The People’s National Congress (PNC) has accused the Electoral Commission of breaching the provisions of the law in the disqualification of its presidential candidate, Dr Edward Mahama from the upcoming Presidential elections. Lawyers of the party in a letter dated 19th October, 2016 and addressed to the Electoral Commission provided explanations to the issues the EC ... The People’s National Congress (PNC) has accused the Electoral Commission of breaching the provisions of the law in the

The Government and Hospitals Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA) has called off its strike following a successful negotiation with government. A statement from the Ministry of Health said “the Ministry of Health wishes to commend Members of the Government Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA) for accepting to call off their strike to enable stakeholders involved to resolve their ... The Government and Hospitals Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA) has called off its strike following a successful

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A number of human rights and aid organizations have urged the United Nations to deprive Russia of its seat on the UN’s Human Rights Council (UNHRC), AFP reported on Monday. More than 80 international organizations have signed the appeal, with such groups as Human Rights Watch, CARE International and Refugees International among them, AFP says. ... A number of human rights and aid organizations have urged the United Nations to deprive Russia of its seat on the UN’s Human Rights Council

Jamie Vardy has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or award alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale after helping Leicester win the Premier League title. The 29-year-old striker, who scored 24 goals in a historic season for the Foxes, was named on a 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award, ... Jamie Vardy has been nominated for the Ballon d’Or award alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale after helping Leicester

Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is due to be sentenced on Monday for leaking grand jury information to embarrass a rival and then lying about it to investigators. Kane, 50, the first woman and first Democrat elected attorney general, faces a maximum prison sentence of 24 years but state guidelines suggest she could get ... Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane is due to be sentenced on Monday for leaking grand jury information to embarrass a rival and then lying

Arnold Schwarzenegger regrets that he’s unable to run for president because he wasn’t born in the US. “If I’d been born in America, I would’ve run,” he told Adweek in a new cover interview. “Because now? This was a very good time to get in the race.” In the wake of Donald Trump’s controversy over ... Arnold Schwarzenegger regrets that he’s unable to run for president because he wasn’t born in the US. “If I’d been born

The University of Ghana (UG) College of Education is now offering some selected diploma programmes at some of its Regional Learning Centres including that of Tamale. This follows the UG management’s decision to completely phase out diploma programmes at the end of the 2015/2016 academic year. The diploma programmes scheduled for the 2017/2018 are intended ... The University of Ghana (UG) College of Education is now offering some selected diploma programmes at some of its Regional Learning Centres

The Atwima-Kwanwoma Rural Bank continues to show strong growth, posting a net profit of GH¢7.19 million on its operations, last year. Mr. Patrick Owusu, the Board Chairman, said this represented an increase of 62.46 per cent over the previous year’s figure of GH¢4.43 million. Addressing the 33rd annual general meeting of the shareholder at Pakyi-Number-Two ... The Atwima-Kwanwoma Rural Bank continues to show strong growth, posting a net profit of GH¢7.19 million on its operations, last year. Mr.

An outspoken member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kwame Amoako-Tuffuor and two others have dragged the Electoral Commission to the Supreme Court seeking an order to compel the commission to announce results of special voting on the same day it is held. The trio which included Benjamin Arthur and Adreba Abrefa Damoa argued ... An outspoken member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Kwame Amoako-Tuffuor and two others have dragged the Electoral Commission to the Supreme Court seeking

The Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood has expressed the commitment of the Judiciary  to ensure  the country’s election calendar is not disrupted in anyway by the numerous cases in court. According to her, judges designated to sit on such cases have been instructed to deal with them expeditiously. The Electoral Commission is currently faced with multiple law ... The Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood has expressed the commitment of the Judiciary  to ensure  the country’s

A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the commencement of construction works on a multi-purpose Fire Academy and Training Centre in Duayaw Nkwanta in the Tano North District of the Brong Ahafo region. This is to help reduce the incident of fire disasters in the area. On completion, it would have an administration block, male ... A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the commencement of construction works on a multi-purpose Fire Academy and Training Centre in Duayaw Nkwanta in the

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Bawku Central constituency Mahama Ayariga has pledged more development projects for his constituents in his next term of office. According to him, although the constituency has received massive infrastructure development under his term, he will lobby for more developmental projects for Bawku when re-elected as MP. He ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Bawku Central constituency Mahama Ayariga

Vodafone Wholesale, a subsidiary of Vodafone Ghana, has completed the second fibre route to the landlocked countries in West Africa including Mali and Niger through Burkina Faso. The project, aimed at offering an alternative route for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to send services to parts of the West African sub-region, will facilitate  the World Bank ... Vodafone Wholesale, a subsidiary of Vodafone Ghana, has completed the second fibre route to the landlocked countries in West Africa including

The Gyasehene of the Peki Traditional area in the Volta Region, Togbui Takon Tutu Brempong has thrown his weight behind the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP),  Nana Akufo Addo’s bid to become President of Ghana. The chief endorsed Nana Addo during his campaign tour of the Volta Region which started today [Monday]. ... The Gyasehene of the Peki Traditional area in the Volta Region, Togbui Takon Tutu Brempong has thrown his weight behind the Presidential Candidate of the

The Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo Addo has asked the people of the Volta Region to consider voting for the NPP in this year’s general elections rather than the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) because it is the only party that can develop Ghana. According to him, the NPP remains ... The Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo Addo has asked the people of the Volta Region to consider voting for the NPP in this

President John Mahama will from Tuesday, October 25, begin a five day campaign tour of the Eastern Region to appeal to electorates ahead of the 2016 December polls. President Mahama who is seeking a second term in office ended his Volta Region campaign last week. He is expected to tour more than 24 constituencies and ... President John Mahama will from Tuesday, October 25, begin a five day campaign tour of the Eastern Region to appeal to electorates ahead of the 2016 December polls. President

The Progressive People’s Party’s (PPP) parliamentary candidate for Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfrom, Reverend Fred Nii Larbie, has accused the incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP of the area, Bright Demordzi, of destroying a drain he was constructing for residents of Kokrobite. Rev Larbie alleged to Citi News that the MP has teamed up with the Ga South Municipal ... The Progressive People’s Party’s (PPP) parliamentary candidate for Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfrom, Reverend

Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, wife of presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has assured residents of Upper West Akim  in the Eastern Region that her husband would improve the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) which she believes is collapsing. Mrs Akufo-Addo, who made the remark when she visited the deplorable community clinic at Abbam ... Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, wife of presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has assured residents

Illegal miners who have occupied AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine concession have told Citi Business News they are ready to comply with government’s directive to vacate the mine and move to the new allocated site on November 16th. According to the PRO of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners, Francis Opoku, which is representing ... Illegal miners who have occupied AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi Mine concession have told Citi Business News they are ready to comply with