EC Dispute: Nana Addo Must Act Now
The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has challenged President Akufo Addo to publicly state how he intends to handle the petition that against the head of the Electoral Commission (EC), Charlotte...
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Flagstaff House Integrity Has Been Destroyed If ….
Former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry in the Mahama-led administration has explained that if the integrity of the Electoral Commission (EC) has been destroyed as a result of the alleged rot...
GNAT Rallies Support For Female Teachers In Deprived Communities
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has appealed to the Government to institute a special educational package for female teachers in deprived communities to enable them to constantly...
I Am Disappointed In Ghanaian Media-MP
Member of Parliament Subin in the Ashanti Region, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has expressed disappointment in the Ghanaians media. The MP says journalist must help us MPs to ensure effective running of the...
Gov’t Yet To Decide On Tow Tax Implementation
Government is awaiting the report of Parliament’s Committee on Road and Transport before taking a decision on the controversial tow tax. The mandatory levy for vehicle users to tow broken down...
Prof. Kofi Gyimah-Boadi Wins 2017 Martin Luther King Prize
The Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Professor Gyimah Boadi has been awarded the 2017 Martin Luther King Award for Peace and Social Justice by the US Embassy in...
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...
Bahrain Charges Activist With ‘terrorism’
Bahrain has slapped terrorism charges on an activist who tweeted criticism of the government's treatment of women, Amnesty International said Wednesday. Ebtisam al-Saegh was accused of "using human...
Netanyahu Slams EU’s ‘crazy’ Israel Policy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday denounced the EU's political demands on Israel as "absolutely crazy", in remarks leaked from a closed-door meeting with eastern and central European...
Ghana To Spend $150m On Alternative Livelihood Prog For Illegal Miners
An estimated 150 million dollars is expected to be used for the implementation of the government’s multilateral mining integrated project, Coordinator of the project has revealed. The yet-to-be...
Palestinian Civilians Urge ICC To Speed Up ‘war Crimes’ Probe
Palestinian lawyers and civil society groups Wednesday urged the International Criminal Court to speed up inquiries and open a full investigation into alleged war crimes in Gaza, east Jerusalem and...
Israel Denounces EU Criticism As ‘anomaly’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday denounced Brussels' repeated criticism of Israel as an "anomaly" and called on Europe to reassess its relationship with the Jewish state. The EU has...
Jacob Zuma Critic To Get Police Protection
South African parliament and police are to provide security for an ANC MP after a number of death threats against her. Parliamentary spokesman Moloto Mothapo said the decision followed a security...
Makhosi Khoza: Jacob Zuma Critic To Get Security Protection
South African parliament and police are to provide security for an ANC MP after a number of death threats against her. Parliamentary spokesman Moloto Mothapo said the decision followed a security...
Ghana Won’t Extend IMF Programme – Akufo-Addo
Ghana government says it will not extend its programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when it expires in April next year, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured. Government...
BOST Investigations Will Continue
The Committee set up to investigate the contaminated fuel saga at the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) will continue its work in spite of Bureau of National Investigation...
Youth, Women Empowerment Top Priority of NPP Gov’t – Dr.Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reiterated that creating job opportunities for Ghanaian youth and women is a top priority for the Nana Akufo-Addo government. In line with this, government is...
Fethullah Gulen’s Message On the Anniversary of Turkey Coup Attempt
Saturday is a sad moment in Turkish history as it marks one year since the deplorable coup attempt that resulted in the death of hundreds and injuries of thousands. On this occasion I reiterate my...
CSOs Platform Calls For An Extension of IMF Programme
The Civil Society Organisations’ Platform on Ghana IMF programme says an extension of the package will best serve the nation’s interest since it will allow for better implementation of the...
Having More MPs As Ministers Undermines Parliament
Civil Society Group, Odekro has reiterated calls for a re-examination of Article 78 which compels the President to appoint majority of Ministers from Parliament. The group stands by its earlier...