The Minister of Sports Nii Lante Vanderpuije has served notice President John Mahama will return as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in the 2020 elections, despite a humiliating defeat in the December polls. Speaking on personality profile show – Starr Chat – on Starr 103.5 FM Wednesday, Mr. Vanderpuije stressed Mahama will be […]

Mustapha Hamid, Spokesperson for Nana Addo Dankwa  Akufo-Addo the  President-elect, has hinted that names of persons to occupy cabinet positions and other ministerial portfolios  in the new government will be unveiled 24-hours after he is sworn into office. There have been various lists being bandied around on media platforms as persons who will be assigned […]

Ghana’s provisional GDP (including oil) for the 3rd quarter of 2016, grew by 4 percent compared to 3.5 percent in the same period of 2015. The services sector recorded the highest growth of 4.7 percent, followed by industry and agric with 3.9 and 2.3 percent respectively. However, the non-oil provisional GDP for the third quarter […]

US police investigating a murder have tussled with Amazon over access to data gathered by one of its Echo speakers. The voice-controlled device was found near to a hot tub where the victim was found dead amid signs of a struggle. According to court filings, Amazon was issued with two search warrants but refused to […]

Sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from cycling aged 36. The five-time Olympic champion and 2012 Tour de France winner said he had fulfilled his “childhood aspiration” of making a career out of the sport. “I’ve met my idols and ridden with and alongside the best for 20 years,” he said. “2016 is the […]

The Ghana police service on Wednesday observed a memorial service to honour officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The service which was held at the National Police Training school at Tesano, Accra was graced by President John Dramani Mahama. About 15 police officers reportedly died in 2016 alone out of which […]

The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) says it is overwhelmed by the number of road accidents recorded this year. The Commission said it has recorded over 11,000 accidents this year; about 2,000 more cases from the 2015 figure of about 9,000. It said it had failed to meet its 2016 target in reducing traffic-related deaths […]

President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be taking home GHc22, 809 every month upon assumption of office. This was captured in the Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh committee report which was tasked to recommend emoluments for Article 71 office holders and sighted by citifmonline.com. Soon to be Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will also receive GHc20,529 each […]

President John Mahama will take home a salary of GH¢22,809  up from the non-taxable salary of GH¢15,972 previously approved for outgoing presidents. This reflects about 43 percent increase from the amount previously paid to outgoing presidents. This was contained in the Presidential Emoluments Committee on the conditions of service of Article 71 office holders’ report available […]

Barring any last minutes changes in plans by the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), ultimatefmonline.com has gathered that Tamale South Constituency lawmaker and outgoing Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Haruna Iddrisu will be the next minority leader in parliament. New parliamentarians in Ghana’s parliament are expected to be sworn into office on […]

Barring any unforeseeable glitch, the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic which will commence its sittings on January 7, 2017, will see the elevation of the MP for Nadowli/Kaleo, Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin to the position of 2nd Deputy Speaker. Bagbin, who is currently the Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business in the Sixth […]

The Tema Central branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticized the Chief Executive of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) Isaac Ashai Odamtten of recruiting several people few days to the end of his tenure. The party called on Mr Odamtten to stop the ongoing recruitment and illegal payments to some individuals. Charles Gyeabour […]

The Tema Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has embarked on a fire sensitisation campaign to ensure that the region does not record an upsurge in fire outbreaks during the yuletide and the Harmattan season. The sensitisation programme was organised for market women and traders, artisans and drivers within and outside the […]

THE MUNICIPAL Chief Executive of Sunyani Municipality, Kwasi Oppong Ababio, DAILY GUIDE has learnt has become  the first  District Chief Executive to officially hand over his official car and pack out from his official residence. This became necessary after the victory of the New Patriotic Party in the 2016 general elections. The Municipal Coordinating Director, […]

President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo and his vice, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia visited victims of the Labadi explosion where they empathized with the survivors of the mishap. The explosion left in its wake ten dead persons, and over 49 persons receiving treatment at various health facilities in Accra. It occurred at a commercial LPG selling outlet between the […]

Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for November 2016 reached 11.9 percent, from the 9.7 percent recorded in October. This represents a 1.2 percent increase in the PPI figures recorded between the one month period. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, the utility subsector recorded the highest year on year inflation of 38.3 percent. It was […]

Black Stars Deputy captain has expressed gross delight after grabbing his very first goal for the Hammers over the weekend. The former Swansea star grabbed his side’s opener in their 4-1 away rout and seems to be peaking in performance lately having suffered a thigh injury in his first game for West Ham against Chelsea […]

The President and and other top hierarchy in Ghana’s political system are set to enjoy a 10% pay rise from January 2017 as recommended by the Presidential Committee on Emoluments. The 10% pay hike covers all members listed under Article 71 of the 1992 constitution and has been backdated to 2013. The committee on emoluments […]

Ghanaian musician Jojo Abot will perform at the Times Square in the United States of America on New Year’s Eve. Her performance will be a part of the inaugural New Year, New Voices –   a platform to further promote and launch the career of talented musical artistes who are not signed to major labels. Abot was selected by […]

Last Friday was a day of unforgettable fun at the National Theatre when Ghana’s outstanding afro-pop singer Efya, staged her annual live musical concert dubbed, ‘Efya Girl Talk Concert.’ This year’s concert, which was the second edition, attracted a large number of personalities, celebrities as well as music lovers from all walks of life. Some […]