The announcement was made by the Electoral Commission of Ghana on December 8, 2024, following a competitive electoral process that saw Mahama secure a commanding lead over his closest rival, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Mahama garnered 6,328,397 votes, accounting for 56.55% of the total valid votes cast, while Bawumia received 4,657,304 votes, translating to 41.61%. The election, held on December 7, saw participation from over 18 million citizens across approximately 40,000 polling stations.

Despite some results still pending from nine constituencies, the Electoral Commission assured that these would not affect the overall outcome. In his concession speech, Bawumia acknowledged Mahama’s victory and extended his congratulations, stating, The citizens of Ghana have made their voices heard; they have opted for change at this moment.

This election marks a pivotal moment in Ghanaian politics as it ends two consecutive terms for the NPP under President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is concluding his tenure due to term limits.

Mahama’s victory is seen as a response to widespread public frustration over economic challenges facing the country, including soaring inflation and a debt crisis. The NDC is also poised to capture a majority in parliament following this electoral success, reinforcing their influence in Ghanaian politics.

Celebrations erupted outside Mahama’s campaign headquarters in Accra as supporters gathered to rejoice in what they described as a historic win. Mahama’s campaign focused on promises to reset the nation and connect with younger voters, addressing pressing issues affecting Ghanaians.

This victory marks Mahama’s return to power after previously serving as president from 2012 until 2017. He is now the first president in Ghana’s Fourth Republic to reclaim the presidency after being voted out. His extensive political background includes roles as Vice President and Minister for Communications, making him a seasoned leader ready to tackle Ghana’s current challenges

As Mahama prepares for his inauguration on January 7, 2025, he faces the task of uniting a nation eager for change and addressing its economic difficulties.

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“Bundle” is described as a club-inspired song that captures the joyous spirit of late-night Nigerian parties. Produced by Telz, a Grammy-winning collaborator, the single reflects Burna Boy’s signature style of celebrating success and financial freedom. The lyrics emphasize living life to the fullest, with lines that portray throwing money bundle by bundle, symbolizing abundance and enjoyment.

Burna Boy has been teasing the track in various clubs across Nigeria, generating excitement among fans who eagerly await its release. He stated that this song is something light for this Onwa Decem, indicating his intention to provide a fun and energetic soundtrack for the holiday season.

The release of Bundle marks the beginning of the countdown to Burna Boy’s eighth studio album, titled No Sign of Weakness, set to drop in 2025. This follows his tradition of delivering hit songs during December, with previous successes including Sungba (remix) and Money Play.

As anticipation builds for both the single and the upcoming album, fans are already rebranding the holiday season as Bundle December, highlighting Burna Boy’s influential role in shaping contemporary Nigerian music culture.

With Bundle poised to become a festive favorite, Burna Boy continues to solidify his status as one of Africa’s premier artists.

The single is set to be released on December 18, 2024, promising to bring joy and rhythm to celebrations across Nigeria and beyond.

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Chief Ewie Aimienwauu, a former governorship aspirant in Edo State and President of the A 100 Conference of All former governorship aspirants in the South South region, has advised the North to respect the agreement on rotational presidency.

He emphasized that it’s the South’s turn to rule Nigeria for eight years after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, and any attempt by the North to truncate this agreement would be unpatriotic and destabilizing.

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The Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has declared the Local Government and State Congresses organized by the Tony Okocha-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State as null and void.

The APC, under Okocha’s leadership, held these congresses in contravention of a court order.

The newly elected officials from these congresses were inaugurated on December 14 by the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje.

A lawsuit was filed by several party members who claimed they were excluded from the congresses even after fulfilling the required payment obligations.

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Renowned singer Innocent Idibia, famously known as 2Baba, appeared to exhibit signs of aging in a viral video that surfaced online.

He was seen joyfully bouncing to the rhythm of his music when a sudden sharp pain struck his knee, causing him to stop abruptly.

In the footage, the legendary artist humorously acknowledged that this incident was merely a part of the aging process.

Clutching his knee and the table, he laughed, though some onlookers seemed concerned.

Friends of the star, whose son recently celebrated his 18-month birthday, shared in the laughter, while one individual extended a hand to assist him back to his feet.

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Jada Pollock, talent manager and the mother of Wizkid’s children, has expressed her disappointment over being labeled merely as a “baby mama.”

In a recent interview with BET UK, she highlighted the struggle of being recognized for her professional accomplishments rather than her partnership with Wizkid.

She recalled a specific incident where, following Wizkid’s Grammy win, she issued a statement celebrating the progress of Afrobeat.

However, media outlets chose to describe her commentary as coming from “Wizkid’s baby mama,” which she felt undermined her hard work and business acumen.

“When Wizkid won a Grammy, I made a statement about the advancements in Afrobeat. While they published my words, the caption read ‘Wizkid baby mama.’

This narrative overlooks my role as an entrepreneur and a diligent businesswoman.

I am not just a mother; I am a manager who has contributed to building a legacy,” she stated.

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Nigerian skit-maker-turned-musician Nasboi has made an intriguing appeal to music star Davido.

In a viral post on X, he asked Davido to lend him one of his unused cars on a higher purchase agreement.

Nasboi humorously expressed his intention to pay for the car in installments until Davido decides to let him stop.

He stated, “Senior man @davido, if you have any car that you’re not currently using, please. I can pay little by little.

I trust that one day you’ll say I can stop paying.” This request followed Davido’s recent purchase of a 2025 Rolls Royce Spectre in 2024.

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The Nkanu-born lady conducted interviews for 72 hours and 12 minutes, surpassing her initial target of 65 hours and 30 seconds.

The marathon, titled Kings’ Couples Palooza, began on Thursday, December 5, 2024, to December 8, 2024 at No. 61A Ezillo Independence Layout, Enugu, where Princess Okechukwu interviewed 103 participants, including couples, singles, widows, and divorced individuals, on topics related to relationships, marriage, and personal growth.

Speaking with newsmen after achieving this feat, Princess Okechukwu thanked God for the opportunity to have achieved one of her biggest goals in life.

She stated that the zeal to inform the world about the beauty of marriage, its benefits, and more in a society that is gradually losing interest in family values prompted the Guinness World Record attempt.

She posited that there is beauty in workable marriages, and its awareness needs to be made known to all, especially those who are already misinformed.

According to her:
“This was about promoting the beauty of workable marriages and inspiring a renewed interest in family preservation.
The primary vision behind this record attempt was to show the world the beauty of workable marriage and stir the passion in them to desire them, thereby promoting marital rebirth and family preservation.
This prompted me to conduct in-depth interviews with over 100 couples and individuals, just to show the world the beauty of workable marriages and steps towards having great marriages.
I believe that there is a need for global awareness of marital rejuvenation and family strengthening, according to UN Goal 16 (Peace, Family Strengthening).
There is a need to promote marital rebirth and family preservation through mutual respect, meaningful connections, understanding of gender roles and responsibilities, trust, and right communication in relationships.”

Princess Okechukwu also narrated the challenges and ordeals encountered during the Guinness World Record attempt, which she said almost demoralized her. However, her strong will and determination helped push her through.

“It was almost a failed mission. I had few individuals who believed in my vision, and to get the support of many was hard. A series of promises from people were not fulfilled.
But despite the absence of sponsors, physical supporters, and disappointment from expected and unexpected sources, I persevered and achieved my goal. Although I didn’t meet my initial proposed expectations, I believe that I delivered my best effort considering the resources available to me. My passion for promoting global awareness of marital rebirth and family preservation drove me forward, resonating deeply within me. I sought to demonstrate that a determined girl-child can accomplish extraordinary feats despite obstacles, as long as she believes in herself. Another source of my motivation was to make my husband, children, family, community, state, and country proud.”

She, however, thanked all those who availed their time, resources, and more to ensure a successful outing, while also urging everyone to join hands in strengthening the marital institution across the globe.

“I am grateful to everyone who supported me throughout this endeavor, including the participants, volunteers, and witnesses. This achievement would not have been possible without their collective efforts.
As I look to the future, I am excited to continue promoting the importance of relationships, marriages, family, and community building. This record attempt has inspired me to pursue new initiatives and projects that foster meaningful connections and personal growth. Let us all join hands to make marriage a formidable institution for societal growth across the globe.”

Reports also have it that independent witnesses and timekeepers verified the record attempt, ensuring all guidelines were followed during the Guinness World Record attempt, while volunteers also provided logistical support throughout the event.

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The Enugu State Government, through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) initiative, has embarked on the massive training of over 450 livestock farmers selected across the 17 local government areas of the state.

The training, focused on livestock business development and investment planning, commenced on Friday and was held at the Master Skills Development and Service Ltd Conference Hall, Enugu.

Addressing the participants, the State Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Dr. Ifeyinwa Nnajieze, explained that the training aims to equip livestock farmers with essential information to boost their productivity, commercialization and resilience in different value chain.

She highlighted Enugu State’s significant progress in livestock farming, particularly pig farming which have given Enugu State comparative advantage among other state with its potential for leadership on the African continent.

“The objective of this exercise is to enhance productivity among livestock farmers in the state. We are currently ranked among the top three in the nation in livestock production, especially pig farming, and we aspire to lead in Africa. Our Governor, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, is deeply committed to growing the state’s economy through livestock production. The target of ₦100 billion in revenue is achievable within the next few months, given the efforts made to revamp the livestock sector,” Dr. Nnajieze stated.

She also revealed that the state government recently trained some livestock farmers on Artificial Insemination and Cross Breeding at National Animal Production Research Institute, Zaria. According to her, the initiative has started yielding results, as many participants are already applying the knowledge they gained.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Donor-Related Agencies, represented by the Director of Administration at the Donor Relations Office, Mr. Adonu Sylva, commended the efforts of L-PRES in enhancing livestock production. He assured the participants that their office would provide all necessary support to achieve the program’s goals.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Enugu State, Hon. Nwabueze Ubru, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Victor Ngwu, reiterated Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s commitment to livestock farmers in the state. He emphasized that the training was designed to provide farmers with the knowledge needed to transition into large-scale producers.

Prof. Benjamin Maribe, Chief Consultant of Master Skills Development and Service Ltd, praised Governor Mbah for his developmental strides. He expressed confidence that Enugu would soon become a beacon of hope for agriculture in Africa.

The university professor and veterinary medicine expert urged participants to seize the opportunities presented by the training.

The ongoing training covers various livestock value chains, including pig farming, poultry, and cattle rearing, among others.

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In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, clarified that online insults are not protected as free expression. He warned that cyberbullying is a punishable offense, distinct from defamation.Raining direct curses on someone online is cyberbullying, not an expression of freedom or criticism,” Adejobi wrote. “Cyberbullying, which differs from defamation, is a criminal offense and punishable. Be guided.”

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Adejobi further explained that defamation could be criminal or civil, noting that Nigeria’s laws allow for prosecution or redress in court. He highlighted provisions in the Cybercrimes (Prohibition and Prevention) Act 2015 that address various forms of cyberbullying, including spreading lies, sharing embarrassing content, and sending abusive or threatening messages via digital platforms.

Inibehe Effiong challenges

In response, human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong challenged the police spokesperson’s interpretation of the law, dismissing it as baseless.

“This is ignorance of the law raised to power 1000,” Effiong said. “The fact that this very ridiculous opinion is from the spokesperson of the primary law enforcement agency in Nigeria says a lot about the decadence of our institutions.”

Effiong argued that cursing someone online does not constitute a criminal offense under Nigerian law. He referenced Section 36(12) of the Nigerian Constitution, which stipulates that for an act to be considered a crime, it must be explicitly defined as such in written law.

“Curses, such as telling someone ‘it shall not be well with you,’ are essentially prayers—whether positive or negative. The law does not concern itself with trifling or spiritual matters,” Effiong added.

He urged the police to avoid misleading statements, emphasizing that cyberbullying laws must be interpreted within the boundaries of constitutional provisions.

The debate has sparked discussions about the interpretation of cybercrime laws and the boundaries of free speech in the digital age.

Source :Vanguard

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