Lawyer and historian, Anokye Frimpong, has indicated that Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is now in pole position to win the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential promises for the 2024 elections. Speaking in an interview on Power FM on Monday, August 28, 2023, Lawyer Anokye Frimpong explained that the events that transpired during NPP’s …
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NDC releases shortlist for Mahama’s running mate – Report
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released a shortlist of potential running mates for former President John Dramani Mahama for the 2024 general elections. The shortlisted names so far include Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang who was the running mate for John Mahama in 2020. According to a newspaper report by the DailyGuide, dated …
Read More »‘Make noise, they’ve arrested me’ – Gabon’s ousted president begs friends worldwide
Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo has confirmed that a coup has taken place in the country in an unofficial address to international friends. In a 51-second video shared on social media, Bongo is seen in a room at the presidential palace appealing to his friends across the world to ‘make …
Read More »LIVE UPDATES: All you need to know as Gabon soldiers announce coup
Coup announcement Gabones soldiers in the wee hours of Wednesday, August 30, 2023; announced that they have seized power in the Central African country. The announcement was made via national television. According to the soldiers, they were setting aside results of August 26 presidential election. Incumbent Ali Bongo, now ousted, …
Read More »Coup underway in Gabon as army announce end to Bongo’s family 53-year hold to power
Members of the Gabon Armed forces have announced that they have taken over power in the country in a broadcast via national television. According to the military, they were setting aside results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. Gabon’s Electoral Commission declared that Mr …
Read More »Top 10 African countries with the highest GDP per capita in 2022
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita stands as a fundamental metric in the realm of economics, offering invaluable insights into the economic health and well-being of a nation’s population. It serves as a tool for comparing living standards, gauging economic development, and assessing the distribution of wealth within a country. …
Read More »We used to talk for long hours – Mzbel opens up on relationship with Asamoah Gyan
Ghanaian female songstress, Mzbel, has lauded former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan for having a congenial and admirable personality. Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah as she is known by birth, revealed that she has a cordial relationship with the former Sunderland man, adding that she normally shares some fun moments with the former footballer over the …
Read More »Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp come off bench to inspire Crystal Palace to comeback win over Plymouth with assists
Ghana duo of Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp came off the bench to provide assists for Crystal Palace in their 4-2 comeback win over Plymouth Argyle. The Premier League side had to come from two goals down to win 4-2 in round two of the 2023/24 EFL Cup on Tuesday at the Home Park. …
Read More »Watch Ken Agyapong’s ‘mute’ exit from NPP HQ after disciplinary hearing
Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), attended upon a committee of the party at its headquarters in Accra, to face the disciplinary hearings. The meeting of August 29, 2023, was highly publicized especially his arrival at the venue as he descended from his Lincoln Navigator, …
Read More »‘Why I date 18-year-old girls, break up with them before they turn 24’ – Actor confesses
Nigerian skitmaker, De General, has revealed that he exclusively dates girls who are 18 years of age. In a video shared online, De General said his preference is usually to avoid the ‘unnecessary pressure’ mature women mount on their boyfriends. De General expressed worry about the trend where ladies in …
Read More »Akufo-Addo to commission largest Salt Mine and Processing Plant in Africa at Ada
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Wednesday August 30, 2023, commission the Electrochem Salt Mine and Processing Plant located in Ada-Sege in the Greater Accra region. The salt mine and processing plant, which is the largest in Africa has the capacity to produce about 1,000,000 metric tons (250 tons per hour) …
Read More »Nigeria: Police arrest over 100 gay suspects holding wedding (VIDEO)
The Delta State Police Command has announced that it arrested over 100 gay suspects carrying out a gay wedding ceremony at a hotel in the state. Announcing their arrest on Facebook, the state police said it would parade the suspects shortly. “Delta State Command has arrested over a hundred gay …
Read More »Hearts of Oak, Asante Kotoko miss out as CAF officially announces African Football League participating clubs
The two most glamorous clubs in Ghana, Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko, have missed out on the selected teams to participate in the inaugural African Football League. This is because the two teams have fallen off the rankings in recent years because of their shambolic performances in African inter-club competitions. …
Read More »Winner of 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season to pocket GHS500,000 as prize money
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the prize money for the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season. This was revealed on Tuesday, August 29, during the launch of the new league season at a ceremony held in Koforidua, Eastern Region. Speaking at the ceremony, GFA President Kurt Okraku said the winner of the 2023/23 …
Read More »GFA boss Kurt Okraku reports alleged murder plot to CID
President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Okraku, has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service regarding an alleged, attempted murder. Sources say, per Kurt Okraku’s report to the CID, an individual only identified as David, confessed to the GFA president …
Read More »‘Year of Return’ started under my father’s regime – Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings
The member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians to promote and support local tourism to boost the country’s economy as her father the late J.J Rawlings did with the popular PANAFEST. She said the Ministry of Tourism must make efforts to unearth the real history …
Read More »No more borrowing to finance Nigerian economy – Finance Minister
The Federal Government says it has no intention to borrow from any local or foreign organisation with its removal of subsidy on petrol and exchange rate harmonisation. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, revealed this at the end of the inaugural Federal Executive Council …
Read More »9 persons granted bail after nearly lynching Rev Minister
In a shocking incident in the Akuapem North Municipality, Reverend Benjamin Acheampong, Head Pastor of the Adonai Revival Church, was brutally attacked on his farmland in Bewase, Akuapem. According to a source from Happyghana.com, the incident has resulted in 9 individuals being arrested and subsequently granted bail. Rev. Acheampong had …
Read More »1 dead, 2 in critical condition as Chinese ‘galamsey’ security shoots 3 teenagers at Sefwi ‘Abroad’
One teenager has been allegedly shot dead by Chinese illegal miners’ security at Sefwi Abrokofe popularly known as ‘Abroad’ near Sefwi Boinzan in the Sefwi Juaboso District of the Western North Region. The shooting by the illegal miners have also led to the injury of two persons who are also …
Read More »Adoagyiri chieftaincy: Two shot dead, two in critical condition
Two persons have been shot dead while two others sustained gunshot wounds in a chieftaincy dispute related gun attack at Adoagyiri in Eastern Region. The incident occured Tuesday evening. Starr News has gathered that gun weilding henchmen and members of Okyeman Land Protection Taskforce escorting a convoy of rival chief …
Read More »Watch as Kennedy Agyapong arrives at NPP headquarters to face disciplinary committee
Kennedy Agyapong, flagbearer aspirant for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has arrived at the party headquarters to face the disciplinary committee of the party today, August 29, 2023. He was summoned over alleged threats and accusations he directed towards President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the Special Delegates Conference …
Read More »‘Dr. Magudumana lost all her rights when she fled the country’
Escaped convict Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana were arrested in Tanzania. Free State ActionSA Chairperson, Patricia Kopane says it will be an insult and insensitive to release Dr Nandipha Magudumana on bail. Kopane says the fact that Magudumana was arrested in a foreign country shows that she does not …
Read More »Marike de Klerk’s killer expected to be released on parole on Wednesday
The man who murdered South Africa’s former First Lady, Marike de Klerk, is expected to be released on parole on Wednesday. Luyanda Mboniswa, who was 21 at the time of the murder, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2001 killing. He broke into the former First Lady’s beachfront apartment …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu responds to reports of moving Karela United from Anyinase to Tamale
Bankroller of Karela United and Member of Parliament for Tamale South Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that the football club will not be playing their 2023/24 home games in Anyinase. According to the lawmaker, the reason behind the relocation is due to the poor nature of the club’s home venue, Crosby Awuah …
Read More »Samia appoints new spy chief for Tanzania
President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday named Ali Idi Siwa as her new head of intelligence in a surprise move, replacing Saidi Hussein Massoro who held the position for less than eight months. In a two-paragraph statement, the Presidential Communications Unit gave no reasons for the abrupt change as Siwa, …
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