One of India’s most influential and colourful politicians, J Jayalalitha, has died at 68. The chief minister of Tamil Nadu state suffered a heart attack on Sunday night and died at 23:30 local time (18:00 GMT) on Monday, Chennai’s Apollo Hospital said. Thousands of her supporters had gathered to pray for her recovery. The former ... One of India’s most influential and colourful politicians, J Jayalalitha, has died at 68. The chief minister of Tamil Nadu state suffered a heart

Ghana has been in safe in the hands over the last four years, President John Mahama has said. Addressing a mammoth gathering of party supporters at the Accra Sports Stadium, barely 48-hours to the country’s general elections, President Mahama said he has overseen a stable economy and significant economic growth of the country. He noted ... Ghana has been in safe in the hands over the last four years, President John Mahama has said. Addressing a mammoth gathering of party supporters at the Accra

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, performed at the Greater Accra Regional Rally of the National Democratic Party (NDC) at the Ohene Djan Stadium. The rally was held on Monday, December 5, 2016, to climax the party’s nationwide campaign. Shatta Wale performed after President John Mahama spoke at the rally. Shatta Wale performs at Inusah Fuseini’s ... Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, performed at the Greater Accra Regional Rally of the National Democratic Party (NDC) at the Ohene

A film by ace presenter Paul Adom-Otchere, detailing the evolution of political campaigning in Ghana has been premiered The film titled ‘Voice of Campaigning in GH’, produced with the support of SOAS and SPURS in collaboration with policy think tank IMANI Africa, will take a look at whether the campaign strategies employed by candidates and ... A film by ace presenter Paul Adom-Otchere, detailing the evolution of political campaigning in Ghana has been premiered The film titled ‘Voice of

With a couple of days to the general elections on December 7, Vice President Kwesi Amissah Arthur has yet again brought up the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 170 questions put forth by its Running Mate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Running Mate said to his counterpart in the NPP, during his party’s ... With a couple of days to the general elections on December 7, Vice President Kwesi Amissah Arthur has yet again brought up the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP)

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) procession of parts of Accra is in violation of the Public Order Act, the Police Administration has stated. The Police Administration has thus said it is taking action to stop the NPP’s procession as it explained in a statement that the NPP did not notify it of this event as ... The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) procession of parts of Accra is in violation of the Public Order Act, the Police Administration has stated. The Police Administration has thus said

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is holding its final election 2016 campaign rally in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem constituency of the Central Region. Thousands of supporters have joined the party’s flagbearer, Papa Kwesi Nduom and other executives of the party at the Kwabina Gyan square in Elmina as they climax campaign activities ahead of ... The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) is holding its final election 2016 campaign rally in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abirem constituency of

Finance Minister, Seth Terkper has hailed the governing National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) handling of the economy as a record Ghanaians can be proud of. Mr. Terkper was speaking during the final rally of the NDC at the Accra Sports Stadium where he sought to sway the mind of undecided voters and affirm the Mahama administration some 48 ... Finance Minister, Seth Terkper has hailed the governing National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) handling of the economy as a record Ghanaians can

A total of 127 lives have been lost to fire in the Brong-Ahafo Region over the last five years; 2011 – 2016. Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Tonny Gomez, the Regional Fire Officer, who announced this said property, costing about GHs22,011,322.11 was also destroyed. He was speaking at the launch of Regional Home Fire Safety ... A total of 127 lives have been lost to fire in the Brong-Ahafo Region over the last five years; 2011 – 2016. Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Tonny Gomez,

Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has stated that he is upbeat that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could win 60 percent of the votes in Eastern Region. He said the Party’s target of winning 50 percent of the votes in the Region had now moved from “Agenda 50/50” to “Agenda 60/40”. Vice President Amissah-Arthur made the ... Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has stated that he is upbeat that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could win 60 percent of the votes in Eastern

Supporters of the National Democratic Congress have arrived at the Accra Sports Stadium for the party’s final rally for election 2016 in the country’s capital, Accra. After several months of campaigning ahead of the general elections which will come off on Wednesday, December 7, the NDC is seeking to cease the moment to deliver its final message ... Supporters of the National Democratic Congress have arrived at the Accra Sports Stadium for the party’s final rally for election

US President-elect Donald Trump has named Ben Carson, his former rival for the Republican nomination, as secretary of housing and urban development. “Ben Carson has a brilliant mind and is passionate about strengthening communities”, the president-elect said in a statement, adding that the two had discussed his “urban renewal agenda”. Mr Carson is the first ... US President-elect Donald Trump has named Ben Carson, his former rival for the Republican nomination, as secretary

Seattle police caught an alleged car thief by enlisting the help of car maker BMW to both track and then remotely lock the luckless criminal in the very car he was trying to steal. Jonah Spangenthal-Lee, deputy director of communications for the Seattle Police Department, posted a witty summary of the event on the SPD’s ... Seattle police caught an alleged car thief by enlisting the help of car maker BMW to both track and then remotely lock the luckless criminal in the very car he was trying

A cleaner in the capital of Saudi Arabia was given a set of gold jewels and promised thousands of riyals after he was ridiculed on social media when a photo of him staring at a jewelry shop display went viral. An Instagram user had mocked the cleaner, who is from Bangladesh but works in Riyadh, by posting ... A cleaner in the capital of Saudi Arabia was given a set of gold jewels and promised thousands of riyals after he was ridiculed on social media when a photo of him staring at a jewelry shop

Civil Society groups, Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) and the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) have condemned the pockets of violence which marred the special voting exercise on Thursday December 1, and Sunday December 4, 2016. There were reported altercations between some angry security service personnel and officials of the Electoral Commission when they could not ... Civil Society groups, Civic Forum Initiative (CFI) and the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) have condemned

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of sending police on a wild goose chase to divert attention from President John Mahama’s commissioning of the first phase of the Kumasi Kejetia Market. This follows the confiscation of purported thump-printed ballot papers which have since been confirmed ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of sending police on a wild

Telecom operator, Airtel, has ruled out any plans to in the medium to long term, list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Though the telecom company is currently listed on the India Stock Exchange, it says it won’t list on Ghana’s bourse. “We are not listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange because Airtel is a ... Telecom operator, Airtel, has ruled out any plans to in the medium to long term, list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). Though the telecom company is currently listed on the

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revealed what it claims are details of businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome’s cheque book and list of beneficiaries of the GH¢51.2 million wrongfully paid him as judgement debt. The Director of Communications of the NPP, Nana Akomea, at a press conference in Accra on Monday said Mr Woyome financed many ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revealed what it claims are details of businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome’s cheque book and list of beneficiaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revealed what it claims are details of businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome’s cheque book and list of beneficiaries of the GH¢51.2 million wrongfully paid him as judgement debt. The Director of Communications of the NPP, Nana Akomea, at a press conference in Accra on Monday said Mr Woyome financed many ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has revealed what it claims are details of businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome’s cheque book and list of beneficiaries

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has expressed its frustration with the attitude of some of the New Patriotic Party supporters who besieged the regional police command on Monday morning. This is after, Police in Kumasi had taken possession of three bags stuffed with materials reported to be thumb-printed presidential ballot papers found at the Madison lodge  at ... The Ashanti Regional Police Command has expressed its frustration with the attitude of some of the New Patriotic Party supporters