The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that occurred earlier today at Nyankpala in the Northern Region. The suspects, identified as Majid Issah, Fodi Issiage Kamara, Yakubu Simalia, and Alhaji Bashiru Mohamed, are currently in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. The shooting incident led to the…
Ghana’s 2024 elections conclude with mixed experiences. While many polling stations reported smooth voting, some areas faced low turnout. The 2024 general elections have officially concluded, with polls closing nationwide at 5:00 p.m. Voters across the country exercised their civic duty to select leaders for the presidency and parliament, marking another chapter in Ghana’s democratic journey. The day…
.Nigeria’s Lagos Tinubu Square is a symbol that connects the past and present in the busy city of Lagos, where contemporary buildings rise atop long-standing customs. This famous area, which is tucked away in the center of Lagos Island, is more than just a park; it is a representation of tenacity, pride in one’s culture,…
Hubtel, a leading Ghanaian payment services, has officially demanded a public retraction and apology from Media General and its Onua Maakye host, Godsbrain Kwadwo Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart. The demand follows allegations aired on the Onua Maakye show that an amount of $25 million was transferred from the accounts of the Electricity Company…
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all candidates in Ghana’s 2024 general elections to conduct themselves peacefully during and after the elections on Saturday, December 7. He emphasized that stakeholders are yearning for peaceful, transparent, and credible polls. Speaking during a meeting with the National Election Security Taskforce on Thursday, December 5, Jonathan…
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….
