The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has attributed the significant performance of the bank’s share price to investor confidence in the banking stock. As at close of trading on Monday, December 19th 2016, the share price of ADB had gained about 38 pesewas and trading at 3 cedis 33 pesewas. Also, a total of 10,000 ADB ... The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) has attributed the significant performance of the bank’s share price to investor confidence in the banking stock. As at close
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FIFA has fined all four home nations for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers around Armistice Day. England and Scotland players wore armbands featuring the symbol when they met at Wembley on 11 November. Wales and Northern Ireland’s respective games featured displays on the pitch or in the stands to mark the event. England’s Football ... FIFA has fined all four home nations for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers around Armistice Day. England and Scotland
The Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahama Ayariga has defended the government’s decision to sign a new waste management contract worth €18 million days after his party’s defeat in the December 7 polls. According to the outgoing Minister, he took the decision because it was duly forwarded to the Public Procurement Authority for ... The Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahama Ayariga has defended the government’s decision
A total of 44 people died during Ghana’s electioneering period between 7 and 10 December, 2016. 100 accident cases were reported within the period with about 157 vehicles involved. The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) at a media briefing on Monday said, 2016 saw increased incidents of motor accident compared to figures in 2015. According to the ... A total of 44 people died during Ghana’s electioneering period between 7 and 10 December, 2016. 100 accident cases were reported within
Awudu Ali, an unemployed man, resident at Fiapre, in the Sunyani West District has sued the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General and two others for wrongful detention. He is seeking an order from a Sunyani High Court to compel the defendants to compensate him in the sum of GH¢1 million for violation of ... Awudu Ali, an unemployed man, resident at Fiapre, in the Sunyani West District has sued the Inspector General of Police, the Attorney General and two others for wrongful detention. He
The Member of Parliament elect for the Ofoase Ayirebi constituency in the Eastern Region, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has been named as the new spokesperson for the New Patriotic Party’s transition team. He takes over from Mustapha Hamid, who is also the spokesperson of president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo. The development was announced on Monday at a meeting ... The Member of Parliament elect for the Ofoase Ayirebi constituency in the Eastern Region, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has been named as the new spokesperson
The Russian ambassador to Ankara, Andrei Karlov, has been shot and seriously injured while visiting a photo gallery in the Turkish capital. Several other people were reportedly also injured in the attack, a day after protests in Turkey over Russia’s military intervention in Syria. Mr Karlov was taken to hospital to be treated for his ... The Russian ambassador to Ankara, Andrei Karlov, has been shot and seriously injured while visiting a photo gallery in the Turkish capital. Several other
A French court has found International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde guilty of negligence but did not hand down any punishment. As French finance minister in 2008, she approved an award of €404m ($429m; £340m) to businessman Bernard Tapie for the disputed sale of a firm. Lagarde, who always denied wrongdoing, was not present in ... A French court has found International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde guilty of negligence but did not hand down any punishment. As French finance
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives in the Ashaiman Constituency have sent a stern warning to the Ashaiman Municipal Chief Executive to desist from awarding new contracts. The party indicates that information available to the NPP in the constituency indicates that the incumbent MCE is still signing new contracts with some stakeholders which might bind ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives in the Ashaiman Constituency have sent a stern warning to the Ashaiman Municipal Chief Executive
Both sides of the transition team have reached a compromise regarding the signing of new contracts and other decisions with major financial implications by the President John Mahama-led administration in its last days. According to President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo’s transition team, the outgoing administration will hence take all such decisions in consultation with the incoming administration. The ... Both sides of the transition team have reached a compromise regarding the signing of new contracts
President John Mahama’s immediate plan after his heavy election defeat is to take a long break from politics. But in the long term, the outgoing President foresees himself working on sub-regional, continental and global issues. “I have no plans yet. My immediate intention is to take a well-deserved rest after three years of working without ... President John Mahama’s immediate plan after his heavy election defeat is to take a long break from politics. But in the long term, the
Although the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has lost hold of majority seats in Parliament owing to its massive defeat in the December 7 polls, it will still have the opportunity to produce one deputy speaker for the House. This is according to the Acting Head of Public Affairs of Parliament, Kate Addo. The NDC ... Although the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has lost hold of majority seats in Parliament owing to its massive defeat in the December 7 polls, it will still
Effective Friday, December 23, 2016, the general public would have direct access to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for clarity on issues concerning the bank’s operations. It follows the establishment of a new Contact Centre by the central bank. The Centre will also deal with requests, queries and complaints related to the banking industry. ... Effective Friday, December 23, 2016, the general public would have direct access to the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for clarity on issues concerning the
A group calling itself the Association of Patriotic Ghanaians want President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo to choose “a formidable Chief of Staff” to help him govern successfully. According to the association, “the fountain source of this quality of governance is dependent on the astuteness of who governs the office of the presidency as Chief of Staff.” It ... A group calling itself the Association of Patriotic Ghanaians want President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo to choose “a
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has died at he age of 99 after suffering a heart attack, her husband has confirmed. On the point of tears, Frederic von Anhalt told the AFP news agency his wife had passed away at home, surrounded by her friends and family. “Everybody was there. She didn’t die alone,” he said. ... Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has died at he age of 99 after suffering a heart attack, her husband has confirmed. On the point of tears, Frederic von Anhalt told the AFP news agency his
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has organised a blood donation exercise to create awareness on its mandate to regulate blood and blood derivatives as essential medicines. Speaking at the event, held at the premises of the FDA, in Accra, on Friday, Mr Hudu Mogtari, the Chief Executive Officer of the FDA said: “Blood and ... The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has organised a blood donation exercise to create awareness on its mandate to regulate blood and blood derivatives as essential medicines. Speaking
Highlife musician, Ofori Amponsah has disclosed that the trauma he went through after his wife divorced him some five years ago was the reason he came out to say he was ‘dawging’ secular music for the altar. But after living the life of a “Man of God’ for a while, Ofori Amponsah aka All4Real realised ... Highlife musician, Ofori Amponsah has disclosed that the trauma he went through after his wife divorced him some five years ago was the reason he came out to say he was ‘dawging’
Mr President-Elect, Last week Friday was one of the most exciting days of my life, not because you won (no offense, that is also exciting) but because of something else. For the first time in a very long time, I saw Ghanaians unite in the most extraordinary way to celebrate your victory. From Tamale to ... Mr President-Elect, Last week Friday was one of the most exciting days of my life, not because you won (no offense, that is also exciting) but because of something else. For the first time
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