Authorities in Chad have cleared 10 candidates for this year’s long-awaited presidential election, barring two fierce opponents of the military government from standing. Chad’s Constitutional Council announced on Sunday that outspoken opposition figures Nassour Ibrahim Neguy Koursami and Rakhis Ahmat Saleh would be barred. It said their applications had been rejected because they included “irregularities”. […] The post Chad
Dan Botwe, Chairman of the National Campaign for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed dismay over some party members and executives from the Ashanti Region airing their grievances through the media instead of utilizing internal party structures. Mr. Botwe contends that such actions not only undermine the unity of the party but also violate […] The post Use
Field officers hired by the Electoral Commission (EC) for the 2023 district-level elections are expressing frustration over the delay in receiving their payments. These officers played crucial roles during the elections, which involved training and deploying over 100,000 officials to 38,000 polling stations nationwide in December of the preceding year. Despite assurances from the EC […] The post District-level
Supporters of Senegal’s presidential candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, have taken to the streets of the capital, Dakar, in celebration as early results from Sunday’s vote showed the opposition contender in the lead. The celebrations came as at least five of the 19 candidates in the race issued statements congratulating Faye on what they called his […] The post Senegal’s
Dext Technology Limited, a prominent education technology company in Ghana, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Education, Winneba to enhance trainee teachers’ access to practical STEM tools. Through this partnership, Dext Technology Limited and the University will collaborate to explore various opportunities, including direct supply of STEM tools to the Department […] The post UEW
As part of efforts to help solve sanitation issues at Ejisu RC School, the Antwi Mensah and Family Foundation has commissioned a 15-seater toilet facility for the Junior High School, Primary and the KG including washrooms. The facility comprises a common shower for the kindergarten as well as changing rooms for both male and female […] The post Antwi
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has strongly criticized some party members and executives who resort to the media space to discuss their grievances at the expense of using internal structures. He said such actions threaten and undermine the party’s unity and goes against […] The post Use
A stalwart of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwesi Ahwoi has apologised to the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, and his running mate, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, regarding his remarks in a viral video. During an event in Accra for Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, Mr. Ahwoi suggested that she should be ready for any scenario that […] The post Kwesi
Popular Ghanaian actor and comedian Funny Face has been involved in a gory accident at the Kasoa Kakraba Junction. According to sources on the ground, his vehicle hit several people and casualties have been reported. It’s worth noting that Funny Face has been struggling with mental health issues for a few months now, and was […] The post Funny Face involved in gory accident
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has ordered medical supplies to help in the operationalization of the new health facility under construction by Citi FM/Citi TV in Mepe, in the Volta Region. The 40-foot shipping container comprises a wide range of medical equipment. Ablakwa, in a Facebook post, disclosed that he […] The post Ablakwa
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62. Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis. The sudden news of his demise comes just a few days after a viral video where he solicited funds to help him have a Kidney transplant. The […] The post Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, dies at 62
Telecommunications giant MTN has announced the restoration of internet network capacity, promising enhanced data services. Ghanaians have been experiencing disruptions caused by cuts to undersea fibre optic cables, impacting vital internet services in Ghana since Thursday, March 14, 2024. On March 24, 2024, MTN issued a statement confirming the use of alternative cables to support […] The post MTN
The National Youth Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has charged the party to unite, stating that infighting and apathy are becoming a hindrance to their victory in the 2024 polls. He made the remarks at the inaugural ceremonies of the regional campaign teams for Greater Accra, Central, Western and Western […] The post 2024 Polls: Let’s
Action Chapel International will host its 2024 Easter Convention from Wednesday, March 27 to April 1, 2024, at the Prayer Cathedral on Spintex Road, Accra. The six-day event on the theme “Open Doors” has Bishop Michael Pitts from the USA, as the Special Guest, together with a powerful team from the Prayer Cathedral. The event, […] The post Action
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has reacted strongly to assertions by the Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor that its export activities are affecting the supply of energy to the Ghana market. In a strongly worded statement, the VRA described Dr Kwabla Apetorgbor’s claims as erroneous and […] The post Stop
Former Information Minister and former MP for the Talensi Constituency in the Upper East Region, John Akologu Tia, is reported dead after a short illness. He is reported to have died in the early hours of Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital. John Akologu Tia served during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) […] The post Former Information Minister John Tia
A Tanzanian delegation was in the country to understudy the operations of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in the petroleum downstream sector. The five-day visit by officials from the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and the fuel agency was focused on NPA”s effective regulation and administration of the petroleum downstream, which according to them, proved to […] The post Tanzanian
The Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Power Generators Ghana (IPGG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, has commended the exceptional performance of the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama. Dr. Apetorgbor highlighted the creativity and leadership of the ECG MD, which rescued the nation’s power situation on June 30, 2023. […] The post ECG
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to collaborate in ensuring the implementation of the people’s will, amidst a current impasse over the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. There is currently a stalemate between the Executive and Legislative arms of government over the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. […] The post Anti-gay
Daniel did not understand what tuberculosis (TB) was, and his 11-year-old mental reasoning could not grasp the complex world of the TB-causing germ and its complications that the lady doctor was pointedly explaining to his mother. He barely listened anyway, not only because her voice was barely audible to him through the face mask she […] The post Can we end TB? Dr. Yemah Mariama
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