The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has retained the Ejisu parliamentary seat in a by-election held on 30th April 2024. The party’s candidate Kwabena Boateng polled 27,782 representing 55.79%. His closest contender Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, a former Member of Parliament for the area who ran as an independent candidate, secured 21,536 votes representing 43.24%. Esther Osei […] The post Kwabena
In a heartwarming display of faith and love, spouses gathered at this year’s Family Consecration Service hosted by Citi TV/Citi FM reaffirmed their commitment to each other in the divine presence. The service, led by Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana and Vice Chairman of Africa Assemblies of God […] The post Couples
The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to adopt a house-to-house campaign strategy ahead of the 2024 general elections. This commitment comes after Dr Bawumia visited the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, where he interacted with market women and residents. Dr Bawumia’s visit followed a two-day campaign tour of the […] The post Election
Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong called for responsible media practices to ensure peaceful elections in December. Addressing the Regional May Day Celebration held at Jubilee Park in Koforidua on May 1, 2024, Seth Acheampong emphasized the media’s role as “custodians of truth,” stating that they must combat misinformation and disinformation to maintain peace and […] The post Media
Pedro Sánchez has said he will stay on as Spain’s prime minister, following five days of speculation over his future. Mr Sánchez cancelled official engagements last week after a court opened an initial inquiry into his wife over corruption claims. He denounced them as a harassment campaign by right-wing media. “Expressions of solidarity from all […] The post Spain’s
At least five people, including a four-month-old baby, have been killed after dozens of tornadoes ripped through the central US causing serious damage. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power following separate storms that began on Friday. Four of the deaths happened in Oklahoma, where a state of emergency has been declared in […] The post At least five killed after
Campaigning was rushed on the back of parliament’s approval of constitutional reforms that would allow lawmakers to elect the president instead of a direct vote by the people. The move transformed Togo, one of the world’s poorest countries, from a presidential system to a parliamentary one. It establishes new prime minister-style position called President of the council of […] The post Togo
A family in the US has been reunited with their pet cat after she was accidentally mailed hundreds of miles to California with a package return. Galeana disappeared from her home in Utah earlier this month – prompting widespread searches for the beloved missing moggie. She was rescued by an Amazon worker nearly a week after […] The post Stowaway cat accidentally mailed
More than 40 people have died in Kenya after a dam burst following heavy rains and flooding, officials have said. People in villages near Mai Mahiu, about 60km (37 miles) from the capital, Nairobi, were swept away as they slept. “Forty-two dead, it’s a conservative estimate. There are still more in the mud,” Nakuru county governor […] The post Kenya dam bursts kill more than 40 appeared
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed confidence in the NPP candidate, Kwabena Boateng, securing victory in the Ejisu by-election. In a social media post on Tuesday, April 30, Ahiagbah encouraged the people of Ejisu to cast their votes overwhelmingly for Boateng. He emphasised that a win for […] The post Ejisu
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has told President Akufo-Addo that the power to determine his successor does not lie in his hands. Addressing attendees at a ceremony in Damongo, situated in the Savannah Region, where he initiated the construction of a new multipurpose Ndewura Jakpa palace, Mahama underscored the […] The post Only
Dreams FC’s CAF Confederation Cup journey ended with a 3-0 loss against Egyptian giant Zamalek at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. Despite a goalless draw in the first leg in Cairo, Dreams entered the match confidently, pushing forward aggressively in the first leg half, but Zamalek’s seasoned experience proved decisive. A corner kick by defender […] The post Dreams FC’s
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Dreams FC’s inspiring campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup was eventually dashed by a 3:0 defeat in the hands of an experienced Zamalek side at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday, April 28, 2024. ‘The Still Believe Boys’ came into the second leg with an impressive showing in […]
Millions of students have returned to their schools across Bangladesh despite a heatwave that prompted a nationwide classroom shutdown last weekend. The reopening of schools on Sunday came as the authorities issued another heatwave alert for three more days as the South Asian country faces its longest heatwave in 75 years. The heatwave reached a […] The post Bangladesh reopens schools
Russia has reportedly arrested two journalists who have been working with international news outlets. Sergei Karelin – a Russian and Israeli citizen – was detained on Friday, the Associated Press reported. He has previously worked with the news agency. He is accused of “extremism” in connection with alleged work for the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s […] The post Russia
Burkina Faso has rejected “baseless accusations” that soldiers massacred 223 people in attacks in February. A Human Rights Watch report alleged the army killed 179 people in Soro village and 44 others in Nondin, at least 56 of who were children, on 25 February. The NGO said this was “among the worst army abuse” incidents […] The post Burkina Faso rejects
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge. Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza. On Saturday Israel’s foreign minister said […] The post Palestinian leader appeals to US
Ghanaian athlete Aziz Mohammed has set his sights on qualifying for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Speaking to Happy Sports‘ Ahashie Judeliver Eli , the rising star revealed his ambitious plans to represent Ghana in both the 1500m and 800m races. Scaling New Heights: Aziz Mohammed’s Record-Breaking Performance Aziz Mohammed has been in top […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed its readiness to conduct the Ejisu Constituency by election on Tuesday 30th April, 2024. The Director of Electoral Services at the EC Headquarters in Accra, Dr Serebour Quaicoe, told the Daily Graphic that all the electoral materials and equipment for the by-election were set in Ejisu. ”The Notice of Poll, ballot […]
The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has expressed his desire for a closer relationship between the government and faith-based organizations. He emphasized the significant contributions of faith-based organizations, such as churches and Islamic groups, in building schools and hospitals for the […] The post I’ll
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