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Darko calls on EC to obey court order on Ablekuma North results
Elvis Darko blasted the Electoral Commission over their latest move. The Newscenta newspaper boss wants officials to stop planning new votes for Ablekuma North. He says the election body should follow a court order from January instead. The judge told them to count votes and announce winners. Darko thinks the EC bosses are breaking the law. The newspaper editor spoke on Channel One TV Monday morning. He said the commission should be brave and declare results right away. Any unhappy political parties can take their complaints to court later. The current court order backs up the EC if they just count and announce. Darko believes the commission is acting against legal instructions. The media man wants Jean Mensa and her two deputies...
NPP and minority MPs protest Hanan's detention at EOCO
The New Patriotic Party plans to march on EOCO offices today. Minority MPs will join the protest over Abdul-Wahab Hanan's continued detention. The former NAFCO boss remains locked up despite meeting his bail terms. Party leaders say EOCO has trampled on his basic rights. They want answers about why he cannot go home. Salam Mustapha leads the charge against EOCO's handling of the case. The NPP National Youth Organiser blasted the agency on Channel One TV Sunday night. He demands officials put Hanan before a judge instead of keeping him behind bars. Mustapha claims EOCO bosses ignore phone calls about processing the release. The party says an evaluation report shows Hanan exceeded all bail requirements. EOCO arrested Hanan and his wife...
NDC Gallant Cadres call on youth to back 24-hour economy policy
Political activists from the National Democratic Congress want young people across Ghana to back President Mahama's round-the-clock economic plan. The Gallant Cadres released a statement Sunday calling the policy a total game changer for the country. They believe this strategy could slash unemployment numbers and reduce how much Ghana depends on imports. The group says the plan will create millions of new jobs for people struggling to find work. Youth supporters think this economic shift could transform how businesses operate across the nation. Ghana faces serious money problems right at this moment according to official government numbers. Statistics show over seven million citizens live under severe poverty conditions as of last...
Eban-Akoma's commerciality declaration filed with the energy ministry
Ghana strikes oil gold again after energy chiefs confirm massive new finds under the sea. Four major companies teamed up to discover huge amounts of oil and gas near Cape Three Points. The Eban and Akoma wells proved they contain enough fuel to make serious money for the country. Energy bosses delivered the good news to government ministers on Thursday. This discovery could power Ghana's factories and homes for many years ahead. Eni Ghana led the search alongside three other firms hunting for black gold beneath the ocean floor. The drilling teams hit pay dirt when their test wells showed valuable oil reserves waiting underground. Scientists confirmed the sites hold oil, natural gas, and special liquid fuel called condensate. Minister...
Goldstar Air starts 24-hour cargo service to drive Ghana trade
Goldstar Air keeps pushing for round-the-clock cargo operations across West Africa. The airline holds licenses from Ghana Civil Aviation Authority to fly passengers and freight. Company leaders claim their 24-hour service plan could boost Ghana's global trade connections. Eric Bannerman runs the company and wants faster cargo movement for businesses. The airline sees itself as a major player for moving goods between continents. Ghana Civil Aviation Authority has delayed safety certificates for wide-body planes over eight years. Goldstar Air complains about the slow approval process for their bigger aircraft. The company needs these certificates to start international cargo flights. Officials blame the delay on finding qualified...
IMF approves fourth ECF review, unlocking $370 million for Ghana
Ghana just scored a massive financial victory when international money experts approved another cash injection. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson celebrated after the International Monetary Fund gave his country the green light for 370 million dollars. The approval marks the fourth successful review under a special lending program that started back during May 2023. IMF bosses examined Ghana's economic progress and liked what they saw. The West African nation proved it could handle tough financial reforms and stick to strict spending rules. The country signed up for a three billion dollar rescue package after facing serious money troubles. Prices were shooting through the roof and the local currency was losing value fast against...
Jhon Duran joins Fenerbahce on a year-long loan
Young striker Jhon Duran has signed with Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a temporary deal lasting one full season. The Colombian forward makes this move just six months after his massive transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr cost a whopping 71 million pounds. Fenerbahce officials confirmed they reached agreements with both the player and his current club for this loan arrangement. The 21-year-old goal scorer will wear the famous yellow and navy stripes for Jose Mourinho's squad. Club bosses expressed excitement about adding his talents to their attacking options. Duran proved his scoring ability across different leagues during recent campaigns. He found the net 12 times during 29 appearances for Villa last season before...
Sports minister gifts Kotoko GH¢10,000 post-President's Cup win
Sports Minister Kofi Adams handed over ten thousand Ghana cedis to Asante Kotoko after their cup victory. The team had just beaten Hearts of Oak 2-1 during Sunday's President's Cup final at Accra Sports Stadium. Adams showed up at the team hotel to deliver the cash prize personally. The minister praised Kotoko for their fighting spirit during the comeback win. He told the players the money would help with travel costs and refreshments for their journey home. Hearts of Oak struck first when Hamza Issah found the back of the net early on. Kotoko fought back hard during the second half with two quick goals. Peter Amidu Acquah leveled the score before Kwame Opoku grabbed the winner. The Porcupine Warriors completed a stunning turnaround...
Ola Aina signs three-year deal with Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest locked down defender Ola Aina with a fresh three-year contract that keeps him at the club until 2028. The Nigerian star had just one season remaining on his previous deal before Forest bosses moved fast to secure his signature. Aina helped the team achieve their best Premier League finish last campaign when they grabbed seventh place. The impressive result earned Forest a spot in the Europa Conference League playoffs for the first time in decades. The 28-year-old full-back became a fan favorite since arriving from Italian side Torino two summers ago. Forest grabbed Aina on a free transfer when his Torino contract expired back in 2022. The defender started his professional career at Chelsea before moving to Italy and...
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