Bamako – Clashes between armed groups killed three people in northeastern Mali on Thursday, a security source told AFP, as the United Nations condemned repeated ceasefire violations by the combatants. Mali’s north is controlled in parts by armed groups loyal to Bamako and in others by former rebels who want greater autonomy for the region, while the state is absent ...

The Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu has stated that the National Communication Authority (NCA) is being empowered by government to sanction radio stations in the country who breach the Authority’s frequency regulation. Speaking Thursday at the inauguration of the 9-member governing board for the NCA, she said affected radio stations will suffer revocations of their frequencies, imposition of fines among ...

The Director of Finance of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mr Kwaku Asamoah, will “not proceed on leave” as directed by the Chair of the election management body, Mrs Charlotte Osei, upon the directions of the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO) which is investigating a case of financial misappropriation against three top officials of the commission, ClassFMonline.com’s sources within the ...

Nairobi – Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and his main rival Raila Odinga pulled out of two televised presidential debates ahead of August 8 elections, their parties said on Wednesday. Initially the two frontrunners were to go head to head while six smaller candidates would hold a separate match on Monday, with a second debate on July 24. However officials in ...

The Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister has with immediate effect, suspended search and rescue efforts for the victims of a collapsed mine pit at Prestea-Nsuta in the Western region. The 80-feet pit collapsed last Sunday and a rescue team comprising residents of the area has been retrieving bodies. At least 16 people remain buried underground. Rescuers have suspended the ...

MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly just £4.4million apart in their talks with Real Madrid to sign Alvaro Morata before eventually turning their attention to Romelu Lukaku. Morata had been Jose Mourinho’s top target to become his lead striker at Manchester United. Personal terms had been finalised between Morata and United with just an agreement on a fee needed with Real Madrid ...

Costa was told by Chelsea boss Antonio Conte he was surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and could leave in the summer. The 28-year-old striker’s preference is to join Atletico Madrid and reports in Spain suggested a deal was imminent but they are yet to reach an agreement with Chelsea, who are reeling from Manchester United agreeing a £75million deal ...

Outspoken Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central region, Ken Agyapong was seen cruising and chilling with friends after he was sued by two different people for defamation. The outspoken MP has been slapped by two legal suits by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies, Senyo Hosi and Former boss of the Bulk Oil ...

MTN Ghana in partnership with Silverbird Cinema is premiering the latest movie “Spider-Man Homecoming” at the Accra Mall Silverbird Cinema on July 7, at 7 pm. A red carpet event and cocktail will be held prior to premiering the movie. Sharing thoughts on this unique experience, Nana Asantewaa Amegashie, Senior Manager, Segment Marketing at telecommunication giant said, the movie is ...

Founder of EIB Network, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has donated an amount of 25, 000 Ghana cedis to the winners of the National Science and Maths Quiz. Dr. Duffuor, who is an old student of the prestigious Prempeh College spent the afternoon with the winners at the Tang Palace Hotel after which a cash amount of 25,000 Ghana cedis was presented ...