NPP’s Lariba Abudu withdraws from Walewale Primaries
The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Lariba Abudu, has withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries in the constituency. This comes after the Electoral Commission (EC) annulled the primary contest between Abudu and Dr. Kabiru Mahama due to a ballot snatching incident. The incident occurred during the primaries' re-run, where a man identified as Kamara Bawah grabbed and destroyed...
‘Alejandro Balde is my role model’ -David Oduro
New Barcelona defender David Oduro who was announced last week as a Barcelona Atleti player has shared his admiration for his soon-to-be teammate Alejandro Balde. The Ghanaian, who signed a three-year contract with the Spanish club from Accra Lions this summer, was officially presented earlier today following a successful trial. In a recent interview with , the 18-year-old expressed his enthusiasm...
Asake, Rema, Omah Lay others to headline Promise Land Festival
Famous Nigerian music stars, Rema, Asake and Omah Lay will be headlining the 2024 Promise Land festival in Australia. The afrobeat stars will join other international singers to thrill the audience at the Promise Land Festival set for October 4, 5 and 6 2024, at Gold Coast. Rema is billed to perform at the international festival on October 5th alongside American...
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang bids farewell to WUA after six years of leadership
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has performed her final academic duty as a Chancellor of Women’s University in Africa (WUA). In her farewell address on September 9, 2024, in Harare, Zimbabwe, the outgoing Chancellor Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang reflected on her six-year journey with the institution. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve...
Police restore calm at Walewale NPP Parliamentary primary; one person arrested
The Ghana Police Service has restored order in Walewale following a disruption during the vote-counting process in the ongoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary rerun election. One person, Kamara Bawah, has been arrested for damaging ballot papers. The Walewale parliamentary primary rerun election was marred by sporadic disturbances, resulting in an inconclusive end. This forced sorting to be halted in the...
King Promise Becomes the First Ghanaian Male Artist to Surpass 400 Million Streams on Spotify
King Promise, the acclaimed Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife sensation, has officially become the first Ghanaian male artist to surpass an impressive 400 million streams across all credits on Spotify. This historic achievement underscores King Promise's rising influence on the global music stage and highlights the increasing popularity of African music worldwide. Renowned for his chart-topping hits such as "Terminator" and...
President Akufo-Addo urges EC to hold a free and fair elections in upcoming polls
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for a peaceful, free, and fair election in the upcoming 2024 polls, emphasizing the role of the Electoral Commission (EC) in ensuring transparency and integrity in the process. Speaking at the annual conference of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) in Kumasi on Monday, the President outlined the responsibilities of the EC as it...
UTAG calls for immediate ban on mining for prospecting for gold in forest reserves
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has called for an immediate nationwide ban on small-scale mining, commonly referred to as galamsey. The association, in a press release, emphasized the urgent need to halt all forms of mining in Ghana's forest reserves, rivers, and agricultural lands, due to its severe environmental and economic impact. UTAG's plea follows growing concerns over the...
Nigeria Cracks Down on Fraudulent University Degrees
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating fraudulent university degrees, with a recent ban on degrees obtained from universities in Benin, Togo, Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana. The move is part of a larger effort to maintain the credibility of Nigeria's educational system and protect employers from potential fraudulent practices. According to Dr. Chris Maiyaki, acting executive secretary of the Nigerian...
Trump and Harris Set for First Presidential Debate today
With the US presidential elections just weeks away, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off in their first presidential debate on Tuesday, September 10. The highly anticipated event will take place at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 90-minute debate will be held without a studio audience. This will be the first time Trump and Harris will share...
