President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the government will soon make its position known on the country’s compact with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) of the United States of America (USA), which has a direct bearing on the E…
Some youth leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu Constituency have appealed to President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to appoint a physically challenged party stalwart, Mr Kwaku Ntim Twumasi, as the Municipal Chief Executive.
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Selection of people into the office of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDCEs) should not be based on pressure from groups or people who threaten to demonstrate but should be based on competence, dedication to duty and rea…
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bolga Central, Isaac Adongo, has said the NDC will emerge much stronger in 2020, despite its painful defeat in the 2016 general elections.
According to him, not even the New Pa…
So far in 2017, 19,567 migrants arrived by sea to Italy and after the latest shipwreck this past weekend, 521 have died at sea – 50 more compared to the same period in 2016. The majority of these migrants are from Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Gui…
United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Syria's government and opposition groups are invited to resume peace talks in Geneva on March 23, the UN envoy said Wednesday, as the United States pledged support for the negotiations.
Staffan de …
The daughter of Dr Kwame Nkrumah and a former Chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Ms Samia Yaba Nkrumah, has made a passionate appeal for a change in the name of the country's international airport.
According to her, Lt …
The International Olympic Committee froze financial support to Kenya on Thursday after the country's troubled Olympic Committee refused to make changes to its constitution - a decision that could lead to a ban.
The IOC said it would dis…
The absence of Jerry John Rawlings from activities of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) staged prior to the 2016 general elections, left the party looking like a body without a soul.
Figures recorded in the aftermath of the electio…
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has predicted that many of the campaign promises by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will remain unfulfilled.
“I am profoundly optimistic that the ruling NPP government will chok…
IN A series of lightning advances over the past few days, Iraq’s army has seized control of most of western Mosul, the last redoubt of Islamic State (IS) in the country. On March 7th, a day that may have marked a turning point, army unit…
The US Department of Justice is deploying 50 judges to immigration detention centres to clear a backlog of more than half a million cases.
The judges will boost President Trump's push to toughen enforcement of the law on illegal immigra…
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Simon Osei Mensah, has pledged to enhance effective and efficient administration during his tenure for accelerated development in the region.
To be able to do that, he is going to ensure an open-door ad…
Traditional leaders and members of the inland fishing and aquaculture fraternity from the Lower Volta Basin have proposed the establishment of an authority to address the challenges of the communities.
The groups indicated at a meeting …
The manner political leaders from the two major parties in Ghana, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have conducted themselves after the 2016 elections depicts that good oppor…
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has never been "so sick" as he has felt in recent weeks.
He was speaking to dignitaries in the capital, Abuja, after returning from seven weeks of medical leave in the UK.
His absence l…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has underscored the need to tear down barriers to full gender equality. Congratulating Ghanaian women on the occasion of International Women’s Day which fell last Wednesday, the party said much remain…
The USAID and the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) Consortium Wednesday launched a report on corruption perception dubbed “Corruption is Eating Us Up: A Call to Action” in Accra.
The report, a survey on citizens’ knowledge, perceptions …
The European Union (EU) has called on the government of Ghana to make enough budgetary allocation to fund its national election every four years without depending on foreign aid.
According to the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr William Hanna…
The 2017 budget has put the country back on a path to lasting prosperity, fulfilling major promises made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the electioneering campaign, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has stated.
He said free S…
South African anti-apartheid veteran Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, former wife of the late Nelson Mandela, has been admitted to hospital for observation, a statement from her family said on Thursday.
"Mrs Mandela went to the hospital for r…
At least 20,000 people from Myanmar have fled across the border to China after violence erupted between ethnic rebels and the security forces.
Thousands entered border camps and are receiving humanitarian assistance, China's foreign min…
Madam Otiko Afisah Djaba, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection has stated that she intends to ensure that the draft affirmative action bill is finalized and brought to Parliament.
She said the draft affirmative action bill…
Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Charlotte Osei has said she is not perturbed by comments suggesting that she may have traded sex for the position she currently holds.
Speaking for the first time on the issue since she was appoint…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed annually on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements worldwide and to reflect and recognise progress made by women in nation building. It is also known as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women…
The Lawra Constituency Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has removed two of its members from office and suspended them from the party for refusing to campaign for the party in the 2016 presidential and parliamen…
Poland has threatened to derail Thursday's EU summit as it attempts to block the re-election of Donald Tusk as president of the European Council.
Prime Minister Beata Szydlo said nothing should be decided without Poland's agreement.
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The Majority and Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday slugged it out as they began a debate on the Budget Statement and Economic Policy for the 2017 financial year.
The contention was more on the gross domestic product (GDP) p…
Mr Lord Paul Boateng, Representative of the House of Lords, United Kingdom, has called on Africans especially Ghanaians to seek economic emancipation and take over their resources.He has also advised Ghanaians to seek for global hands tha…
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has congratulated the newly inaugurated Members of the Council of State and urged it to fulfill its mandate to the benefit of Ghanaians.
A statement issued by CDD-Ghana said prior …
Tiger worm toilets which turn human waste into fertilizer could prove to be an affordable and sustainable sanitation solution for increasingly crowded slums and refugee camps across the developing world, water and sanitation experts say.
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Workmen were attempting to finish electrical fittings and lay tiles at a new terminal in northern Nigeria's Kaduna airport on Wednesday just hours before it takes over responsibility for handling passengers bound for the capital Abuja.
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The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Dr. Mark Asibey Yeboah has said the hypothesis which seems to suggest that, independence was singlehandedly achieved by Ghana’s First President Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, is flawed.
Accord…
About 40 percent of arable lands in illegal mining areas has become polluted and unsuitable for food production, Dr. J. O. Fenning, Director of the Soil Research Institute (SRI), has announced.
He said the situation was even more distu…
Congratulations to Ghana by François Hollande the President of the Republic of France regarding the sixtieth anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Ghana
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‘’ Your Excellency,
On the occasion of Ghana’s…
Three political leaders have defended the need to celebrate the country’s diamond jubilee. “If for nothing at all, the country’s growing democracy, political, religious and ethnic tranquility, which had won the admiration of the global co…
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, MP for Klottey Korle on Tuesday stated her passion for the environment, with a strong call for all to play an active role to keep the communities safe and avoid flooding.
In a statement on the floor of Parli…
NAMIE, Fukushima Workers repair a damaged home nearby, and about 60 employees busily prepare for the return of former residents in the largely untouched town hall. Not far away, two wild boars stick their snouts in someone's yard, snufflin…
Mrs Diana Afamah Karikari, the Deputy National Women Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Wednesday entreated women to support and play active roles in national governance.
"Let us be part of the change in Ghana, change…
The Majority and Minority in Parliament took a major step towards building bridges when they held a joint press briefing for the first time in Parliament holding the same position.
The two groups indicated that it was the first of futur…
As part of the country’s 60th independence anniversary celebration, 700 selected school children, cadet corps, voluntary organisations, “Made in Ghana” craftsmen and party affiliates from the West Akim Municipality marked the day with a ma…
North Korea barred Malaysians from leaving the country on Tuesday, sparking tit-for-tat action by Malaysia, as police investigating the murder of Kim Jong Nam in Kuala Lumpur sought to question three men hiding in the North Korean embassy.…
Only forty-six out of the 200 planned Community Day Senior High Schools project initiated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has been completed, the Minister of Education, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh has said.
In a radio i…
The Kenyan government on Tuesday ordered striking medical staff to return to work and said it had withdrawn an offer of a 50 percent pay hike after the workers' union became inflexible in their negotiations.
It had offered the increase …
The Minister of Education, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh has revealed that he was having sleepless nights over the planned September 2017 introduction of the free senior high school education programme.
He thinks he would only be able to enj…
Nigeria will close the capital city of Abuja's airport at the end of Wednesday for six weeks of scheduled runway repairs, an aviation ministry spokesman said, after airlines threatened to stop flying there.
Passengers will be diverted t…
France, Germany, Italy and Spain have backed the idea of a multi-speed EU, as the 28-nation bloc prepares to mark 60 years since its founding treaty.
"Unity does not mean uniformity," French President Francois Hollande said as he hosted…
The Minority in Parliament has predicted that government will not be able to meet its economic targets as set out in the 2017 budget.
Speaking to journalists at the weekend, the Deputy Minority Leader, James Avedzi, said the Minister of…
Pope Francis has expressed confidence in Ghana’s ability to contribute to the development of Africa, with the country’s impressive democratic credentials.
With Ghana’s peace progress and democratic development, the Papal was optimistic …
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to dedicate themselves to the service of the country to make it better for the next 60 years.
He commended Ghanaians for the country’s feat as it celebrates its 60th independence …
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