28,000 multiple names recorded in limited registration – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has said that 28,000 persons were found to have engaged in multiple registration during the recent Limited Voter Registration exercise.

According to the commission, some persons were found to have deliberately registered twice while others found their names in the double registrants’ category by accident.

Speaking at YFm’s Y Dialogue Series dubbed #voteonisseus sponsored by STAR Ghana in Takoradi, the head of Gender and Disability Unit at the Electoral Commission Abigail Amposah Nutakor noted that, “the Commission has set aside all these names found to have deliberately registered twice and will be denied from voting in the November 7 polls”.

Arab Spring looms in Ghana if... – Mahama

Dr Edward Mahama, PNC flagbearer

The flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC) Dr Edward Mahama has warned of an uprising in Ghana if structures are not put in place for the youth to enjoy a better future.

The five-time presidential candidate of the Nkrumahist party believes politicians must move away from the rhetoric and deceit and give the youth hope before they mass up against them at the seat of government – the Flagstaff House.

The gynecologist stressed jobs must be created to deal with the dire issue of unemployment which has brought about desperation among the Ghanaian youth. According to him, until the problems of the youth are addressed, the young oil-producing country is likely to experience the turmoil which befell Tunisia and other Arab nations in 2011.

Don’t Equate Mahama To NPP’s Corruption-riddled ‘Leadership Paralysis’ Party – Sam George

Sam Dzata George

Government spokesperson Sam Dzata George has lambasted the opposition New Patriotic Party for their attempt to score cheap political points from the raging debate over a Ford Expedition Gift to President John Dramani Mahama.

Mr George who was speaking on Metro Tv’s ‘Good Morning Ghana show said any attempt by the NPP to tarnish the impeccable reputation of the President will not wash.

“The NPP is struggling to deal with the massive corruption that has engulfed their party. This is why they have sidelined their National Chairman and General Secretary because they were determined to fight it. Paul Afoko has said it and so this is not in dispute at all. President John Mahama has an impeccable record and the whole world knows that. The NPP is doing everything possible to dent the image of this affable hardworking man because they can’t simply match his unprecedented record of achievement. The NPP is desperate. They don’t have a message and so will be quick to take advantage of a non-issue like a simple Ford vehicle offered as a gift and handed over to the state to brain wash Ghanaians. I am even told the car is being used by the security at the flagstaff house,” he added.

Spain crush Turkey to advance

Alvaro Morata

Defending European champions Spain booked their place in the last 16 round of Euro 2016 on Friday with a convincing 3-0 win against Turkey in Nice.

Vicente del Bosque's men bossed the Group D tie from the kickoff, with a double by Juventus' Alvaro Morata and a first competitive international goal from Nolito sealing a comfortable win.

"We showed our winning mentality and great team spirit here tonight," said Andres Iniesta, who was awarded man-of-the-match.

"It depends on ourselves how far we go here, the feelings we have are very positive at the moment," he said.

Turkey could also face Uefa sanctions after sections of their support lit flares and threw firecrackers onto the pitch at full-time.

Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Abraham Attah, Sarkodie, others nominated

MzVee, Stonebwoy, Bisa Kdei, Shatta Wale, Efya & Sarkodie nominated at 2016 NEAs

The organisers of the 11th annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) has released the list of nominees which saw Ghana grab 6 nominations. Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale and Bisa Kdei were nominated for the "African Male Artist (Non Nigerian / Africa)" category while Efya and MzVee nominated for the "African Female Artist (Non Nigerian / Africa)" category.

Majid Michel, Abraham Attah, Henry Adofo, Van Vicker and Chris Attoh were nominated for the "Africa (Non Nigerian) Best Actor" while Ama K. Abebrese, Nana Mensah and Yvonne Okoro for the "Africa (Non Nigerian) Best Actress" award.

Gift saga: I would have rejected the offer - Edward Mahama

Dr Edward Mahama, Presidential candidate for the People National Convention

 Presidential candidate for the People National Convention (PNC), Dr Edward Mahama says he would have rejected the offer of a gift if he were President John Dramani Mahama.

His comments come against the backdrop of Joy News' Manasseh Azure’s revelation of a Burkinabe contractor who sent the President a gift of a Ford Expedition in 2012.

According to Djibril Kanazoe the president called him to say thank you after receiving the vehicle valued at $100,000.

Mahama must step down; he has dented Ghana's image - PPP

John Mahama

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP), has called on President John Dramani Mahama to step down as president following the controversy surrounding a 'car gift' given to him.

Some sections of Ghanaians have expressed anger over reports that President Mahama was given a brand new Ford Expedition in 2012 by a Burkinabe contractor, Djibril Kanazoe who won the bid to construct the $650,000 Ghana Embassy Wall in the Burkina Faso capital, Ouagadougou.

Kotoko thrash Stephen Appiah led World Stars 4-1

Asante Kotoko produced a splendid second half performance to hand a 4-1 defeat to the international select side led by former Black Stars skipper Stephen Appiah on Wednesday night under floodlight at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi in the Unity game.

Asante Kotoko made their intentions clear from the time the referee blew his first whistle by controlling the game. However, they missed all the opportunities created, with the likes of Halifax Sadogo, Emmanuel Osei and Frank Sarfo Gyamfi being the worst culprit. Also Richard Kingston demonstrated glimpses of his heydays antics when he stood in between the Kotoko attackers and goal in the early stages of the first half.

PURC directive will plunge Ghana into total darkness - ECG

ECG

 The Electricity Company (ECG) has warned that the directive by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to suspend the implementation of their new billing software will plunge the nation into total darkness in the coming weeks.

According to the Chairman of the Accra East Senior Staff Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Jonathan Asante, the directive by the PURC is affecting the company’s revenue and debt collection.

Apology not enough if Muntari wants Black Stars return - Egbert

Sulley Ali Muntari

Lawyer Egbert Faibile Jnr has cautioned Sulley Ali Muntari to do the right thing if he wants Black Stars return.

It will be recalled that Sulley Ali Muntari was suspended indefinitely by the Ghana FA after an altercation with Moses Armah Parker, then a management member of the Black Stars at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He was also subsequently banned from the Ghana national team by a white paper on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into matters relating to the participation of the Black Stars team in the World Cup tournament in Brazil 2014.

Africa's top football personalities pay tribute at Unity Match

Stephen Keshi

Some of Africa’s biggest footballing personalities have been paying tribute to former Nigeria captain and coach Stephen Keshi after he died on Wednesday morning.

The 54-year old is regarded as one of the continent’s finest ever central defenders and coaches having triumphed as a player with the Super Eagles in 1994 at the Nations Cup before he won the trophy with them as coach, becoming only the second man to do that.

During a magnificent international career too, he was involved in some epic battles with Ghana particularly in the semi-finals of the 1992 Nations Cup. His passing dominated the conversations as some of the biggest names in world football gathered in Kumasi for a charity game.

Colombia edge USA in opener

USA vs Colombia

Colombia wrecked the United States' hopes of a winning start to the Copa America Centenario as goals from James Rodriguez and Cristian Zapata gave the South Americans a comfortable 2-0 victory on Friday.

AC Milan's Zapata and Real Madrid star Rodriguez struck in the first half before a sell-out 67 439 crowd at the Levi's Stadium in northern California to puncture American hopes of emerging from a difficult Group A.

US coach Jurgen Klinsmann's side had hoped to score an upset victory to emulate the Americans' famous defeat of Colombia at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

Acts Of Hooliganism Leaves Ghana’s DOL With No Title Sponsor

Title sponsor of Ghana’s Division One League (DOL), GN Bank, has suspended its sponsorship after the head coach of second-tier side, Elmina Sharks FC, Kobina Amissah was attacked by some irate funs.

In a letter written by the Corporate Affairs Manager of Groupe Nduom and copied to  the Chairman DOL, Mr Owuahene Acheampong, the company explained that the increasing acts of hooliganism at some Division One League Centres and the inability of DOL to curb such acts informed them to take this action

NADMO not in the position to deal with causes of flood - Coordinator

June 3 disaster scene
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The National Coordinator of National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Brigadier General Francis Vib Sanziri, has advised that Ghanaians quit practices which lead to flooding.

Speaking to Unique FM, Brigadier General Sanziri said NADMO is not in the position to deal with the causes of flood such as dumping refuse in gutters and building in waterways; rather, the people.

Buhari meets Jonathan over Niger Delta crisis

Former President Goodluck Jonathan (L) and President Muhammadu Buhari (R)

President Muhammadu Buhari and former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday night met behind closed doors inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting, which was held at the private residence of the President held to discuss the Niger Delta crisis took place around 9PM on Thursday.

Saharareporters had revealed that the former president abruptly left his home hometown Otueke less than 24 hours after returning from Cote D'Ivoire.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74, a family spokesman has said.

The former world heavyweight boxing champion, one of the world's best-known sportsmen, died at a hospital in the US city of Phoenix in Arizona State after being admitted on Thursday.

He was suffering from a respiratory illness, a condition that was complicated by Parkinson's disease.

The funeral will take place in Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, his family said in a statement.

Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Ali shot to fame by winning light-heavyweight gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics.