It is 25 years under the Fourth Republic; yet, Ghanaians still remember the traits and the governance of all the Heads of State and the governments that held the mantle of public administration.
This was revealed in survey conducted by…
The Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana has officially elected Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye as Speaker of the House for the next four years.
The former Ghana’s High Commissioner to India was elected following his nomination f…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was on Saturday sworn in as the new President of Ghana. He takes over from out-going President, John Dramani Mahama.
The President took both the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office.
“I Nana Addo Dankw…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, possesses an impressive record of national political activism and achievements that spans a period of four decades.
Biography
Nana Akufo-Addo was born on March 29, 1944 and raised in Swalaba in Ghana’s Ca…
Mr Frank Aboagye Danyansah, the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) parliamentary hopeful for Obuasi East, has accused the National Democratic Congress for deliberately mishandling certain sensitive national issues in the Ashanti Region for p…
President John Dramani Mahama in his final state of the nation address to Parliament urged Ghanaians to give maximum support to the President-Elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on as he assumes office.
President Mahama who would in two-d…
The Minister of the Interior, Mr Proper Bani, has commended the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) for improving its services and human resource in 2016 irrespective of the financial difficulties all agencies under the ministry faced.
H…
A number of people have expressed diverse opinions on the State of the Nation Address delivered on Thursday by President John Dramani Mahama with majority saying it was a well delivered address.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agenc…
Some female Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic have reacted differently to the increase in the number of female representatives in the House.
While some are of the view that the increase in th…
President John Dramani Mahama says a large number of health professionals have been trained under his administration to improve the healthcare delivery system of the country.
“Indeed, the rate at which this category of personnel are bei…
Malaysia said on Friday the hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will end in two weeks after the search is completed of a 120,000 square kilometer (9,650 sq mile) area where experts thought it went down.
Investigators recomme…
The US has identified the Russian agents behind alleged hacking ahead of the presidential election won by Donald Trump in November, reports say.
The agents, whose names have not been released, are alleged to have sent stolen Democratic …
President John Dramani Mahama says his administration has worked to expand the coverage of many social protection programmes to cover the majority of the poor and vulnerable population in Ghana.
“At the start of this administration, th…
Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, is supplying Uganda's Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) with its Coesys Visa Management that combines swift issuance of all visas and permit…
Six French soldiers accused of sexually abusing children in the Central African Republic (CAR) have not been charged following a criminal inquiry.
Investigating judges found no evidence to warrant further investigation, the prosecutor's…
The United States Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, will attend the inauguration of Ghana’s President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Saturday, January 7.
Ms Thomas-Greenfield was also…
President John Dramani Mahama delivered his last State of the Nation Address to Parliament yesterday, during which he thanked Ghanaians for their support to him and his administration in the last four years.
Barely 48 hours before handi…
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday said there has been a significant improvement in the educational sector during his tenure of office. President Mahama noted that at the start of his term in office and for many years prior to tha…
The Ashanti Region, which is considered the political hotbed of the country, witnessed very peaceful elections but produced very thrilling statistics and features that excited the winners and left the losers with much to ponder about.
A…
Dr Edward Nasigiri Mahama, Election 2016 Presidential Candidate of the People's National Convention (PNC), says history would judge the work of President John Dramani Mahama.
According to him President Mahama has done his part over the …
President John Dramani Mahama says he is happy to see a boost in logistics and equipment for the country’s security forces. “Our security forces were severely challenged when it came to logistics and equipment to fulfil their constitution…
Ghana has once again proved its commitment to peace, unity and tranquility to the world and as a reliable partner in the dispensation of democracy globally.
The peaceful conduct demonstrated by the candidates and electorate was a reinfo…
The Nigerian army says that one of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls has been found, along with her six-month-old baby.
She was discovered by soldiers investigating suspected members of Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
Nigeria's mil…
A member of a Presidential Committee on Emoluments (PCE), Mr Napoleon Kpoh, has charged Ghanaians to campaign for leaner governments to forestall the payment of huge sums as emoluments at the end of each tenure to government appointees.
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Majority and Minority leaders in Parliament for the Seventh Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana have been nominated and endorsed by Members of Parliament (MPs).
While some of the leaders moved up the leadership position, some of …
The US intelligence chief has promised to explain why Russia allegedly meddled in the US presidential election.
Director of National Intelligence General James Clapper said Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the hack of Democratic…
The European Union Heads of Mission in Mozambique welcome the temporary suspension of hostilities decided by the Government and Renamo
The European Union issues the following declaration in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Moza…
Mr Frank Fuseini Adongo, Member of Parliament -elect for the Zebilla in the Upper East Region, has pledged to work hard to bring unity and development to the Bawku West District.
Mr Adongo said development of the youth was his major pri…
Mrs Georgina Theodora Wood (née Lutterodt) was born on June 8, 1947 in Ghana. She had her basic education at Bishop’s Girls and Methodist Schools, Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region.
She attended Mmofraturo Girls School, Kumasi from 19…
Russia is starting to withdraw forces from Syria and its aircraft carrier group will be the first to leave, the Russian armed forces chief says.
"The Russian defence ministry is beginning to reduce its armed forces deployment in Syria,"…
Incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, is heaving a sigh of relief after winning one of the most fiercely contested seats in the Western Region.
Mr Buah polled 22,917 votes to beat his closest …
The National Democratic Party (NDP) is determined to be an appropriate political force for change in the country.
In keeping with that mandate, executive members of the party, including its flag bearer for the 2016 presidential election…
Adam Afriyie, Trade Envoy will be attending Ghana's inauguration as well as promote existing trade relations between Ghana & UK
On behalf of Her Majesty’s government, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Ghana Adam Afriyie will attend…
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday delivered his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament stating that he would not do self appraisal but would allow history to judge his performance in governance.
He said:"Politics …
President John Dramani Mahama on January 5, delivered his last State of the Nation address.
Full text:
Your Excellency the Vice President,
Right Honourable Speaker,
Your Ladyship the Chief Justice
Honourable Members of Parli…
The outgoing President, John Dramani Mahama has called on the incoming administration to continue the works he has started putting aside political affiliations.
Speaking during his last State of the Nation Address in Parliament, the out…
President John Dramani Mahama has eulogized the President elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo saying they both entered Parliament in 1997 as parliamentarians. "I started my political carrier in holding first public office in parliament and …
The prominent Egyptian activist Ahmed Maher, one of the leaders of the 2011 uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak, has been released from prison.
A security source told AFP news agency that Mr Maher was freed on Wednesday evening after co…
The Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana is to end on Friday night, January 6, 2017.
That will bring an end to the Sixth Parliament and usher in the Seventh Parliament on Saturday, …
A French court on Wednesday postponed the corruption trial of the son of Equatorial Guinea's president until June 19, bringing proceedings to a halt two days after they had begun.
The lawyer for Teodorin Obiang had asked for the hearing…
The trial of Choi Soon-sil, the woman at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal involving South Korea's president, has got under way.
Ms Choi, a close friend of President Park Geun-hye, is charged with abuse of power and attempted …
The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) salutes Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, the President Elect, and the New Patriotic Party for winning the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
“We also congratulate President John Dramani…
The Right Reverend Sam Kofi Osabutey, Bishop of Accra, has congratulated Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for emerging winner in the December polls.He also congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for also conceding defeat in the election de…
The Member of Parliament(MP)-elect for Jomoro, Mr Paul Essien has expressed gratitude to his constituents for giving the New Patriotic Party(NPP) the mandate to represent them in Parliament.
It is the first time in the fourth Republic t…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has outlawed the keeping of wild animals, like lions or tigers, as pets.
For some in the oil-rich Gulf State, owning the likes of a cheetah is a status symbol, but they now risk jail or a fine.
Big cats…
The head of Gambia's army has given his full backing to the country's president, Yahya Jammeh, amid a deepening political crisis.
Mr Jammeh suffered a surprise electoral defeat last month to Adama Barrow.
He initially accepted the re…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has filed a petition at the High Court challenging the Parliamentary election results in three constituencies won by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Brong Ahafo region.
The three constituencie…
The President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday put out the names of key presidential staffers and some appointees for national security.
Earlier, he had mentioned five names for key ministerial positions including Kwa…
The incoming Chief of Staff, Madam Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has indicated that her experience in human management skills would help ensure that government business was successful.
According to her, she has the requisite knowledge and…
Naa Kobluga Wuni Bukari II, Mamprusi Chief of Adentan, have presented smocks to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo, the President- Elect and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President-Elect.
He made a similar presentation to the New Patriotic Pa…
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