One person sustained injuries on Saturday during the parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tema East after a scuffle erupted during the counting of ballots. Mr Edga Adjetey Badu, Tema Community One, Site 19 branch Chairman, NDC, sustained injuries on his face and chest as his oozing …

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has decried what he terms as hypocrisy in the fight against corruption. Professor Stephen Adei noted that “it’s amazing when the watchdogs or the keepers themselves come out to be among the most corrupt.” The veteran educationist’s comments come few days …

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Sergeant Agatha Nana Nabin has been laid to rest in Tamale after her murder while on duty on July 30. The burial service for the slain police officer was held at the Holy Cross Parish at Choggu, Tamale. In attendance was the Ag. Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, some senior …

EPresident Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Saturday, 24th August, 2019, for Japan, to attend the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), at the invitation of the Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzō Abe. The objective of the conference is “to promote high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and development partners.” Japan …

It’s win or bust for Kumasi Asante Kotoko as they take on Nigerian side Kano Pillars in a second leg fixture of the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. A 3-2 win in faraway Nigeria has given Pillars a slim advantage but at their favourite Baba Yara ground, the …

A Hong Kong police officer fired a gunshot during protests on Sunday, the first time a live round has been used since demonstrations broke out in June. Images show several other officers also pointed guns at protesters who were chasing them with sticks. In another first, police deployed water cannon …

Algeria’s culture minister has resigned, after the deaths of five young music fans in a stampede at a packed concert by a popular rapper. Meriem Merdaci’s resignation follows public outrage over Thursday’s stampede in the capital, Algiers. Thousands had gathered at a stadium to see Abderraouf Derradji, better known as …

South African authorities have seized a plane from Tanzania’s national carrier, the Tanzanian government said. The Airbus 220-300 was due to fly from Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. It was not immediately clear why the action was taken, and South African authorities have not …

Former United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Ghana, Jon Benjamin, has subtly reminded actor cum politician, John Dumelo, of his ‘stolen’ Toyota Landcruiser V8 scandal as the latter emerged winner of the NDC Parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency. In a ‘killer tweet’ after Mr. Dumelo was declared …