Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane, says that the release of the Public Protector’s report is a victory for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption and state capture by the Jacob Zuma. Following the findings in this report, Maimane said that president Zuma ‘should do the honourable thing and resign’. He […]

The Summit would also propose an implementation framework, and to also provide input into the current efforts at developing a long-term national development plan for the nation. It is on the theme: “Crafting a National Vision and Plan for the 21st Century”. The National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) is jointly organising the summit with […]

A leading member of pressure group Occupy Ghana Sydney Casely-Hayford has called on Ghanaians to reject President John Dramani Mahama at the December polls over what has become known as ‘Woyome Saga’. According to Sydney Casely-Hayford, President Mahama has not exhibited and shown the will power to retrieve the judgment debt ‘wrongly’ paid to businessman […]

Ashesi University has won the maiden edition of Model Democracy Debate, an inter-university debate tournament on national development held at the British Council in Accra. The winning school, Ashesi University was present ¢3000.00, a plaque certificates and tablets, University of Ghana took home ¢2000.00 certificates and tablets. GIJ who came 3rd together with other participating […]

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine yesterday roledl out an apprenticeship Training Programme for 20 selected youth from 5 communities in the Obuasi municipality namely Bediem, Sanso, Anyinam, New Dokyiwa and Binsere respectively. The training is aimed at producing marketable young engineering apprentices with practical skills for various employment opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. Outlining the project Brief, […]

The beneficiaries, made up of 30 university students, 20 polytechnic students, 15 Colleges of Education students, 25 Senior High School students and 10 Nurses Training College students, received a total amount of GHC65,400.00. Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, urged the students to make good use of the opportunity and justify the […]

The presentation, which would be hosted by the Editors Forum, Ghana (EFG), is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, at the Ghana International Press Centre, Accra, from 1000 hours to 12 hours. A statement issued in Accra, and signed by Ms Ajoa Yeboa-Afari, the EFG Chairperson, and copied to the Ghana News Agency on Thursday, said […]

“Nobody should be afraid, some people are inquiring from me, the fact that NDC may rig the election or may not cede power should they lose, let me assure you, that is not going to happen… “If you look around Ivory Coast what happened to him [Gbagbo] when he refused to cede power, his wife […]

Centre for Economic and Business Research (CEBRE) wishes to call on the various presidential candidates vying for the 2016 general elections to prioritise the agricultural sector in their various programmes because agriculture remains the backbone of the Ghanaian economy. It is the panacea to bring Ghana out of the poverty pit. Political parties should demonstrate […]

Following the successful appealing of the disqualification of his presidential candidacy by the Electoral Commission (EC), the founding-proprietor of Convention People’s Party (CPP) breakaway, the so-called Progressive People’s Party (PPP) – we just learned that the EC’s operatives are appealing the decision handed down by an Accra High Court judge – Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom […]

Deputy Superintendent of police (DSP) Richard Boateng, the Regional Police Legal Officer, said there would also be a stand-by team to swiftly respond to any threat to the peaceful conduct of the polls. They were aware of the critical nature of the December 07 election and would not be overtaken by events – they were […]

The election management board had disqualified the PPP’s candidate, Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom on the basis of errors on his nomination forms but an Accra High Court ruled that, he should be given the opportunity to correct these. Mr. Yaw Opoku, the Sunyani Municipal Electoral Officer, said “there are more issues involved” and that the […]

Vice President Amissah-Arthur also expressed concern about the many spoiled ballots in the NDC areas, urging the party supporters to improve on the way they cast their votes. Vice President Amissah-Arthur made the statement when he paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional area, Naa-Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sherigu and also addressed […]

Mr. Yaw Opoku, the Sunyani Municipal Electoral Officer, said the performance of the national wire service in terms of the accuracy, objectivity and fairness of its electoral reportage had been commendable. He was addressing a two-day training workshop held for reporters and stringers of the Agency from across five regions – Brong-Ahafo, Ashanti, Northern, Upper […]

The companies the Mohinani Group of Companies, which presented two water storage tanks, poly woven sacks, 1.5 liter gallons, rows of black sheets, and cartons for storing fresh products valued at GHc 6,000.00. Politex Industry also presented 50 pieces of 1.5 liter gallons and an amount of Ghc 500.00. Wire Weavers Company also donated a […]

Alhaj Mohammed Nurudeen Issahaq, acting General Manager of the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said they should be more responsible, report accurately and objectively. He reminded them to uphold the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA)’s code of ethics and the National Media Commission’s guidelines for fair, unbiased and equitable coverage of the activities of all the political […]

Mr. Cyril Mawuli Asare, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Marketing Executive, said its fuel additive, ’XP3’ ensures stronger performance of vehicle engines. He said despite the enormous benefits the prices of its petrol and diesel remained unchanged – sold at GH?3.63 and GH?3.62 per litre, respectively. He was addressing a two-day training workshop for reporters and stringers […]

Master Daniel Asiedu, a Junior High School form 1 student, of Menaba International School in Kumasi, who won with brilliant dance performances, also went home with 50 exercise books, five cartons of Indomie instant noodles, five aprons and five T-shirts. Indomie Rep My School is a talent show on Joy Prime on Multi TV, with […]

Mr George Amoh, Director of Programmes at the Council, who gave the advice, said politicians must endeavour to maintain and improve upon the country their forefathers left for them and not to ruin it with electoral violence. He added that Ghanaians must not allow the parties they belong to push them out normal and acceptable […]

‘Airport City 2’ will be sited on a parcel of land near the Accra Polo grounds to provide offices, hotel, malls, car parks and other related developments on the landside of the Kotoka International Airport. Speaking at the GACL’s 2015 Annual General Meeting, Charles K. Asare, Managing Director of the company, said the GACL would […]