Trial of JB’s Killers Begins Today
The trial of Daniel Asiedu, the man indicted for the murder of a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North, Mr J. B Danquah-Adu, will commence today at the Criminal Division of the Accra...
Day: April 28, 2017
Construction of 55 New CHPS Compounds Begins
A sod has been cut to commence the construction of 55 new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds in the Northern and Volta Regions to improve access to health care and reduce...
British Inventor Takes Flight In ‘Iron Man’ Suit
The dream of jet packs that can propel people up into the clouds is a recurring motif throughout popular culture, but one man has made it his goal to make this a reality. An early-version of the...
Sacked South Africa Finance Minister Warns of ANC Meltdown
South Africa's former finance minister Pravin Gordhan, who was dramatically fired by President Jacob Zuma, has warned that the ruling ANC party could lose power in the next election. Gordhan --...
Detailed Misconducts of 4 Ghana MPs; Looming Penalties
The four Ghana MPs cited for UK visa fraud, as well as all other Members of Parliament would be facing dire consequences for the alleged misconducts… Four Ghanaian MPs were blacklisted by the...
Asian Countries To Express ‘concern’ On North Korea’s Nuclear Tests
Southeast Asian countries are to express 'grave concern' over North Korea's nuclear weapons tests and ballistic missile launches despite Kim Jong Un's appeal for the region to join forces and fend...
When Disaster Strikes!
When catastrophe strikes, adequate assistance hardly comes. Fire engulfs your property and fire tenders reach there too late or with inadequate water to douse it. Fire starts gutting your shop and...
My Take On Mr. Lead Counsel’s Sojourn At Dubai and Citizen Vigilantism
I have read analysis from professionals on the AMERI deal saga. From energy consultants to policy analysts and to investment and international lawyers who are not “substandard”. The Philip...
Nobody Better Than Jose Mourinho
Jamie Carragher has praised Jose Mourinho for constantly getting the job done away from home. Manchester United held local rivals Manchester City to a 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium last night,...
Ex-Olympus Bosses Face $529m Fraud Bill
Former Olympus chairman Tsuyoshi Kikukawa (right) is among those who must pay damages Six executives sacked by Japan's Olympus have been ordered to pay more than half a billion dollars in damages...
EShun Snubs Gospel Calls
After the unprecedented success of Gospel artiste Joe Mettle at the recently held Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), there have been calls on other artistes to venture into the genre to capitalise...
Economy Sinks To 22-Year Low; Grows By Only 3.5% In 2016
The country’s economy last year grew by 3.5 percent, the lowest rate in the past 22 years and the fifth consecutive year of decline, data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown. Even...
Modernizing Ghana’s Business Laws
The President believes that private sector led growth is the surest way for Ghana to sustain economic growth. Hence, the President’s maiden budget focused on tax cuts to create space for businesses...
Hearts-Kotoko Clash In ‘Ghana@ 60 Presidents Cup’
History beckons on Accra Hearts of Oak when they clash with arch rivals, Kumasi Asante Kotoko, on Sunday to play in a two-legged Anniversary match slated for the Accra Sports Stadium and the Baba...
Government’s Fight Against Galamsey Not Well Thought Through – Mornah
The Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah has lashed out at government’s approach at ending illegal mining, known as galamsey, in the country. Being spearheaded by...
NPP Loyal Ladies Commend Akufo-Addo For ‘showing Faith In Women’
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Loyal Ladies has expressed gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for appointing women to serve in his government. In a release signed by...
Government Unshaken By Petition Over Bond Issue – Oppong Nkrumah
The Akufo-Addo government remains unflustered by the petition to Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to investigate the possible conflict of interest in the $2.25 billion...
It’s Clear Nana Addo Nominated Incompetent People As DCEs – NDC
The Northern Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the skirmishes that have characterized the announcement of 212 chief executives demonstrate the incompetence of the...
Barclays Bank Says One-Off Charges Hit Q1 Bottom Line
British bank Barclays, whose chief executive faces a regulatory probe, said Friday that first-quarter net profits sank by more than half on a large impairment at its Africa division. Profit after...
SE Asia Voices ‘grave Concern’ On N. Korea Despite Appeal
Southeast Asian countries on Friday expressed "grave concern" over North Korea's nuclear weapons tests and ballistic missile launches, despite Pyongyang's appeal for support in its tense standoff...