Some Members of Parliament are divided over a proposal calling for removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her two deputies for investigations into their activities at the Commission to begin. The Institute of Democratic Governance, (IDEG), mooted the proposal and said, an acting commissioner should be appointed during the period but some … Read more
His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo has once again demonstrated exemplary leadership with his tour of our neighboring countries starting with Togo. This is in the right direction especially considering the little hitches that sprung up between the NPP and the government of Togo within some few months to the 2016 general election. Discussions … Read more
The Northern regional chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has refuted accusations that he took a GHS100,000 bribe to convince President Akufo-Addo to appoint Hajia Ayishetu Seidu as District Chief Executive for Savelugu in the Northern Region. “The people who think that I, Daniel Bugri Naabu, will take money to recommend to the … Read more
An African nation has never lifted the World Cup trophy in its 87 year history Fifa is proposing that Africa gets nine automatic places when the World Cup expands to 48 teams in 2026. That would be an increase from the tally of five places that the continent currently holds. A tenth African country will … Read more
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday it’s “highly likely” the Senate intelligence committee will investigate former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s discussions with the Russian ambassador. “I think the fundamental question for us is what is our involvement in it, and who ought to look at it,” the Kentucky Republican said. “And the intelligence … Read more
Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has resigned over his contacts with Russia, the White House has announced. Mr Flynn is alleged to have discussed US sanctions with the Russian ambassador before Mr Trump took office. He is said to have misled officials about the conversation. Earlier, US media reported that the Justice Department … Read more
A top White House official declined in several interviews over the weekend to defend national security adviser Michael Flynn, amid controversy over his alleged contacts with Russia. Mr Flynn reportedly discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador Sergei Kislyak in the weeks before the inauguration. He denied talking about this issue but later said he could not … Read more
Managing editor of the Al Hajj newspaper, Alhaji Bature has blamed the NDC’s abysmal failure and current state on its Flagbearer, John Mahama’s refusal to heed to wise counsel. He said this on the back of an ensuing row between the ex-president and the President Akufo-Addo following the President’s decision to covert his official residence … Read more
“Those who want to save their life will lose it…” Matthew 16:25 “Desire often creates paradoxical effects. The more you want something, the more you chase after it, the more it eludes you.” Robert Greene The deeper lesson in the paradox of desire is not to say that there is an absolute negative return in … Read more