Ghana: Denkyira sever ties with MCEs over Queen Mother Endorsement

The two municipal and district chief executives for the Denkyira area have been cursed by the traditional authorities there for speaking up to the queen mother of the area following her endorsement of Nana Akufo-Addo. Nana Ama Ayensua Saara made news last week after she predicted victory for the NPP flagbearer during his campaign tour of the area.

Video: ‘Disappointed’ NDC serial caller burns party flag

A National Democratic Congress (NDC) serial caller in the Ashanti Region, popularly known as Sly, has burnt the party’s flag after claiming that he is disappointed with the governing party. Sly, burnt the NDC flag, when the the opposition New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency, Patricia Appiagyei, was launching her campaign.

Ghana: We’ll meet and will comply with Supreme Court's deadline on NHIS card registrants – EC

The Electoral Commission of Ghana has said it will comply with an order by the Supreme Court asking it to provide the full list of voters who registered onto the electoral roll, using the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) card, as proof of Ghanaian citizenship.

Accra: 'If you like dare me, I will strip Charlotte Osei naked.....' - Ken Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong the outspoken Member of Parliament for Assin Central is incensed by the barrage of attacks after reportedly accusing the chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte Osei, for trading sex for her position. He said the EC boss cannot play the victim 'when in fact she is moving heaven on earth to retain the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) in power'.

Cape Coast : ECG cuts power supply to Cape Coast Sports Stadium on GH¢ 719,792.46 debt

Electricity Company of Ghana has disconnected electricity supply to the new Cape Coast Sports Stadium over GH¢ 719,792.46 debt. The disconnection is part of efforts by the ECG to recover monies owed it. The Cape Coast Sports Stadium was only commissioned in May by Ghana President John Mahama and has only hosted one international match- Ghana’s U20 against Ethiopia in an African Youth Championship qualifier. Courtesy of GHANAsoccernet.com 

Accra: Another car gift - Military probes Army Chief

Brigadier General Sampson Adeti

The former General Officer Commanding (GOC), Southern Command of the Ghana Army, Brigadier General Sampson Adeti, is under investigations by the Military High Command for his alleged usurpation of a brand new Nissan pickup donated to the Army.

Ghana: President John Mahama is ‘clueless and visionless’ – Ben Aryeh

President John Dramani Mahama

Ben Aryeh (MP) for Upper Denkyira West (NPP), has described President John Dramani Mahama as a ‘clueless’ and visionless’ leader. He said the President’s lack of vision and purpose for Ghana is the reason why the country has seen little progress under his leadership.

GHANA: EC lacks unity under leadership of Charlotte Osei – Amoako Baah

 Dr. Richard Amoako Baah, political science lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, has revealed that some elements within the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) do not support the leadership of the Chair, Charlotte Osei, and believes there is no peace within the Commission.

Accra: President's free boarding system campaign talk - Educationist

“This year in August, we hope to launch the programme to cover boarding students in deprived communities”. President Mahama was quoted as saying during the 70th anniversary celebration of Aburi Girls Senior High School at Aburi in the Eastern Region on Saturday.

EC case: Supreme Court ruling may favour NPP – Dr Raymond Atuguba

In the Abu Ramadan/Evans Nimako Vrs EC case, a senior law lecturer Dr Raymond Akongburo Atuguba has predicted a ruling that could favour the stance espoused by the opposition NPP from Supreme Court.

Heels and Sneakers premiere: Yvonne Nelson in passionate kiss with Jason El-Aghaat

Yvonne Nelson and TV presenter Jason El-Aghaat

Actress Yvonne Nelson at the premiere of her new TV series, Heels and Sneakers which premiered on Friday, June 24 evening at the Silverbird Cinemas did the unthinkable on the night, they had a passionate kiss for the crowd to watch it live.

Port Harcourt: I am policeman, pastor in the day, robber at night – Suspect confesses

An armed robbery suspect, Chris Oboko, a corporal attached to the C4I unit of the Nigeria Police in Rivers State, has told investigators how an informant “lured” him into a gang of car snatchers. Thirty five-year-old Oboko, who has now been dismissed from the force, was recently arrested in Port Harcourt.

Ghana: Election 2016 NDC is losing - BNI secret report

President John Mahama

A gloomy picture about the NDC’s chances in this year’s elections has been revealed. A survey report by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), which casts doubts about President John Mahama and his ruling NDC’s ability to win the upcoming general election has been stumbled upon.

South Africa: John Paintsil confirmed as Kaizer Chiefs' assistant coach

Kaizer Chiefs confirm appointment of John Pantsil as club's assistant coach

Following John Paintsil's retirement from the game last week, he has been confirmed as Kaizer Chiefs' assistant coach. Pantsil, 35, was unveiled as Steve Komphela's number two man.

A press conference organised by The Bucs confirmed on Monday while Doctor Khumalo will be redeployed. Also joining the Amakhosi technical team are Marco Muhnoz (physical trainer) and Alexandre Revoredo (goalkeeper coach). Brian Baloyi will remain part of the goalkeeping department.

Italy: K.P Boateng and Melissa Satta ties the knot

Kevin Prince Boateng, former Ghanaian midfielder,  led Melissa Satta his fiancee to the altar in Italy at the Stella Maris parish yesterday in an intimate ceremony. Their 2-year-old son Maddox Prince was the page boy.

Accra: Bodyguard kills man.... 'in self defence'

Sergeant Karim Mohammed, bodyguard of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), John Kudalor has reportedly shot and killed a man in Accra. The deceased who is suspected to be a thief was shot in self defense by Sergeant Karim, after the former attacked him with an offensive weapon.

Accra: Can Ghana make it 4 World Cup qualifications in a row?

The Black stars of Ghana have been drawn in group E together with the likes of Egypt, Congo and Uganda in their next World Cup bid. The group opponents in the qualifiers are familiar faces with Ghana meeting each of them in the recent past in qualification series to major tournaments.

Ghana: "Mahama...... most incompetent and corrupt president that this country has ever had - Sir John

President John Dramani Mahama

Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has been accused by Sir John, the former General Secretary of the  New Patriotic Party (NPP) as being ‘corrupt’. He claimed the President as being the most incompetent President to have governed the country, accusing him of receiving kickbacks from the Amajaro group before consenting to their stay in the country.

Duayaw Nkwanta: Prison guard commits suicide in his room

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A Prison officer whose name was only given as Budu has committed suicide at Duayaw Nkwanta in the Brong-Ahafo Region. The 33-year-old deceased  is said to have committed the act in his room. Shocked residents, indicated that Budu as a prison officer also owns a printing press and two shops thus his conduct cannot be blamed on monetary issue.