Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership in driving reforms in Ghana and contributing to efforts to address pressing global challenges. Mr Carney made the remarks during an engagement with President Mahama on the sidelines of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda.
By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA — The Delta State Government has appealed to residents to exercise patience over the disbursement of its N4 billion poverty alleviation fund, assuring that 15,000 indigent beneficiaries across the state’s 25 local government areas would be covered. The General Manager of the Delta State Social Investment Programme (DSSIP), Chief Henry Sakpra, gave the assurance in Asaba, saying necessary arrangements had been concluded to ensure a smooth, transparent and hitch-free disbursement.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has arrived in Sokoto State for the official flag-off of his presidential campaign rally. Atiku touched down at the Sultan Abubakar III International Airport, Sokoto, ahead of the rally, which marks the formal commencement of his presidential campaign activities in the state.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 — People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has challenged the opposition to look beyond voter numbers in identifying a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election, saying leadership quality and experience should carry equal weight. Nyoro also defended PPK’s participation in opposition activities, dismissing claims by leaders from Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) that its independent mobilisation could split opposition votes.
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The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has challenged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to provide evidence that Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stole public funds in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JoyNews’ Evans Mensah, Mr Kwetey said the minister was being targeted by the NPP because of his role in exposing alleged wrongdoing during the previous administration.
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sought increased Federal Government support and collaboration to expand livestock development, create jobs and boost economic opportunities in the state. Oyebanji made the appeal on Tuesday while receiving the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, who was in the state to commission an ultra-modern veterinary hospital in Ado-Ekiti and inspect ongoing projects under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (LPRESS) programme.
The Democrats have taken control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. As of 8.00am Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday, more than 1,800 of nearly 2,500 counties with Senate elections had returned more than 90% of their votes.
The Chief Minister briefs him on the losses caused by ‘Arnab’ and ‘Murasu’, particularly to agriculture, horticulture, roads and electricity infrastructure, and seeks immediate Central assistance; he also flags the issue of chilli consignments stranded at Colombo port
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has outlined major reforms in the new Mining Act currently before Parliament, which he says will transform mining communities, stop licence speculation and significantly increase Ghana’s mineral revenues. Statistics from the Ministry show that Ghana has 288 Forest Reserves, with almost 50 of them completely impacted by illegal mining.
Protests intensify as governments prioritise security measures over addressing underlying social and economic concerns.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have called off their planned sit-down strike following assurances from government to address concerns over trading activities on road corridors. The GPRTU and GRTCC thanked the ministers for what they described as their prompt engagement and apologised to commuters and the general public for the inconvenience the planned strike could have caused.
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Former Lagos State Governor and Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in the South-West to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and engage stakeholders across party lines to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. Fashola, who is working with former Ondo State Governor Segun Mimiko, former Ekiti State Governor Segun Oni and Secretary Senator Fatai Buhari on the Presidential Campaign Council’s South-West strategy, said he would visit each state after the initial engagement forums had been established.
Indonesian troops are being stationed in Jakarta amid wiretapping allegations implicating the president's chief of staff. Suspects are being accused of illegally tapping the president's phones.
Democrats can block Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations but don't have the numbers to override his veto.
The government is exploring the possibility of introducing a light rail network along four major routes in Accra as part of efforts to develop a more sustainable solution to the capital’s growing transportation challenges. The Aayalolo contra-flow system was introduced to improve public transport efficiency along some of Accra’s busiest road corridors, particularly during peak periods when commuters face lengthy delays travelling into and out of the city.
The government is considering replacing the Aayalolo bus contra-flow system with a light rail network as part of efforts to develop a more permanent solution to Accra’s growing transportation challenges. Mr Ayariga, speaking on Accra-based Citi FM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, said the current system had significantly improved journey times for commuters, but the President wanted a more sustainable transportation solution for the future.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned against growing incidents of deliberate tearing, defacement and destruction of political campaign posters, banners and billboards belonging to candidates and political parties across the country ahead of the 2027 General Elections. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, in Abuja on Wednesday, the Force strongly condemned the act of political intolerance, warning political thugs, hoodlums and other mischief-makers involved to desist immediately.
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision.
The US president still insisted he "had to do" the controversial war, after his Vice President Vance also blamed it for the Republican loss. The Democrats now control both the US House and Senate.
The Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) has warned that the reported GH¢5,000 parliamentary candidate application fee introduced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could deepen financial barriers to political participation, particularly for women, young people and persons with disabilities. The NPP recently announced a GH¢5,000 application fee for parliamentary aspirants, alongside a GH¢2,000 fee for declaring interest.
Fox News pundits hardly criticized the US president in midterms coverage but Trump was still quick to cast blame In the weeks leading up to Tuesday’s midterm elections, Donald Trump made clear that he would place some blame on his favorite cable channel, Fox News, if his party did poorly. On election day, he didn’t disappoint.
President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to approve the implementation of an external borrowing plan of 7.7 billion dollars. The new request, according to the Senate President, replaces the 20.52 billion dollar loan request presented last week.