The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has intensified efforts to sack mentally ill persons, junkies and beggars, who sleep under the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange in Accra during the daytime. This follows a report by the Ghanaian Times  that about 20,000 mentally ill persons are roaming the streets nationwide, especially in Accra, and Tema. As of Friday … The post AMA

A 27-year-old musician has been sentenced to six years imprisonment in hard labour for stealing items and cash belonging to a soldier and his family. Prince Opoku, alias Agyenkwaah, stole items and cash including $24,100, 1,580 Euros, GH¢11,800.00, Toshiba laptop computer, mobile phones and jewellery. Opoku, who was arraigned in August 2019, earlier pleaded not … The post Musician

Madam Akua Donkor, accused of fraudulently selling family land, was on Thursday granted a GH?12,000 bail  by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Court.  She allegedly sold a 33-acre of land, belonging to her family, for GH?10,500.00 to one Faustina Yeboah, the complainant in the case, but refused to pay back the money when complainant realised … The post Akua

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Thursday, February 20, 2020, address Parliament on the State of the Nation.  The address will be President Akufo-Addo’s penultimate one before his tenure expires on January 6, 2021.  The exercise will be in accordance with article 67 of the 1992 Constitution.  “The President shall, at the beginning of … The post Pres

South Africa‘s far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) legislators have protested inside Parliament, forcing President Cyril Ramaphosa to abandon his annual state of the nation address for a while. Speaker Thandi Modise on Thursday temporarily suspended proceedings, telling the EFF leaders: “When you think you have unlimited freedom of speech to infringe on the rights of others, that … The post South

In the Political Parties Act (574) passed in 2000 under section 51(1), it is clearly stipulated that “ within 90 days after the issuance of final certificate of registration, a political party shall furnish the Electoral Commission (EC) with details of existence and location of its national, regional, district and constituency offices in order to … The post EC must crack whip

A woman has been killed and four others have been wounded after forces loyal to eastern-based military commander Khalifa Haftar shelled parts of the Libyan capital, according to health officials. Moustafa al-Mejii, a spokesperson for the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli, said heavy fighting broke out on Thursday when Haftar’s troops launched a renewed push to enter the capital. … The post Fresh

The East African region could be on the verge of a famine if huge swarms of locusts devouring crops and pasture are not brought under control, a top UN official has told the BBC. It would create a food crisis, Dominique Burgeon, director of emergencies for the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), said. Ethiopia, … The post Locust swarm: UN warns of famine in East

   The world’s fight against the raging novel coronavirus epidemic has become a touchstone for the resilient friendship between China and African countries.    China has long been a major contributor to maintaining public health around the world, notably in Africa. Over the past five decades, China has sent medical teams of 21,000 members to … The post Coronavirus

“Unopposed” used to be the CPP’s strategy to impose candidates on Regions or Constituencies for any election at all in this country during its halcyon years, 1949-1966.  Those affected largely acquiesced or defected. But those who quit on protest, were announced to have been expelled from the party.  And they made no difference in ballot … The post UNOPPOSED appeared first on

The Minister of Energy, John Peter Amewu has urged electorate in the Hohoe Constituency of the Volta Region to vote for development and not on party lines in the forthcoming general election.  Mr Amewu, who is contesting the Hohoe seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party, (NPP) also appealed to the electorate to consider electing … The post Vote for devt,

The China branch of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has challenged the Minority in Parliament over calls for government to bring home Ghanaian students in Coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China. According to the overseas branch of the party; “To suggest an evacuation of Ghanaian students in China from the epidemic zone by Samuel Okudzetu  Ablakwa … The post NPP China: Let

A senior lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Education, Winneba, Dr Braimah Awaisu, has stated that it is wrong to keep parties that are inactive on the roll of political parties in the country. He said political parties and institutions must be seen to be active and any entity not working, has … The post Inactive parties must be

Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold will be locked up in a fierce Ghana Premier League (GPL) regional derby at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium tomorrow. It is a top 10th week fixture that will define their fate in the bid grab any of the top three positions on the league table. Both teams have been exciting … The post Kotoko to lock horns with Ashgold appeared first on Ghanaian

A stoppage-time Cristiano Ronaldo penalty rescued a 1-1 draw for Juventus at 10-man AC Milan on Thursday in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final. Ante Rebic’s volley gave the hosts a deserved lead after 61 minutes, following a string of good saves from veteran Juve goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. But Stefano Pioli’s side were … The post Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic score

Bafana Bafana have confirmed they will host Sao Tome e Principe at the FNB Stadium on Friday, March 27 as they resume their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification bid. Bafana will be involved in a home and away double-header against the islanders, and will travel to Sao Tome for the away fixture on Tuesday, … The post Bafana confirm date, and Principe clash venue

Arsenal are heading towards a huge summer as potential exits for Alexandre Lacazette and club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could mean a major squad reshuffle for the Gunners. According to the Mirror, Mikel Arteta will be given a limited transfer budget and is currently eyeing up a move for Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser, who will be … The post Disaster for Arsenal with

Legendary Brazil forward Pele has spoken for the first time since his son claimed he was reluctant to leave his house, saying his health issues were “normal for people of my age.” Pele’s son Edinho said the three-time World Cup winner, 79, was “embarrassed” at needing a frame to walk because of his hip problems. … The post Pele not bothered about health issues

Hasaacas Ladies will attempt a third consecutive win  in the on-going  Women’s Premier League when they clash with Southern sector leaders Soccer Intellectuals today in a week five game at the Essipun Sports Stadium. The Hasmal ladies has been on a rich vein of form that has seen them brush aside Lady Strikers 9-0 and … The post Hasaacas Ladies plot Soccer intellectuals

Relegation-threatened Norwich face a daunting task this evening, as the Canaries welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool to Carrow Road. The Canaries are in major danger of making an immediate return to the Championship after just one season in the English top-flight. Daniel Farke’s team are currently bottom of the league, having collected just 18 points … The post Liverpool