@Africa Hall, scores gather to pay homage to the legacy of a great African, a global icon
As tributes continue to pour from around the world, the United Nations family in Ethiopia, as well as representatives from the government of Ethiopia and the diplomatic corps gathered in Africa Hall today to honor former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who passed away on 18 August, at the age of 80. “He was a noble defender […]
Grand Durbar – 75th Anniversary celebration of the death of Nana Ofori Atta, Okyenhene
"I am the best bet for NDC women’s wing in the Upper East Region" – Elizabeth Jane Afiuc
Aspiring Upper East Regional Women Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Afiuc, has promised a holistic empowerment of women within the party to enable them generate income for themselves and the party as well. According to her, the economic empowerment of the women’s wing of the party was in line […]
Nangodi Paramount Chief commends government on Double track system
The Paramount chief of the Nangodi Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, Nangonab Pariyeong Kosom Asaga Yelzoya, has commended government for the move to make the educational sector attractive. He however, expressed fear that the move will drastically reduce the number of months spent in school in an academic year. The private schools according […]
Make Holy Rosary Recital A Routine Prayer – Catholic Bishop
The Bishop of the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese, Most Reverend Alfred Agyenta, has challenged all Christians especially Catholics to make it a routine of praying the Holy Rosary daily. He said praying the Holy Rosary is the only communication channel the mother of Jesus understands. He was of the view that many Catholics have had their breakthroughs […]
Some health workers in Upper West Region to be trained on maternal mental health issues
About nine hundred Community Mental Health Officers, (CHMOs), along with four hundred midwives and one hundred Traditional Birth Assistants in the Upper West Region, are to be trained on maternal mental health issues within the next three years. The training forms part of the enhancing maternal mental health of 29,520 pregnant women, mothers and children […]
Remembering slave trade offers chance to raise awareness, ‘oppose all forms of modern slavery’ – UNESCO
On this 20th anniversary of the International Day for Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, the United Nations is inviting the world to reflect on the legacy of slavery and remember to guard against racial prejudices, which continue to fuel everyday discrimination against people of African descent. “UNESCO invites everyone, including public authorities, civil […]
Arsene Wenger gets hero's welcome in Liberia
Arsenal’s former manager Arsène Wenger has arrived in Liberia ahead of an award ceremony on Friday when he is due to receive the country’s highest honour. Wenger was President George Weah’s first European football coach and brought him to Monaco in 1988. The president is the only African to have won the Fifa World Player […]
South Sudan conflicting parties to sign final peace deal in Khartoum next week
South Sudan’s conflicting parties have reached consensus on a final peace deal draft expected to be signed in Khartoum on August 27, South Sudan’s Information Minister said Wednesday. “We are expected to sign with initial letters on a comprehensive peace agreement next Monday,” South Sudan’s Information Minister and government spokesman Michael Makuei told Xinhua Wednesday. “The parties […]
Australian gets PM in "brutal party coup"
Scott Morrison is to be Australia’s new prime minister after Malcolm Turnbull was forced out by party rivals in a bruising leadership contest. Mr. Turnbull had been under pressure from poor polling and what he described as an “insurgency” by conservative MPs. Mr. Morrison, the treasurer, won an internal ballot 45-40 over former Home Affairs […]
Historic durber held @Kyebi in memory of late Okyehene Nana Sir Ofori Atta
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Thursday, August 23, 2018, paid a historic visit to Kyebi as the special guest of honour at the 75th anniversary of the death Okyehene Nana Sir Ofori Atta who is recognized for the transformation of Akyem Abuakwa in the Eastern region. Nana Sir Ofori Atta I, KBE was the […]
Two (2) Of President’s Nominees To The Supreme Court Vetted
The Appointments Committee of Parliament on Thursday vetted two of the President’s nominees, a Law Lecturer, Prof. Ashie Kotey, and Appeal Court Samuel Marful-Sau, for the position of Justices of the Supreme Court. The President on July 3 wrote to parliament to announce the nominations to the Supreme Court bench. Appearing before the committee, Prof Nii […]
Ghana Rugby President, Herbert Mensah Donates Two Bullocks For Muslim Feast
Renowned businessman and President of the Ghana Rugby Football Union, Herbert Mensah on Tuesday donated several quantities of products and two bullocks to the Muslim community at the central mosque in Kumasi in the Ashanti region to coincide with the celebration by Muslims worldwide of Eid Al-Adha, the holiest festival in the Islamic calendar. Eid […]
Ninety-four (94) MPs' reaffirm support for John Mahama's candidature
A list of some 94 Members of Parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress who endorsed the candidature of former President John Dramani Mahama is out. Ninety-four (94) MPs’ out of 106 NDC MPs’ in July encouraged John Dramani Mahama to lead the party in the 2020 elections. A statement issued and signed […]
