Government has set up a task-force with the sole mandate of retrieving state assets unlawfully being held by individuals. The statement announcing the ‘Task-force on Retrieval of State Assets’, however, did not make direct reference to officials of the immediate past National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. The statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, ... Government has set up a task-force with the sole mandate of retrieving state assets unlawfully

Ghana’s rap doctor Okyeame Kwame is set to release a new track in 3 weeks. The song features his two children, with the boy rapping and the girl doing the chorus. The track, which is titled ‘Saucing’ has the two youngsters showing up their talent in most part of the song. The young man slays ... Ghana’s rap doctor Okyeame Kwame is set to release a new track in 3 weeks. The song features his two children, with the boy rapping and the girl doing the chorus. The track, which is titled ‘Saucing’

Even though the Black Stars have not won a major trophy since 1982, there is almost always the expectation that the team will win ahead of every African Nations Cup tournament. Many have offered opinions as to why Ghana failed to get past the semi-final stage in Gabon. I will attempt to offer some perspective ... Even though the Black Stars have not won a major trophy since 1982, there is almost always the expectation that the team will win ahead of every African Nations Cup tournament. Many

Member of Parliament for Wa Central Constituency, Rashid Pelpuo, says Otiko Djaba, the  Minister-nominee for the Gender, Women and Social Protection Ministry, would have to apologize for her comments against former President John Mahama, before she is considered for approval. Ms. Djaba is on record to have directed at Mr. Mahama words considered insults by ... Member of Parliament for Wa Central Constituency, Rashid Pelpuo, says Otiko Djaba, the  Minister-nominee for the Gender, Women and Social

First Lady Rebecca Akufo Addo, on Thursday donated some assorted items to three care institutions in Central and Western Regions. Items including bags of rice, clothing, shoes, and hand sanitizes were presented on behalf of the First Lady by a delegation led by Mrs. Akosua Newman. The delegation first visited and made a donation to ... First Lady Rebecca Akufo Addo, on Thursday donated some assorted items to three care institutions in Central and Western Regions. Items including bags of rice,

President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Adoo has appointed Emmanuel Antwi -Darkwa as caretaker Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority (VRA). He takes over from Engineer Kirk Koffi who served the company as its CEO since 2013. A circular signed by the Deputy Chief Executive for VRA, Richmond Evans Appiah and copied to staff ... President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Adoo has appointed Emmanuel Antwi -Darkwa as caretaker Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Volta River Authority (VRA). He

Old students of Achimota School have organized their monthly symposium dubbed: Achimota Speaks, to mark its 90th anniversary celebrations on the theme: A nation divided…that all may be one.” last Thursday. The event took place at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences in Accra. The symposium, which brought hundreds of the Old Achimota students ... Old students of Achimota School have organized their monthly symposium dubbed: Achimota Speaks, to mark its 90th anniversary celebrations on

Minister nominee for Environment, Science and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has bemoaned the manner in which he was fired by the erstwhile National Democratic Congress government in 2009, when he chaired of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). Prof. Boateng, who also served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, ... Minister nominee for Environment, Science and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has bemoaned the manner in

Parliament has approved the nomination of five additional ministerial nominees to serve in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. The House, after about 2 hours of debate on the third report of the Appointments Committee for the approval on the nominees, passed five out of the six nominees to serve in their respective ministerial portfolios. ... Parliament has approved the nomination of five additional ministerial nominees to serve in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. The House, after

A Driver, Bright Arma who robbed one Sandrich Mensah of her Galaxy S5 mobile phone worth GHc 1,000.00, one Nokia Lumia mobile phone worth Ghc80.00 and an amount of GHc 300.00 has been sentenced to 17 years imprisonment. Bright who was put before an Accra Circuit Court pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery, and ... A Driver, Bright Arma who robbed one Sandrich Mensah of her Galaxy S5 mobile phone worth GHc 1,000.00, one Nokia Lumia mobile phone worth Ghc80.00 and an amount of GHc 300.00 has

My colleagues in the office call me a ‘resurrected adult,’ all because of the things I say and the old songs that I know. What they may not know is that I grew up outside cosmopolitan Accra and was raised by an old woman. I grew up in Asante Mampong, where the great Akwasi Ampofo ... My colleagues in the office call me a ‘resurrected adult,’ all because of the things I say and the old songs that I know. What they may not know is that I grew up outside cosmopolitan Accra and was raised

The minority in Parliament have abstained from approving the nomination of Otiko Afisa Djaba, as  the Minister-nominee for Gender, Children and Social Protection. This means she can’t be approved by consensus, and would thus be approved solely by the Majority using their numbers. Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 30th January, 2017, vetted the nominee for the ... The minority in Parliament have abstained from approving the nomination of Otiko Afisa Djaba, as  the Minister-nominee

A French soldier guarding the Louvre in Paris has shot a man who tried to attack a security patrol with a machete shouting “Allahu Akbar”, police say. The man, who tried to gain entry to the Louvre’s shopping centre, was shot in the abdomen and seriously injured. One soldier sustained a slight head injury. PM ... A French soldier guarding the Louvre in Paris has shot a man who tried to attack a security patrol with a machete shouting “Allahu Akbar”, police say. The

Residents of Miremano, a village near Drobo in the Jaman South District of the Brong Ahafo Region, are living in fear after they discovered some dead bodies have been exhumed from the village’s cemetery. Two dead bodies were discovered to have been stolen from their graves in the cemetery last week, with two other tombs ... Residents of Miremano, a village near Drobo in the Jaman South District of the Brong Ahafo Region, are living in fear after they discovered some dead bodies have been exhumed

Sibton Switch Systems, the company given the contract to enhance interoperability in mobile money transactions across telecom networks by the Bank of Ghana, has justified the GHc 4.6 billion cost of the project. It has been discovered that the company’s GHc 4.6 billion price tag  was the most expensive among the companies that bid for ... Sibton Switch Systems, the company given the contract to enhance interoperability in mobile money transactions across telecom networks by the Bank of

The Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, February, 3, 2017 discussed the Telcos decision to kick against intermediary for mobile money interoperability among other things. The Citi Breakfast Show on Friday, February, 3, 2017 discussed the Telcos decision to kick against intermediary for mobile money interoperability among other things.

The management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has explained that the scheme could not pay the increased allowance of GH¢559 because the increment was not captured in the government’s November supplementary budget. A statement issued by the scheme on Thursday [February 2], described as false, allegations that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government had refused ... The management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has explained that the scheme could not pay the increased allowance

The Springfield E&P Limited, owners of the West Cape Three Points Block 2 Offshore, is to collect seismic data on the block as part of the exploration and appraisal phase of the project.   This is part of the company’s efforts to ascertain the resource allocation of the oil block before it begins development processes ... The Springfield E&P Limited, owners of the West Cape Three Points Block 2 Offshore, is to collect seismic data on the block as part of the exploration and appraisal

Beyonce will perform at this year’s Grammys complete with that twin baby bump, according to her dad Mathew.In an interview with a US TV show, he said the star sounds “tired” because she’s been working on the performance. He also said he was “shocked” to hear her pregnancy news and only found out after she ... Beyonce will perform at this year’s Grammys complete with that twin baby bump, according to her dad Mathew.In an interview with a US TV show, he