The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has released results of 128,707 private candidates who took part in the 2016 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) popularly referred to as NOV/DEC. WAEC has however withheld results of 668 candidates who it believes indulged in examination malpractices. A statement from WAEC and signed by its Deputy ... The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has released results of 128,707 private candidates who took part in the 2016 West African

The West Africa Examination Council has released has released provisional results of 128,707 candidates who took part in the 2016 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to WAEC it has withheld results of 668 candidates who it believe indulged in examination malpractices. A statement from the WAEC and signed by its Deputy Director, ... The West Africa Examination Council has released has released provisional results of 128,707 candidates who took part in the 2016

The family of 12-year old Audrey Atika is appealing to the public to help them find her. Audrey Atika is said to have left home for evening classes on Monday December 19, 2016 and has since not returned to her home at Sukura Town Council area near Latebiorkorshiie in Accra. She attends the Grace Beacon ... The family of 12-year old Audrey Atika is appealing to the public to help them find her. Audrey Atika is said to have left home for evening classes on Monday December 19, 2016 and has since

The President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has confirmed that former minister of state, Alan Kyeremanteng will be his Minister of Trade and Industry. Akufo-Addo made the confirmation in a tweet on Wednesday. I came here with @Alankyerematen, because he is the person who is going to be the Min. for Trade and Industry in the Akufo-Addo government. ... The President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo has confirmed that former minister of state, Alan Kyeremanteng will be his Minister of Trade and Industry. Akufo-Addo

The  Association of Bolgatanga, Bongo, Tongo, Nangodi ( BONABOTO) in the Upper East Region is calling on president-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to consider appointing cabinet ministers from the region to curb the perception of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is an anti-Northern party. According to spokesperson for BONABOTO, Stanley Abopam, the erstwhile John Kufour ... The  Association of Bolgatanga, Bongo, Tongo, Nangodi ( BONABOTO) in the Upper East Region is calling on president-elect

This might not be the first place you’d expect to find a festive snowy scene, but incredible images show the Sahara desert looking particularly chilly. It is just the second time in living memory that snow has fallen, with the last occasion being in February 1979. The pictures were taken by amateur photographer Karim Bouchetata ... This might not be the first place you’d expect to find a festive snowy scene, but incredible images show the Sahara desert looking particularly chilly. It

Dynamo Dresden defender Marc Wachs has received emergency surgery after a shooting that killed a family member. The 21-year-old German’s injuries are not life-threatening, according to the Bundesliga 2 club. A second family member was also injured and is in hospital after the incident in Wiesbaden, near Frankfurt. The German club said they was “shocked, ... Dynamo Dresden defender Marc Wachs has received emergency surgery after a shooting that killed a family member. The 21-year-old

President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Thursday December 22, 2016 embark on a 2-day thank you tour of the Upper East Region. Nana Addo will among other activities pay a courtesy call on traditional and religious leaders in the region and thank them for their support in his victory. Speaking to Citi News in ... President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Thursday December 22, 2016 embark on a 2-day thank you tour of the Upper East Region. Nana Addo will among other activities

Airtel Ghana, the Smartphone Network is teaming up with Roverman Productions to delight customers and theatre fans this festive period with 5 amazing plays at the Roverman Productions’ Festival of Plays. The much anticipated annual event offers theatre lovers a collection of plays over a 5 day period attracting thousands to the National Theatre every ... Airtel Ghana, the Smartphone Network is teaming up with Roverman Productions to delight customers and theatre fans this festive period with

Access Bank Ghana has officially listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). The bank becomes the first Nigerian bank and the eleventh bank in Ghana, to list on the local bourse. Access bank completed its Initial Public Offer (IPO) raising 29.62 million cedis, just above the 21 million cedis regulatory requirement to list on the ... Access Bank Ghana has officially listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). The bank becomes the first Nigerian bank and the eleventh bank in Ghana, to list on the local

The complaints of the incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) government over President John Mahama’s appointment of new Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Commissioner could be valid, the Dean of the Faculty of law at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Kofi Abotsi has said. According to him, “exercising this power at ... The complaints of the incoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) government over President John Mahama’s

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has hit out at regional mediators urging him to step down, saying he will not be intimidated. The West African regional bloc ECOWAS had called on him to honour his initial pledge to accept electoral defeat. Mr Jammeh, who subsequently said the 1 December poll was flawed, added that he would ... Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has hit out at regional mediators urging him to step down, saying he will not be intimidated. The West African regional bloc ECOWAS had called

Groupe Ideal, a registered business group which manages a diverse portfolio of businesses including investment banking, assert management and business finance on Tuesday held a carols service for staff of its subsidiary companies to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. The service witnessed Christmas carols from the Winneba Youth Choir as well as the Harmonic ... Groupe Ideal, a registered business group which manages a diverse portfolio of businesses including investment banking, assert management

Nigeria has confiscated 2.5 tonnes of “plastic rice” smuggled into the country by unscrupulous businessmen, the customs service says. Lagos customs chief Haruna Mamudu said the fake rice was intended to be sold in markets during the festive season. He said the rice was very sticky after it was boiled and “only God knows what ... Nigeria has confiscated 2.5 tonnes of “plastic rice” smuggled into the country by unscrupulous businessmen, the customs service says. Lagos

There will be a 15- day interruption in gas supply from February and the month of March, a letter written by the Volta River Authority (VRA) has revealed. The Authority in the letter further indicated that “power from Ameri Energy will also not be available during that period.” The VRA has therefore called on managers of ... There will be a 15- day interruption in gas supply from February and the month of March, a letter written by the Volta River Authority (VRA) has revealed. The Authority

A new think tank, the Crusade for Probity and Accountability, has demanded the resignation of all the National Democratic Congress (NDC) national executives for overseeing the worst defeat of a sitting government under Ghana’s fourth republic. The group’s argument is that, since the NDC leadership took credit for past election successes, they should equally take responsibility ... A new think tank, the Crusade for Probity and Accountability, has demanded the resignation of all the

The Netflix US Twitter account – with 2.5m followers – has been compromised by a hacker group. The group, OurMine, posted tweets promoting its own website and services. However, the tweets were removed about an hour after the first one appeared. OurMine has hacked several high-profile Twitter accounts this year, including those of Wikipedia co-founder ... The Netflix US Twitter account – with 2.5m followers – has been compromised by a hacker group. The group, OurMine,

German police are searching for a Tunisian man over Monday’s Berlin Christmas market attack, reports say. According to a temporary-stay permit found in the cab of the lorry that ploughed into crowds, “Anis A” was born in 1992 in the city of Tataouine. Searches are said to be under way in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. ... German police are searching for a Tunisian man over Monday’s Berlin Christmas market attack, reports say. According to a temporary-stay permit found

Christmas and holiday festivities swung into top gear at West Hills Mall, Ghana’s leading family shopping and recreational Centre at the weekend when an inspiring line-up of giants in Ghanaian choral music performed on one bill in the Centre’s 2016 Carols Night. All day long on Saturday the mall had been engulfed in a delightful ... Christmas and holiday festivities swung into top gear at West Hills Mall, Ghana’s leading family shopping and recreational Centre at the weekend when an inspiring

Senior lecturers and administration officials at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) have served notice they will lay down their tools from  February 1, 2016. Officials at the Institute say they will not teach or enter marks on the school’s score entry system if various acting top positions in the school are ... Senior lecturers and administration officials at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) have served notice they will lay