The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has slammed mode used by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to express his condolences to bereaved family members of Captain Maxwell Mahama who was horrifically murdered in line of official duties. “My condolences to the family of Captain Maxwell Mahama on their tragic loss. I assure them that the perpetrators … Read more
25th May marks the 54th anniversary of the African Union We are a sad people today because amidst the positive strides we have achieved, yet again we wake up to be reminded that domestic violence is still a reality. A reality that there are still women used as suicide bombers, women denied the right to … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a gender-balanced cabinet in accordance with an earlier pledge, with 11 of 22 posts taken by women. Sylvie Goulard is defence minister while Olympic fencing champion Laura Flessel is sports minister. Bruno Le Maire is economy minister, Gerard Collomb is interior minister and François Bayrou is justice minister. Mr … Read more
The first 100 days of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, the only man I know with two “Addo’s” in his name has been okay except it was nearly marred by insurrection from ignoble thugs who feel and think their rabble rousing behavior forced us to vote for the NPP. In fact, some of us supported … Read more
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has said that it will take 170 years to achieve economic equality between women and men. She also urged women not to wait for opportunities to fall on their laps. She made this statement at the Youth Forum of the Commission on the Status of Women, ahead of the … Read more
Labour economist at the University of Ghana, Dr. Baah Boateng has called on government to take a firm decision and strictly enforce compliance of the minimum wage. The country’s minimum wage currently stands at GHc8.80 which translates into a minimum monthly salary of GHc264, but many companies are paying their employers below the nationally agreed … Read more
Democratic Republic of Congo’s largest opposition party said it expelled one of its leaders on Saturday amid infighting that weakens its effort to force President Joseph Kabila to stick to a deal to step down after an election this year. The Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) said it dismissed deputy secretary-general Bruno Tshibala … Read more
Ahead of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s first State of the Nation address tomorrow [Tuesday], the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants a clear outline of the campaign promises the New Patriotic Party government will be able to deliver on.The Deputy Secretary General of the NDC, Koku Anyidoho, believes assurances from the president are in order because it has doubts … Read more
Ahead of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s first State of the Nation address tomorrow [Tuesday], the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants a clear outline of the campaign promises the New Patriotic Party government will be able to deliver on. The Deputy Secretary General of the NDC, Koku Anyidoho, believes assurances from the president are in order because … Read more
Ahead of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s first State of the Nation address tomorrow [Tuesday], the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants a clear outline of the campaign promises the New Patriotic Party government will be able to deliver on. The Deputy Secretary General of the NDC, Koku Anyidoho, believes assurances from the president are in order because it has … Read more
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday said he “deeply” regretted opposition to former Palestinian prime minister Salam Fayyad as the organisation’s peace envoy to Libya, days after Washington vetoed the appointment. “I deeply regret this opposition and I do not see any reason for it,” Guterres said at the annual World Government Summit hosted by … Read more
The Trades Union Congress (TUC), has called on the Minister designate for Employment and Labour Relations to provide the platform for the views of the labour force when he assumes office. Deputy Secretary General of TUC, Joshua Ansah, asked Ignatius Baffour Awuah, to prioritise the labour issues and “take labour issues very serious”. In an … Read more
The Trades Union Congress (TUC), has called on the Minister designate for Employment and Labour Relations to provide the platform for the views of the labour force when he assumes office. Mr Joshua Ansah, the Deputy Secretary General of TUC asked Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, to prioritise the labour issues and ‘take labour issues very … Read more
The Trades Union Congress (TUC), has called on the Minister designate for Employment and Labour Relations to provide the platform for the views of the labour force when he assumes office. Mr Joshua Ansah, the Deputy Secretary General of TUC asked Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, to prioritise the labour issues and “take labour issues very … Read more
The Trades Union Congress (TUC), has called on the Minister designate for Employment and Labour Relations to provide the platform for the views of the labour force when he assumes office. Mr Joshua Ansah, the Deputy Secretary General of TUC asked Mr Ignatius Baffour Awuah, to prioritise the labour issues and “take labour issues very … Read more
President Biya of the Cameroun Republic made his New Year wishes to his people promising to deal severely with the uprisings in the Southern Cameroons, AKA Ambazonia. His message came almost three months after Common Law Lawyers and teachers’ trade unions started sit down strikes, which quickly attracted other segments of the population. Without violence … Read more
The Ogoninews publisher Mr. Fegalo Nsuke caught up with Mr. Ben Ikari who is a prominent Ogoni activist and the following questions drew his responses below. OGN: What is your assessment of the gains of the Ogoni struggle since 1993? Ikari: Thanks so very much for granting me the opportunity to further add my voice … Read more
The Ogoninews publisher Mr. Fegalo Nsuke caught up with Mr. Ben Ikari who is a prominent Ogoni activist and the following questions drew his responses below. OGN: What is your assessment of the gains of the Ogoni struggle since 1993? Ikari: Thanks so very much for granting me the opportunity to further add my voice … Read more
New United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced Nigeria’s Environment minister, Amina Mohammed as his Deputy Secretary-General (DSG). Guterres made the announcement through Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman of the outgoing Secretary-General. Guterres also announced the appointment of two other women into high-profile positions at the UN. Ms. Maria Viotti of Brazil (Chef de … Read more
The president of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA), Chabur Goc Alei, says he is determined to clear his name after he was suspended by the FA’s board of directors. The board decided during an emergency extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday that Alei should step aside because of alleged financial impropriety. “Yes it is true … Read more