The first IBA Champions’ Night in Africa will take place on August 17 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The announcement was made at a press conference with the authorities of the country, members of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) and the IBA. The event will feature African boxers. The news was announced at a joint press … The post Ethiopia to host maiden IBA Champions’ Night
residents of Ashaiman have expressed their desire to adopt the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM), a policy promoting safe use of liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the country. This follows a four-day National LPG awareness and sensitisation campaign, which was climaxed with a durbar at the area. The exercise is in collaboration with the Oil Sustainability … The post Ashaiman residents support
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has been advised to investigate and take action on reports of members of a Ghana paralympic team absconding on arrival in Norway for a sporting exercise. The development, if not addressed could have ramifications on future sports activities between the two countries, a statement signed by the Minister … The post 11-member Ghana paralympic team
A lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has described the late President, John Evans Atta Mills, as a man of integrity, whose strong stance against corruption is worth emulating. He said that although the administration of Professor Mills had issues, the legacy of his administration on various … The post Late
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the new Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. The appointment is pursuant to the advice of the Police Council at its meeting held in Accra on Wednesday, during which Mr Yohuno’s exceptional credentials and dedication to duty were … The post President
Leaders of the Economy Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) have been urged to partner with the universities to establish energy research centres to boost electricity production in their respective countries. According to the Chairman of the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA), Mr Kocou Laurant R. Tossou, member countries were the best consumers of … The post Establish
The demand for government accountability is on the rise throughout Africa, with a significant number of citizens viewing the act of holding leaders accountable as a means to promote transparency and cultivate trust in leadership, Afrobarometer report on democratic trends in Africa has revealed. The report also, highlights that the absence of accountability may result … The post Demand
Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick, JD Vance, vowed in a primetime speech to fight for working-class Americans that he argued had been “cast aside and forgotten” by the Democrats. Introducing himself to millions of Americans watching on TV at home, the Ohio senator channelled his humble roots in the Midwest as he assailed “career politicians” like … The post Vance vows to fight for
Hans de Borst’s hands were shaking as he flipped through the memorial service programme. His 17-year-old daughter, Elsemiek, was on board flight MH17, 10 years ago to the day. Hans was the first family member to arrive in the small amphitheatre at the heart of the MH17 national monument. “How am I feeling?” Hans repeated … The post Families mark 10 years of pain since
Seven people have died, including three young children and a teenager, in a fire that broke out in the early hours of Thursday in the southern French city of Nice. The local prosecutor said officials were investigating the blaze as a potential arson attack. Flames engulfed the upper floors of an apartment block in the … The post Suspected arson attack in Nice kills 7, including children
Kenya police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas “until further notice”, citing their leaderless nature that has made it difficult to enforce safety. It comes after a month of anti-government protests in which scores of people have been killed. More protests are planned for Thursday. Nairobi city centre … The post Kenya police ban protests in capital
In a sign of the seismic political changes in South Africa, John Hlophe, a once-celebrated judge whose career ended ignominiously with his impeachment just five months ago, has been parachuted into parliament to lead the official opposition. Dr Hlophe is expected to be in full flight on Friday, when he will open the debate in … The post Impeached judge itching to take on
The family of an 18-year-old student of the Ghana National College in Cape Coast are seeking justice following the death of their son on Saturday, July 6, 2024. The family claimed it was dereliction of duty on the part of the school authorities that caused the untimely death of Theophilus Ansah, a final year science … The post Family demands justice over Ghana National College
The Asante Bekwai Circuit Court has sentenced a 24-year-old unemployed man to 15 years imprisonment in hard labour for robbing a seamstress of her mobile phone. Chillip Xexers, alias Kwabena Boakye, pleaded guilty and was sentenced accordingly. Meanwhile, his alleged accomplice, only named Abdullah is on the run and being sought by the police. Police … The post Robber gets 15 years, accomplice on
Former South African President, Jacob Zuma, was expected to face a disciplinary hearing with the African National Congress party on Wednesday after campaigning against the organisation he once led as head of a new political party in national elections in May. The hearing could lead to Zuma, 82, being expelled from the ANC, which he … The post Zuma faces expulsion from ANC after
Lawyers in Guinea are on strike to protest against a crackdown on dissent by the military regime. On Tuesday, the country’s bar association denounced what it described as “arbitrary arrests” and the secret detention of citizens. Lawyers would boycott court sessions until July 31, it said. Court activities are said to be “paralysed” by the … The post Guinea lawyers
Kenyan police have freed a veteran journalist after “mistakenly” arresting him at a police station and dramatically pushing him into a private vehicle. Macharia Gaitho said he was trailed near his home in the capital, Nairobi, by people in two cars, who refused to identify themselves. He was with his son, who drove with him … The post Kenyan journalist freed after mistaken arrest
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Wa in the Upper West Region, Tahiru Issahaku Moomin, has expressed worry about the recent gruesome murders in the area, describing the situation as a coordinated crime. He explained that the perpetrators did not operate consistently, as the discoveries of the bodies of the victims vary. Mr Moomin in … The post MCE describes Wa killings coordinated crime
The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday deferred ruling on the application seeking to injuct the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, from transmitting the anti-gay bill to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his assent. The five-member panel, presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, said the court would … The post SC
The Dansoman Circuit Court has remanded in police custody two persons for unlawfully accessing electronic records of the Drivers, Vehicle and Licensing Authority (DVLA) on its online portal. Delali Yevu, 42-year-old software developer, and Sabastian Donne, 32-year-old heavy duty machine operator, were arrested for charging some drivers GH¢200 each to authenticate their driver’s licences instead … The post 2
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