Scientists looking for signs of life in the universe — as well as another planet like our own — are a lot closer to their goal than people realize. That was the consensus of a panel on the search for life in the universe held at NASA headquarters Monday in Washington. The discussion focused not ...

The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG)  has welcomed the proposal by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), that would require players who are called up to the national team to sign pre-tournament contracts. In an statement released to the media on Tuesday, PFAG stated that it had taken note of the GFA’s decision and  “welcome ...

English magician, Dynamo, predicted Mario Gotze’s winning goal for Germany in their World Cup final triumph and the injury to Brazilian forward, Neymar’s injury before the start of the tournament. The renowned illusionist, two weeks ago on Sky Sports News handed a sealed envelope over to the host of the show, Rob Wotton, requesting that ...

A Russian hacker group has attacked the news site CNET. It later said it stole usernames, encrypted passwords and emails for more than one million users. CNET said a representative from the group – which calls itself ‘w0rm’ – informed it about the hack via a Twitter conversation. A spokeswoman for CBS Interactive – the owner ...

William Hague shocked MPs by quitting as Foreign Secretary and announcing that he will leave the Commons at next year’s general election. David Cameron will name a new Foreign Secretary on Tuesday, when he completes a wider than expected Cabinet reshuffle. It will not be George Osborne, who has expressed an interest in moving to the ...

Tens of thousands of German football fans are giving a hero’s welcome to the World Cup-winning team in Berlin. The main celebrations are at the Brandenburg Gate, where players displayed the cup on a large stage while performing an impromptu dance. Many had gathered since dawn to welcome the players who touched down from Brazil ...

A former Trade and Industry Minister under the Kufuor administration, Alan Kyeremanten has bemoaned the gradual transformation of Ghana into a NATO nation – No Action Talk Only. He stated that it is time for political and public officials work harder to achieve results needed for the development of the country’s economy. He made this known at the second ...

Oscar Pistorius, the Paralympic athlete currently on trial in South Africa for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, got into a fight in a nightclub on Saturday evening with a man who “aggressively engaged” him about the case. The 27-year-old athlete’s spokeswoman confirmed the altercation took place but insisted Pistorius had been sitting quietly ...

Jose Mourinho has defended Lionel Messi for his displays at the World Cup, claiming he is a “historical player” despite Argentina losing in the final to Germany. The Argentina captain won the Golden Ball award, given to the best player of the tournament, but has come under criticism from all corners with many, including Diego ...

Efya will be performing at the Tribe One Music Festival, taking place in South Africa from September 26-28, 2014, enewsgh.com can exclusively report. We can also tell you that the Afro Neo-Soul songstress is joining American female hip hop head, Nicki Minaj, for the three-day event, which also has an impressive core of artistes lined up. They include Kid Ink , Macklemore ...

The independent presidential candidate for the 2012 elections, Mr. Jacob Osei Yeboah (aka JOY), has called for all hands to be on deck in support of the President in order for him to leave a lasting legacy with regard to the implementation of a reliable national identity data infrastructure for the country. As the foundation ...

The first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is expected to commence in December 2014. This was revealed by the Local Government and Rural Development Minister, Julius Debrah at the inauguration of the Board of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE). The Passenger Transport Executive will be responsible for the planning, regulation ...

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has awarded the 2014 World Cup in Brazil a mark of 9.25 out of 10. The tournament, won for a fourth time by Germany, featured a record-equalling 171 goals, some shock results and was described by some as the best ever. Blatter says Brazil outshone South Africa, which was awarded a ...

Barclays has been named ‘Best Bank in Ghana’ by the prestigious global news publication Euromoney. Barclays has also been named “Best Investment Bank in Africa” and “Best M&A House in Africa”. The Euromoney Awards for Excellence are given each year to honour those institutions that have brought the highest levels of service, innovation and expertise ...

The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expected to meet on Wednesday to approve the date proposed by the National Executive committee (NEC) of the party for a special congress. The steering committee is proposing August 30th as the date for a special congress to cut down the number of flagbearer aspirants ...

The country’s Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs) have welcomed the removal of subsidies on petroleum products describing it as a move in the right direction. The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) revealed the removal of subsidies on petroleum products after the announcing an increment in the price of the products. The BDCs have long advocated for the removal ...

A former Deputy Minister of Energy, K.T Hammond has attributed the increment in petroleum products to government’s incompetence and mismanagement of the economy. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Mr. Hammond said “Ghanaians are being asked to pay for government’s maladministration.” The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Sunday announced a 23 percent increment in Petrol, 22 percent ...

Minister for Youth and Sports, Mahama Ayariga says the decision by his ministry to convert the three man committee set up to investigate the Black Stars’ debacle at the just ended 2014 World Cup into a Commission of Inquiry is to allow it to ”compel witnesses and compel the production of evidence”. ”We have come ...

When President John Mahama described his turbulent first hundred days in office as a real baptism of fire, he had no clue he had probably seen his best days yet! Today, after a bout of fuel shortage, demonstration by middle class protestors calling for better governance, saga of a moribund Black Stars management and team, ...

The Church of England has begun a debate ahead of a crucial vote to decide whether to allow women into its top ranks as bishops. Its ruling General Synod will vote on the issue – 18 months after a previous attempt was blocked. It was passed by the Houses of Bishops and Clergy but was ...