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Leadership Should Be Based on Competence, Not Ethnicity: Ebi Bright’s Team Responds to Tema Mayor Debate The Growing Debate Over Tema’s Next Mayor In a significant development shaping Tema’s political landscape, the Communication Team of Ebi Bright, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Tema Central, has firmly rejected growing demands for an indigene-only appointment to the position of Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE). This response comes amid escalating tensions after protests by local youth groups, with backing from the Tema Traditional Council, calling on President John Dramani Mahama to specifically nominate a native Tema resident for the critical…

MF Commends Ghana’s Bold Fiscal Reforms Following Staff-Level Agreement on $370M Funding Ghana Secures Fourth IMF Review Approval After Demonstrating Renewed Fiscal Discipline The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has delivered a strong vote of confidence in Ghana’s economic management, praising the government for implementing “bold corrective steps” to reverse fiscal slippages and realign with the objectives of the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. This positive assessment follows the conclusion of a comprehensive two-week IMF staff mission to Accra, led by Mission Chief Stéphane Roudet. The mission culminated in a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of Ghana’s economic…

NDC’s Dr. Otokunor Urges Calm Amid MMDCE Selection Protests in Ghana Presidential Advisor Addresses Concerns Over Local Government Appointments Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness and former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for calm among party supporters following recent unrest over Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executive (MMDCE) nominations across the country. Speaking on Channel One’s Newsroom on Monday, April 14, Dr. Otokunor emphasized that claims of imposition in the MMDCE selection process are unfounded and should be disregarded by party faithful. “They should allay their fears. It…

Gabon’s Former Coup Leader Wins Presidency with 90% of Votes in Historic Election Former Military Leader Secures Landslide Victory in Post-Coup Election In a dramatic political development for Central Africa, Gabon’s interim president Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has secured a landslide victory in the country’s first presidential election since the 2023 military coup that ended the Bongo family’s five-decade political dynasty. According to provisional results announced by the Gabonese Interior Ministry, the 50-year-old former head of the Republican Guard captured an overwhelming 90.35% of votes cast, solidifying his transition from coup leader to democratically elected president. “This represents a historic…

Judge Condemns Prosecution Delays in High-Profile $2.1M Oyarifa Drug Trafficking Case Court Proceedings Stall as Prosecution Seeks More Time Justice Ruby Aryeetey has expressed significant frustration with prosecutors handling the high-profile Oyarifa drug trafficking case, condemning their repeated requests for adjournments that have prevented the accused from entering a formal plea. The case centers around 56-year-old Nigerian national Chima Uchechukwu, who was arrested at Oyarifa in possession of substantial quantities of narcotics – specifically 192 kilograms of cocaine and 0.42 kilograms of heroin. These substances, valued at approximately $2.1 million, were seized during an operation conducted by the Narcotics Control…

UK Gambling Commission Charges Former Conservative MP and 14 Others in Election Betting Scandal Breaking: Major Political Betting Scandal Rocks UK Politics In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the UK political landscape, the Gambling Commission has filed charges against 15 individuals, including former Conservative MP Craig Williams, in connection with betting offenses related to last year’s general election. The charges, announced Monday, stem from an investigation into whether these individuals placed bets on the July 4th election date using insider information before then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s unexpected announcement on May 22nd. DISCOVER THE TOP 5 LEGAL BETTING…

NPP Activist Mohammed Zakou Granted Bail in False Information Case About VP Opoku-Agyemang Court Sets GH¢100,000 Bail with Conditions Following Controversial Social Media Post In a case highlighting the growing tension between social media expression and legal boundaries in Ghana’s digital age, the Achimota Circuit Court has granted bail to Mohammed Zakou, a New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist who found himself at the center of controversy after posting what authorities deemed false information regarding Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s health status. The Controversial Post That Led to Legal Action Zakou was arrested following a Facebook post that read “Rest…

Ghana’s Top Military Officer Honored with Guard Ceremony at Police Headquarters IGP Yohuno Welcomes CDS Major General Agyapong in Historic First Official Visit In a display of inter-agency respect and cooperation that underscores the importance of synergy between Ghana’s security agencies, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accompanied by the Police Management Board (POMAB), hosted a formal Guard of Honour parade on Monday, April 14, 2025, welcoming the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), Major General William Agyapong, during his maiden visit to the National Police Headquarters in Accra. Ceremonial Welcome Highlights Security Cooperation The impressive ceremony, conducted…

“Jesus Never Associated with Poor People”: Pastor Ibiyeomie’s Controversial Claim Sparks Theological Debate Across Nigeria Salvation Ministries Founder Argues Christ’s Ministry Opposed Poverty, Not Just Sin In a statement that has raised eyebrows among biblical scholars and everyday Christians throughout Nigeria, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, founder of the influential Salvation Ministries in Port Harcourt, has made the controversial claim that Jesus Christ deliberately avoided association with poor people during his earthly ministry. The Controversial Sermon That Has Nigeria Talking Speaking to his congregation during a recent service at Salvation Ministries’ headquarters, Pastor Ibiyeomie presented a biblical interpretation suggesting that Jesus’s redemptive…

Trump’s Trade Adviser Navarro Responds to Elon Musk’s “Moron” Comments Amid Tariff Tensions White House Official Dismisses Tesla CEO’s Insults Over Foreign Parts Controversy In the latest episode of high-profile clashes within President Donald Trump’s orbit, top trade adviser Peter Navarro has responded with surprising composure to being labeled a “moron” by Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk. The Escalating Trade Policy Dispute The conflict stems from Navarro’s recent statements regarding Tesla’s manufacturing practices amid the Trump administration’s aggressive implementation of new global tariffs. During an interview discussing America’s latest automobile tariff policies, Navarro characterized…