condemning the imposition of a curfew on Nalerigu and its environs. The Palace, speaking for the Nayiri, has branded the move as “arbitrary, unjustified, and deeply disrespectful” to the traditional authority. In a fiery statement released Monday, July 28, the Nayiri Palace expressed “deep displeasure and disappointment” over the curfew, which kicked in on July 27, 2025. The draconian order restricts movement from a baffling 2:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily. This decision follows a chilling incident on Saturday,…

Ghc189m Vanishes, Ex-Boss Implicated. Just when you thought the dust was settling on the National Service Secretariat (NSS) ghost names scandal, the Attorney General (AG), Dr. Dominic Ayine, has dropped a bombshell, revealing a deeper cesspool of corruption that has forced him to hit the brakes on prosecutions. What was initially set for court last week has now been stalled as fresh, damning evidence emerges, painting a far grimmer picture than previously imagined. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Monday, July 28, a visibly concerned Dr. Ayine disclosed that investigators have intercepted an astonishing GHC189 million…