Education reforms at the tertiary level will be misplaced without compulsory basic education, the Presidential Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has argued. Education was the first issue on the table at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Presidential Debate at the State Banquet Hall in Accra ... Education reforms at the tertiary level will be misplaced without compulsory basic education, the Presidential

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has threatened to prevent anyone whose name is not found on his copy of the list of special voters from participating in Thursday’s exercise. About 127,900 persons are expected to cast their votes in the special voting exercise ... The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin,

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, popularly known as General Mosquito has urged party supporters to vote massively for President John Mahama as well as all NDC parliamentary candidates contesting in this year’s general elections. He said, the party was determined to increase its majority number in parliament as ... The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, popularly known as General Mosquito

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the first phase of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly the Ridge Hospital, although the facility will start receiving patients from January 2017. The refurbished hospital has been equipped with ultra-modern facilities and expanded to a capacity of 420 beds, to improve quality and expand access to healthcare delivery. The ... President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated the first phase of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly the

The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Ketu South Constituency, Fiifi Kwetey, has asked Ghanaians to reject claims by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that President John Mahama tried bribing the NPP’s Northern Regional Chairman, Daniel Bugri Naabu. According to him, the one who made the allegation, Mustapha Hamid, spokesperson of the ... The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Ketu South Constituency, Fiifi Kwetey, has asked Ghanaians

The Electoral Commission has said it is prepared to organize the special voting exercise tomorrow, Thursday, December 1, 2016. According to the Commission, over 127,394 special voters, comprising security personnel, electoral commission officials and the media, will be casting their votes at designated polling centers across the country. The results of this special vote, the ... The Electoral Commission has said it is prepared to organize the special voting exercise tomorrow, Thursday, December

The Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region, which was shut down few weeks  after it was opened by government, has been re-opened to commence production, barely a week to the December 7 general elections. Some residents in the area had accused government of attempting to hoodwink them into voting for the incumbent NDC. Government ... The Komenda Sugar Factory in the Central Region, which was shut down few weeks  after it was opened by government, has been re-opened to commence production,

A truck driver who crashed into the back of a limousine van carrying US actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, injuring him and killing another man, has pleaded guilty. Kevin Roper, 37, was driving a Walmart truck in 2014 when the crash happened, as the 30 Rock star and others were returning from a show. Morgan ... A truck driver who crashed into the back of a limousine van carrying US actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, injuring him and killing another man, has pleaded guilty. Kevin Roper, 37, was driving

The running of the opposition New Patriotic Party(NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to Ghanaian electorates to vote out the John Mahama-led ‘Wahala’ government, and bring in an NPP government to turn Ghana’s fortunes around for the better. According to Dr. Bawumia, the John Mahama government, which inherited a sound economy in 2009 with all ... The running of the opposition New Patriotic Party(NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to Ghanaian electorates to vote out the

The Rotary Club of Accra, Spintex has initiated a fundraising activity aimed at constructing an ultra-modern Kindergarten classroom block, a library and an ICT laboratory for the Old Lashibi TMA School at Lashibi, Tema. The move, according to the President of the Rotary Club, Spintex, Accra, Jennifer D Brock is to create a better learning ... The Rotary Club of Accra, Spintex has initiated a fundraising activity aimed at constructing an ultra-modern Kindergarten classroom block, a library and

A dead body was found on Wednesday in the wheel well of a Nigerian plane after it landed in South Africa, the airline said in a statement. The body was found on a plane operated by Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s largest airlines, that had departed from the country’s commercial hub of Lagos and landed ... A dead body was found on Wednesday in the wheel well of a Nigerian plane after it landed in South Africa, the airline said in a statement. The body was found on a plane operated by Arik

Gareth Southgate has been appointed as England manager on a four-year deal. Southgate, 46, stepped up from his role as England Under-21s manager in September following Sam Allardyce’s departure after only 67 days in charge. He oversaw two wins and two draws as interim boss and has signed a contract reportedly worth up to £2m ... Gareth Southgate has been appointed as England manager on a four-year deal. Southgate, 46, stepped up from his role as England Under-21s manager in September following

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to step back from running his business empire to avoid conflicts of interest, while turning to Wall Street for nominees for two key economic leadership posts who promised tax reform and a tougher approach to China. Trump sent out a series of early morning tweets saying he will ... U.S. President-elect Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to step back from running his business empire to avoid conflicts of interest, while turning to Wall Street for

Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has commissioned a branch of GN Bank at Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region. Commissioning the new branch, Dr. Nduom encouraged the people to see the bank as an indigenous bank, that is there to help the Ghanaian economy and help develop their financial capabilities. “GN Bank ... Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has commissioned a branch of GN Bank at Mankranso in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region. Commissioning the new

The Member of Parliament for Tema East Constituency, Daniel Kwatei Titus-Glover says he has uncovered a scheme by the Electoral Commission (EC) to rig the special voting exercise in his constituency for his opponent, the National Democratic Congress (NDC’s) Kempis Papa Nii Ofosu-Ware tomorrow [ Thursday]. According to him, some security personnel who are expected to vote ... The Member of Parliament for Tema East Constituency, Daniel Kwatei Titus-Glover says he has uncovered a scheme

The opposition  New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the Korle Klottey Constituency of the Greater Accra Region, has warned the independent parliamentary candidate in the Korle Klottey Constituency, Nii Noi Nortey, to desist from using the party’s colours and paraphernalia for his campaign, ahead of the December 7 polls. Nii Noi Nortey broke away from the ... The opposition  New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the Korle Klottey Constituency of the Greater Accra Region, has warned the independent parliamentary

Dr Ebenezer Badoe, a Neuro Paediatrician at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, says medical students will have communication training as part of their curriculum. “Those already in practice will also be required to attend periodic seminars on communication to enhance their communication skills,” he said. Dr Badoe said this in an interview on the sidelines ... Dr Ebenezer Badoe, a Neuro Paediatrician at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, says medical students will have communication training as

The Supreme Court has struck out the law requiring media owners to seek content approval from the National Media Commission (NMC) before airing or publicising them. According to the court, the regulation which requires media owners to apply for content authorisation, submit programme guide and content for approval or in default pay a fine or ... The Supreme Court has struck out the law requiring media owners to seek content approval from the National Media Commission (NMC) before airing or publicising

The Presidential Candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo, has said Ghanaians continue to crave for more projects despite the governing National Democratic Congress’ claim that they have invested in unprecedented infrastructural development. Addressing a press conference in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, Nana Akufo-Addo stated that, at several places where ... The Presidential Candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo,