Rawlings Institutes Revolutionary Lecture Series

Renowned Nigerian actor, Pete Edochie is expected to be at the lecture. The office of former President Jerry John Rawlings has announced the institution of the Annual Revolutionary Lecture Series aimed at promoting good governance and enhancing contemporary democracy. The maiden event is scheduled for Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Ghana College of Physicians … Read more

Noguchi Institute To Get Advanced Research Centre

The Noguchi Memorial Institute with the assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is to get an advanced research centre to deal with infectious diseases. A sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the Centre has been done to mark the start of the project, a statement signed by Ms Miyuki Tan, Health Section, JICA said. … Read more

I’m Not Running For Presidency In 2020

Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has finally made his stance clear about reports linking him to running for the flagbearer slot of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2020. The Tamale South lawmaker has been a subject of discussion on various platforms as to whether he would be running for torch bearer of the party when … Read more

Kojo Yankah Chides Gov’t Over Job Allocations

A former Minister of State and the Former Editor of the Daily Graphic, Kojo Yankah, has launched a blistering outcry against the penchant of governments to dismiss public office holders and appoint persons of their own stock to fill vacant positions. He questioned what he called “merry-go-round joke in Ghana”, where one government appoints and the other … Read more

Nana Akufo-Addo In the Spotlight

Leadership of deceit: Nana Akufo-Addo in the spotlight The role political manifestoes play in political victories in Ghana cannot be over emphasized. Over the years political parties continue to use their manifestoes as marketing tools to woo voters to their side. The 2016 general election which saw Nana Addo winning political power is no exception. … Read more

Should They Be Allowed To Go Scot-Free?

I have had the misfortune of following, in the past fortnight, the unbridled exchange of words between Ms Otiko Afisa Djaba (Honourable Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, and ex-Women Organiser of the NPP) and Mr. Daniel Bugri Naabu (NPP’s Northern Regional chairman). I use misfortune here because to witness two adults (both holding … Read more

Ghana’s Development Lies In Mathematical Sciences – AIMS

The African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana – part of a pan-African network of Centres of Excellence in post-graduate education, research and outreach in mathematical sciences – is rallying stakeholders, including industry and the Diplomatic Corps, to support government’s bold ambition to transform Ghana’s development through research, innovation and the practical application of mathematical … Read more

Ghana’s Development Lies In Mathematical Sciences

The African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana – part of a pan-African network of Centres of Excellence in post-graduate education, research and outreach in mathematical sciences – is rallying stakeholders, including industry and the Diplomatic Corps, to support government’s bold ambition to transform Ghana’s development through research, innovation and the practical application of mathematical … Read more

Leadership of Decieit; Nana Akufo-Addo In the Spotlight

Leadership of decieit; Nana Akufo-Addo in the spotlight The role political manifestoes play in political victories in Ghana cannot be over emphasized. Over the years political parties continue to use their manifestoes as marketing tools to woo voters to their side. The 2016 general election which saw Nana Addo winning political power is no exception. … Read more

Leadership of Decieit; Nana Akufo-Addo On the Spotlight

Leadership of decieit; Nana Akufo-Addo on the spotlight The role political manifestoes play in political victories in Ghana cannot be over emphasized. Over the years political parties continue to use their manifestoes as marketing tools to woo voters to their side. The 2016 general election which saw Nana Addo winning political power is no exception. … Read more

AIM Ghana Rallies Support For Ghana’s Development Drive Through Mathematical Science

The African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Ghana – part of a pan-African network of Centres of Excellence in post-graduate education, research and outreach in mathematical sciences – is rallying stakeholders, including industry and the Diplomatic Corps, to support government’s bold ambition to transform Ghana’s development through research, innovation and the practical application of mathematical … Read more

Wealth of Dangote, 4 Others Can End Poverty In Nigeria – Report

The wealth of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote and four other Nigerians is enough to end poverty in Africa’s most populous nation, according to a research published by the charity group, Oxfam. The report titled ‘Inequality in Nigeria – Exploring the drivers,’ said despite the current economic recession in the country, ‘‘a small group of … Read more

Teachers No Longer Respected – Osafo-Marfo

Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Marfo says respect for teachers in the country has dwindled over the years. He said this is regardless of the fact that teachers play a key role in the development of the country. The Senior Minister made this known during the 10th Congregation of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA) College of Education … Read more

Central Region Named Among Most Wasteful of Ballot Papers

Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education Professor Kwesi Yankah has commended missionaries for the many schools in Ghana. He said the majority of educational institutions that make up the top bracket on many academic leagues are mission schools with most situated in the Central Region. But he said that does not tell in … Read more

Nigeria Promises More Gas For WAPCo

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has assured an increased volume of gas for the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) in coming months. A representative of the Nigerian Minister of State in charge of Petroleum Resources, Saidu A. Mohammed, who affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the project on May 12, 2017 at the Committee of … Read more

Agyarko Attends WAGPA Meeting

The Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko, on May 12, 2017 addressed the Committee of Ministers (COM) of the West African Gas Pipeline Project in Cotonou, Benin. The agenda of the meeting was to follow up on action points from the previous meeting held in Accra last year, provide feedback on WAGP’s operational and financial issues … Read more

Gov’t Won’t Introduce A Quota System For Colleges

Colleges of Education can admit as many qualified applicants as their available facilities can allow but without compromising quality and standards, Professor Kwesi Yankah, the Minister of State in Charge of Tertiary Education, has said. He said the Ministry of Education will not introduce a quota system for admission which could prevent many prospective applicants … Read more

WAPCo Must Survive – Agyarko Tells West African Energy Ministers

The Minister of Energy, Hon. Boakye Agyarko, on Friday, May 12, 2017, told colleague energy ministers in West African countries connected to the West African Gas Pipeline Project, that operational and financial issues affecting the West African Gas Pipeline Project must be addressed to ensure that the project survives. Addressing the Committee of Ministers (COM) … Read more

Agyarko Tells West African Energy Ministers

The Minister of Energy, Hon. Boakye Agyarko, on Friday, May 12, 2017, told colleague energy ministers in West African countries connected to the West African Gas Pipeline Project, that operational and financial issues affecting the West African Gas Pipeline Project must be addressed to ensure that the project survives. Addressing the Committee of Ministers (COM) … Read more

Energy Minister Calls For Renewed Dedication To WAGP Project

The Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko has urged member states of the Wests Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Project to renew their dedication to, and work together to ensure the project succeeds. “We need to dedicate ourselves and work together in ensuring that WAPCo survives,” he said. The Minister was speaking at the meeting of the … Read more