Vetting for Minister nominees appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo will begin today [Friday]. The Ministers nominee were selected from various regions with the highest number coming from the Ashanti Region, followed by the Eastern and Northern Regions respectively. The infographic below captures a regional breakdown of Ministerial nominees who are expected to be vetted in ... Vetting for Minister nominees appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo will begin today [Friday]. The Ministers nominee

Students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) are protesting against the siting of a SEL filling station behind their school and have vowed to close it down on their own if prompt measures are not taken to close it. “We the Students’ Representative Council of the UPSA, are unequivocally protesting against the siting ... Students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) are protesting against the siting of a SEL filling station behind their school and have

Kanye West was not asked to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which will be a “traditionally American” event, the chief organiser has said. There has been speculation since the star told a concert crowd he would have voted for Mr Trump – if he had voted – and then turned up at Trump Tower. But ... Kanye West was not asked to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which will be a “traditionally American” event, the chief organiser has said. There

A coalition of more than 70 civil rights groups has urged Facebook to be clearer about the content it removes. In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, the group accused the social network of “disproportionate censorship of Facebook users of colour”. The coalition wants the site to specify which rule a deleted post has broken, and ... A coalition of more than 70 civil rights groups has urged Facebook to be clearer about the content it removes. In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, the group accused

West African leaders have given Yahya Jammeh a final opportunity to relinquish power after Senegalese troops entered The Gambia. Mr Jammeh has been given until noon on Friday to leave office or be forced out by UN-backed regional forces. Troops have been told to halt their advance until the deadline passes. The Economic Community of ... West African leaders have given Yahya Jammeh a final opportunity to relinquish power after Senegalese troops entered The Gambia. Mr Jammeh has been given until

Activities  within the Kumasi metropolis are expected to bounce back  today, following the burial of the late queen mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem ( the second). The late queen mother was  finally laid to rest yesterday, in line with the customs and traditions of the Ashanti Kingdom. The final funeral rites which begun last ... Activities  within the Kumasi metropolis are expected to bounce back  today, following the burial of the late queen mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem ( the

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will today [Friday], January 20th 2017, begin vetting minister nominees appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Osafo Maafo, senior Minister nominee, will be the first to appear before the committee, which is also popularly referred to as Vetting Committee, followed by Kan Dapaah, who will head the Security Ministry. ... The Appointments Committee of Parliament will today [Friday], January 20th 2017, begin vetting minister nominees appointed

The Member of Parliament for the Adaklu constituency, Kwame Agbodza, believes President Nana Akufo-Addo should have sought legislative approval before involving Ghanaian troops in The Gambia’s political crisis. According to Mr. Agbodza, President Akufo-Addo exhibited a lack of restraint when he approved the deployment of 205 soldiers for ECOWAS military operations in The Gambia, which ... The Member of Parliament for the Adaklu constituency, Kwame Agbodza, believes President Nana Akufo-Addo

The Minority in Parliament has said it will subject the ministerial nominees of Nana Akufo-Addo to thorough scrutiny to ensure they are qualified for their respective portfolios. According to them, they will critically assess the nominees to confirm their preparedness to serve in their various offices. Speaking in an interview with Citi FM’s Richard Sky, Minority ... The Minority in Parliament has said it will subject the ministerial nominees of Nana Akufo-Addo to thorough scrutiny to ensure

SEND-Ghana says much is desired of policy makers in the area of improving maternal health delivery as a national priority. The organization maintains that Ghana is still far behind in terms of combating maternal mortality rate recorded especially in the three regions of the north. Though the organization’s has made some modest achievements through its ... SEND-Ghana says much is desired of policy makers in the area of improving maternal health delivery as a national priority. The organization