Soldiers Fired for Looting During Mall Siege.

Two Kenyan soldiers have been fired and arrested for stealing cell phones and other items during last month's deadly mall siege in Nairobi.

Libya robbery: Sirte gunmen snatch $54m from bank van.

Libya's state news agency says gunmen have stolen $54m (£33.5m) in an attack on a van carrying foreign and local currency for the Libyan central bank.

Fred Oware has decided to contest the NPP Chairmanship position.

 

The 1st Vice National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Mr Fred Oware, has decided to contest the National Chairmanship position of the party.

President John Dramani Mahama cuts the sod for Circle interchange.

 

President John Dramani Mahama yesterday cut the sod for the construction of a three-tier interchange at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra.

President John Dramani Mahama tells critics Don’t disrupt our dev’t agenda.

 

President John Dramani Mahama on Sunday sent a clear message to his critiques warning them not to frustrate the efforts of government with their criticisms saying: "Those who are not ready to help should not disrupt our development agenda either."

Mr. Seth Tekper halted payments to Subah InfoSolutions - Finance Ministry

 

The Ministry of Finance has in a statement indicated that in May 2013, the Minister of Finance "directed the Tax Policy Unit of the Ministry of Finance and GRA [Ghana Revenue Authority] to halt payments to Subah Infosolutions LTD".

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GABBY ASARE OTCHERE-DARKO RESPONDS TO AKUFO-ADDO ABANDONS THIRD-TERM BID STORY.

 

My attention was drawn to a story on ghanaweb.com on Tuesday, 22nd October, 2013, attributed to the Al-Hajj newspaper, which carried the headline, ‘Akufo-Addo Abandons Third Term Bid.’

Due diligence was conducted; Only GHC75m was paid to Subah.

 

The Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, George Blankson has denied that the authority paid GHC 144 million to Subah Infosolutions to monitor and verify the volume of calls of telecom companies for the collection of taxes.

NPP will never return to power if it does not address the Asante vrs Ashanti rift.

Ex-Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Nii Ayikoi Otoo says the New Patriotic Party risks a long stay in opposition if it does not take steps to address the Asante vrs Ashanti rift that sits right in the middle of the party.
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NPP is the only hope for Ghana .

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate in the 2012 election, Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that considering the current economic situation in the country under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration, “the NPP remains the only hope for Ghanaians.”
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ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY H.E. JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS, AFTER RECIEVING THE MKIVA HUMANITARIAN AWARD.

 

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WE WANT DATE FOR FLAGBEARER ELECTION NOW -Aspiring NPP Chairman writes to Jake

As aspiring 1st National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Michael Omare Wadie, has drawn the attention of the National Executive Committee of the party to the danger that party could be confronted with if it decides to fix a date for the holding of presidential primary after the election of national executives in March.

First Anniversary of the Death of H.E. Alhaji Aliu Mahama.

 

The organizing committee of the first anniversary observance of the death of Ghana’s former Vice President H.E. Alhaji Aliu Mahama wishes to bring to the notice of the public that a program of activities has been planned for the period November 9th 2013 to November 17th 2013.

NPP Chairman Jake Reminder to Council of State Chairman about EC.

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Indiscipline in Police Service is getting out of control.

 

The Director General of Police (Technical), Commissioner of Police (COP) Mr Frank Adu-Poku, has raised serious concerns about the growing indiscipline amongst personnel within the service.

NPP must sustain pro-poor, rural stature.

 

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Mr Stephen Asamoah-Boateng, has  called on the leadership of the party to do everything possible to sustain its pro-poor and pro-rural stature to garther mass participation at the grassroot level.

Korean cigarette firm pulls 'racist' monkey ads.

 South Korea's largest tobacco company has promised to change an advertising campaign after accusations of racism.

NDC describes the tone of the PPP statement as disdain for religious worship.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has noted with disquiet, a statement issued by the Progressive People Party (PPP) in which they cast aspersions on the President for fellowshipping with some churches.

Ghana Government uncovers massive fraud at bonded warehouse.

More than 280 private and public companies have been cited for allegedly evading the payment of taxes amounting to $367 million over a seven-year period. A presidential task force uncovered the alleged massive tax fraud  which was perpetrated in bonded warehouses in Accra between 2005 and 2012.

National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress says Nunoo Mensah Is Right.

 

Recent comments by National Security Advisor, Brigadier General Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (retd), calling on striking workers to either end the incessant strikes and demonstrations or move out of the country if the kitchen is too hot for them, does not just seem to be gradually gaining grounds and making sense to many people by each passing day, it is also attracting wider support and commendations from prominent people.

Ghana Government will address challenges.

The Vice-President, Mr Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, has assured Ghanaians that the government will use its remaining term of office to ensure the prudent application and utilisation of resources to address the current challenges confronting the nation.

Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has described Ghana’s economy as an ‘Adam and Eve’

 

A former flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, has described Ghana’s economy as an ‘Adam and Eve’ one that needs pragmatic changes.

Ghana Government not to blame for failure to implement automatic adjustment formula.

 

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has debunked assertions that its inability to implement the automatic adjustment formula (AAF) was due to government interference.

Kenya CCTV 'shows soldiers looting.

Security camera footage has emerged which appears to show Kenyan security forces looting goods during last month's siege of the Westgate mall.

Effah-Darteh launches bid for the General Secretary position of NPP.

 

The enigmatic former deputy Interior Minister Captain Nkrabea Effah-Darteh (Rtd.) on Tuesday, launched his bid for the General Secretary position of the New Patriotic Party.

Let's Rebuild in Unity for Victory 2016.

 

NPP Member of Parliament for Essikado, Joe Ghartey has called on the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party to join hands in rebuilding the party in unity towards victory in 2016.

Nunoo-Mensah says he owe nobody an apology.

 

The National Security Adviser, Brigadier-General Nunoo-Mensah (rtd), says he will not apologise for comments he made to the effect that public workers who are not ready to sacrifice and work should take their passports and “get out of the country”.

Ghana T.U.C members nationwide to wear red bands from today.

 Organised labour has called on all its members nationwide to put on red armbands and fly red flags at their various workplaces from today.

Turn your lights off, if electricity is expensive.

 

The Minister for Energy and Petroleum, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has broken his long silence on the rising outrage triggered by the recent 78.9 percent rise in electricity tariff.

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama must stop visiting churches.

 

The Progressive People's Party (PPP) wishes to respectfully suggest to the President His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to stop visiting churches for thanksgiving service for his victory in the presidential election petition.

Is Mahama’s “fire fighting” style working?

 

Chief Policy Analyst at the Ghana Institute of Public Policy Options (GIPPO), Dr. Charles Wereko-Brobby, has questioned the “fire fighting governance” style of the Mahama administration.

Incompetent Nunoo Mensah must resign .

 

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for the resignation of National Security Advisor, Brigadier General Joseph Nunoo Mensah (retired), for his "reckless" comment made about striking workers in the country.

Mr Algban Sumani Bagbin calls for committed workers in Ghana health sector.

 

A former Minister of Health, Mr Algban Sumani Bagbin, has said that the health sector should not be used as an avenue for job creation.

Chief Justice urged Ghanaians to review petition judgment without insults.

 

Chief Justice Mrs Georgina Theodora Wood on Friday urged Ghanaians reviewing the judgment of the election petition to do so without casting insinuations or make any false allegations.

Nation building can be smooth or turbulent.

 

President John Dramani Mahama has said nation-building can either be smooth or turbulent.
The president, therefore, has called for a collaboration among all Ghanaians to propel the country's socio-economic development.

Accidentally freed Florida murderers recaptured.

 

Joseph Jenkins and Charles Walker, both 34, were seized without incident at a motel in Panama City, Florida.

Suicide bomber kills 31 in Syria's Hama.

The man blew himself up inside the vehicle on a busy road on the outskirts of the city in central Syria, the SANA news agency said. It blamed "terrorists", the term it uses to describe rebel forces trying to topple President Bashar al-Assad.

NPP tops indecent expressions on radio.

 

 The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has topped the latest Language Monitoring Report conducted by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) when it recorded 67 indecent expressions in three categories between August and September.

Accra Taxi drivers sue AMA.

 

More than 10,000 taxi drivers plying their trade in Accra have filed a writ at the High Court for a perpetual injunction to restrain Mr Alfred Oko Vanderpuye,

Ghana Health Ministry imports US$6 million fake condoms.

 

Acting Head of the Pharmaceutical Industrial Support Department of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has taken on the Ministry of Health, over its decision to setup a ministerial committee to investigate its action against pharmaceutical importer, Tobinco Ghana Limited.

Electricity Company of Ghana directed to install prepaid meters in all ministerial bungalows..

The President, John Dramani Mahama, has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana to install prepaid meters in the official homes of Ministers and Presidential Staff.

UN says over 1,400 persons seek asylum in Ghana.

 

 The Ghana Country Office of the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) says currently, the total population of persons of concern to it hosted by the Ghana Government is 19,499.

Fitch downgrades Ghana's credit rating on spending worries.

 

Fitch ratings agency downgraded Ghana's sovereign rating on Thursday saying the government of the gold, cocoa and oil producing country wasn't keeping tight enough control of its spending.

Guidelines For Internal Election To Be Out By October 18th.

 

It has come to the notice of the National Headquarters of the NPP that certain Constituency and Regional Officers of the party have issued their own guidelines for the impending Internal Elections.

Former President John Kufuor to receive honorary doctorate degree.

 

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has left Accra for the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, to receive an Honorary Doctor of Letters (PhD) degree by the University of Edinburgh.

Appoint Jerry John Rawlings Chancellor of UDS.

 

The University for Development Studies (UDS) branch of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has recommended that the Former President, Dr Jerry John Rawlings, be appointed Chancellor of UDS.

Pratt and Ephson urge ‘go slow’ on e-voting calls.

 

Mr Kwesi Pratt Jnr. and his counterpart and Pollster at the Daily Dispatch newspaper,  Mr. Ben Ephson Jnr. have cautioned against any haste to subscribe to electronic voting system for national elections in Ghana.

I will not be surprised if criminal prosecution of GYEEDA officials fail.

 

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper Kwesi Pratt doubts if government prosecutors will be able to establish criminal intent on the part of officials cited for corruption at the youth employment agency, Ghana Youth Employment and Entrepreneurial Development Agency (GYEEDA).

Obama signs bill to end partial shutdown.

After all the bickering and grandstanding, the billions lost and trust squandered, it was much ado about nothing.

The partial government shutdown's finally over. The debt ceiling debacle has been averted. Obamacare remains virtually unscathed.

Stenographer snaps, rants on House floor.

 

Amid all the chaos of the last-minute deal in Washington, there was an unusual moment on the House floor moments after the bill passed. A House stenographer and well-known employee calmly took to a microphone and began screaming.
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At 11th hour, U.S. edges away from brink of debt crisis.

U.S. Senate leaders announced a deal on Wednesday to end a political crisis that partially shut down the federal government and brought the world's biggest economy close to a debt default that could have threatened global financial calamity.

Fitch Downgrades Ghana to 'B' from 'B+'.

 

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Ghana's Long-term foreign and local currency IDRs and its senior unsecured ratings to 'B' from 'B+'. The Outlook is Stable. The Country Ceiling has also been downgraded to 'B' from 'B+'.