Trump and Africa
Donald Trump won the US presidency after suggesting he would make big changes in the way his country relates to the rest of the world. So what does his move to the White House mean for different...
Day: January 20, 2017
We Will Continue To Seize Public Toilets – Hopeson Adorye
A member of New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications team, Hopeson Adorye says he will mobilize members of his party to take over all public toilets in the country. According to him, their move...
President Trump’s Full Inaugural Speech, Attacking Washington, Promising ‘America First’
President Donald Trump just delivered a searing inaugural address, attacking Washington and promising a new hope for Americans who want to dream big. A transcript of Trump's first speech as president...
Kan Dapaah’s Vetting Held In Closed Session
Minister Designate for National Security Albert Kan Dapah during the vetting The Minister Designate for National Security Albert Kan Dapah vetting is being held in a closed session. This is because...
We Won’t Shortchange Teachers and Nurses – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister-designate Ken Ofori-Atta has said if he is given the nod by the Appointments Committee in parliament to become a substantive minister, there will be a departure from the problem...
Zongo Dev’t Fund To Have $50m – Ofori-Atta
The government has targeted seeding the Zongo Development Fund with $50million, Finance Minister-designate Ken Ofori-Atta has said. Mr Ofori-Atta told parliament’s Appointment Committee on Friday,...
We Recognize Barrow As Gambia’s President – South Africa Gov’t
The Government of South Africa says it no longer recognizes Yahya Jammeh as President of The Gambia. A statement issued by the government on Friday, January 20, congratulated Adama Barrow and said he...
Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh ‘agrees To Step Down’
Gambia’s new president has said that Yahya Jammeh, who ruled the country for 22 years and refused to step down after losing the recent election, has finally “agreed to leave”. Writing on...
Archbishop Duncan Williams Part of Officiating Clergy For Trump’s Inauguration
Ghana’s Archbishop Nicholas Duncan Williams, was a part of the clergy that officiated a church service ahead of the inauguration ceremony for the 45th President of the United States, Donald J....
Archbishop Duncan Williams Prays At Trumps Inauguration In US
One of Ghana’s leading men of God and head of the Action Chapel Church International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan William was amongst a few distinguished invited guest who graced the inauguration of...
Akufo-Addo Can Even Appoint An ‘Octopus Minister’ – Osafo-Marfo Jabs
Senior Minister-designate Yaw Osarfo Marfo says President Nana Akufo-Addo is a liberty to appoint as many ministers as wants. According to him, the president is mandated by the 1992 Constitution to...
Ayew Joins Ghana’s Hallowed Club
For a player to join the club of its legend in any form is an honour, and Andre Ayew has just done so for his national team. The player, who made his African Cup of Nations debut in 2008 as a...
Trump Sworn In, Marking A Transformative Shift In the Country’s Leadership
Donald John Trump was sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, taking office on a day that has featured smaller crowds and more subdued ceremony than previous inaugurations — but...
Avram Grant Set To Leave Ghana After Tournament
Avram Grant has given a strong indication his time as Ghana coach will end after the Africa Cup of Nations. The 61-year-old former Chelsea coach’s contract expires at the end of the tournament in...
Peace FM, UTV Lead Pack
Despite Group's UTV and Peace FM stand as the two stations with the largest audience share in Ghana today according to the latest radio and television ranking by GeoPoll. According to the survey,...
Gyan Is Ghana’s Record Afcon Player
Asamoah Gyan's status as a living Ghanaian football legend is already cemented - and he's chalked another milestone at Afcon 2017. When the Black Stars took to the field against Uganda in their Group...
Kan Dapaah Dismisses Cocaine Allegations Against Him
National Security Minister designate Kan Dapaah has debunked claims he did nothing to avert a cocaine haul in Ghana during his tenure as minister in the Kufuor administration. Responding to a...
At 74, I’m Still Fit To Serve As Minister
Senior Minister-designate Yaw Osafo Marfo has said age will not be a drawback in the discharge of his duties if he is given the nod by the Appointments Committee of parliament to become Senior...
Ghana Education Is Sick ; Who Carries The Blame?
Posterity will castigate us mercilessly especially the stakeholders in the education sector if we fail to address issues hampering teaching and learning in the country. Let me state unequivocally...
Ghanaians Die In Libya
Ghanaians, especially those in Berekum, Dormaa Ahenkro, Nkoranza and other towns in the Brong Ahafo Region, whose relatives have travelled to Libya in search of greener pastures, are extremely...