President John Mahama Ghana’s President John Mahama has dissolved the National Hajj Committee, his office announced today January 10, 2013. President Mahama took the decision in consultation with the National Chief Imam, according to a statement. The dissolution of the …

Kevin Prince Boateng Leading international soccer player Kevin-Prince Boateng, who plays for one of Europe’s top clubs, insists he will walk off in a competitive game if he is subjected to further racist abuse. European football’s reputation has been tarnished …

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved 14 proposals for the Upper East Region for funding under the sub-projects of the Ghana Environmental Management Project (GEMP). Community based organisations and non-governmental organisations are among other beneficiaries and they are to …

Dr Benjamin Kumbuor, Majority Leader in Parliament, has entreated members of the Sixth Parliament to work hard to improve the image of the House as a serious law making body. He said attendance of members resulting in the lack of …

The National Sports Authority (NSA) has formed a five-member committee to run the affairs of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) following the dissolution of the executive board of the GBA. The committee will be chaired by Jonathan Ansah Annan, with …

The Eastern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has indicated that it would be more than alert this year to ensure cases of fire outbreaks in the region are reduced to, if possible, zero. The Regional Commander, …

The Ejisu Government Hospital has received medical items valued at more than GH¢5,000.00 to enhance its operation. They include blankets, bed sheets, delivery kits, baby sponge bags and toys, “T”-shirts and reading books for kids. The items were donated by …

Mr. Lee Ocran Mr Lee Ocran, caretaker Minister of Education, on Thursday handed over 11 Yuton buses at a cost of GH¢3.5 million to the Ghana National Service Scheme (NSS) in Accra. He said the buses were to convey service …

Dr. Vanderpuije – Accra Mayor Some residents in Accra have condemned the rate at which movie producers and other organisations are pastingwalls in the capital city with posters. They said these posters were contributing to the dirt that had engulfed …

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed dissatisfaction about the unresolved post single spine migration issues and has given the new government a two-week window period to resolve issues. “If after the given window period, which started a day after …

Akufo-Addo and Dr Bawumia of the NPP Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised an objection to the composition of the Supreme Court panel sitting on the case in which it is challenging the country’s 2012 presidential polls results.…

The Late Henry Ford Kamel The Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday fixed Tuesday February 26 for the parliamentary by-election for the Buem Constituency in the Jasikan District of the Volta Region. In a statement to the Ghana News Agency signed …

The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) on Wednesday said the nation has been tagged as a shining model of democracy in Africa. The accolade was bestowed on Ghana considering the country’s ability to successfully hold elections in the midst …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Western Region recorded 394 reported fire cases as of November 2012 as against 232 in the same period in 2011. The figure showed an increase of 162 cases with 15 reported deaths …

President John Mahama Mr Joshua Akamba, Deputy National Youth Organiser of National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday said President John Dramani Mahama would surprises many people in the appointment of government officials. “Expect more surprises in ministerial appointments as President …

A fatal accident at the Kotokuraba Market in Cape Coast, on Wednesday claimed two lives, while five other people sustained injuries. The deceased were identified as Ms Ramatu Adam, a teacher and one Ms Mavis Yawson, who were walking along …

The Ghana National Service Scheme (GNSS) has deployed a total of 1,873 qualified nurses and midwives to undertake their national service for the year 2012-2013 service period in 165 health facilities across the country. The deployment was as a result …

Ghana’s official squad numbers for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations have been confirmed. The registered 23 man list have been submitted to the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ghana squad in numbers 1. Daniel Agyei (GK) – Liberty Professionals …

Black Stars Ghana Black Stars Coach Kwesi Appiah has announced his final 23-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The Ghana coach finalized his squad on Wednesday for this month’s finals by having to leave out …