It is supposed to be a light-hearted gathering of journalists, celebrities and the president, where differences are put aside for good-natured jibes. But amid a bitter war of words between the Trump administration and the Fourth Estate, plans for the 2017 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in April have been thrown into turmoil. After President … Read more
The story begins when the 150-year-old telecoms organization, called the International Telecoms Union (ITU), decides that globally; all television transmission must be conducted in digital as opposed to analogue broadcasting which had been the traditional method of transmission. The difference is similar to the analogue mobile phones, where phone calls to a handset, did not … Read more
Two weeks since newly-elected U. S. President Donald Trump took office, Americans are split in their assessments of whether the U.S. news media is covering the Trump administration fairly, a new Gallup poll found. Just over a third of Americans, at 36 percent, think the media has been too tough on Trump, while just under … Read more
BBC.com hit record high in 2016. Site and apps viewed 15 billion times, with almost 100m unique browsers each month. Three senior appointments, expansion and investment in online video planned for 2017. New unit to combat fake news confirmed. BBC.com success in 2016 BBC.com had a record-breaking year in 2016, boasting 98 million unique browsers … Read more
I have not asked AU to oust Paul Biya – Rawlings fumes Former President Jerry John Rawlings has reacted angrily to a publication by an international news medium, claiming he has asked the African Union (AU) to deploy its troops in Cameroun to dethrone that country’s president. The former president was categorical that the report … Read more
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has reacted angrily to a publication by an international news medium, claiming he has asked the African Union (AU) to deploy its troops in Cameroun to dethrone that country’s president. The former president was categorical that the report by the Radio France International (RFI) was false. “President Rawlings has granted … Read more
Former Ghana President Jerry John Rawlings has threatened immediate legal action against media houses “who publish falsehood” about him. The office of the former president issued the threat of lawsuit in a statement Monday morning following what it says was a “false report” by Radio France International (RFI) alleging that Rawlings spoke on the situation … Read more
The White House vowed on Sunday to fight the news media “tooth and nail” over what it sees as unfair attacks, with a top adviser saying the Trump administration had presented “alternative facts” to counter low inauguration crowd estimates. On his first full day as president, Trump said he had a “running war” with the … Read more
Often when I listen to Liberian radios or when I read in the papers on this year’s Liberian presidential election, I observe that some supporters of candidates focus on discussing negatively the opposing candidate or candidates and not talking about their supporting candidates. A Liberian talk show host, for instance, consistently criticizes a particular candidate … Read more
After a tumultuous campaign and transition, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office Friday as the least popular incoming president in at least four decades, but a majority of Americans nevertheless express optimism that he will be able to fulfill campaign pledges to boost the economy and deal with threats of terrorism, according … Read more
By Dele Momodu “It seems to me, you lived your life like a candle in the wind never knowing who to cling to when the rain set in. You had the grace to hold yourself in these painful moments whilst most grassroots, and those around you throughout the country crawled. Moments I can’t ever forget … Read more
The 2016 presidential campaign confirms what Marx wrote : “all the events and personalities of great importance in world history occur, as it were, twice… the first time as tragedy, the second as farce.” Karl, not Groucho, Marx. We enter the realm of farce. It’s the economy, Stupid! We are experiencing a reprise of the … Read more
Marx wrote : “all the events and personalities of great importance in world history occur, as it were, twice… the first time as tragedy, the second as farce.” Karl, not Groucho, Marx. We entered the realm of farce. The voters rejected that. We are experiencing a reprise of the political paralysis of the 1970s, stagnation … Read more
By Dr. Michael J. K. Bokor Sunday, November 27, 2016 Folks, a friend of mine sent me a private message, expressing serious concerns at the reaction of “Americans” to the death of Cuba’s Fidel Castro. He was unhappy that the “Americans” were jubilating instead of feeling sad at the loss of such an illustrious figure. … Read more
The Turkish military has said that three of its soldiers have been killed and 10 more wounded in Syria by an air strike allegedly launched by Syrian government forces. A statement from the Turkish armed forces on its website said that the attack occurred at 3:30am local time [00:30 GMT] on Thursday. “In the air … Read more
Conservative radio talk show host Laura Ingraham said on Sunday she is being considered by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as White House press secretary. Ingraham said she has talked to Trump and she was privileged to be considered. “It’s an intriguing idea,” she said on “Fox News Sunday.” Ingraham defended the Trump transition team’s … Read more
Being in existence since 2002, The Corporate Guardian has prided itself in grace and has carved a niche as one of Africa’s most influential Corporate magazines. The Magazine which has featured many notable personalities in Africa, has built a cloud of exclusivity around it’s covers. This exclusivity makes The Corporate Guardian boast of Corporate Ghana’s … Read more
Facebook said on Monday it would partner with 50 broadcast stations, print and online publications for an Election Day live video blitz, as the social media company aims to build on the momentum of its popular Facebook Live video streaming service. The move comes as Facebook and rival sites like Twitter increasingly embrace live video … Read more
“The most memorable moment was when the world’s best broadcaster Komla Dumor told me that I was doing well and he’s listened to me a few times and wanted to encourage me to do more. “That piece of information he gave me at that time when I was at Citi FM has never left me … Read more
Republican Donald Trump on Sunday struck a defiant tone in the face of calls for him to abandon the U. S. presidential race, attacking prominent Republicans and saying he has “tremendous support” despite a storm over his vulgar comments about women. On a day in which Trump was due to debate Democratic presidential candidate Hillary … Read more