Ghana recalls envoy to Nigeria over alleged vote buying at primary election

Government of Ghana has recalled its High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mohammed Ahmed, following allegations linking him to electoral malpractice during a party primary election in Ghana. Ordered by President John Mahama, the recall was announced in a presidential statement issued on Saturday. According to the statement, the directive took immediate effect, with the Ministry of […]

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Ghana Chief Justice challenges her suspension at the ECOWAS court

Suspended Chief Justice of Ghana, Gertrude Torkornoo, has sued the Ghanaian state at the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja, Nigeria, alleging human rights violations stemming from her suspension. The suit her ladyship filed on July 4, announced by Deputy Attorney General Srem Sai on July 8, contends that her suspension constitutes unlawful removal without […]

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Teenage Nigerian artiste beaten to death in Ghana

19-year-old upcoming Nigerian artiste identified simply as Destiny has been beaten to death in the Volta Region area of Ghana. The incident occurred on May 28. It was gathered that a yet-to-be-identified Nigerian based in Ghana accused him of failing to remit funds related to a business venture they introduced him to. The male adult, […]

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John Mahama sworn in as president of Ghana

John Dramani Mahama was sworn in for a second term as Ghana’s president on Tuesday at a ceremony in the capital Accra, pledging to overcome public discontent by boosting the economy and creating much-needed jobs. The opposition leader, 66, won the December 7 presidential election by a wide margin to stage a political comeback in the West African nation, […]

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Ghana, Syria and the Lessons, By Olusegun Adeniyi

The moment I stepped out of church last Sunday and checked my phone, I saw a missed call from my friend, Mustapha Sanah (HRH Dalun-Lana Tapha Mahamadu II). He had left a terse message: “Prepare for inauguration.” I surmised that former President John Dramani Mahama and candidate of the main opposition National Democratic Coalition (NDC) had won […]

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What Ghana has taught Nigeria and America about democracy, By Farooq A. Kperogi

Ghana has taught both Nigeria and the US a masterclass in electoral integrity and democratic maturity in its just concluded election. For Nigeria, the takeaway is that electoral integrity is the cornerstone upon which trust and order rest. When an election is conducted with the meticulous precision of a weaver at a loom — its […]

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Many Nigerians don’t know Ghana is larger than southern Nigeria, By Azuka Onwuka

One ridiculous point some Nigerians raise any time they want to prove their supremacy over Ghana is that Ghana is the size of one state in Nigeria. And many people who don’t bother to investigate things lap it up and repeat it during discussions and debates. Many people say it is mere social media banter […]

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What Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa can learn from USA and Canada, By Azuka Onwuka

The relationship between Nigeria and Ghana or Nigeria and South Africa can be embarrassingly petty. Forget the usual rivalry that exists among nations when it comes to sports, as exemplified in the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations, which was hosted and won by Ivory Coast. Nigeria does not share borders with Ghana or South […]

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Nigeria’s Peter Obi joins Prof Lumumba from Kenya, Malema from South Africa, Dr. Arikana from Zimbabwe to speak at New Africa Foundation conference in Ghana

Former presidential candidate on the platform of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 Nigerian general elections, on Sunday January 7, joined other notable and respected African voices like Prof. P. L. O Lumumba from Kenya, Dr. Arikana from Zimbabwe, and a host of others, at The Convention tagged: “Igniting The Voices of Africa,” organized by […]

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Gambia beats Nigeria, Ghana, 13 others to win best Jollof 2023

Jollof rice fans worldwide have taken to social media to share their thoughts about The Gambia emerging winners of the 2023 Jollof competition at the West Africa Food Festival held in Lagos, Nigeria. The competition, which ran from August 9-14, saw the winning team, led by the award-winning Chef Saikou Bojang beat 15 other countries […]

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Rita Marley, wife of Reggae legend, Bob Marley has lived in Ghana for over 20 years

Rita Marley, the wife of the Reggae legend, Bob Marley, has lived in Ghana for over 20 years. She moved to Ghana alongside Bob Marley’s family in the 1990s. Rita became a Ghanaian citizen in 2013. She changed her name to Nana Afua Abodea, a Ghanaian name. She owns a house in Aburi, Ghana. She […]

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Lady causes a stir online with her outfit to an event in Ghana (Video, photos 18+)

A lady said to be a Ghanaian, whose name is unknown has caused a stir on the internet with her choice of wear to an event in the country. This happened after the video of the outfit she wore to an event in Ghana was shared online. The lady wore a flirty sheer gown and […]

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A Significant Lesson from Ghana, By Olusegun Adeniyi

On Monday in Accra, President Nana Akufo-Addo sacked his Minister of State for Finance, Charles Adu Boahen following sordid revelations from renowned Ghanaian investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. “After being made aware of the allegations levelled against the minister in an expose, ‘Galamsey Economy’”, according to the director of communications, Eugene Arhin, “the President spoke […]

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American Instagram model dies in a hotel room in Ghana

An American Instagram model identified as Tyger Booty has reportedly been found dead in a hotel room after flying over to Accra to have fun with an unnamed Ghanaian billionaire. Local news platforms reported that the unnamed billionaire sponsored Booty’s expensive trip and all the fun package in Ghana. The cause of her death still […]

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Husband allegedly beheaded by his young wife in Ghana

27-year-old woman, Rachel Tetteh has allegedly beheaded her husband in Eastern Region, Ghana. The incident happened at Tei Glover, a farming Community near Akyem Bosuso in the Fanteakwa South District on Sunday, October 3, 2021. The suspect was arrested by police while the headless body of her husband, Lartey Daniel, 35, has been deposited at […]

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Nigerian hit-and-run driver arrested for killing and dumping victim in the bush in Ghana

The Ghanaian police have arrested a 42-year-old Nigerian hit-and-run driver, Emeka Adams for killing a teacher. According to reports, Emeka knocked down a 27-year-old teacher of De Youngsters School in Adentan, Alice Adamtey with his vehicle and abandoned her in a bush at Abokobi, leading to her death. Police investigations revealed that on June 7, […]

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Reno Omokri knocks Buhari for going to Ghana to bring peace to Mali when Nigeria itself lacks peace

Reno Omokri, former aide to Goodluck Jonathan, ex-Nigerian president, has knocked President Buhari’s decision to travel to Ghana for a meeting with ECOWAS leaders to discuss how to return peace to Mali, despite the incessant killings in Nigeria. Reacting on Twitter, Omokri wrote: “What an irony that @MBuhari traveled to Ghana to discuss with ECOWAS […]

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