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Mugabe “legend” of African Liberation struggle – Mahama

Former President John Dramani Mahama has described the late Robert Mugabe as a “legend of the African Liberation struggle”. The longest-serving Zimbabwean leader died after battling ill-health at a hospital in Singapore on Friday, 6 September 2019. He was ousted in a military coup in November 2017. He was 95. …

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Policewoman ‘shot in the neck’

Details are emerging about how a policewoman was gruesomely killed by six men who also stole her rifle in Tamale in the Northern Region recently. When the six men were brought to the Tamale Magistrate Court, the prosecutor, Inspector Victor Kwafo, revealed that the policewoman (Sergeant Agatha Nana Nabin) was …

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NDC seeks police protection after Asawase vandalism

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is seeking police protection following violent protest at the Ashanti Regional office. Some aggrieved supporters on Thursday, September 5, 2019 burnt car tyres near the party’s office in protest against the disqualification of Massawudu Mubarick, their candidate for the party’s upcoming primary in the constituency. …

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2020: Haruna Iddrisu drops hint of Mahama’s running mate

Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu has dropped a hint of when President John Dramani Mahama is expected to officially name and outdoor his running mate ahead of the 2020 polls. Speaking on Accra-based Joy Fm monitored by MyNewsGh.com, the Tamale South Lawmaker said the torch bearer of the National Democratic Congress …

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#Xenophobia: S/Africa High Commission shuts down offices

The South Africa High Commission to Nigeria has shut down its offices and consulate. This is as a result of fear arising from attacks by youths in the country. The acting High Commissioner, Amb. Bobby Moroe, confirmed the report that he had directed the Mission to suspend all consular activities …

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Former Nigeria coach appeals Fifa’s life ban

Former Nigeria coach and player Samson Siasia has filed an appeal with Fifa and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against a life ban imposed by the world football’s governing body. Fifa handed Siasia the ban last month for agreeing to “receive bribes in relation to the manipulation of matches.” …

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Preview: Asante Kotoko v Hearts of Oak – President Cup

The biggest rivalry in Ghana football is back again as Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak face off in this year’s President Cup at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday. This will be the fourth straight President Cup meeting between Kotoko and Hearts The Porcupine Warriors won the last two …

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Haruna Iddrisu ‘WEEPS’ over Yiela Chireh’s DEFEAT

Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu feels pained by the defeat of veteran politician and former Minister at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries a fortnight ago. A total of nine incumbent Members of Parliament (MP) lost their bids to contest the 2020 Parliamentary Election on the ticket of the National …

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Cocoa price: Rainy days ahead – Cocobod CEO to farmers

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has given hints that the country’s cocoa farmers would soon have something to smile about in the coming days as far as the pricing of cocoa beans for the 2020/2021 season is concerned. According to Cocobod CEO Joseph Boahen Aidoo, cocoa farmers would have nothing …

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NDC Outdoors Legal Team

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set up a legal committee team that will spearhead its legal issues. The legal team is made up of experienced lawyers with expertise in the namely. Speaking after their inauguration, the chairman of the party, Samuel ofosu Ampofo tasked them to recruit lawyers to …

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Xenophobic attacks: No compensation for victims – S/African govt

The South African government has told victims of recent xenophobic attacks not to expect any form of compensation. Dr. Naledi Pandor, Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, said there was no provision for compensating those affected in the renewed attacks in the country. In an interview with …

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Revealed: Messi holds right to terminate Barcelona contract

Lionel Messi may be contracted to Barcelona until 2021, but the Argentine star has the option to walk away at the end of this season. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner signed his current deal with the Catalan club in November 2017, though president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been talking up …

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CEDEP Holds Town Hall Meeting At Asante Akim Municipality

Officials of Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) have organized a town hall meeting for the people of Asante Akim South Municipality of Ashanti region.  The holding of the event formed part of the execution of a year project dubbed; “PROMOTING CITIZENS’S PARTICIPATION, INCLUSION AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE AT THE …

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Pastor dies of starvation while observing 30 days fast

A Zambian pastor identified as Brighton Samajomba has reportedly died of starvation 10 days before the end of his annual 30-day fasting programme. Samajomba, 37, of “Heaven Is My Home” in Solwezi, Northwest area of Zambia, was reportedly found dead by his wife in the early hours of the 20th …

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Election 2020 – Kpone Katamanso In Perspective

Kpone Katamanso constituency is located at the Eastern part of the Greater Accra Region in Ghana. It stretches from the coast to the southern lower slopes of the Akuapim Mountains. The constituency shares it boundaries to the southern Belt with Ningo Pampram District on the South – East and Tema …

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