Former presidential nominee for the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, has been spotted at the New Patriotic Party’s Western Regional Rally at the Sekondi Methodist Park. Odike stepped down from the presidential race after his party took him to court for picking nomination forms to contest in the race. He later endorsed presidential ... Former presidential nominee for the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, has been spotted at the New Patriotic Party’s Western

Officials of the New Patriotic Party in the Dome Kwabenya constituency in the Greater Accra Region are hopeful of securing 90,000 votes for their presidential candidate, Nana Akufo-Addo in the area on December 7, 2016. Speaking to Citi News during a rally in the constituency, Member of Parliament for the area, Adwoa Safo said they ... Officials of the New Patriotic Party in the Dome Kwabenya constituency in the Greater Accra Region are hopeful of securing 90,000 votes for their presidential candidate,

Some Ghanaians do not know that voting buying is an offense and punishable by law. This revelation was made by the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) and the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO after educating some Ghanaians on voting. In a statement, the two civil society organizations observed that some Ghanaians do not even ... Some Ghanaians do not know that voting buying is an offense and punishable by law. This revelation was made by the Center for Democratic Development

Exporters, who defy the current procedure of channelling proceeds via the electronic Ministries Department and Agency (e-MDA) platform, will risk being blocked from making any transactions for at least two months. This is the indication from the Ghana Community Network services limited (GCNET). According to the online portal service, the inability of commercial banks to ... Exporters, who defy the current procedure of channelling proceeds via the electronic Ministries Department and Agency (e-MDA)

Celtic eased aside Aberdeen to lift the Scottish League Cup for the 16th time and secure their 100th major trophy – the first of the Brendan Rodgers era. Tom Rogic’s precise drive into the far corner – his third against the Dons this season – gave the Premiership leaders a 16th-minute lead at Hampden. Fellow ... Celtic eased aside Aberdeen to lift the Scottish League Cup for the 16th time and secure their 100th major trophy – the first of the Brendan Rodgers era. Tom

US President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Hillary Clinton over her campaign’s support for a recount of votes in the state of Wisconsin. Mr Trump reminded his Democratic rival that she had already conceded, and published remarks from the presidential debates in which she had urged an acceptance of the poll results. Mrs Clinton was then ... US President-elect Donald Trump has attacked Hillary Clinton over her campaign’s support for a recount of votes in the state of Wisconsin. Mr

The fear of the “partisan political” tag is creating a great challenge to the operations of the Public Interest Accountability Committee (PIAC), Dr Steve Manteaw, a member of the Committee has said. PIAC is a citizens-led statutory body established under section 51 of the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (Act 815) to provide additional non-parliamentary and ... The fear of the “partisan political” tag is creating a great challenge to the operations of the Public Interest Accountability

German luxury carmaker BMW plans to launch a new version of its i3 electric car next year with a longer range and revamped design, German weekly Welt am Sonntag reported, citing company sources. BMW will rework the front and rear of the i3 and equip the car with a new battery to increase its range ... German luxury carmaker BMW plans to launch a new version of its i3 electric car next year with a longer range and revamped design, German weekly Welt am Sonntag reported, citing company sources. BMW

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has denied speculations December 7 has been declared a public holiday due to the country’s general elections. A statement issued by the Service on Friday said, all schools and educational workers must work on the election day. “It is to be noted that Wedenesday, 7th December, 2016 is not a ... The Ghana Education Service (GES) has denied speculations December 7 has been declared a public holiday due to the country’s general elections. A statement

An own goal by goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes helped earn Stoke City a deserved win as 10-man Watford suffered a first home defeat since August. Gomes could do little as Charlie Adam’s header from Xherdan Shaqiri’s corner hit the base of the post before ricocheting off the Brazilian and rolling into the net. If there was ... An own goal by goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes helped earn Stoke City a deserved win as 10-man Watford suffered a first home defeat since August. Gomes could do little as

STX Entertainment has halted pre-production on Godforsaken, after Sylvester Stallone abruptly decided not to go forward with the starring role. Jim Mickle has been set to direct the Daniel Casey script, which was to begin production in Atlanta December 5. This one has to hurt as it was the mystery picture that Stallone boasted about ... STX Entertainment has halted pre-production on Godforsaken, after Sylvester Stallone abruptly decided not to go forward with the starring role. Jim Mickle has

The Football Association has confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football. Former footballers have come forward to say they were sexually abused as youth players. Four police forces are investigating the allegations and an NSPCC hotline has had more than 100 calls. The FA said it was working closely with police, adding ... The Football Association has confirmed it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in football. Former footballers have come forward to say they

The founder of Danquah Institute, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has apologized for a ‘false’ alarm he raised in Facebook post indicating some thumb printed ballots have been found in the Volta Region. Mr Otchere-Darko said in a Facebook post on Saturday said, seals to some ballot bags in the Ketu South Constituency of the Volta Region ... The founder of Danquah Institute, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has apologized for a ‘false’ alarm he raised in Facebook post indicating some thumb printed

The Progressive People’s Party’s (PPP) parliamentary candidate for the Cape Coast South constituency, Bright Edem Droefenu has admonished students of the John Sackey Memorial school to take their studies seriously despite infrastructure and logistical constraints. Mr. Droefenu gave the advise when he donated two sets of desktop computers and assorted items worth GHc2,500 to the ... The Progressive People’s Party’s (PPP) parliamentary candidate for the Cape Coast South

Police in western Uganda have arrested the king of Rwenzururu over clashes between officers and militia which have left at least 55 people dead. Charles Wesley Mumbere is accused of inciting violence after militiamen reportedly attacked a police post in his hometown of Kasese. Security forces stormed his palace amid claims he was harbouring fighters. ... Police in western Uganda have arrested the king of Rwenzururu over clashes between officers and militia which have left at least 55 people dead. Charles

The founder of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga has sacked his General Secretary, Razak Kojo Opoku and running mate Emmanual Carl Barterls from the party for endorsing presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo for the December 7 polls. Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Ayariga explained that the two seized to ... The founder of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga has sacked his General Secretary, Razak Kojo Opoku and running mate Emmanual Carl

The Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo will launch an investigation into circumstances surrounding the Diamond Microfinance Company (DKM) scandal if voted to office at the December polls. He said it was clear that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration led by President Mahama have failed to adequately deal with the ... The Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo will launch an investigation into circumstances

There seems to be tension between executives of the All People’s Congress (APC) and party founder, Hassan Ayariga over the endorsement of a presidential candidate for the December 7 polls. Although some of the executives have thrown their weight behind the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo there are indications that ... There seems to be tension between executives of the All People’s Congress (APC) and party founder, Hassan Ayariga over the endorsement

About 500 persons have been affected by cholera since its outbreak in the Central Region a month ago, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed. According to the service, no death has been recorded. The Ghana Health Service has however attributed the surge in Cholera cases in the region to improper handling of meats and ... About 500 persons have been affected by cholera since its outbreak in the Central Region a month ago, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed. According to the service,

The US government has cautioned its citizens in Ghana to stay away from zones where protest and demonstration are usually held in the country during the December 7 polls. A statement issued by the US Embassy in Ghana said although they have not picked up information regarding any planned protests, US nationals should be cautious ... The US government has cautioned its citizens in Ghana to stay away from zones where protest and demonstration are usually held in the country during the December