EC sets 23 May for Kumawu by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set 23 May for the by-election in the Kumawu Constituency in the Ashanti Region. The by-election, which is in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the Constitution, as amended, follows the death of Philip Basoah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area. Basoah, a former district chief executive for Kumawu […]
Lawyer Osei withdraws from NPP Kumawu primaries; preaches calm
One of the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Kumawu Constituency, Edward Kofi Osei, has confirmed his withdrawal from Sunday’s primaries. According to the former Managing Director of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), his decision stems from concerns raised by leadership of the party over his dual citizenship status. “I resigned […]
JHS student beaten with iron rods for allegedly stealing GH¢50
A first-year Junior High School (JHS) student of the Koforidua Sarkodea Basic A school has been assaulted by his guardians for allegedly stealing GH¢50. The boy, Samuel Agyei Tawiah, is said to have forcefully admitted to stealing the money to end his ordeal. The student who lost his mother at birth has been staying with […]
Nana Addo justifies Ghana’s approval of malaria vaccine
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given details of Ghana’s decision to approve the new malaria vaccine developed by scientists at Oxford University. The malaria vaccine- R21 which will be administered to newborns and kids up to three years will help fight malaria which has become a killer disease among children. Speaking at the inauguration of […]
Obrafour sues Canadian rapper Drake for alleged copyright infringement
Ghanaian hip-life artist Obrafour has taken legal action against Canadian rapper Drake for alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit stems from Drake’s use of a sample from Obrafour’s song “Oye Ohene (Remix)” in his track “Calling My Name.” According to Obrafour, the “Certified Lover Boy” singer and his team had previously approached him seeking permission to use the […]
Coach Michael Essien not interested in Black Stars job
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has no interest in becoming the coach of the Black Stars in the future. This was revealed by Nigerian journalist Lolade Adewuyi, who recently met with Essien in Denmark where he now works for FC Nordsjaelland. Essien, a key player for the Black Stars from 2002 to 2014, has set […]
Reinstate Ghanasco head immediately – GNAT bares teeth at GES
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is calling on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reinstate the Headmaster as well as Senior Housemaster of Ghana Senior High School (Ghanasco) without delay. GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah Tanko said GES should rather be concerned with paying Capitation Grant, which has been in arrears for over two years, […]
NDC will protect ballot boxes from branch to national, says Mahama
John Mahama has tasked supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to protect ballot box and stop any moves to disrupt the polls on 7 December 2024. Addressing branch and constituency executives in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, the presidential aspirant advised them to work hard to defend and stay for the counting […]
Ghana UEFA tourney success sparks interest in U-17 side
Ghana’s recent success in the UEFA U16 Development Tournament has sparked renewed interest in the country’s U-17 side. Ghana were crowned champions on Tuesday following victory over Switzerland 3-2 in a closely contested match to finish top with a 100% record, having previously defeated host nation Serbia and then Spain. The Black Starlets’ impressive performance […]
IGP to NPP, NDC: Do your politics and allow us to do our police work
The Police Administration has told the two main political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to concentrate on their politicking and allow the police to also concentrate on its policing work. At a meeting on Monday (17 April 2023) with the leadership of both political parties in attendance, they were told by the […]