NPP, NDC reject EC claims that political parties are bussing minors for voter registration
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have distanced themselves from claims by the Electoral Commission (EC) that political parties are encouraging minors and foreigners to partake in the limited voters’ registration exercise. The EC, in a press conference on Thursday, said that they had noticed that the minors and foreigners have taken advantage of the...
The All Africa Festival (AAF) Returns to Abu Dhabi
The award-winning All Africa Festival (AAF), the UAE’s largest celebration of Africa’s rich and diverse cultures in all their vibrant expressions and representations, is set to make its return for this year’s edition, debuting in the nation’s capital Abu Dhabi. The festival will take place from 17-19 November 2023, and will see the UAE Africa Connect (UAEAC) platform operate as...
Mohbad’s Death: Sam Larry Now In Our Custody — Lagos Police
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that one of the persons of interest in the investigation surrounding the sudden death of 27-year-old singer, Promise IleriOluwa Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad, Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, a.k.a Sam Larry, is now in custody. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development on Thursday via his X handle, added that...
Manchester United confirm Brazilian winger Antony is to return to training
Manchester United have announced Brazilian winger Antony is to return to training after allegations of domestic abuse were made against him. It is understood the 23-year-old spoke to Greater Manchester Police on Thursday and no restrictions were placed on him following the interview. United sources say he has provided evidence in support of his strong denials of the allegations. He has not...
2022/23 GPL: Asante Kotoko aim for first win against Karela United
Asante Kotoko are winless in two games following the goalless draw against Heart of Lions and last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Bibiani Gold Stars at DUN’s Park – with the former Champions desperately looking for a win to set their season on track. Premier League winner Dr. Prosper Narteh-Ogum is back to the club with huge expectations but has yet...
Democratic Republic of Congo: One dead;11 injured in a stadium explosion
A rocket accidentally exploded on Thursday in a stadium in the city of Goma, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least one person and wounding eleven, according to the authorities. At around 4:00 pm (14:00 GMT), an "RPG-7" rocket launcher belonging to a Congolese soldier "inadvertently dropped" its ammunition, which "fell at the Unité stadium",...
2022/23 GPL: Bofoakwa Tano clash with Hearts of Oak at Coronation Park
Returnees Bofoakwa Tano will lock horns with Hearts of Oak at the Sunyani Coronation Park on Saturday after picking 4 points from their first two matches. Bofoawka grabbed a well-deserved point in their season opener against Accra Great Olympics (0-0) before an imperious 2-1 win over Real Tamale United - their first Premier League home win in 16 years. Bofoakwa...
Health Ministry summons management of Korle-Bu over new dialysis fee
The Health Ministry has summoned the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital over a new fee being charged kidney patients who visit the Renal Unit of the facility for dialysis sessions. The hospital has come under intense criticism after reports of a review of its dialysis charges. The Head of Public Relations at the Health Ministry, Isaac Ofie, said the hospital’s...
Factionalism within NPP is dividing our force – Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, has expressed concerns about what he perceives as deep-seated factionalism within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mr. Kufuor, who led Ghana between 2000 and 2008, said he had observed that the NPP of today differs significantly from what it used to be. In an interview with Accra-based TV3, the former president emphasized the need for the...
Voter registration: EC expresses concern about minors and foreigners taking advantage of guarantor system
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has disclosed that persons under 18 years and foreigners are taking advantage of the guarantor system to register as voters in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. This was disclosed by Deputy Chairman of the commission, Dr. Bossman Asare while addressing the press on updates after the 16th day of the exercise. Speaking at the press...
