I did not vote in 2016. If I did, I would have voted for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The man was convincing. Backed by his running mate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia who sang a beautiful chorus of hope, I must say that I was bought, packaged and utterly sold. But I Read more…
One person has died in a motor accident involving the convoy of the Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, wife of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Samira is said to âdoing well and unhurtâ in Saturday’s accident which occurred at Ohene-Nkwata near Nobewam, a village in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipality of the Ashanti Read more…
Nigeria will face Equatorial Guinea in the second match of Group A at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Nigeria are an experienced side as far as the AFCON is concerned. This is their 20th appearance in the competition, and they have three wins, with just three teams having Read more…
Ghana will kick off their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Cape Verde on Sunday night. The Black Stars will be bidding for a fifth AFCON title after recent failures on the continental stage including dropping out in the group stage in the last edition. The game at Read more…
Host nation, Ivory Coast enjoyed a winning start to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday evening. The Elephants claimed a 2-0 win over Guinea-Bissau in the opening game of the competition to live up to their favourites’ tag. Goals from Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso were enough Read more…
A substantial winter storm is wreaking havoc across extensive regions of the United States, causing icy winds, heavy snowfall, travel disruptions, and power outages for thousands. The storm is anticipated to be succeeded by an intense cold arctic spell during the weekend, with temperatures dropping to nearly -50°F (-45°C) in Read more…
A domestic All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight in Japan has returned to its departure airport after a crack was reported on the cockpit window during the flight. The crack appeared in the outermost of the four layers of window surrounding the cockpit. There were no injuries to anyone on board. Read more…
The dates for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) remain undecided amid a potential clash with the Fifa Club World Cup, according to Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice Motsepe. The 2021 finals in Cameroon and the 2023 edition of Afcon, which kicks off in Ivory Coast on Read more…
Oscar Bobb scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City moved within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with victory over Newcastle in a breathless encounter at St James’ Park. The Norwegian, 20, latched on to a superb lofted pass from fellow substitute Kevin de Bruyne Read more…
I had the privilege of a private viewing session of the BBC Africa Eye latest documentary âDISCIPLES: The Cult of TB Joshuaâ. You can trust Anas Aremeyaw Anas and his team to dig up the evidence that eludes even state investigators with all the resources. I lost count of the Read more…
I used to think my worst fear was getting dumped until the day a woman I barely knew called me to reveal who my boyfriend was. It was a random Saturday since I had gone out two nights in a row, I decided to stay home. Normally, Patrick would stay Read more…
Residents of the Western Regional town of Samreboi have called for an end to illegal mining, popularly called âgalamsey âafter a community viewing of the âPoisoned for Goldâ documentary on Friday, January 12. Some who were watching the documentary for the first time expressed shock at the devastating impact of Read more…
Senior Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Kofi Bentil, asserts that President Akufo-Addo should not have intervened in ‘The Convention’ event organized by the New Force. According to Mr. Bentil, as the event was a private one, there was no reason for the Jubilee House to interfere with such a program by Read more…
Former UN Senior Governance Advisor, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has characterised the cancellation of ‘The Convention’ organized by the New Africa Foundation as “more than embarrassing.” He expressed his opinion that the event, which brought together African thought leaders to promote the spirit of Pan-Africanism, does not pose a threat to Read more…
The much-awaited 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) comes alive when Ivory Coast and Guinea-Bissau play in the opening game at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium on Saturday, January 13. The Elephants will be making a bid for their third AFCON trophy after previous wins in 1992 and 2015. The pressure Read more…
R&B singer Eric Kwasi Okine Turkson, popularly known as Ded Buddy and Ghanaian female vocalist, Ama Nova have tied the knot. The beautiful ceremony took place at The Page Centre (Sakaman) in Accra on Saturday, January 6. A number of well-wishes have been pouring in for the couple who have Read more…
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye has argued that the current economic conditions make it imprudent to impose a value-added tax (VAT) on electricity. He highlighted the unresolved issue of electricity theft in Ghana during an appearance on JoyNews‘ Newsfile. Mr Boakye cautioned Read more…
President Akufo-Addo is backing calls for the late John Atta Millsâ autopsy report to be captured in official public records. The question about the existence and accessibility of an autopsy report confirming the cause of death of the former President during a visit by the Odomaa Clan of Ekumfi and Read more…
Asante-Akim Central legislator, Kwame Ayimadu-Antwi has refuted claims of reporting the Chief Executive of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) to the Special Prosecutor. According to him, the accusations might stem from his intention to contest again for the Asante-Akim Central seat. Speaking on JoyNewsâ Newsfile, Mr. Ayimadu-Antwi expressed Read more…
Director of International Relations for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alex Segbefia has expressed his commendation for the Special Prosecutor’s actions in arresting Kofi Owusu Nkansah. Mr Segbefia, who has now been released, was suspected of to the alleged distribution of money to delegates ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s Read more…