Seven persons in the Upper East Region have submitted completed forms to the Electoral Commission (EC) to contest in the upcoming council of state election scheduled for February 16. The seven are; Tongo-Rana Kubilsong Nalebegtan (Robert Nachinab D. Mosore), Dr. Jacob Kofi Ayeebo, Mr. Joseph Ani Akazusi and Mr. Asigri I.Y. Jacob. The rest are; ... Seven persons in the Upper East Region have submitted completed forms to the Electoral Commission (EC) to contest in the upcoming council of state

Technology, in no doubt, started as a business tool which was hardly seen in our homes. But in recent times, most homes are beginning to adopt its use after realizing the impact it has had on businesses growth over the past few years. People have begun to acquire devices and install IT systems such as ... Technology, in no doubt, started as a business tool which was hardly seen in our homes. But in recent times, most homes are beginning to adopt its use after realizing the impact it has had on

Burning passions over Donald Trump’s presidency are taking a personal toll on both sides of the political divide. For Gayle McCormick, it is particularly wrenching: she has separated from her husband of 22 years. The retired California prison guard, a self-described “Democrat leaning toward socialist,” was stunned when her husband casually mentioned during a lunch ... Burning passions over Donald Trump’s presidency are taking a personal toll on both sides of the political

Former Attorney General under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, Marietta Brew Oppong, and the newly appointed  AG, under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, Gloria Akuffo, are representing Ghana in the hearing of a maritime dispute with Cote D’lvoire, at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Germany. Ghanaians have been ... Former Attorney General under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, Marietta Brew Oppong, and the

The Minister of Youth and Sports nominee, Isaac Asiamah, has promised to use dialogue and not public banter to get his points across when he is given the opportunity to represent the ministry. In the recent past, there have been concerns about previous ministers engaging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a media cold war to ... The Minister of Youth and Sports nominee, Isaac Asiamah, has promised to use dialogue and not public banter to get his points across when he is given the opportunity

The minister-nominee for Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah, says the country needs to be serious in fighting corruption in the sports sector. According to him, there are enough mechanisms set up to check the phenomenon, however, much seriousness have not been attached to it. He said various stakeholders and parliament’s select committee on Sports, need ... The minister-nominee for Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah, says the country needs to be serious in fighting corruption in the sports sector. According

The Police Administration has commenced an operation to arrest individuals who have raided government installations and private properties in the name of protecting state assets. The Police in a statement stated that, such actions were criminal in nature and a breach of peace. “It is an offense for any person or group of persons to take ... The Police Administration has commenced an operation to arrest individuals who have raided government installations and private properties in the name

The Half-Assini Magistrate Court in the Western Region, has fined four motor riders in Half-Assini a total sum of GHs1,600.00 for various traffic offences. The four, George Kwame, Emmanuel Assabieh, Lord Apetsi Kwasi and Evans Quaicoo, pleaded guilty to failing to renew road worthy certificates, failing to wear protective helmet, using uninsured motorbikes, using unregistered ... The Half-Assini Magistrate Court in the Western Region, has fined four motor riders in Half-Assini a total sum of

Authorities of  Chiana Senior High School in the Upper East Region, has appealed to government to as a matter of urgency to release the two-term feeding grants arrears to second cycle schools in the region, to enable them run the schools since the delay is crippling effective management of schools. The Headmistress of Chiana Senior ... Authorities of  Chiana Senior High School in the Upper East Region, has appealed to government to as a matter of urgency to release the two-term feeding grants

Scores of people in New Patriotic Party (NPP) t-shirts and red bands trooped the Accra Metropolitan Assembly headquarters on Monday to protest the appointment of some constituency executives in the Ablekuma South and Odododiodio constituencies who will be serving as members for the Assembly. The group calling itself the Concerned Youth of NPP claim the ... Scores of people in New Patriotic Party (NPP) t-shirts and red bands trooped the Accra Metropolitan Assembly headquarters on Monday to protest

Ghana coach Avram Grant has resigned from his post as head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars with barely two weeks to the end of his contract. The 60-year-old Israeli coach signed a 28-month contract with the Ghana Football Association in 2015 following a troubled 2014 World Cup campaign. Citi Sports sources close to the Ghana ... Ghana coach Avram Grant has resigned from his post as head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars with barely two weeks to the end of his contract. The 60-year-old Israeli coach

Avram Grant has resigned from his post as head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars with barely two weeks to the end of his contract. The 60-year-old Israeli coach signed a 28-month contract with the Ghana Football Association in 2015 following a troubled 2014 World Cup campaign. Citi Sports sources close to the Ghana Football Association ... Avram Grant has resigned from his post as head coach of Ghana’s Black Stars with barely two weeks to the end of his contract. The 60-year-old Israeli coach

The Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie-Akoto, faced Parliament’s Appointments Committee to justify his nomination for the portfolio last week. He spent almost 4 hours answering 153 questions in total. Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu asked about 40% of all the questions. The infographic below has details of his time before the committee. – By: Mawuli ... The Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie-Akoto, faced Parliament’s Appointments Committee to justify his nomination

Local textile manufacturers are anticipating a rebound in their operations following policies outlined by the Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen. To this end, the manufacturers are hopeful they can face competition from imported textiles and pirated products. Among the key agenda for the NPP government is to make Ghanaian businesses more competitive with counterparts ... Local textile manufacturers are anticipating a rebound in their operations following policies outlined by the Trade

Black Stars head coach Avram Grant has refused to state whether or not he will be leaving or staying with the team after the 2017 African Nations Cup tournament. The Israeli’s contract is set to expire at the end of the month and many observers believe that he will not be retained after failing to ... Black Stars head coach Avram Grant has refused to state whether or not he will be leaving or staying with the team after the 2017 African Nations Cup tournament. The Israeli’s contract is set

It’s been announced that Ed Sheeran is going to perform at the Brit Awards this year. The 25-year-old will join Little Mix, Emeli Sandé, The 1975, Bruno Mars and Skepta on stage on 22 February. Ed’s no stranger to a Brit Award either, having won four himself including British Breakthrough Act in 2012. He made ... It’s been announced that Ed Sheeran is going to perform at the Brit Awards this year. The 25-year-old will join Little Mix, Emeli Sandé, The 1975, Bruno Mars and

Government will use a number of fiscal policies and practical economic measures to stabilize the cedi, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta has assured. According to him, government will increase agriculture output to correct the imbalances between export and imports of agriculture produce to make Ghana a net exporter of food. Outlining some measures penciled to ... Government will use a number of fiscal policies and practical economic measures to stabilize the cedi, Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta

Telecom operators have strongly opposed any attempt by the government to tax mobile money services in the country. They argue that the move will be shooting down government’s efforts at achieving a cashlite economy. The Head of Mobile Money at MTN Ghana, Eli Hini speaking to Citi Business News on the matter said, “I think ... Telecom operators have strongly opposed any attempt by the government to tax mobile money services in the country. They argue that the move will be shooting down government’s

Former President, John Mahama has moved out of the government bungalow he occupied at Cantonments in Accra. A photo of the former President’s daughter, Farida standing infront of what was described as a “carton box”, with the caption; “Moving takes a lot of packing and labelling. Farida’s carton box caught my eye” posted on Instagram, ... Former President, John Mahama has moved out of the government bungalow he occupied at Cantonments in Accra. A photo of the