A farewell parade was on Friday held in Accra, at which George Blankson formally handed over the baton of leadership of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), to the newly appointed Commissioner-General(C-G) Emmanuel Kofi Nti. Mr. Nti, a banker, economist, statistician, accountant and tax expert, with experience spanning three decades was the Head of Tax Policy Unit of the Ministry of [...] The post George Blankson bids farewell appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Malaysia has stepped up diplomatic measures against North Korea in an escalating row over the killing of Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un. Kim Jong-nam died in mysterious circumstances last week at an airport in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Police believe he was poisoned. Malaysia has recalled its ambassador from […] The post Kim Jong-nam killing: Malaysia recalls envoy from North Korea appeared first on Ultimate FM. Malaysia has stepped up
The Minister of Education, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has paid a visit to the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) in connection with the clash between the students of the Institute and the police, last Tuesday. Students of the Institute, were said to have blocked the main Amakom road leading to their school in a jubilant mood for placing third in the [...] The post Police urged to probe students-police clash appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Lusaka (AFP) - A proposal by Zambian football authorities to ban discrimination against gays and lesbians has kicked off a dispute over homosexuality, which is illegal in the country and widely seen as immoral. The new draft constitution of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) contains a clause banning discrimination on grounds of sexual ori ...
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to come clean on the intended funding source for the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. The demand of the NDC followed an earlier communication by the Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo, that the policy would be funded with the Heritage Fund. That was refuted [...] The post Minority: Pres must clear air on funding free SHS appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
There is a new twist to the Kofi Adams vehicle saga, as the Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Obiri Boahen, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over what he described as a shoddy work done by the police in their investigations into the matter. According to Nana Boahen, the Criminal Investigations Department [...] The post Obiri Boahen petitions IGP over Kofi Adams’ vehicles appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A car bomb ripped through a market in Mogadishu on Sunday, killing 39 people and injuring around 50, a local official said, days after Somalia elected a new president.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has reiterated his stance trust in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to deliver. He explained that Nana Akufo-Addo has “certain principles and values” which could help in the fight against corruption. “We are very fortunate also that somebody like Nana Akufo-Addo has emerged over here. People think I love that man to high heavens. No. [...] The post Rawlings reiterates trust in President Akufo-Addo appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has said his ruling ZANU-PF party and the people of Zimbabwe see no viable successor to him for next year’s general elections. Mugabe has been in power since 1980 and in December his party confirmed him as its candidate for the next presidential election expected in mid-2018, when he will be 94. The world’s oldest national [...] The post Mugabe, 92, says Zimbabweans see no replacement for him appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
US President Donald Trump has launched another fierce attack on the media at a “campaign rally for America” event in the state of Florida. He told the crowd in Melbourne the media did not want “to report the truth” and had their own agenda. He also defended the achievements of his presidency so far, insisting that a spirit of optimism [...] The post Trump savages media at Florida rally appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A vehicle belonging to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Sekyere Affram Plains Alex Adomako Mensah has been impounded by the Government Vehicle Taskforce.
Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga will be appearing before the Ghartey Committee today, Monday, 20 February, as the body continues its probe into a bribery allegation Mr Ayariga made against the leadership of the Appointments Committee and Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko.
LONDON (Reuters) - Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari met the country's senate head in London on Sunday evening, the presidency's official Twitter account said, amid concern over the leader's month-long absence for undisclosed medical reasons.
Hearts of Oak defender Musah Inusah was named the official Man of the Match in Sunday's 0-0 draw with Medeama at the Accra Sports Stadium. The reigning Ghana Premier League best defender is said to have proved another rock solid display against the Mauve and Yellows. Inusah had claimed five MOTMs from 13 games last season. ...
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPECGH) has noted that prices of petroleum products in the country will remain fairly stable.
The Gambia has formally sworn in its new elected President, Adama Barrow, in front of a crowd of thousands including African heads of state. It was the second time he had taken the oath after his formal inauguration was delayed by the reluctance of his predecessor to leave office. “This is a victory for democracy,” he told a full stadium [...] The post Gambia leader sworn in at packed stadium appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.
A nine-member delegation dispatched by the Northern Regional House of Chiefs to the troubled Bimbilla town on a fact-finding mission over the weekend, was forced to abandon their mission after the youth in the area rained insults on them and accused the House of Chiefs of double standards and bias in handling the protracted chieftaincy dispute.
Fans of Uptown Energy Record Label signed artist Yaa Pono also known as Ponobiom were left dejected after the artist was prevented from performing at the Cape Coast Sports stadium over the weekend.
Hearts of Oak coach Frank Nuttall says he is satisfied with the performance of the his players in the 0-0 draw with Medeama at home on Sunday. The Phobians are without a win in two Ghana Premier League matches and it has been four points dropped. Nuttall, who took charge of three training session before his first match, was impressive with the output of his players. ''Im still assessing the players and Im looking at what they can give. I have not yet seen some of the players in a
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