The Fate Of Three Lebanese Hezbollah Suspects As Decided In Abuja Court.

Nigerian Ruling Party Splits, Could it Lead To More Violence??

The break-up of the Nigerian ruling party is big news. The People Democratic Party has ruled for 15 straight year and some analysts say that Nigeria has turned into a one party state threatening its democracy. Al-Jazeera reported that the split was caused by the current president’s, Goodluck Jonathan, push to run for office in 2015, which many of the party officials are against.

Takoradi Harbour Expansion About to Begin.

 

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to cut the sod in the first week of December for work to start on the expansion of the Takoradi Harbour, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a Deputy Minister for Information and Media Relations, said on Thursday.

Ghana Parliament urges FDA and TOBINCO to end media war.

The Parliamentary Committee on Health has urged the Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) and stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector to put an end to the unhealthy media encounters saying, “We deem it as unnecessary and unhelpful”.

Ghana Nominated For Peace Award-President Zuma

President Jacob Zuma has announced Ghana’s nomination to receive the prestigious Africa Peace Award slated for South Africa next year, in recognition of her shining example in promoting democracy, good governance, peace and security.

Akufo-Addo Challenges Justice Appau To Invite Him.

 

My attention has been drawn to a story with the above heading on your website which was posted yesterday the 27th of November 2013. I wish by this rejoinder to make certain points clearer, if by my submission they were not clear enough, which perhaps might have informed this headline.

Ghana, South Africa to promote trade.

 

The President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, and his South African counterpart, Mr Jacob Zuma, have affirmed their resolve to provide the conducive climate to promote trade and investment between the two countries.

PLANE RESTAURANT IN GHANA

 

An old aircraft of the defunct Ghana Airways has been turned into a 118-seat restaurant, serving both local and international cuisine to hungry travelers at airport.

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Opinion: 10 Reasons Iran took the deal.

 

The nuclear talks with the P5+1 -- that's France, Britain, Russia, China, the United States and Germany -- this past week in Geneva left much to be desired for Iran in terms of final outcomes. The joint action plan calls on Iran to take steps to verify the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. In return, it receives limited sanctions relief until a comprehensive solution within the year takes shape.

U.S.$700 Million Abacha Loot Fully Returned - Swiss Envoy

 

Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Dr. Hans-Rudolf Hodel, yesterday said all the $700 million in Swiss bank accounts belonging to the late head of state General Sani Abacha have been returned to Nigeria.

Tobinco appeals for President Mahama’s intervention in impasse with FDA.

 

Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Company Limited has appealled to President John Dramani Mahama to personally intervene in the impasse between the company and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).

Merchant Bank was gift to Fortiz.

 

The Centre for Freedom and Accuracy (CFA) has accused the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of packaging the Merchant Bank Limited as a gift for Fortiz Private Equity Fund Limited.

Ghana and South Africa sign Agreements.

 

Ghana and South Africa signed Memoranda of Understanding on Tuesday to leverage cooperation as part of President Jacob Zuma's three-day state visit to Ghana.

Ghana Political parties must be allowed to replace MPs in case of death.

 

National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia is proposing political parties be allowed to appoint representatives to constituencies where they lose sitting Members of Parliament (MP) through death.

Fraudsters in Ghana show us how they use internet scams (VIDEO)

 

 In the land where close to a third of young people are unemployed, many in Ghana turn to Sakawa, which involves duping Internet surfers to send money or snatching credit cards for online "shopping." For extra luck cashing in on their scams, they turn to juju priests to give them extra internet magic. Check out this 2011 Vice video to learn all you need to know about Sakawa.
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South African media defy ban and print photos of President's lavish home kitted out with pool, football pitch, helipad and tuck-shop using £12.4m of taxpayers' money.

 

South African media have defied a government warning and splashed pictures of President Jacob Zuma’s lavish private home which was controversially revamped using £12m of taxpayers money.

Fact Sheet: First Step Understandings Regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran's Nuclear Program.

 

The P5+1 (the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China, facilitated by the European Union) has been engaged in serious and substantive negotiations with Iran with the goal of reaching a verifiable diplomatic resolution that would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Iran Agrees to Historic nuclear deal.

Iran and world powers struck an accord today that broke a decade-long diplomatic stalemate, setting limits on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program in exchange for limited relief from sanctions.

We will fix Ghana's economy - President John Dramani Mahama

 

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday said in spite of the numerous challenges the country had encountered during his first year in office as President, he was resolute that government would fix the economy to an appreciable level.

Ghanaians Will Extend NDC Mandate Come 2016 – Prez Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has predicted that the mandate of the ruling National Democratic Congress will be extended come December 2016 because the party will fulfil all its electioneering campaign for a better Ghana.

Full document: 2014 Budget and Financial Statement.

 

Finance and Economic Planning Minister Seth Terkper Tuesday presented the government's 2014 Budget and Financial Statement to Parliament.

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Mahama's orders on Waterville and Isofoton judgement debt not genuine - Martin Amidu

 

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu says president Mahama's attempts to “lump the execution of the Supreme Court orders on Waterville and Isofoton cases and the suspected misappropriation of funds under SADA, GYEEDA and GRA smacks of opportunism, propaganda and downright disingenuity.”

Statement by H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, at a meeting with the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice and its Anti-Corruption Partners Flagstaff House.

 

I am happy to have this opportunity to speak candidly on the issue of corruption and the way it attempts to pervade every layer of our society, from the political to the personal.  Corruption takes an enormous toll on the ability of a government to function effectively, on the hopes and dreams of individual citizens, and, ultimately, on the morale of an entire nation. 

Corruption has become a culture in Ghana— Dr Akwetey

 

The Executive Director of the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), Dr Emmanuel Akwetey, has observed that corruption is becoming a cultural problem in Ghana.

Minority in Parliament of Ghana stages walkout over 'surreptitious' VAT. Bill

The Minority in Parliament on Friday walked out from the chamber during deliberations on the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill, our reporter says.

Fight against corruption in Ghana.

 

The President, Mr John Dramani Mahama, yesterday announced far-reaching administrative actions he had taken to prevent the perpetration of corruption, prosecute corrupt officials and retrieve moneys wrongfully paid to individuals and companies.

Ghana 2.5 per cent VAT increase divides Parliament.

 

Parliament yesterday passed the Value Added Tax (VAT) Bill, 2013 and, in the process, increased the current rate of the tax from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent.

Maritime dispute with Cote d’Ivoire still unresolved.

 

Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire are claiming ownership of a territory in the maritime border of the two countries which experts say holds about two billion barrels of oil reserves, as well as 1.2 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.

Weeping for my Motherland.

 

Our elders have different ways of expressing that negative attitude of human beings who take delight in the downfall or misfortune of others.

The NDC's Transition Blues.

 

I have this theory that former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor have forgotten their “Akoras” & “Amanfoo” tutelage in Bard Shakespeare elegant words or they did not watch as many 12.15 last shows of Western films at “Ocansil cinema Bompata, Kumasi, as I did.

Speech by Minority Leader at the Liberty Lectures.

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Full speech by Dr. Bawumia at the Alhaji Aliu Mahama Foundation lecture.

 

DISCIPLINE IN ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT: THE KEY TO SUSTAINABLE GROWTHAND PROSPERITY Speech Delivered by: Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia .

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Old GH¢50 Notes No Longer Legal Tender..

 

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) says that the old GH¢50 bank notes are no longer legal tender and so cannot be exchanged for goods and services rendered or in any transaction.

Africans Fail Their Governments On Corruption.

 

Most Africans say their governments are failing in the fight against corruption, and many believe the situation has deteriorated in the last decade, according to the continent's most comprehensive survey of public opinion.

A strong Parliament is key to fighting corruption - Minority Leader

 

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, has stated that strengthening Parliament’s financial oversight responsibilities is critical to combating corruption.

Pay MPs more! We're the worst paid in Africa - Minority Leader

 

Minority Leader and Members of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah Bonsu has called on the “nation to objectively and impartially deal” with the low salaries of Members of Parliament.
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Gov't wants to take Merchant Bank from Ghanaians - Andrew Awuni

 

Executive Director of the Centre for Freedom and Accuracy, Andrew Awuni, says there is a deliberate agenda to sell off Ghana's Merchant Bank to some people no matter the resistance Ghanaians mount against the plan.

Ghana Speaker of Parliament stops Defence Minister from taking control of proceedings.

 

An attempt by the Minister of Defence, Mr Mark Woyongo, to order Members of Parliament (MPs) to observe a minute’s silence in honour of soldiers who had died in defence of humanity was foiled when the Speaker of Parliament reminded him that he had no such power in the House to do so.

We must ‘run things’ but not ‘make things run we in Ghana- Papa Kwesi Nduom

Popular Ghanaian music has from time to time, called on us to "run, run something" and "run things" but not "make things run we". We will do very well to follow that advice. All of us, workers of all types; pastors, priests and preachers, students, journalists, politicians and professionals from all walks of life.

Organised labour calls off strike.

 

Following the reduction of electricity tariff by 25 percent, organised labour has decided to back down on its planned nationwide strike and demonstration.

Former CHRAJ boss advocates further investigations into recording.

 

Former Commissioner of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Justice Francis Emile Short has called for further investigations into a leaked audio recording attributed to former Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah.

Ghana Electricity tariff reduced by 25%

 

Government has announced a reduction in electricity tariff by 25 percent. This means consumers will now pay 59.18 percent as against the 78.9 per cent announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC)

CJ MUST Probe Election Petition Judgement Now.

 

The New Patriotic Party is shocked at the damning revelations made by, now former deputy Minister of Communications, Victoria Hammah that the verdict of the Presidential Election Petition delivered by Justice William Atuguba on the 29th of August was influenced by the government of President John Dramani Mahama.

Reduce size of Ghana Government — Professor Ayittey

 

A retired Professor of Economics at the American University in Washington, D.C., USA, Professor George Ayittey, has suggested a drastic cut in the size of government in the country.

Communications Minister asked to ratify Ghana-ZTE China $60m deal.

The First Deputy Speaker, Mr Ebo Barton-Odro, has given the Minister of Communications a week to resolve issues raised by a joint parliamentary committee on an agreement between the government and ZTE Corporation of China before the House will ratify the agreement.

Africa: Capturing Ugandan Rebel Leader Joseph Kony a U.S. Interest

 

U.S. military planners continue their discussions on a possible of expansion of efforts in Africa to capture the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army, Joseph Kony.

Victoria Hammah has been dismissed.

President John Dramani Mahama has dismissed Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah, government announced in a statement issued on Friday morning.

HON. OSEI KYEI-MENSAH-BONSU TO ADDRESS 3RD LIBERTY LECTURE.

 

The Danquah Institute will on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 hold its 3rd edition of its flagship event, the Liberty Lecture, with the Minority Leader in Parliament, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu delivering a paper on the theme “The Deficit in Parliamentary Scrutiny in the Fight Against Corruption”.

I've Influence In NDC...My Appointment Was Solid, Way Back; My Aim In Politics Is To Make $1million.

 

Good name they say is better than riches, but in the mind of Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah, her main aim in politics is to make $1 million since she believes "if you have money, you can control people".
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Kofi Annan receives Bertelsmann Stiftung's Reinhard Mohn Prize.

 

The Bertelsmann Stiftung has awarded this year's Reinhard Mohn Prize to Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former secretary-general of the United Nations, Kofi Annan. Annan accepted the €200,000 award on Thursday from Liz Mohn, vice-chair of the Bertelsmann Stiftung Executive Board.

Kofi Annan writes about why intervention by the United Nations has variously failed and succeeded.

In January 1994, General Roméo Dallaire, commanding United Nations forces in Rwanda, sent the U.N. Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), of which Kofi Annan was then deputy head, a reliable informant’s warning of imminent genocide; Dallaire concluded, “Peux ce que veux. Allons-y.” — “We can do whatever we want. Let’s go”, meaning all options were open to the U.N. Yet in the next 100 days, 800,000 people were slaughtered, in probably the single greatest act of genocide since the Second World War.