The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced its intention to conduct a thorough audit of ballot booklets earmarked for destruction in Ghana’s Western and Eastern Regions. This decision follows a statement by the party’s Director of Elections and IT, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, who emphasised the need for transparency in handling the ballot materials. Dr…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued revised guidelines for media accreditation, enabling journalists with accreditation for polling stations to also access Constituency and Regional Collation Centres. This adjustment, which takes effect on Saturday, December 7, 2024, follows extensive internal discussions and consultations with key media stakeholders. In a statement signed by Benjamin Bano-Bioh, Director for…
The National Theatre of Nigeria, a prominent cultural landmark in Lagos, has been a beacon of artistic expression and a symbol of Nigerian cultural heritage since its completion in the yaer 1976. As a primary center for the performing arts, the theatre has played a crucial role in promoting and preserving Nigerian culture, hosting numerous…
Over 400 Ghanaians battling kidney disease and struggling to afford life-saving dialysis treatments will soon receive much-needed relief as the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) starts its Free Dialysis Treatment program on December 1, 2024. Speaking at the NHIA headquarters in Accra, Dr DaCosta Aboagye, Chief Executive Officer of NHIA, announced that the programme was a…
The Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government has secured funds for the construction of about 20 interchanges across the country, Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has disclosed. The Minister, in an exclusive interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi on Peace FM’s ‘Kokrokoo’ show, noted that none of the road works that have commenced under this administration will be left uncompleted….
Presidential Candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has lashed out at the government for what he described as misappropriation of a $11.5 billion loan facility for developmental programs during their tenure in office. He claimed that such funds under his leadership as president could have been used for tangible…
Ghana Olympic Committee President Ben Nunoo Mensah has cast doubts over the “competence” of coach Otto Addo in qualifying Ghana for the 2026 World Cup. The trainer is under intense pressure for failing to secure a spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted in Morocco. The Black Stars finished bottom of…
Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday, December 2, 2024. Authorities are conducting an investigation to establish those responsible for the stampede on Sunday, Communications Minister Fana Soumah said in a statement read on national television. The…
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has shed light on a recent lawsuit filed against him by his former manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, aka Bullgod. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NY DJ on BTM Afrika, the Already hitmaker said Bulldog was in court to enforce an out-of-court settlement agreement arrived at by the two almost a…
A 10,000 capacity stadium facility has been opened at Hohoe in the Volta region by the Member of Parliament for the area, John-Peter Amewu. Initial works began on the Hohoe stadium project in 2005 as an initiative by Mr. Amewu who served as the Municipal Chief Executive for Hohoe during the Kufuor administration. The project…
