Stoke City made it three wins in a row as Wilfried Bony struck twice against former club Swansea City at the Bet365 Stadium. The Ivorian netted the first and third goal of the game, with Alfie Mawson putting the ball through his own net after Wayne Routledge levelled the game for the Swans. Bob Bradley ... Stoke City made it three wins in a row as Wilfried Bony struck twice against former club Swansea City at the Bet365 Stadium. The Ivorian netted the first and third goal of the game, with Alfie

The CEO of Vodafone Ghana, Yolanda Cuba, is urging the Ministry of Trade and Industry to intensify its supervisory role in reducing cable theft in the country. Madam Cuba believes the continuous demand for such products will make it difficult to halt the illegality if the laws are not enforced. “We have gone to the ... The CEO of Vodafone Ghana, Yolanda Cuba, is urging the Ministry of Trade and Industry to intensify its supervisory role in reducing cable theft in the country. Madam Cuba believes

The Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, has described the state of Ghana’s economy as abnormal. According to him the high inflation and interest rates is making it very difficult for employers to expand their business to employ more people. “Inflation remains very high, interest rate is abnormally high, ... The Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, has described the state of Ghana’s economy as abnormal. According

Hundreds of Indians living in Ghana turned up for the Diwali day celebration organised by B5 Plus Limited in alliance with Delhi Public School (DPS) International Ghana. Diwali or Deepavali, is the Hindu festival of lights celebrated every year in autumn in the northern hemisphere. The Festival, which is one of the most significant festivals in ... Hundreds of Indians living in Ghana turned up for the Diwali day celebration organised by B5 Plus Limited in alliance with Delhi Public School (DPS)

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has plans to review the period before retirement for recruits, popularly referred to as “other ranks” in the Ghana Armed Forces, should they return to office after the December elections. Currently, the recruits retire after 25 years, but the NPP believes a review is needed to give them more ... The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has plans to review the period before retirement for recruits, popularly referred to as “other ranks” in the

The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that it disagrees with the High Court’s decision to quash their disqualification of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Flagbearer, hence their decision to seek review at the Supreme Court. The Commission has insisted that, candidates seeking the highest office of the land must take full responsibility of ensuring that their ... The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that it disagrees with the High Court’s decision to quash their disqualification

It seems the woes of flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, is far from over following the Electoral Commission’s decision to appeal the High Court ruling that quashed his disqualification from the December 7 presidential polls. A statement signed by the Head of Commissions at the EC, Kofi Dzakpasu, said the ... It seems the woes of flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, is far from over following the Electoral Commission’s

The Ghana Association of Private Employment Agencies (GHAPEA) was last week inaugurated at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). The inaugural ceremony saw the Association’s Executive Secretary, Rev. Dr Princess Ocansey, set the event in motion by giving the opening prayer and introducing the occasion’s Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson of GHAPEA, Alhaji Saeed Shereef in ... The Ghana Association of Private Employment Agencies (GHAPEA) was last week inaugurated at the Accra International

The Attorney General’s Department has asked Parliament to expeditiously work on the Right to Information Bill currently before the house. According to the Deputy Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, the Bill has been reworked, leaving it with only thirty two amendments that makes for easy perusal and passing by Parliament. There has been pressure on ... The Attorney General’s Department has asked Parliament to expeditiously work on the Right to Information Bill currently before the house. According

The Electoral Commission has gone to the Supreme Court to seek review of a High Court’s decision quashing their disqualification of the flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom. The EC said it took the decision in the interest of public policy and credibility of the electoral process. “In the interest ... The Electoral Commission has gone to the Supreme Court to seek review of a High Court’s decision quashing their disqualification of the flagbearer

Iraqi special forces are now less than 1.5km from the eastern outskirts of Mosul and are preparing to enter the city held by Islamic State fighters. Hundreds of Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) troops entered Bazwaya, the last village before the city limits, after launching a dawn assault on Monday. A BBC correspondent travelling with them says ... Iraqi special forces are now less than 1.5km from the eastern outskirts of Mosul and are preparing to enter the city held by Islamic State fighters. Hundreds

Ghana is ready to handle any oil spillage should such an incidence happen. This is the assertion by authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the agency, various governmental bodies have been set up with measures put in place to ensure any such occurrence is immediately taken care of. With Ghana now an ... Ghana is ready to handle any oil spillage should such an incidence happen. This is the assertion by authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According

As we head into the election season, political parties have started rolling out their various programmes and policies for the development of Ghana. A lot will be promised in terms of roads, schools, hospitals and jobs and there will also be the promise of better lives and a great economic climate that will make us ... As we head into the election season, political parties have started rolling out their various programmes and policies for the development of Ghana. A lot will be promised in terms

An 18-year-old has been charged with three counts of computer tampering after “accidentally” swamping Arizona’s emergency services with thousands of bogus 911 telephone calls. Meetkumar Hiteshbhai Desai told police he had tried to share on Twitter a link to JavaScript code that exposed iOS bugs making phones freeze or restart. He had hoped Apple would ... An 18-year-old has been charged with three counts of computer tampering after “accidentally” swamping Arizona’s

Former President John Rawlings has opined that corruption cannot be controlled in a democratic state. He observed that the western countries that formulated such form of governance system are themselves reeling from its weaknesses. Rawlings, who has been an advocate against corruption added that, Africans practicing such form of governance “adopted the worst out of ... Former President John Rawlings has opined that corruption cannot be controlled in a democratic state. He observed that the

The United Nations Environment Programme, (UNEP), has ruled out possible job losses in an attempt to reconfigure national refineries to meet acceptable standards for sulphur contents for diesel. According to UNEP, adjusting refinery systems to produce quality diesel will rather increase efficiency and create more jobs. “A lot of times when the refineries are upgrading, ... The United Nations Environment Programme, (UNEP), has ruled out possible job losses in an attempt to reconfigure national

The Lebanese Community in Ghana has presented scholarships to 14 law students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The 14 are second year students who have proven to be the best in the law faculty of the institution. Speaking at the ceremony to award the scholarships to the students, the Lebanese ... The Lebanese Community in Ghana has presented scholarships to 14 law students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The 14 are second year

The All People’s Congress (APC), is optimistic the High court hearing its case against the Electoral Commission (EC) will rule in its favour. The Flagbearer of the APC, Hassan Ayariga, was disqualified along with 12 other presidential aspirants after the EC identified some errors on their nomination forms. The EC was however ordered by an Accra ... The All People’s Congress (APC), is optimistic the High court hearing its case against the Electoral Commission (EC) will rule in its favour. The

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, has insisted that his campaigning ahead of the 2016 elections has been issue-based and devoid of insults. According to Nana Akufo-Addo, this is in contrast to other aspirants who have made him the target of continuous attacks because they lack campaign messages. The NPP Flagbearer made these remarks ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, has insisted that his campaigning ahead of the 2016 elections has been issue-based