Probe EC Saga Now
Pressure group, Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG), has called on the government to set up a commission of enquiry to probe matters arising at the Electoral Commission (EC), headed by Mrs....
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US Sanctions Vote ‘hostile’, Says Top Iran Negotiator
Iran's top nuclear negotiator said on Wednesday that new sanctions approved by the US House of Representatives were "a hostile measure" that breached Washington's commitments under a 2015 nuclear...
Expanded Nations Cup Will Not ‘reduce Quality’ of Play
The Africa Cup of Nations will not suffer in quality after its expansion to 24 teams, says a top Confederation of African Football (Caf) official. Amaju Pinnick believes the African game can only...
‘Secret’ Clause In Special Prosecutor Bill To Make Office Useless
A former Attorney General, Martin Amidu has suggested that the government’s efforts to create a special prosecutor office will be a wasted venture if sections of the draft Bill currently before...
Two Dead After Tamale Flooding
Two persons have been confirmed dead following floods which affected some communities in the Tamale Metropolis, July 25, 2017. One of deceased has been identified only as Hajia, with the other said...
‘Secret’ Clause In Special Prosecutor’s Bill To Make Office Useless
A former Attorney General, Martin Amidu has suggested that the government’s efforts to create a special prosecutor’s will be a wasted venture if sections of the draft Bill currently before...
NDC Goes Wild Over Raid of Donkor’s Residence
Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sent notice to the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) that it will resist any attempt(s) to witch-hunt any appointee of former President John...
Fisheries Minister Must Be Called To Order
Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Constituency, Sam George has asked President Akufo-Addo to call the Minister of Fisheries to order over her handling of issues of fisherfolks along the Coast....
Fire, Smoke and Metal At North Korea Steel Plant
A crane moves a giant bucket brimming with 40 tonnes of molten steel towards a gangway in North Korea's Chollima Steel Complex. Flames, smoke and a shower of sparks erupt as a worker thrusts his...
Open Letter To President Akufo-Addo And Ghanaians
Let me begin by borrowing the words of Martin Luther, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” You all bear me witness when the ultimate leader of this country,...
Prominent Australian Aboriginal Singer Gurrumul Dies At 46
World-renowned indigenous singer Gurrumul has died after a "long battle with illness" aged 46, his management said Wednesday, as Australians hailed his contributions to music. Born blind, the...
Trump’s Bid To Rally Base Marked By Protests
Fresh from a rare legislative victory, Donald Trump tried to shore up ebbing popular support Tuesday at a raucous rally in Youngstown, Ohio, that was marred by a string of protests. Recapturing his...
Tillerson Staying On As Top US Diplomat
Top US diplomat Rex Tillerson does not plan to step down, the State Department said Tuesday, quashing reports citing differences with the White House. Since taking the helm of the State Department in...
Trump Ex-Campaign Manager Manafort Not Testifying Wednesday
A Senate committee investigating Russian election interference withdrew Tuesday its subpoena compelling President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort to testify, saying he has begun...
Trump Vows To ‘terminate’ NAFTA If Negotiations Fail
US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to rip up a free trade deal with Canada and Mexico if the text is not renegotiated to his liking. "We are renegotiating NAFTA and if we don't get the deal we...
Panama Opens Embassy In China After Cutting Taiwan Ties
Panama announced Tuesday it has opened an embassy in China after cutting diplomatic ties with Taiwan in June. "The opening of the Republic of Panama's embassy in the People's Republic of China was...
Do Not Lose Sleep Over Ghana
Sometimes, l pity those Ghanaians who are worried about Ghana. I have long stopped losing my sleep to think about the country. I would not even cry at what l see around me, because we lost it...
Ten Hurt As Gabon Police End Rally For Opposition Figure
Ten people were injured in Libreville Tuesday as Gabon police broke up a rally organised to mark the return of opposition leader Jean Ping following a trip to Europe. The injured received first aid...
A Woman’s Expectations From Her Man
What do you expect from the man in your life? He is not the only one who should gain from the relationship, you know. Partners should consider what they have to offer and what they stand to gain...
America’s Warrior-Senator McCain Returns To Senate — For Now
The scar above John McCain's eye and purplish bruise on his face stood as evidence that all was not normal in the US Senate. But the veteran Republican lawmaker, who announced last week he was...