Embattled presidential nominee for the United Progressive Party (UPP), Akwasi Addai Odike, has thrown his weight behind the flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, ahead of this year’s presidential elections. Mr. Odike, who had earlier backed out of the 2016 presidential election, indicated that …

Liberty Professionals’ youngster, Anthony Nimo has signed a three-year deal with Accra Hearts of Oak. The defender has signed the permanent contract following weeks of negotiation. The club has announced the capture of the defender who is expected to solve their defense problem head of next season. Nimo joins Joshua …

Donald Trump has now been declared the president-elect of the United States and prior to the elections, a number of celebrities had suggested they would not reside in the US should Hillary Clinton lose. Here are some of Hollywood’s most progressive celebrities who have pledged to move out of the …

The Convention People’s Party’s (CPP) presidential candidate, Ivor Kobina Greenstreet will occupy the first position on the presidential ballot for the December 7 elections. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Party (NDP) former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings comes second with President John Mahama of the ruling National Democratic …

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of several US cities to protest against the election of Donald Trump. Many shouted the slogan “Not my president”. Others burned orange-haired effigies of the businessman. Mr Trump will become the 45th US president after securing a surprise victory over Hillary Clinton. …

An ambulance carrying Black Stars’ former coach, Emmanuel Kwesi (EK) Afranie to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi was involved in an accident, leading to his death. The accident occurred around Bunso but the cause has not been established at the time of going to press. He was earlier …

The flagbearer of the All Progressive Congress, Dr. Hassan Ayariga has warned that the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs. Charlotte Osei will plunge the country into chaos if care is not taken. Dr. Ayariga’s comments come after he was disqualified on Wednesday by the Electoral Commission again after the …

The National Peace Council has urged the Electoral Commission to assist the disqualified presidential candidates in making the necessary corrections on their nomination forms. The chairman of the council, Rev. Prof Emmanuel Asante wants the commission to desist from behaviours that would be seen as deliberate attempt to get some …

President John Dramani Mahama has been showered with praises and commendations by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II as part of his Ashanti Regional campaign tour when he paid a courtesy call on him (Otumfuo) at the Manhyia Palace. His Royal Majesty said the president and the NDC government has …

The commission said  this in a statement on Monday, 7 November, stating that by the judgement of the apex court, they “are to declare the candidates so nominated [after correction of errors] to contest the 2016 elections by close of Wednesday, 9 November 2016. The Electoral Commission (EC) has therefore …