Nigeria’s election commission has promised to hand over immediately to the opposition all material linked to last month’s disputed presidential poll. The chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, said it had nothing to hide. The opposition Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) want access to the election data in order to back up a legal challenge to the result. They have just over a week to file their case. Labour had threatened nationwide protests if the election commission prevented access to the information. According to the official results, the presidential poll was won by the governing party candidate,...
Pensioner bondholders lament govt’s failure to pay matured coupons
The Pensioner Bondholders Forum has expressed disappointment over government’s failure to pay out matured coupons to investors who did not tender their bonds under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme. This is the second time the government has failed to pay coupons that matured between February 6 and 20. In an interview with Citi News, Dr. Adu Anane Antwi, Convenor of Pensioner Bondholders, stated that it is up to the government to reach out to the groups with reasons for defaulting. “The financial markets depend on information and if the issuer is unable to pay, the issuer must come out and...
Black Stars assistant coach explains absence of home-based players in squad for Angola games
Black Stars assistant coach Mas-ud Didi Dramani has clarified the absence of home-based players from Ghana’s squad for the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola. Ghana and Angola will face off twice this month, with the first match scheduled for March 23 in Kumasi. The second game will be held in Luanda on March 27, just four days after the first encounter. Didi Dramani explained that the Black Stars need players who are consistently performing at the highest level to achieve the desired results, which is why no local player was included in the squad. He further stated that...
Steve Harvey endorses Ghana in viral video, encourages audience to visit along with other African countries
Ghana and Africa as a whole is receiving massive endorsement from Hollywood celebrities, who are constantly encouraging their fans to make a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the cradle of civilization. The latest celebrity to join the visit to Ghana and Africa campaign is American comedian, actor, and TV personality, Steve Harvey who, himself visited Ghana during the highly successful ‘Year of Return’ in 2019 with his wife. In a viral video posted on the internet, Mr Harvey can be heard telling his audience to leave everything and visit destinations like Ghana, Botswana and Johannesburg; a move he believes will change their...
We’re not carrying out any census in 2023 – GSS dismisses reports
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has cautioned the public not to deal with anyone or agency via any portal in the name of recruiting officers for a census this year. “These unscrupulous individuals are reportedly promoting the said fake recruitment portal on social media and are misleading/enticing unsuspecting members of the public to pay recruitment fees to them,” the Service said in a press release on Tuesday, March 14. It noted that the individuals have set up a fake portal to prosecute their agenda. “Members of the public are hereby informed that GSS HAS NOT launched any recruitment campaign for any 2023 Census,” the released stressed. “It is important to note that population and housing censuses are decennial, and are, therefore, conducted every ten years. “As a result, the next census is anticipated to be conducted...
Wa murder: Family gives police 24hr ultimatum to apologise
The family of a middle-aged man who was shot to death by an anti-robbery team in Wa has given the police a 24-hour ultimatum to reach out to them and render an unqualified apology for unjustifiably tagging the deceased as an armed robber. The family maintains that contrary to the narration by the police, the victim, Abubakari Shahid was a law-abiding citizen who never engaged in any robbery as alleged by the police.At a press conference in Wa today March 13, the family said the killing was a clear act of unprofessionalism, adding that they will resort to the law...
Registrar-General’s department says almost 80% of Islamic marriages are invalid
The Registrar General’s Department has said that 80 percent of Islamic marriages in Ghana are invalid. This, according to the department is due to the refusal of spouses to register under the registrar General’s Department as demanded by law. Head of marriages at the Registrar General’s Department, Oladele Kwaku Aribike made this known at a dialogue organized by civic society organisation, Telling Ghana, on the theme “Working together for a better Society”. Mr Aribike said “The bridegroom, the bride, two witnesses to the marriage and the Mohammadan priest licensed under section 31 shall before the expiration of one week after the celebration...
I’m the leader to stop Ghana from going to IMF – Alan
Former Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen has indicated that transformational leadership is required in Ghana to stop the country from going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support. He indicated that Ghana has been to the Fund seventeen times but the problems have not been solved. To him, in order to tackle the fundamental economic challenges, Ghana needs a leader who will move it from just achieving growth targets to transformation. Speaking during a meeting with the Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II in Accra on Monday, March 13, Mr Kyerematen said he represents that kind of leader...
Alleged killing of soldier: MP tells Attorney General to ensure swift, fair, fearless prosecution
The Member of Parliament for Ashaiman Henry Ernest Norgbey has said the Attorney General’s Department must ensure swift, fair, fearless, and successful prosecution of all the suspects involved in the alleged killing of soldier Imoro Sherrif. He also said the courts should return a verdict that serves as a bold line of deterrence to all persons who may want to break the law. On Monday March 13, the six suspected persons who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the killing of a soldier Imoro Sheriff were denied bail by the Ashaiman Circuit Court. They were denied bail after Prosecutor...
Thomas Partey finally reacts to comparisons with Manchester United’s Casemiro
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has finally commented on the comparisons with Manchester United’s Casemiro. According to him, he just wants to concentrate on himself but is happy that people are noticing his impressive performances. Partey and Casemiro have both been in sensational form for Arsenal and Manchester United, respectively, this season. The former has been instrumental to the Gunners’ rise to the top of the Premier League table, as they currently sit five points clear. Casemiro has also helped return a first trophy in nearly six years to Old Trafford as Manchester United look primed to return to the Champions League....