IS Falling ‘very Fast’
The Islamic State group is falling "very fast," US President Donald Trump said Thursday as he visited the Pentagon for a military strategy meeting. "We're doing very well against ISIS. ISIS is...
Day: July 20, 2017
Spieth Delighted With Open Start
Jordan Spieth admitted it had been a near-perfect day after the world number three fired an ominous 65 in the first round of the British Open on Thursday to plant himself firmly in contention. The...
5 Remarkable Things About The Results
After a thorough analysis of Ghana’s 2017 WASSCE results and that of last year (2016), clear differences between the two were noted… The analysis came after the West African Examination Council...
US Attorney General Plans To Stay On Despite Trump Rebuke
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Thursday he intends to stay in his job despite blistering criticism from President Donald Trump over the top law enforcement official's decision to recuse...
Claim That Israeli Student Stole From Auschwitz Stirs Controversy
Controversy has erupted after an Israeli art student reportedly claimed to have stolen items from the Auschwitz death camp for an exhibit, but her school said Thursday the claim was false. The school...
Open Data Will Increase Gov’t Transparency
The Akufo Addo administration be a very transparent government where access to information will not be cumbersome, the president has promised. Akufo-Addo assured that his government will make data...
Indian Man Who Played Guitar During Brain Surgery Makes Recovery
An Indian man who strummed the guitar as surgeons operated on his brain demonstrated Thursday how the unusual procedure had cured the problem hindering his ability to play. Abhishek Prasad had been...
Israel, Palestinians Brace For More Unrest At Holy Site
Israel's army boosted security Thursday and braced for possibile unrest on the eve of the main weekly Muslim prayers after security measures imposed at a sensitive Jerusalem site angered...
Man With One Arm and No Legs Becomes A Bodybuilder [Video]
Man with one arm and no legs becomes a bodybuilder A 21-year-old man with a rare genetic disorder was filmed lifting a 152lb tire nearly a dozen times across his Tampa, Florida gym. The feat is...
Ghana’s Economy To Expand
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has listed Ghana as one of the countries to watch on the continent saying the national economy stands the chance of expanding significantly. A market watch...
Citigroup Picks Frankfurt As New EU Hub After Brexit
Citigroup has picked Frankfurt as its headquarters for broker-dealer duties for EU countries after Brexit, a Citigroup executive announced Thursday in an email reviewed by AFP. The operations are...
Man With One Arm and No Legs Who’s Become A Bodybuilder [Video]
Man with one arm and no legs who’s become a bodybuilder A 21-year-old man with a rare genetic disorder was filmed lifting a 152lb tire nearly a dozen times across his Tampa, Florida gym. The feat...
Clashes Between Herdsmen, Farmers Kill 33 In Nigeria
At least 33 people were killed in clashes between cattle herders and farmers in Nigeria's northern Kaduna state, a police chief told AFP Thursday. Two days of violence between herders and farmers...
Osafo Maafo Hints of Creation of More Districts
The Ashanti Region will soon benefit from additional districts to help expedite the developmental process of the area. This was disclosed by Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Maafo on behalf of the...
Young People Trust Less, But Still Happy
Young people's trust in key figures such as politicians and religious leaders has fallen sharply over the past five years but they remain largely happy, a global study said Thursday. Viacom, the US...
All About Charlotte Osei’s Move To Sue Aggrieved EC Workers For Defamation
Following the EC impeachment petition against its Chairperson, Charlotte Osei has decided to act against the petitioners Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei has decided to make a move...
NPP “goons” Behind Recent Killing of Police Officers
The main opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress has alleged that “goons” and “squads” from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) are behind the recent killings of some...
Never Easy Playing Sri Lanka In Their Backyard, Says Kohli
Top-ranked India will not take Sri Lanka lightly despite the home team's recent indifferent form as well as controversies over fitness and ethics, captain Virat Kohli said Thursday. Sri Lanka,...
Down the Drain? The Economic Costs of Illicit Financial Flows In Africa’s Extractive Sector [Article]
Resource-rich African countries are facing significant economic headwinds. Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, depends on oil for over 90% of its foreign exchange earnings and three-quarters of...
Judicial Service Tops List of Most Corrupt Institutions
The Judicial Service has been ranked the most corrupt public institution in the Atwima-Nwabiagya District by the people in the area. Fifty-six (56) percent of respondents of a survey conducted by the...