Five men in Delhi have been formally charged with the abduction, gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old woman.

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Yaya Toure is currently receiving treatment for cough and fever at a clinic in Abu Dhabi where Ivory Coast are fine tuning for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Ghana Black Starlets assistant coach Isaac ‘Opeele’ Boateng has named 11 local players he believes were outstanding in the first round of the Ghana Glo Premier league after 15 matches.

Derek Boateng maintains that his objective is to work hard for Ghana as they prepare for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as he blanks all club matters.

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah believes his side will have the necessary fitness to begin their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations campaign on the front foot after a good start to their preparations.

A bittersweet feeling has marked striker Asamoah GyanÂ’s history with his national team, but the talismanic striker says he is feeling positive about GhanaÂ’s chances of winning their fifth African title at this monthÂ’s CAF Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars, who were continental champions in 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982, have reached the semi-finals of the last three events, and they are anxious to break the voodoo against the other 15 finalists in South Africa.

Twenty four Black Stars players are currently in Abu Dabi for a pre-training exercise and will be reduced to 23-players to officially be submitted to CAF on Wednesday January 9. So the question is, which will be dropped?

“From what I have seen of the pleadings, I am telling you it’s a very solid petition the party put together and submitted to the court. My prayer is that the Supreme Court will do its work very honestly and properly for the sake of peace and stability in our country.”

Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA), a civil society organization, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and his government to justify the confidence Ghanaians had reposed in them by delivering on their campaign promises.

The New Patriotic Party Youth Group, Young Patriot has backed down on its threats to go demonstration Tomorrow, Tuesday January 8, 2012.

The University Students Association of Ghana (USAG) has pleaded with President John Dramani Mahama led administration to “tap into the invaluable” resource base at the universities, for effective governance and accelerated development.

The Police in Zabzugu in the Northern region have rescued a 14 year old Junior High School pupil, who was allegedly abducted and repeatedly assaulted sexually.

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has indicated his doors are open for advice on the effective running of government as President Mahama prepares to continue the Better Ghana agenda.

Venezuela's authorities have urged President Chavez's supporters to join a major rally on Thursday, when he is due to be sworn in for a fourth term.

Burkina Faso coach Paul Put has announced his final squad of 23 for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

A multi million pound TV advertising campaign celebrating the extraordinary talents of young people is being launched today (29th December) by leading airline Virgin Atlantic.

A group of concerned citizens of the Brong Ahafo Region is appealing to the President John Dramani Mahama, to consider the appointment of outgoing Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Kwadwo Nyamekye Maafo as a cabinet Minister in his government.

Some citizens from the Upper East Region are lobbying for the appointment of Member of Parliament for the Bongo constituency, Albert Abongo, as Regional Minister in the Mahama administration.

A total of 18 referees and 21 linesmen have been named to handle matches at the African Nations Cup finals, including South Africans Daniel Bennett and Zakhele Siwela.

Outspoken politician, Dr. Sekou Nkrumah has stated emphatically that flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2012 elections, Nana Akufo-Addo is gradually becoming an obstacle to the party.