The government transition team has denied reports that the handing over notes for the incoming President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration are not ready. According to a statement from the government transition team, the spokesperson from Nana Akufo-Addo’s team is on record saying the work of the transition team will start when the incoming administration receives copies ... The government transition team has denied reports that the handing over notes for the incoming President-elect

The President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo, has told chiefs in the Greater Accra region not to hesitate in correcting him if he goes wrong while governing the country. He also said he will need their advice in order to succeed while occupying the highest office of the land. Akufo-Addo made this known on Tuesday when he paid ... The President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo, has told chiefs in the Greater Accra region not to hesitate in correcting him if he goes wrong while governing the country. He also said

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Central Regional Director of Elections, Yaw Asiedu and Regional Treasurer, Eric Essuah were involved in a fatal accident on the Apam-Winneba stretch of the Cape Coast-Accra road. Yaw Asiedu died in the crash whilst Eric Essuah is said to be in a critical condition at the 37 Military Hospital, according to sources within the party. ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Central Regional Director of Elections, Yaw Asiedu and Regional Treasurer, Eric

A lecturer at the Legon Center for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD) Dr Ken Ahorsu has warned against military intervention in Gambia following confusion over the recently held election results. The West African country is in a constitutional deadlock after its leader Yahya Jammeh rejected results of that country’s election held earlier this month. Dr. ... A lecturer at the Legon Center for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD) Dr Ken Ahorsu has warned against military intervention

Multiple New Patriotic Party sources have told Citi News that Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye, a former Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, may become the speaker of Ghana’s next Parliament. Insiders say a consensus is swelling around the candidature of the respected political scientist with credible sources saying that Prof. Oquaye will be proposed ... Multiple New Patriotic Party sources have told Citi News that Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye, a former Member of Parliament for

The Peoples National Convention (PNC) has called for fresh Parliamentary election in Tamale central constituency of the Northern Region. The party’s 2016 Parliamentary candidate, Salifu Iddrisu alias protocol made the call in a petition submitted to the Electoral Commission on Tuesday. He argued that the Tamale central constituency Parliamentary election on December 7 was characterized ... The Peoples National Convention (PNC) has called for fresh Parliamentary election in Tamale central

A woman suspended after calling First Lady Michelle Obama an “ape in heels” in a Facebook post is set to return to work in West Virginia, local media say. Pamela Ramsey Taylor, who runs a local non-profit group in Clay county, will resume work on 23 December, the Charleston Gazette-Mail said. The screen grab of ... A woman suspended after calling First Lady Michelle Obama an “ape in heels” in a Facebook post is set to return to work in West Virginia, local media say. Pamela

Two men involved in the November 2015 Paris attacks have been killed in Syria in a US air strike, officials say. The men, named in a Pentagon statement as Salah Gourmat and Sammy Djedou, were members of so-called Islamic State. A third member of the group, linked to a failed terror plot in Belgium in ... Two men involved in the November 2015 Paris attacks have been killed in Syria in a US air strike, officials say. The men, named in a Pentagon statement as Salah Gourmat and Sammy Djedou, were

US rapper Kanye West has held a meeting with Donald Trump – with the president-elect saying the pair discussed “life”. They posed for pictures after the Trump Tower get-together on Tuesday. The reason for the meeting was not made clear, and neither answered questions on whether West would perform at Mr Trump’s inauguration next month. ... US rapper Kanye West has held a meeting with Donald Trump – with the president-elect saying the pair discussed “life”. They

The National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament elect for the Ashaiman constituency, Ernest Henry Norgbey has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to call to order its security taskforce who are said to be hijacking some public properties in Ashaiman. According to the MP elect, some persons believed to be members ... The National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament elect for the Ashaiman constituency, Ernest Henry Norgbey has called on the leadership of the New

Karpowership Ghana Limited has provided a fully furnished ultra-modern computer laboratory for Manhean Anglican JHS in Tema. The laboratory comprises of 31 complete computer sets, 31 desks,  among other items. Prior to this intervention the school had no computers and students had to be taken to near-by schools for practical ICT lessons. Speaking at the ... Karpowership Ghana Limited has provided a fully furnished ultra-modern computer laboratory for Manhean Anglican JHS in Tema. The laboratory

Security Analyst, Dr. Kwesi Anning believes President John Mahama’s concession of defeat in the country’s election puts him in a strong position to ensure the desired resolution to the current political crisis in The Gambia. President Mahama, together with some other ECOWAS Heads of state, will be in the Gambian capital of Banjul today [Tuesday] to help find ... Security Analyst, Dr. Kwesi Anning believes President John Mahama’s concession of defeat in the country’s

The National Democratic Congress is re-strategizing to wrestle power from the New Patriotic Party in the next general elections in 2020. This follows the party’s defeat in the recently held general elections that saw incumbent President, John Mahama of the NDC’s ambition to serve a second term quashed. The Presidential candidate of the opposition New ... The National Democratic Congress is re-strategizing to wrestle power from the New Patriotic Party in the next general elections in 2020. This

The New Patriotic Party has expressed concerns over claims by the Administrator General, David Yaro that its office is under resourced to carry out its mandate in the ongoing Presidential Transition process. Under the recently amended Presidential Transition Act, the Administrator General’s role is critical in the safeguarding of state assets as well as overseeing ... The New Patriotic Party has expressed concerns over claims by the Administrator General, David Yaro that its office is under

New players are to be banned from dressing up as women, as part of Major League Baseball’s anti-bullying policy. Other prohibited costumes include those that are “offensive to individuals based on their race, sex, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic”. Superhero costumes such as Batman and Spiderman are still allowed. The annual ... New players are to be banned from dressing up as women, as part of Major League Baseball’s anti-bullying

A budding beacon of fashion has emerged from Volta Region in by name Sasa Clothing. The Ho-based Sasa Clothing seeks to take advantage of growing opportunities in the African clothing and garments industry to empower, educate, and inspire youth. The brains behind this venture are King Norbert Akpablie, Amos Wilson Agblemor and Promise Agbesi. Sasa ... A budding beacon of fashion has emerged from Volta Region in by name Sasa Clothing. The Ho-based Sasa Clothing seeks to take advantage of growing

Human rights advocacy group, Amnesty International believes the politicization of the recent post-election disturbances is uncalled for. Some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been blamed for violent attacks on their opponents following the party’s election victory. Some of these incidents have involved attacks on National Democratic Congress (NDC) sympathizers and vandalism of ... Human rights advocacy group, Amnesty International believes the politicization of the recent post-election

The Member of Parliament-elect for the La Dadekotopon Constituency, Vincent Sowah Odotei, has said that he is not eager to accept a possible Ministerial appointment under the incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. Vincent Odotei Sowah, who was until his victory the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Accra Hearts of Oak sporting club disclosed this ... The Member of Parliament-elect for the La Dadekotopon Constituency, Vincent Sowah Odotei, has said that he is not eager to accept a possible

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is heading to court to place an interlocutory injunction on the results of the Tamale central Parliamentary election. The results are in contention following the NPP’s discovery of over voting and unknown polling station results recorded at the end of the poll on December 7. The Parliamentary candidate, Dr. ... The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is heading to court to place an interlocutory injunction on the results of the Tamale central Parliamentary

  After several attempts to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) yesterday, 12 December, 2016 succeed in its attempt to be on the local bourse. The bank’s Initial Public Offer (IPO) on a number of occasions was put on hold following agitations from a number of stakeholders, including workers ...   After several attempts to list on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) yesterday, 12 December, 2016 succeed