Members of the New Juaben North Constituency branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have expressed their appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for his nomination of Dr Omani Boamah as Minister for Communications.
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Rebels have taken control of a key military air base in northern Syria, the opposition said Friday.
"The fighters are now controlling all the facilities of Taftanaz airport," Rami Abdel-Rahman, the head the Syrian Observatory for Human…
Malian troops, backed by French aircraft, reclaimed the central town of Kona from Islamist rebels within hours of the start of a French intervention in support of government forces, French media reports said Saturday.
French airstrikes…
Four police officers were injured during loyalist riots on the outskirts of the Northern Irish capital Belfast which continued into the early hours of Saturday.
Protesters threw petrol bombs, stones and fireworks at police and set fire to…
Four police officers were injured during loyalist riots on the outskirts of the Northern Irish capital Belfast which continued into the early hours of Saturday.
Protesters threw petrol bombs, stones and fireworks at police and set fire to…
Syrian rebels pushed towards two military airports in the northern province of Aleppo on Saturday, a day after capturing a similar strategic military base, activists told dpa.
"Heavy fighting is taking place between rebels and troops mann…
Syria peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi was in talks with top diplomats from Russia and the United States in Geneva on Friday, in a bid to help bridge their differences over the conflict-torn country.
The US wants Syrian President Bashar al-Ass…
Parliament on Friday adjourned sitting for two weeks, to enable the reconfiguration of the Chamber of the House to comfortably accommodate the additional 45 news seats that have been added to the existing 230 seats.
In a memorand…
The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) has called on party members to reflect on its performance in the 2012 elections to generate ideas towards effective rebuilding and resuscitating the party.
Various speakers on Saturday during a durb…
A senior Syrian intelligence officer announced his defection from the government of President Bashar al-Assad in a video posted online by activists Saturday.
"I, Jumaa Farraj Jassem, the head of Section 30 of the foreign service of the Ge…
Mr. Evans Kwabla Ablordeppey, Oforikrom Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended President John Mahama on his successful inauguration and urged stakeholders to give him the necessary support. …
India may have to "think of some other options" if ceasefire violations across the line of control (LOC) in Kashmir continued, news reports quoted Indian Air Force chief NAK Browne as saying Saturday.
Browne, the senior-most officer of…
Alhaji Mohammed Habibu Tijani, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Yendi has commended his constituents for the confidence they have reposed in him by voting massively for him.
He said: "I accept the responsibility wit…
Protesters began gathering Saturday in Magdeburg to rally against an estimated 1,400 neo-Nazis planning to march through the east German city.
Police said they are deploying some 2,000 officers from 10 German states to the site of the …
Hundreds of Shiite demonstrators gathered on Saturday in support of the Iraqi government, which has been facing angry protests by the country's Sunni minority.
They convened in Baghdad's Tahrir Square carrying the Iraqi flag and chanting …
Mr Adam Mutawakilu, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo Constituency in the Northern Region has commended the people for voting massively for him in the December elections.
He said: "I accept the …
Recycling hundred per cent of the metal obtained from ore can reduce environmental load to one three-hundredth the load created by mining, Mrs Ama Ampoma Andoh, Member for Juaben, said on Friday.
Mrs Andoh who said this in a statement…
Some 250 activists set up tents Friday on a highly disputed plot of land in the West Bank to protest Israeli plans to build Jewish settler homes there, which could cut off Palestinians from Jerusalem.
Palestinian activists called their…
President John Dramani Mahama has made 12 appointments for ministerial positions and in accordance with Article 78 of the Constitution, on Friday furnished Parliament with the names of the nominees for vetttings.
They include Mr S…
President Francois Hollande said Friday France was ready to intervene against Islamist rebels in Mali, if they continued their advance towards Bamako.
"I have decided that France will answer the request from Malian authorities, togethe…
The Volta Region Branch of the United Cadres Front (UCF) has commended President John Mahama on the appointments he has made so far.
"We wish to appreciate the appointments made so far in your own wisdom," a congratulatory message s…
Rebels and the government of the Central African Republic are expected to meet on Friday in Gabon to finalize a ceasefire deal to end fighting that erupted last month, West African diplomats and a rebel spokesman said.
The rebel coalition…
The African Union on Friday called on its member states to support crisis-hit Mali and condemned the renewed attacks by Islamist rebels.
AU Commission head Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma called on the 53 states that make up the grouping to "ex…
Germany's opposition Social Democrats on Friday played down polls suggesting Chancellor Angela Merkel has built a commanding lead ahead of the country's election, expected to be held in September.
"With a sense of confidence and calm we w…
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday said he would defend disputed islets in the East China Sea at a time when Chinese planes and vessels are frequently present around the area.
The Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands are also c…
The Organization of American States (OAS) has rejected a complaint by the Venezuelan opposition that the government had violated the constitution when it postponed the inauguration of ailing President Hugo Chavez.
The 58-year-old left-win…
The Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) in Greater Accra Region, has completed most of its development projects for 2012 through internally generated fund (IGF).
Mr Daniel Amartey Mensah, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), made…
Government has directed that the first batch of District Chief Executives (DCEs) haven been appointed in May 2009 are to remain in office till their tenure of office comes to an end in May.
The directive said after May there would be …
Dr Ahmed Mustapha, Member of Parliament for North Ayawaso and Deputy Minister of Environment, Science and Technology has expressed gratitude to his constituents for returning him the fourth time as their representative in Parliament.
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Dr Edward Omane- Boamah, former Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, has been assigned the responsibility of coordinating Ghana's participation in the 2013 Africa Nations Cup Tournament in South Africa.
A statement signed by Mr John …
President John Dramani Mahama has in consultation Sheikh Dr Nuhu Sharabutu, National Chief Imam dissolved the National Hajj Committee.
A statement signed by John Abdulai Jinapor, Spokesperson to the President on Thursday and copied…
The Leadership of Parliament on Thursday refuted media claims that legislators intended to go on strike over unpaid emoluments, urging accuracy in the reportage of proceedings of the House by journalist.
Reports monitored in some medi…
Dr Benjamin Kunbuor, Majority Leader in Parliament, has entreated members of the Sixth Parliament to work hard to improve the image of the House as a serious law making body.
He said attendance of members resulting in the lack of quo…
Islamist rebels marched through Kona, a strategic village in the centre of crisis-hit Mali, after heavy clashes with Mali's army Thursday, residents said.
"Right now, they are in the process of walking in the city. They just broke thro…
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akhbar Salehi, on a visit to Egypt Thursday, claimed that the West is stirring up sectarian feuds between Sunni and Shiite Muslims.
Attempts to stoke "this conflict all arise from the Western media," he sai…
The leader of Germany's opposition Social Democratic Party (SPD), Sigmar Gabriel, has revealed his father was a life-long Nazi who kept him a virtual prisoner as a child.
Gabriel, 53, spoke of the "almost unbridled rage" he still feels…
Dr Mark Assibey-Yeboah, Member of Parliament (MP) for New Juaben South, has commended his constituents for massively endorsing him in the just-ended general election.
He said their support was a testimony of the acceptance of the goo…
Mr Vitus A. Azeem, Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, the local chapter of Transparency International has urged President John Dramani Mahama to appoint persons of high integrity to serve in his administration.
He advis…
Mr Joshua Akamba, Deputy National Youth Organiser of National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday said President John Dramani Mahama would surprises many people in the appointment of government officials.
"Expect more surprises in…
The leadership of the Issaw West Development Union in the Lambussie Traditional area of Upper West Region on Wednesday joined the teaming international and local bodies to extend congratulatory messages to President John Dramani Mahama.
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Parliament on Wednesday adopted the report of leadership on the formula for composition of membership of committees, parliamentary delegations and other parliamentary groups and associations and membership of the Committee of Selection.
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The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) on Wednesday said the nation has been tagged as a shining model of democracy in Africa.
The accolade was bestowed on Ghana considering the country's ability to successfully hold…
The three independent members of Parliament and the only member from the People's National Convention Party have agreed to work with the majority in Parliament.
They are Mr Alhassan Dahamani, member for Tamale South, Mr Paul Deri…
The Gomoa West District Chief Executive, Mr Theophilus Aidoo-Mensah, has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on a successful investiture.
He also congratulated the electorate for voting for truth and development and showing a…
The Mawerehen of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, Nana Kobena Abiw Otu II, has commended Ghanaians for the peaceful manner they conducted the 2012 general election.
He said the peaceful manner the elections were held had confirmed Gha…
The chief of Azulenloanu,Nana Addo Nreda V, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to appoint more Nzemas to serve in his government as his predecessor, President John Atta Mills did.
According to him, Nzemas who had served in …
Mr Edward Doe Adjaho, the Speaker of Parliament, suspended sitting for one hour shortly after proceedings began with the swearing in of two members of Parliament, Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, member for Assin Central and Mr Emmanuel Aboagye …
Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah- Arthur on Wednesday explained that the decision of President John Dramani Mahama for Ministers in the last Administration to stay on was to properly superintend Government business until new minister…
The Konkomba Youth Association (KOYA), on behalf of the chiefs and the people of Konkomba, has congratulated President John Dramani Mahama on his election to the highest seat of the country and wished him a successful first tenure and the …
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Edward Doe Adjaho is to chair the Committee of Selection.
Other members of the Committee from the Majority side are Dr Benjamin Kunbuor, Mr Cletus Apul Avoka, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Hajia Mary …