Ghana will face DR Congo in the quarter-final of the AFCON after finishing as runners-up to Egypt following a 1-0 loss to the Pharaohs on Wednesday. Roma’s Mohammed Salah scored the only goal of the game for the Pharoahs early in the first half, firing into the top corner from a free-kick with the Ghanaian ... Ghana will face DR Congo in the quarter-final of the AFCON after finishing as runners-up to Egypt following a 1-0 loss to the Pharaohs on Wednesday. Roma’s Mohammed Salah scored the
Two police officers have been injured protecting nomadic Fulani herdsmen from angry residents of Sokode Ando in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. According to Citi News’ Volta Regional Correspondent, King Norbert Akpablie, there were clashes between the Fulani herdsmen and the Sokode Ando residents today [Wednesday], after they accused the herdsmen of killing a local resident on ... Two police officers have been injured protecting nomadic Fulani herdsmen from angry residents
Ghana has dropped four percentage points in its 2016 corruption perception index, scoring 43 out of a clean score of 100. This is according to the latest Corruption Perception Index released by Transparency International. The country was ranked 70 out of 176 countries globally; performing worse than countries such as Rwanda, Namibia and Senegal. The ... Ghana has dropped four percentage points in its 2016 corruption perception index, scoring 43 out of a clean score of 100. This is according to
The Volta River Authority(VRA), GRIDCo and the Electricity Company of Ghana(ECG) have assured that the planned shutdown of the Ghana Gas Company will not result in power crisis, popularly called dumsor. According to the power companies, there are plans to generate additional power from the Akosombo and Kpong hydroelectric plants, to supplement for the 230MW that ... The Volta River Authority(VRA), GRIDCo and the Electricity Company of Ghana(ECG) have assured that the planned shutdown of the
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rubbished claims it exceeded the budget for the conduct of the 2016 General Elections. The EC was responding to a report in the Daily Graphic attributed to a senior official of the Ministry of Finance that alleged the Commission had gone beyond its budget. The Commission, in a statement maintained, that ... The Electoral Commission (EC) has rubbished claims it exceeded the budget for the conduct of the 2016 General Elections. The EC was responding to a report
Striker Jordan Ayew has been rested for Ghana’s final group game against Egypt on Wednesday. Jordan’s performances have been met with mix reactions from the public with many claiming he’s been wasteful in possession. However, coach Avram Grant has defended the player stated that the game against Uganda was his best for the Black Stars. ... Striker Jordan Ayew has been rested for Ghana’s final group game against Egypt on Wednesday. Jordan’s performances have been
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), is unhappy with the performance of the leadership of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, especially, the Chairman, Joe Osei-Owusu in the ongoing vetting process. The party believes the Chairman is “over-protecting” various minister nominees appearing before it, and not “allowing the minority to flow more”. This position was reiterated by ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC), is unhappy with the performance of the leadership of the Appointments
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has urged the government to “tread cautiously” in getting an alternative to the country’s only examination body, the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The Minister of Education nominee, Matthew Opoku Prempeh at his vetting in Parliament on Tuesday [January 25], proposed that as part of reforms to address the ... The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has urged the government to “tread cautiously” in getting an alternative
The producer price inflation for December 2016 fell to 4.9 percent from the 11.9 percent in November, the Ghana Statistical Service has stated. By this, the ex-factory prices of goods and services for all industry increased on average by 4.9 percent in December 2016 relative to the price level recorded in December 2015. However compared ... The producer price inflation for December 2016 fell to 4.9 percent from the 11.9 percent in November, the Ghana Statistical Service has stated. By this, the
Donald Trump has said a “big day” is planned on national security, including an announcement to build a wall on the border between the US and Mexico. The new Republican president is expected to sign several executive orders on immigration and border security this week. They are likely to include the “extreme vetting” of people ... Donald Trump has said a “big day” is planned on national security, including an announcement to build a wall on the border between
The Board of Directors of The Royal Bank Limited, a wholly Ghanaian owned universal bank, has appointed Mr. Osei Asafo-Adjei as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer with effect from 16th January, 2017. He takes over from Mr. Robert Kow Bentil who retired from the Bank on 31st August, 2016. Mr. Osei Asafo-Adjei was until ... The Board of Directors of The Royal Bank Limited, a wholly Ghanaian owned universal bank, has appointed Mr. Osei Asafo-Adjei as its new Managing Director/Chief
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of ostensibly deceiving its way into power, with hyperbolic and alarmist propaganda over the state of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The NPP, in the health section of its 2016 manifesto, held that the previous NDC administration had collapsed the NHIS over the ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of ostensibly deceiving its way into power, with hyperbolic
Airtel Ghana, the Smartphone Network has introduced the ‘Connected Classroom’ project to encourage collaborative learning in schools with active STEM Clubs under its Evolve with STEM initiative. Powered by the company’s superior data services, ‘STEM Clubbers’ from three schools – the La Wireless, Abossey Okai and Mataheko Roman Catholic Schools were connected via Skype to ... Airtel Ghana, the Smartphone Network has introduced the ‘Connected Classroom’ project to encourage collaborative
Some seven shops belonging to 17 traders at the Sekondi Market in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, have been razed by a fire that started on Tuesday night. The fire, which according to eyewitnesses started at about 3:00am, took firefighters over an hour to quench it. Properties worth over Gh50,000 were demolished. Items destroyed ... Some seven shops belonging to 17 traders at the Sekondi Market in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region, have been razed by
Some members of the NPP in Ashaiman have cautioned the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NPP, Ishmael Ashitey to desist from any attempt to impose an MCE on them. The members drawn from various communities in Ashaiman noted that, there are allegations flying around town that the Regional Party executives are sharing the various ... Some members of the NPP in Ashaiman have cautioned the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the NPP, Ishmael Ashitey to desist from any attempt to impose an MCE
Some seven weeks after the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) election defeat, the National Organiser of the NDC, Kofi Adams, believes many Ghanaians have already regretted not retaining John Mahama at the polls. The NPP’s flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, had 53.85 percent of valid votes cast to become Ghana’s fifth President under the fourth Republic in a ... Some seven weeks after the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) election defeat, the National Organiser of the NDC, Kofi Adams,
Usain Bolt no longer has nine Olympic gold medals after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that relay team-mate Nesta Carter tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine. The decision from the IOC relates to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing where Bolt won gold with the Jamaican relay team in the 4x100m. The disciplinary committee ... Usain Bolt no longer has nine Olympic gold medals after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that relay team-mate Nesta
The Greater Accra Police Command has dispatched a team of officers to secure the Palace of the Ga Mantse in Accra, following near-fatal clashes there on Tuesday. It took the police more than two hours to prevent scores of armed, well-built men from firing shots at each other. The clashes occurred during an induction ceremony ... The Greater Accra Police Command has dispatched a team of officers to secure the Palace of the Ga Mantse in Accra, following near-fatal clashes there on Tuesday. It
An African bride has come under fire after a picture emerged of her marrying a ‘wealthy’ businessman more than 60 years her senior. Charity Mumba, 29, originally from Zambia, tied the knot with 92-year-old South African Peter Grooves. Mr Grooves, has been described as a ‘very rich man’ after making his fortune in stocks and ... An African bride has come under fire after a picture emerged of her marrying a ‘wealthy’ businessman more than 60 years her senior. Charity
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