A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court has dismissed former President John Mahama’s suit challenging the 2020 election results. In reading the judgment on Thursday, March 4, 2020, Chief Justice, Anim Yeboah stated that the petitioner failed to prove his case beyond a reasonable doubt. He added that the errors …
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Noguchi dismisses allegation on falsification of Covid-19 test results
A five-member committee, set up by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) in consultation with the University of Ghana, has dismissed claims that the Institute engaged in the falsification of Covid-19 test results. The Noguchi Institute, in a press release dated Wednesday, March 3, has disclosed that investigations …
Read More »This is how John Mahama arrived in court ahead of Election Petition judgement
Former President John Dramani Mahama arrived at the Supreme Court earlier today in a very pensive mood ahead of the election petition judgement which is set to delivered this morning, Thursday, March 4. Wearing a blue-black suit and a white shirt with a tie to match, the National Democratic Congress presidential candidate …
Read More »Domelevo’s shocking reaction after Akufo-Addo retired him
Embattled Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, has reacted to a directive from the Presidency to retire by force. In a rather interesting twist, Mr Domelevo quoted the popular hymn ‘Now thank we all our God’, composed by German Lutheran clergyman, Martin Rinckart in 1636, to make his case. In a …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Supreme Court judgement on Election Petition
Justices of the Supreme Court are set to rule on the Election Petition on the December polls submitted by flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama. The legal tussle and cross-examination, which has taken place since January 14 will finally be decided today at the Supreme Court of Ghana. …
Read More »Nurses Training Council summons Nalerigu Training College Principal over viral twerking video
The principal for the Nalerigu Nurses Training College has been summoned by the Nurses Training Council after a video of students twerking at a dancing competition went viral. This was disclosed by the Principal when he was invited by the Police over the dancing competition which was in violation of …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: Man dies mysteriously while dancing with a lady in a concert
There was shock and panic in a concert when a middle-aged man collapsed and died when he was dancing with a lady in front of hundreds of revellers. A video that has taken the internet by a storm shows an energetic lady, who was rocking an attire that left little …
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is weighing up whether to block Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes from travelling with Portugal during the international break due to COVID-19 quarantine. Portugal are scheduled to play three World Cup qualifiers this month – at home to Azerbaijan (March 24), away to Serbia (March 27) and …
Read More »PHOTOS: Big shots arrive at Supreme Court ahead of hearing
Petitioner in the election petition case before the Supreme court, John Dramani Mahama together with his lawyers and respondents, Electoral Commission and President Akufo-Addo will know the fate of the appeal after almost 2 months of hearing, today. The petition hearing, which first began on January 14 lasted for most …
Read More »Shoot anyone with AK-47 in the bush – Buhari orders Nigerian soldiers
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly ordered the military to shoot on sight on anyone seen with AK-47 rifle in the bush. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu told BBC Hausa Service in an interview on Wednesday. Bandits and several Fulani herdsmen operate with AK-47 and have …
Read More »LIVE UPDATES: Supreme Court rules on Mahama’s 2020 Election Petition
Hello and welcome to our comprehensive text coverage of the Judgement Day! After weeks of legal arguments and cross-examination, the Supreme Court of Ghana delivers judgement in the Election 2020 Petition trial. The seven-member panel, presided over by Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah, had asked lawyers for the parties in the case …
Read More »No neutral venue for Bafana Bafana, Ghana AFCON qualifier – SAFA
Safa chief executive officer Tebogo Motlanthe has dismissed as “hearsay” reports Bafana Bafana will play their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ghana at a neutral venue. South Africa are set to host the Black Stars in a Group C match on March 25, before winding up their qualification campaign …
Read More »It’s a fallacy – Nana Yaw Amponsah denies reports of fight with board members
Chief Executive Officer of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah denies claims of bad blood between himself and the club’s board of directors. Media reports have been rife of fallouts between the former Ghana FA Presidential Aspirant and some notable board members. The rancor between the parties involved, reports says have …
Read More »Parliament approves Hawa Koomson, Afriyie Akoto and Oppong-Nkrumah
Controversial Mavis Hawa Koomson is now minister-designate for Fisheries and Aquaculture, meaning she could take her oath of office soon – unless the president himself sacks her. This follows the Parliament of Ghana’s approving of the minister-nominee by 161 secret ballots in her favour (60.67 per cent). Nominees Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto …
Read More »WATCH VIDEO: Young boy breaks bottles with his “head”
We have sighted a video of a young boy who was breaking bottles with his head. He never cared about the harm that might encountered as he went ahead to do what he felt like doing to ‘entertain’ himself. Many social media users who have seen the video are …
Read More »Ghana Black Sharks to battle tough Uganda Sand Cranes in Afcon Beach Soccer qualifier
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has released qualifying fixtures for the Beach Soccer Afcon (Senegal 2021). The Black Sharks of Ghana will travel to Kampala on the 26th of March to face the most improved Beach Soccer nation on the continent Uganda. It promises to be a …
Read More »Exclusive…Tunde Ayeni Pressurises Ibadan Disco for $1m to Bribe Banks
With the noose of banks that he is indebted to closing in on him, beleaguered businessman and former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank, Dr Tunde Ayeni, is now mounting pressure on the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, to raise $1m to bribe the banks. Ayeni is the chairman of …
Read More »Gborbu Wulomo Shiste Commends Nana Addo Over Stance On LGBTQI
The Gborbu Wulomo Shitse, Wor-Lumor Konor Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII has written to commend the President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his emphatic stance on the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ghana. According to the Shitse, Nana Addo’s position of zero-tolerance on the matter is one that has heightened the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo sacks Domelevo with compulsory retirement
President Nana Akufo-Addo has compulsorily retired embattled Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, despite the latter claiming he is not yet 60 years. A letter signed by Nana Bediatuo Asante, Executive Secretary to the President on Wednesday, March 3, and addressed to Daniel Yao Domelevo said: “The attention of the President of the Republic has …
Read More »Task team established to review visas, permits issued since 2004
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced the establishment of a Ministerial Committee that will review all permits and visas issued since 2004. The Committee, said the Minister, comes three weeks after the Minister in Parliament expressed an intention to set up a task team to review some permits …
Read More »COVID-19: Police break up ‘fake vaccine network’ in China and South Africa – BBC Reports
Police in China and South Africa have seized thousands of doses of fake Covid-19 vaccine and made dozens of arrests according to Interpol says. In China, 80 people were arrested at a factory allegedly making fake vaccine, where at least 3,000 doses of their fake vaccine were found. 3 …
Read More »Myanmar sees deadliest day as 38 protesters killed
At least 38 people were killed in Myanmar on Wednesday in what the UN described as the “bloodiest day” since the coup took place a month ago. UN envoy to Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener said there was shocking footage coming out of the country. Witnesses said security forces opened fire …
Read More »Reggae legend Bunny Wailer dies at 73
Reggae music legend Bunny Wailer has died. Born Neville Livingston, the singer 73 died in his native country of Jamaica. Wailer formed The Wailers in 1963 with the late Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. They would later catapult to fame with the album, “Catch a Fire.” According to Bunny Wailer’s …
Read More »Accra Sports Stadium to host ES Setif vs Orlando Pirates tie
The Accra sports stadium has been chosen as the venue for next week’s Total CAF Confederation cup game between Algerian side ES Setif and Orlando Pirates from South Africa. The game, which was originally scheduled for Setif on March 10, 2021, has been moved to Accra because the Algerian government …
Read More »Two persons on motorbike burnt to death
Two persons on a commercial motorbike have been burnt to death in a fatal crash with a commercial vehicle at Adawso in the Akuapem North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The accident occurred Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at about 8:00 pm. The bodies of the deceased persons have been deposited …
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