Manhyia bans funeral rites in Ashanti Region from April 8 to 29
The Manhyia Palace says no funeral rites would be allowed in the Ashanti Region from April 8 to 29, 2019. This is to pave the way for the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the enstoolment of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu. A statement signed by the Chief of Staff of Manhyia, Kofi Badu said […]
NDC to elect Flag bearer tomorrow
The NDC will go to the polls tomorrow to elect a flagbearer for the 2020 general election. The polls takes place across all the 275 constituencies in the country. Seven stalwarts of the party are battle ready to contest the Presidential Primaries. They include Former President John Mahama, Prof.Joshua Alabi, Alban Bagbin and Sylvester Mensah. […]
Deputy Minority leader says government has not achieved much
A Deputy Minority leader and MP for Ketu North, James Klutse Avedzi says government has not achieved much as most of its campaign promises have not been fulfilled Reacting to the President’s speech at the State Of the Nation Address, Mr. Avedzi said President Akufo-Addo only highlighted the positives of government without touching on some […]
Release investigative report on last month's shooting incident at Alavanyo
The Chief and people of Alavanyo in the Hohoe Municipality have called on the Volta Regional Minister Dr Archibald Letsa and the Regional Security Council to urgently release to investigative report on last month’s shooting incident at Alavanyo Dzogbedze which claimed two lives. This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of Alavanyo […]
Governance Expert has lauded President Akuffo Addo on his delivery of SONA
Governance Expert Professor Emmanuel Osei Asiamah has lauded President Akuffo Addo on his delivery of the State of the Nation Address which he described as generally good. But he was disappointed that the President did not highlight on the recent kidnappings which are of national concern. Professor Asiamah said the President should have made known […]
NDC alters stance on Emile Short commission
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo has stated that the party is warming up to the work of the Commission of Inquiry into the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election violence. He said, “At the end of the day whatever the Commission is doing is useful for the country and from […]
Jussie Smollett: Judge calls alleged hate hoax 'despicable'
A Chicago judge says charges that US actor Jussie Smollett staged a hoax hate crime against himself are outrageous and despicable if true. The 36-year-old African-American actor is accused of filing a fake Police report claiming he was victim of a homophobic and racist assault. The Judge who is also black, said the most vile […]
Nigeria's election to be held tomorrow
Nigeria’s Electoral Commission says it is working with the security forces to prevent disruption of tomorrow’s election. The Commission says voting will take place in all 774 local government areas. It therefore appealed to the electorate and officials to conduct themselves in a manner that would not affect or pose any threat to the elections. […]
Venezuela closes border with Brazil
Venezuela has closed its border with Brazil as a row over foreign humanitarian aid continues. President Nicolás Maduro who announced this on TV say he is also considering shutting the border with Colombia to stop the opposition from bringing in relief. He has denied any crisis and called the aid delivery plans a US-orchestrated show. […]
Supreme Court throws out Ayariga's case against free SHS
The Supreme Court has struck out a suit brought before it by Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga against the Akufo-Addo government demanding certain modalities for implementation of flagship programmes. The Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, had sued the Akufo- Addo administration over the implementation of some of its key initiatives such as the Infrastructure for […]
