The Kwahumanhene was sworn into the august House by Justice Mrs Cecelia Davis, the High Court Judge at Koforidua.He was made to swear four oaths; Official Oath, Oath of Allegiance, Judicial Oath and Oath of Secrecy.

Accra, Dec. 16, GNA - Ghana is yet to attain the minimum threshold of 30 per cent representation of women in political and public offices in spite of various gender empowerment programmes that had been championed, over the years, to promote gender equality at the higher decision-

Tamale, Dec 16, GNA – The Christian Children’s Fund of Canada (CCFC), an international non-governmental organization, this year presented over 500 bicycles to school children to help them to commute to school.The move was to reduce the time it took the children especially girls who were majority recipients

Assin Fosu (C/R), Dec. 16, GNA - Due to sustained stakeholders education and awareness creation on road traffic regulations and regular motor checks, the Police in Assin Fosu have recorded drastic reduction in road fatalities.Assistant Supritendent of Police (ASP), Charles Addai-Boateng, Divisional Commander o

Nadowli, (U/W), Dec. 16, GNA – Mr Solomon Dery, Community Relations Officer for Azumah Resources Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of an Australian Mineral Exploration Company operating in the Upper West Region has said the wellbeing of host communities were paramount to their success.He said the company had there

Nadowli, (U/W), Dec. 16, GNA – Mr Solomon Dery, Community Relations Officer for Azumah Resources Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of an Australian Mineral Exploration Company operating in the Upper West Region has said the wellbeing of host communities were paramount to their success.He said the company had there

London, Dec. 16, GNA – Two years after the Paris climate agreement, the financial shortfall facing the Green Climate Fund to help developing countries switch from fossil fuels to greener energy sources and adapt to the effects of climate change is still causing headaches for the international community.

Sagnarigu (N/R), Dec 16, GNA - The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Sagnarigu District of the Northern Region has carried out a district-wide exercise to create awareness on tax compliance for national development.Groups targeted as part of the exercise included; artisans, transport operat

Tamale, Dec 16, GNA - Action Aid Ghana has held a day’s mentorship programme for selected school girls in the Tamale Metropolis enabling them to interact with role models to learn from their experiences on various issues affecting young girls.Issues discussed at the mentorship programme focused on early marr

Tamale, Dec 16, GNA - Action Aid Ghana has held a day’s mentorship programme for selected school girls in the Tamale Metropolis enabling them to interact with role models to learn from their experiences on various issues affecting young girls.Issues discussed at the mentorship programme focused on early marr

The members of the group, led by Mr Bernard Mornah, the Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), were arrested at the Kawukudi Park at Nima in Accra where they had assembled to embark on a demonstration against the advice of the police.This was in a statement signed by Assistant Commissioner of Po

Tamale, Dec 16, GNA - A National Child Help Line has been launched for the general public to report any child abuse case that they may witness during this festive season for quick justice.Youth Advocacy on Rights and Opportunities (YARO), a child-centred non-governmental organisation, which has launched the Na

Accra, Dec. 16, GNA - Hundreds of media practitioners, family and well-wishers turned up at the State House on Saturday to bid farewell to Kwadwo Asare Baffour Acheampong (KABA), former host of Political Talk Show “Ekosii Sen” on Asempa 94.7 FM.

Ho, Dec. 16, GNA - A Ho High Court presided over by Justice Eric Baah, has dismissed a petition by Mr Wisdom Gidisu, former Member of Parliament for Krachi East challenging the election of Mr Michael Gyato as Member of Parliament for the Constituency in the 2016 general elections.Mr Gidisu sought the court to

Ho, Dec. 16, GNA - Mr Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister of Defense, has commended the 66 Artillery Regiment in Ho for protecting lands belonging to the Ghana Armed Forces. He said unlike other military zones in the country, the 66 Artillery Regiment was able to protect its vast land, with opportunities for other m

“We believe everyone is planning to celebrate Christmas with their families and friends, and deciding on the gifts you will buy for your kids. We plead with you not to forget the orphans and street children who have no one to care for them.”Mr Maxwell Amoani, Chief Executive Officer of the Project who made

Accra, Dec. 16, GNA – Penplusbytes, in collaboration with the Ghana Oil and Gas for Inclusive Growth (GOGIG), has held its Second Power Reporting Series on Tax Treatment for journalists with a call to investigate and accurately inform citizens on oil taxation.

Accra, Dec. 16, GNA - The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has launched a migration competition to engage young people on migration issues as part of strategies to reduce irregular migration among young people in West Africa.

Accra, Dec. 16, GNA - The Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD) has presented a cheque for GH¢ 50,000 to the 37 Military Hospital’s Burns Unit at a ceremony in Accra. The amount is in fulfilment of the CBOD

Accra, Dec. 16, GNA - Alhaji Collins Dauda, the NDC Member of Parliament for Asutifi South, has called for a presidential assent on the Zongo Development Fund Bill to ensure the release of budget estimates to the Ministry of Inner Cities and Zongo Development.