John Setor Dumelo has announced his intention to return to the ballot paper as a parliamentary candidate for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. The Ghanaian actor took to social media to disclose that he will contest the NDC parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso West Wugon. According to John, he has decided to run after consulting God, his family and the NDC supporters. The announcement comes to trash speculations that the actor is likely to contest for a seat in the Volta Region. The rumour thickened after his close friend, Fred Nuamah also announced that he is contesting the NDC primaries....
Besiktas fans throw toys on to pitch for children affected by Turkey earthquake
Besiktas supporters threw thousands of soft toys on to the pitch during the match against Antalyaspor to donate to children affected by the earthquakes. The match was paused after four minutes 17 seconds, representing the time the first earthquake struck Turkey and Syria at 04:17 on 6 February. The fans then began throwing the toys, which will be given to children in Turkey and Syria, from the stands. More than 50,000 people have died following the earthquakes. “Our fans organised a meaningful event called ‘This toy is my friend’ during the match in order to give morale to the children...
GES investigates issuance of unapproved prospectus; says any headmaster caught will be severely punished
The management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) says it has come to its attention that some heads of second-cycle institutions are issuing unapproved prospectuses and also selling some of the items on the prospectus to Form One students. It also noted that some heads are selling free items that are supplied by the government to the student. The GES said it takes strong exception to this development. It said that the practice is prohibited and must cease with immediate effect. “Investigations will soon commence into the issues to ensure that the right things are done in our schools. Heads...
Swedru man flees home after defiling and impregnating elder sister’s 2 daughter
Agona Swedru District Police Command is fervently pursuing a 32-year-old man who is currently on the run after defiling and impregnating two teenage daughters of his elder sister. The suspect, identified as Kobina Appiah was reportedly living with his, victims, a 16-year-old and her sister, 14 at Agona Abodom in the Agona West District of the Central Region. According to adomonline.com, the mother of the victims, Afua Yeboah, said that she left the victims in the care of her younger brother to undergo emergency surgery before he abused them. She is reported as saying that she was unaware of her daughters’ ordeals...
We’re willing to help Ghana to cancel debt if certain conditions are met — German Ambassador
The German government is willing to assist Ghana with the acceptance of the country’s proposal for debt cancellation with external creditors, German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull has said. This comes after Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, is expected to lead a high-powered government delegation to China to plead for the acceptance of the country’s proposal for debt cancellation. Ofori-Atta revealed to Svenja Schulze, a German Minister that China has committed to a bilateral negotiation. Ghana is hoping to restructure $5.7 billion with China holding a third of it amounting to 1.7 billion dollars. German Ambassador to Ghana, Daniel Krull in an...
Reject Mahama, he has nothing to offer – Solomon Nkansah charges NDC delegates
Solomon Nkansah, a former Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has charged delegates of the party to reject former President John Dramani Mahama He said electing Mr. Mahama to lead the NDC into the 2024 general elections will be a waste of time. According to him, John Mahama has nothing better to offer again after leading the party into opposition for two consecutive times. In an interview with Okay FM, he contends that John Mahama is not the best choice to lead the umbrella party because the current economic crises require a financial specialist to clean up the...
I’ll revive Ghana’s economy within 2yrs if I become president – Duffuor
Former Bank of Ghana Governor and National Democratic Congress flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has said that Ghana’s dwindling economy will see a massive recovery within two years if he becomes president. He said this after receiving the nomination forms picked up on his behalf on Thursday. The National Democratic Congress is set to elect its flagbearer on May 13, 2023. Already, four persons have picked up their nomination forms. Apart from Dr. Duffuor, the rest are former President John Dramani Mahama, former Mayor of Kumasi, Kojo Bonsu and a businessman, Ernest Kwaku Kobeah. Dr. Duffuor after receiving his nomination...
Court sentences killers of albino man to 30 years in prison
A court in Mozambique has sentenced five out of eight people involved in the murder of a man with albinism in July last year to jail. The sentences range from eight to 30 years. The judge said the convicts had committed crimes of aggravated homicide, possession of human bones and criminal association. They must also pay $5,000 (£4,000) to the family of the victim. Four of the five suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime, however, they did not say who was behind it. They had a market in the district of Murrupula for the sale of the albino...
UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution demanding Moscow withdraw its troops from Ukraine and end the fighting, a year after Russia launched its invasion. The resolution (PDF) urged a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” that it said “would constitute a significant contribution to strengthening international peace and security” and reaffirmed Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. One hundred forty-one countries voted in favour of the resolution, with 32 abstaining. Seven countries, including Russia, voted against it. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba welcomed the adoption of the resolution. “The impact is very clear. It...
Ten reportedly arrested after deadly clashes in Chereponi
Ten persons have reportedly been arrested in a joint police-military operation in the late hours of Thursday, February 23 after a gun battle ensued between two feuding factions at Wenchiki in the Chereponi District following the installation of a new Nagbandi chief. The suspects have been locked up at the Chereponi District Police Station. Conflicting reports suggest that two to five persons including a 16-year-old girl and a security officer died following the exchange of fire on Thursday. Three persons, who were also hit by bullets and sustained various degrees of injury, are receiving treatment at the Chereponi District Hospital....