Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that a vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on December 7 is a vote for the third term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He, has therefore, urged Ghanaians to vote Mahama as President and the parliamentary candidates for National Democratic Congress (NDC). The former President was … The post Vote for me and parliamentary candidates
The youth have been advised to use politics to drive the development of the country rather than violence and extremist activities. “The youth can use their participation in politics to help shape Ghana’s future, promote economic growth, social justice and democratic consolidation and not division and mayhem.” Mr Francis Asamani, Adaklu District Director of the … The post Use
Russian-American journalist, Alsu Kurmasheva, has been jailed for six-and-a-half years by a court in the central city of Kazan on a charge of spreading false information about the Russian army. An editor for US-funded Radio, Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), said the mother of two was arrested in Russia last October for failing to register as … The post Russian-US journalist jailed for
At least 40 migrants have died after the boat they were travelling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a United Nations agency says. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says 41 others were rescued by the Haitian Coast Guard. The vessel was travelling from Cap-Haitien to the Turks and Caicos Islands, more … The post Boat fire off Haiti kills at least 40 migrants –
Democrats poured in nearly $50m (£38.7m) in donations for Vice-President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. The progressive donation platform, ActBlue, said the amount from small donors marks “the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle”. “Grassroots supporters are energised and excited to support her as … The post Harris
Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, has warned protesters that they will be “playing with fire” if they press ahead with plans to stage an anti-corruption march to parliament on Tuesday. Young Ugandans have been organising the march on social media to demand an end to corruption in government. They have been partly inspired by their counterparts … The post Uganda protest
Kenyan officials have appealed for help to find containers of a highly toxic chemical that were looted from an overturned lorry near the capital city, Nairobi. Sodium cyanide is dangerous and can kill if swallowed or inhaled even in small amounts, health officials warned, adding that it also poses a major risk to the environment. … The post Concern in Kenya after toxic chemical
Tanzania’s information minister, Nape Nnauye, has been removed from his post following an outcry over comments he made suggesting that elections could be rigged. Mr Nnauye was filmed at a rally on July 15, saying that he would help a fellow ruling party MP win in the 2025 election. He added that “election results are … The post Tanzanian minister sacked after poll rigging remarks
The Director of Environment and Sustainable Development, Volta River Authority (VRA), Benjamin Arhin Sackey, has indicated that plans are far advanced to release water from the Akosombo Dam at 50,000 cubic feet (equal to 374000 gallons) per second in the coming days. That, he said, falls within this year’s phase of spill plan. Mr Arhin … The post Another
Promasidor Ghana (PGH) as part of its 25th anniversary has supported the National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) with GH¢ 489,900 to fund 10 patients needing life-saving surgery. The company has also donated essential medical equipment including 50 oxygen masks, 2 patient trolleys, 2 myomectomy instruments, 2 caesarean section instruments, a patient monitor, suction machine and tube, … The post Promasidor
Ghana will need $12 billion in the next three years to invest in the economy to promote the growth of the country, the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed. To this end, he has appealed to the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to provide concessional loans to Ghana and finance … The post Ghana requires $12bn investment
Aston Villa have signed midfielder, Amadou Onana, from Everton in a £50m deal. The 22-year-old played every minute of Belgium’s Euro 2024 campaign and now has the opportunity to represent Villa in the new season’s Champions League. Onana joined Everton from Lille for £33m in 2022 and made 72 appearances for the Toffees, scoring four … The post Aston Villa complete Onana deal appeared first
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) and the Ghana Country Office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) in Ghana. The 2025 MICS which is the fifth edition of the survey in the country aims to gather among others, comprehensive … The post GSS,UNICEF sign MoU to conduct 2025 MICS
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the African Union (AU) to work towards breaking the barriers that hinder trade and investment inflow to the continent. He said the barriers included economic constraints, policy and regulatory challenges, insufficient infrastructure, weak economic collaborations, and inadequate support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). President … The post Let’s
A driver, Alhassan Sani, has been barred from using the road till July 5, 2025 by the Hohoe Magistrate’s Court. Sani was convicted on a plea of guilty to the charges of failing to comply with traffic signs, driving without a licence, use of a vehicle without insurance and a road use certificate. The court, … The post Driver barred from using road appeared first on Ghanaian
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