Speaker Bagbin declines request to recall Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has turned down a request from the Majority in Parliament to recall the House for an emergency session. In a memo dated Tuesday, November 26, the Speaker explained that Parliament would reconvene after the elections to address outstanding issues, ensuring a smooth transition to the incoming 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. “The House will...
Broken Pen- Father To The Bride
Dear MX24, I am having suicidal thoughts. I feel like I should just sleep and not wake up again. This is how it started. I have been dating a guy for four years now, the relationship hasn’t been smooth but through it all we maintained it. He proposed last year December and wanted to get married to me this January. I...
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah calls for complete reset of Sports in Ghana following Black Stars AFCON failure
Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the former Minister for Youth and Sports, has called for a complete overhaul of sports in Ghana, following the Black Stars' failure to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Morocco next year. This marks the first time in 20 years that Ghana will not participate in the tournament, after...
Broken Pen – No One Wants Me
Dear Mx24, I need you. I am the middle child to 5 male siblings. I have 2 degrees in political science and information studies and I've decided not to continue my education nor work under anybody. My dad owns a private working company that makes us a lot of money. Life is good. My dad takes care of all my...
Craftsmanship, Challenges, and Care: AjePomaa Oklah’s Take on Sustainability in African Fashion
In African fashion, what does sustainability actually mean? AjePomaa Oklah (creative director and founder of AjePomaa Design Gallery), whose designs exemplify ethical craftsmanship, provided answers to questions in the most recent episode of "Fashion Wednesday," hosted by Diana Edinam Kumbey. Oklah explained the inherent advantages of sustainability in the African fashion landscape: "In Africa, it is very easy to be...
NHIA set to rollout free dialysis treatment beginning Dec. 1
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced its readiness to begin the rollout of the free dialysis treatment program for all patients. This announcement follows the successful implementation and completion of the phase one of the program which provided free dialysis for patients aged 60 and above as well as patients below 18. This initiative aims to provide relief to...
Asake, Tems, Rema, Burna Boy & Tyla Bag Nominations at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards
The 2024 Billboard Music Awards are almost here, and Afrobeats is taking the spotlight. Asake, Burna Boy, Rema, Tems, and Tyla are all competing for Top Afrobeats Artist. Tems is nominated for Top Afrobeats Song with her track “Me & U.” She’s joined by Tyla, who makes a strong impression with three entries in the same category: “Water,” “Truth or Dare,” and “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng. This year’s show, hosted by...
It’s difficult to survive in Nigeria – Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats singer, Tiwa Savage, has claimed that poverty is responsible for the huge amount of entertainers Nigeria is churning out. According to her, the hardship in the country is making young people explore their talents. Speaking on the ‘Shopping The Sneakers’ podcast, Savage said living in Nigeria is difficult. She said, “When you come to Nigeria, you will understand why we breed...
Broken Pen – Should I Hold on or Let Go?
Dear MX24 and your readers, I need you to help me fix my broken pen. I loved Paa Kwesi with all my life. I met him in secondary school and since we met, our love for each other thrived more than anyone around us. We knew each other so well that people felt we were related and I always thought...
Aduana Football Club charged with breach of GFA disciplinary code
Aduana Football Club have been charged with a breach of Section 16 of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, following their Ghana Premier League game against Asante Kotoko. The charge alleges that the club failed to ensure the safety of the match officials during the game, and that their supporters behaved inappropriately. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) takes allegations of this...
