President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, for an ECOWAS heads of state summit. This will be his last ECOWAS meeting before leaving office in January 2017. The three-day summit will see the West African leaders discuss ways of convincing Gambia President Yahya Jammeh, to step down after losing in the country’s ... President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, for an ECOWAS heads of state summit. This will be his last ECOWAS meeting
The World Bank Group has provided another $517 million to Ghana in debt and guarantees to support the $7.7 billion Sankofa oil and gas project. This brings to a total of $1.217 billion provided by the group after it initially injected $700 million in the project which is being developed by Italian Firm ENI SpA ... The World Bank Group has provided another $517 million to Ghana in debt and guarantees to support the $7.7 billion Sankofa oil and gas project. This brings to a total of $1.217 billion
Games company Nintendo has rolled out Super Mario Run to iPhones and iPads. The app marks the first time the firm has created a smartphone game based on its most famous character. It follows the successful release of Pokemon Go earlier in the year. Nintendo owns a minority stake in the Pokemon Company, but the ... Games company Nintendo has rolled out Super Mario Run to iPhones and iPads. The app marks the first time the firm has created a smartphone game based on its most famous character. It
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, ( NDC) Kofi Portuphy, has warned party members against publicly blaming one another for the party’s defeat in the 2016 election. Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Portuphy instead urged party members and executives to use internal structures to voice out their grievances. “Those who are going to the ... The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, ( NDC) Kofi Portuphy, has warned party members against publicly blaming
Professor Edmund N. Delle, Chairman and Leader of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has called on the Presidential Transition Team to exhibit utmost good faith and address their disagreements outside the media. Prof Delle noted that, the trading of accusations and rebuttals in the media, has the tendency of creating fertile grounds for antagonistic engagements, ... Professor Edmund N. Delle, Chairman and Leader of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), has called on the Presidential
The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has hailed President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo for what she described as his “impressive” victory in the December elections. The British Prime Minster, in a letter, congratulated the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer for a “hard-fought campaign and that the margin of victory was impressive.” President John Mahama became the first ... The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has hailed President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo for what she described
Ms Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, the Founder of Allure Spa in the City, has urged politicians who contested various positions in the December 7 Elections to go through a massage therapy. This she said will heal the psychological trauma, which politicians went through during the electioneering. Ms Dosoo said, elections, just like other competitions, were full tension, ... Ms Dzigbordi K. Dosoo, the Founder of Allure Spa in the City, has urged politicians who contested various positions in the December
The MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded 20 teachers with scholarship under its “MTN Teachers’ Improvement Awards Programme”, to pursue undergraduate and graduate degree programmes at the University of Cape Coast or the University of Education, Winneba. The Second edition of the award worth GH¢125,000.00, is for the teachers to professionally improve themselves in Science, Mathematics ... The MTN Ghana Foundation has awarded 20 teachers with scholarship under its “MTN Teachers’ Improvement
Managers of Bayport Financial Services have projected that a merger with CFC Savings and Loans will shoot the customer base of the company from 100,000 to 130,000. The merger which is yet to be approved by the Bank of Ghana(BoG) will move the company from financial services company into a savings and loans company. Speaking ... Managers of Bayport Financial Services have projected that a merger with CFC Savings and Loans will shoot the customer base of the company from 100,000 to 130,000. The
The Member of Parliament for Keta in Volta Region, Richard Quashigah, has described as infantile and immature the recent violent attacks allegedly carried out by members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, such actions do not resonate with the country’s aspiration to build a ... The Member of Parliament for Keta in Volta Region, Richard Quashigah, has described as infantile and immature the recent violent attacks allegedly
GoldStar Air is likely to commence operations by April 2017, barring any last minute hitch. This comes on the back of the granting of an air carrier license by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA. The Air Carrier License is among others an indication of the economic and financial strength and capability to operate as ... GoldStar Air is likely to commence operations by April 2017, barring any last minute hitch. This comes on the back of the granting of an air carrier license by the Ghana
The incoming Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. Antonio Guterres, has appointed Ms. Amina J. Mohammed of Nigeria as his deputy. She will hold the second highest position in the Organization from 1st January 2017. She will hold the second highest position in the Organization from 1st January 2017. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed is currently Minister ... The incoming Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. Antonio Guterres, has appointed Ms. Amina J. Mohammed of Nigeria as his deputy. She will hold the second highest
A total of 1,423 industries have been set up in Tanzania within one year of President John Magufuli in office, it has been revealed. Principal Trade Officer in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr Wilfred Kahwa, made the revelation here yesterday, noting that the industries were developed between October 2015 and October 2016. ... A total of 1,423 industries have been set up in Tanzania within one year of President John Magufuli in office, it has been revealed. Principal Trade Officer
Facebook has announced new features to help combat fabricated news stories on the world’s largest social network. New reporting features are being rolled out, along with other changes designed to combat the spread of misinformation. Facebook was widely criticised last month after some users complained that fake news had influenced the US presidential election. The ... Facebook has announced new features to help combat fabricated news stories on the world’s largest social network. New
US President Barack Obama has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign. “We need to take action and we will,” he told US radio station NPR. Russia stands accused by the US of hacking the emails of the Democratic Party and a key Hillary Clinton aide, ... US President Barack Obama has vowed to take action against Russia for its alleged interference in the US presidential election campaign. “We need to take action
The government’s transition team has rubbished allegations by the Acting General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, suggesting that the handing over notes made available to the incoming government have been “doctored”. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the government’s transition team, Hanna Tetteh, government has said such comments convey ... The government’s transition team has rubbished allegations by the Acting General Secretary of
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo for emerging winner of the December 7 polls held last week. CHRAJ in a statement signed by the acting Commissioner, Richard Quayson, also congratulated President John Maham for also conceding defeat in the race describing it as a sign of “maturity”. “The ... The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has congratulated Nana Akufo-Addo for emerging winner of
An Accra Circuit Court on Thursday gave the prosecution in the case of Eugene Ashe, aka Wisa, the hiplife artiste, who is being tried for allegedly displaying his penis during a public event on stage, the last opportunity to provide its witness to testify in the case. The Court stated that: “If the prosecution witness ... An Accra Circuit Court on Thursday gave the prosecution in the case of Eugene Ashe, aka Wisa, the hiplife artiste, who is being tried for allegedly displaying his penis during
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