In November 2004 the J.A. Kufuor Government launched the "National Friday Wear Programme", an initiative aimed at projecting a unique Ghanaian identity through the extensive use of local fabric and designs, for all public officers and the private sector, as much as practicable, to wear locally designed garments produced from locally manufactured fabrics.

There have been several reports in the Ghanaian media, which suggest that a number of items being used by armed robbers on their robbery spree, including military/police uniforms, boots, guns, blankets, ID cards, and knives among other accoutrements were obtained from ex-military/police personnel.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will invest US$24 billion in agriculture as part of its Feed Africa programme- a strategy for agricultural development in Africa.

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated his commitment in ensuring that teachers are well motivated to do their jobs. He has also promised to work to ensure a more secured retirement for them.

The Asanko Gold Mine, in partnership with Project C. U. R. E., a US based non-governmental organisation, has demonstrated their commitment to good healthcare in Ghana, by donating US$1.5 million worth of medical equipment and supplies to eight health facilities in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region.

Ho -The acting General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. John Boadu has expressed total satisfaction over how attractive the party has become in the Volta region.

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Charlotte Osei, has disclosed that her outfit collected a total amount of GH¢42,710 as proceeds from the sale of media accreditation for the 2016 General Elections.

In its attempt to improve upon the supply of power to its customers in the Tema region, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has installed a new outdoor 132 MVA sub-station at the Tema Industrial Area.

If the call by the Synod Clerk of the South Volta Presbytery of the Evangelical Presbyterian (EP) Church to the government to rope churches into the tax net is controversial, then the more controversial topic for debate is the latest call by Vitus Azeem to tax funeral and wedding donations, saying it is a sure way to raise more revenue.

Private thoughts on Charlotte and her "Charlotteers."

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has started providing technical support to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) and companies producing for export in Ghana.

The elders and traditional office holders of the Abese Adonten Divisional Area have called on the La Mantse, Nii Kpobi Tetteh Tsuru III, to initiate programmes that would promote peace and development in the area.

The Chief and people of Dokrokyewa and its neighbouring towns in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region have appealed to the government, as well as the Ministry of Roads and Highway, to come to their aid and do something about the deplorable nature of roads linking the Dokrokyewa, Asuboi and Ayet-Kokooso townships.

When the then 19-year-old son of Justice Quartey, an Accra-based High Court Judge, David Francis Quartey, awoke that fateful morning and saw the car of the Doctor he was staying with still parked in the drive way, he became curious and decided to find out what was happening.

The Eastern Regional House of Chiefs has adjourned sitting on the arbitration of the Yilo-Krobo chieftaincy saga, following the failure of the legal counsel for the Ologos and Akrobettos to appear.

Foundation for Generational Thinkers (FOGET) has called on the government to ensure that the National Entrepreneurship and Innovative Plan (NEIP) does not benefit only cronies of the government.

The President of Malta, Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for what she termed as "good governance" under the latter's administration.

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has referred to the Chief Justice, Justice Sophia Akuffo, a petition seeking to impeach the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs. Charlotte Osei.

The Supreme Court, presided over by Justice Anthony A. Benin, has asked counsel for an Accra based businessman, Alfred Woyome to furnish the court with the House number and the location of the house where his client is staying.

The Executive Director of National Service Scheme (NSS), Mustapha Ussif has advised all service personnel not to rush to the registration centres, as the Secretariat is using a whole month for the registration process of all personnel.