Nigeria’s ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) says it suspects the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is involved in a clandestine move with the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to rig Saturday’s elections. This observation was made at its national caucus meeting on Monday, February 18, 2019 following the postponement of the general elections. Few hours … The post Nigeria
Nigeria’s ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) says it suspects the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is involved in a clandestine move with the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to rig Saturday’s elections. This observation was made at its national caucus meeting on Monday, February 18, 2019 following the postponement of the general elections. Few hours … The post Nigeria
The New Patriotic Party has asked regional executives in areas affected by the recent regional reorganization to supervise the newly created ones that used to be under their jurisdiction. The directive extending the executives’ mandate is coming on the heels of a demand by some party youth in the Northern region. The youth group asked … The post NPP extends mandate of regional executives
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says he has ordered the police and military to be “ruthless” with vote-riggers, following the last-minute postponement of the general election. Critics said his comments condoned “jungle justice”. The incumbent president also called the electoral commission incompetent and ordered an investigation into why the vote was delayed. Election officials cited “logistical” … The post Nigeria’s
The Ashanti regional police command has declared four persons wanted in connection with a shooting incident which took place at the regional head office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kumasi. One person was shot dead and another in critical condition at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital after some gunmen disrupted a meeting between … The post Kumasi: Police declare
The Commander in Charge of the Police SWAT team, DSP Samuel Azugu says he did not see his men carrying mask to the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency during the by-election in the area on January 31. According to the SWAT Commander, because he was engrossed in events on the grounds on the day, he did … The post I had no idea my men had mask – SWAT team Commander appeared first on
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has hinted of a renewed commitment by Ghana and Tunisia to set a new agenda for deepened engagement at all levels and particularly within the area of economic cooperation. The Minister made the pronouncement when she arrived in the Republic of Tunisia to begin … The post Ghana and Tunisia set new agenda for
A magistrate court in Bolga has reserved the plea of the eight illegal miners arrested for allegedly stealing gold ore from a Chinese mining firm in the Upper East Region. The decision was reached by the magistrate after the eight, who were arraigned Monday on charges of conspiracy, unlawful entry and stealing, said they did … The post 8 ‘galamseyers’ who stole gold
The sustainable development goals enjoin Ghana to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all by 2030. Government is doubling efforts to achieve the goal. That notwithstanding, inhabitants of most parts of the country, especially the northern part, lack access to potable water. Inhabitants of Garu district are more affected in … The post MP steps in to solve
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has served notice it is going to embark on an exercise to fish out all illegal migrants residing in the country. According to the Service, officers will identify themselves before visiting various premises to conduct the search. Section 52(1)(b) of the immigration Act 200 (Act 573) states that a person … The post GIS to scour homes for illegal migrants appeared
One person has been shot dead and another in a critical condition at a gathering of the National Democratic Congress at its regional headquarters in the Ashanti region. According to an eyewitness, a man believe to be a member of the vigilante group, the Hawks, shot the deceased in the chest at close range, at … The post Breaking: One shot dead at NDC meeting in Kumasi appeared first on
Prosecutors have told a court in Takoradi that the alleged serial kidnapper being held for the kidnapping of three women, Samuel Wills, has failed to lead investigators to arrest his supposed friend who he claimed assisted him to break jail last December. The Nigerian had on February 12 claimed his friend whose name was given … The post Takoradi ‘kidnapper’ leads investigators
At least, once in every man/woman’s lifetime, they’d be event organizers or help in organizing an event— their wedding— if they ever plan to settle down. Planning a [your] wedding can sometimes be one hell of an experience, especially when vendors’ products/services can cost an arm and leg. Thanks to some platforms like the Ayefro … The post 10 expenses to cut down on to have
A member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Mines and Energy, Edward Bawa, has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to call the Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Freddie Blay, to order over the turf war between him and the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K. K. Sarpong. The Member of Parliament for … The post Akufo-Addo urged to call GNPC board
A former Chief of Staff, Nana Ato Dadzie is demanding the resignation of the Inspector General of Police, David Asante-Apeatu, for what he describes as “a clear abuse of human rights” in the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election. At least six persons were left 6 wounded with some of them sustaining gunshots wounds from some armed … The post IGP must resign over AWW violence –
Two hundred and seventy-five ambulances procured by the government are set to arrive in the country by the end of April this year. The vehicles are to be distributed to all constituencies in the country. Currently, there are less than 100 functional ambulances operating in some parts of the country. Interview The Director-General of the … The post Govt procures 275 ambulances appeared first on
Eight illegal miners have been arrested for allegedly stealing gold ore from a Chinese mining concession Gbane in the Upper East Region. They were said to have used unapproved routes to gain entry to the Shaanzi mine which has since January 23, been shut down over 16 deaths. Security personnel of the mine arrested the … The post 8 illegal miners arrested; face court
Leading Zimbabwean politician Tendai Biti has been convicted of illegally declaring opposition leader Nelson Chamisa the winner of last year’s disputed presidential election. Mr Biti violated electoral legislation by preempting the official announcement, and undermined the authority of the electoral commission, a magistrate ruled. He has not yet been sentenced. At least six people were … The post Zimbabwe
Ghana must ensure an independent, prompt and transparent investigation into the killing of journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale Divela, say UN human rights experts*. “We call on the authorities in Ghana to ensure that the perpetrators of this terrible crime are brought to justice. If a climate of impunity is permitted to prosper in the face of … The post UN experts
The United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has asked Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to focus on addressing the “operational challenges” that forced it to postpone last Saturday’s general elections. He noted that it is important for those difficulties to be addressed, “so … The post UN
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