The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the John Agyekum Kufuor (JAK) Foundation, Professor Baffour Agyemang-Duah, has insisted that there is not much ideological difference between the two leading political parties in the country.

A 16-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) has been inaugurated by the University for Development Studies (UDS) with the responsiblity of planning next January’s Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games in Tamale.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the first batch of 51 districts for the implementation of the one district, one factory policy has been identified. He said the ‘Asempa Budget’, as approved by Parliament, had earmarked $465 million for the setting up of the 51 factories. He gave an assurance that each of the 216 districts across the country would get a factory within the first four years of his government, in fulfilment

Ghana goes red today as the media advocacy to end illegal mining (galamsey) switches its activities to another dimension. The Media Coalition Against Galamsey, OccupyGhana and other partners declared the day a “National Red Friday” to rally Ghanaians to demonstrate their rage and anger at illicit mining that has already taken a toll on the environment  and push harder for a total end to the menace.

The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed worry about the Minority in Parliament’s criticism of the recent 15-year cedi bond sale describing it as a show of mischief and ignorance. The Minority at a press conference on Tuesday criticized government over how it went about raising the $2.2 billion bond from investors and said the transaction was shrouded in secrecy to favour one investor and did not have Parliamentary approval. But speaking to journalists

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) Circuit Court today adjourned to May 18, 2017 the case involving 13 members of the Delta Force who have been accused of forcing out and vandalising the office of the Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator in Kumasi. Unlike previous appearance, there was no breach of security by the supporters of the 13. In court to show solidarity with them were the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr Sammy Awuku and Deputy Executive Director

The management of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has suspended payment of allowances to beneficiaries due to some discrepancies in their payroll. A statement signed and issued by the acting deputy chief executive of the YEA in charge of operations, Mr Bashiru Ibrahim explained that the decision was taken after preliminary investigations detected the anomalies.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that the processes leading up to the creation of the Ahafo Region would be completed within 18 months. According to the President, “The time for the creation of the Ahafo Region is due. I promise you that within the next 18 months, the opportunity is going to be given for you to have the Ahafo Region.”

The family of the late Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, J.B, Danquah-Adu has petitioned government to institute fresh investigations to the death of the MP. According to them, the suspect who was facing trial, according to the police once mentioned that he was hired by someone to go and kill the MP.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ruled there is insufficient evidence of corruption to remove Nawaz Sharif from the role of prime minister. It instead ordered a further investigation into money transfers. Questions arose over the business dealings of Mr Sharif's family when three of his children were linked to offshore accounts in the Panama Papers leaks in 2015.

Prosecutors in the northern Nigeria state of Kaduna have charged a group of 53 people with conspiring to celebrate a gay wedding. The accused, arrested last Saturday, have denied the allegations, with their lawyers saying they were illegally detained.

The Ministry of Finance has described as “malicious”, allegations by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the recent $2.25 billion domestic bond issued by government was shrouded in secrecy. According to the Ministry, the process that led to the issuance of the bond was no different from previous ones.

The Ghana Navy has reiterated its commitment to ensure that it is ahead of contemporary maritime security challenges through collaborative efforts to make the country’s maritime domain safe to propel growth and development.

African governments should invest in the maintenance of historical sites to attract both local and foreign tourists to boosts economic developments in the various countries.  The proposal was made by African journalists attending the 2017 seminar for renowned editors in Africa in Beijing, China.

Hundreds of people from all walks of life thronged the first-ever sprawling edifice of the Kumasi City Mall (KCM) not necessarily to shop but, to be part of history as the first people to have gained access to the $ 95 million structure at the opening Thursday morning. The one-stop destination shopping mall, the first to be opened in the Ashanti region covers all kind of shopping items and entertainment.

The Chief of Adansi Kwapea in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, Nana Gyamera Kwabena Yiakwan II, has urged the government and the National House of Chiefs to enter into an agreement that would hold chiefs who allow their lands to be mined and not reclaimed afterwards liable for breaches of the agreement and the environment.  He said as part of the agreement, chiefs must have the powers to revoke the licences of small-scale miners

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Isaac Asiamah, has tasked the National Sports Authority (NSA) to manage the country’s sporting facilities in a manner that would ensure value for money, particularly when they rent out the stadia for non-sporting purposes.

Chelsea and Tottenham have both had four of their players named in the Professional Footballers' Association Premier League team of the year. Defenders Gary Cahill and David Luiz and midfielders N'Golo Kante and Eden Hazard are Chelsea's representatives.

The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has discredited allegations that he is neck-deep into illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in his jurisdiction, hence his inability to fight the illegal activity. He said the allegations were mere fabrications by his detractors, including some of his family members opposed to his enstoolment.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo would be the special guest of honour when the next edition of the  GNPC Ghana’s Fastest Human is launched at Adidas House in Accra next Tuesday.