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NPP debunks polling station elections postponement claims

The first vice chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Fredrick Fredua Antoh, has rubbished allegations by some people saying the polling station elections would not come off. Speaking on OTEC FM’s afternoon political show dubbed “Dwabrem”, Mr F.F Antoh said misunderstandings between executives at some areas including Ejisu, Effiduase and Bosome Freho have been resolved. Anto is currently on...

Ghana’s president Akufo-Addo can’t save corrupt officials, says Bawumia

Ghana's vice-president Dr Mahamadu Bawumia has sent a strong warning to Ghanaians who are expected to face special prosecutor Martin Amidu in an alleged corrupt practices that there is no escape route. Bawumia, who was a special guest at the New Year School and Conference of University of Ghana on Monday, believes nobody is above the laws of Ghana and...

CAS rejects Ghanaian referee Lamptey’s appeal on lifetime ban by Fifa

Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey's appeal against his lifetime ban has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the judicial body has announced. Following an official complaint from Senegal, the 44-year-old was found guilty in March last year for awarding a controversial penalty to South Africa in their 2-1 win over Senegal during a 2018 Fifa World Cup...

Zidane faces sack after Villarreal loss

Real Madrid's problems at home continue. Zinedine Zidane's side lost 1-0 to Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday in a fresh disappointment that leaves Los Blancos well adrift in the Liga table – and the Frenchman fighting for his job in the second half of the season.Zidane's side had failed to beat Valencia, Levante, Betis, Tottenham, Fuenlabrada, Barcelona...

2017 my lucky year — King Promise

For an industry which doesn’t favour young artistes, it’s always great to gain attention in the mainstream and Afrobeats artiste, King Promise can’t be thankful enough for the favour 2017 brought him.The graduate of the Central University College, who shot to fame with his track, Oh Yeah admitted to Showbiz in an interview that he had a great year.“Yes,...

Power tariffs cut by 14% – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that from January this year, non-residential users of electricity in the country would enjoy an average of 14% reduction in electricity tariffs.According to President Akufo-Addo, not only has Government succeeded in normalising the power situation in the country, “we now want to boost private business in our country.”Thus, the President indicated that...

My PhD not fake; I’ll sue EC: Ayariga

The flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has denied claims by the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana that his doctorate degree is fake.According to him, the university he obtained the degree from is a recognised institution in Spain, therefore, the EC could have verified before making such a claim.His comments follow the decision of the...

Bitcoin: Tread cautiously – Gov’t told

The government of Ghana should exercise restraint in committing a large amount of the country’s resources into bitcoin investment, Dr Kobby Mensah, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, has cautioned.For him, there are so many uncertainties regarding bitcoins. However, he said the country can take advantage of the technology behind cryptocurrencies and apply it in other...

‘Juju’ is killing the movie industry – Kumawood actor

Popular Kumawood actor, Kwaku Manu has confirmed that the use of black magic popularly known in the local parlance as “juju” is gradually killing the movie industry in the country and it is very sickening. According to him, some top actors and actresses have resorted to the use of juju to remain relevant in the industry at the expense of...

Ghana DJ Awards 2018 ready to roll

Reports reaching BEATWAVES indicate that this year’s edition of the Ghana DJ Awards will be held in May in Kumasi. Nominations for the 2018 edition of the awards will be opened to all DJs and the general public from February 1. According to the report, the official launch of this year’s event will be held in March to officially unveil the...