Two US senators have requested details on President Donald Trump’s smartphone security, saying he could jeopardize national secrets if he is still using his old handset, as some reports say. “Did Trump receive a secured, encrypted smartphone for his personal use on or before Jan. 20? If so, is he using it?,” said a tweet … Read more
Washington state’s attorney general has promised to uncover “what truly motivated” President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration, an approach that could prompt a rare public examination of how a U. S. president makes national security decisions. The presidential order imposed a temporary ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries, but a federal judge … Read more
US President Donald Trump was expected to unveil new measures on immigration as early as Monday in the name of keeping Americans safe, with a top aide insisting he did not overstep his authority with his controversial travel ban. With the ban now frozen by a federal appeals court pending further legal review, Trump is … Read more
The erstwhile National Democratic Congress government is challenging the government to provide details of the 208 vehicles it claimed are missing from the presidential pool. Former Deputy Chief Of Staff, Johnny Osei Kofi, in a statement said “claims of Eugene Arhin [Acting Director of Communications at the presidency] are false, baseless without merit. They represent … Read more
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders accused President Donald Trump of falling short of commitments to middle-class voters, pointing to his Cabinet and senior advisers’ ties to Wall Street. “This guy is a fraud,” Sanders told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” Sunday. “This guy ran for president of the United States saying, ‘I, Donald … Read more
President Donald Trump on Sunday ramped up his criticism of a federal judge who blocked a travel ban on seven mainly Muslim nations and said courts were making U. S. border security harder, intensifying the first major legal battle of his presidency. In a series of tweets that broadened his attack on the country’s judiciary, … Read more
The Administrator General of the Presidential Estates Unit (PEU) will not be able to enforce the powers of eviction under the new Presidential (Transition) Bill, 2016. This is because the bill has not been assented to by the President or gazetted for it to become effective. Amendments to the Presidential (Transition) Act 2012 (Act 845) … Read more
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is currently on an inspection tour of Parliament following last night’s rainfall. It follows media reports that parts of the chamber was leaking badly during the downpour. The situation forced the members, who were deliberating over a bill, to adjourn sitting. The Vice President, according to reports , is visiting the … Read more
I’m not contesting for Presidency in 2020 – Duffuor Ghana’s former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has said Ghanaians should treat claims making rounds in sections of the media that he is eyeing the presidency in 2020 with contempt. According to him, he has “no intention, whatsoever, to contest for any elective public office” hence … Read more
European leaders, the United Nations and international groups have condemned US President Donald Trump’s measures against refugees and travellers from several Muslim-majority countries. The chorus of criticism came as passport holders from Arab countries were blocked on Saturday from passing through customs at US airports and others were prevented from boarding US-bound planes. Trump on … Read more
Forget the first 100 days. It’s only been a week and Donald Trump is reinventing the presidency. Amid a torrent of action, disruption and protest, the new President’s moves on trade, immigration and foreign policy have honored his campaign promises — and dramatically reshaped Washington’s role in national and global affairs. Some things are clear … Read more
President Donald Trump has fulfilled a campaign pledge by signing an executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The trade deal, a linchpin of ex-President Barack Obama’s Asia policy, was signed by 12 nations. “Great thing for the American worker what we just did,” said Mr Trump as he dumped the pact with … Read more
Artists who are taking part in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities are not apologetic. Inauguration events kicked off Thursday night with a Make America Great Again! welcome concert, which had a lineup that included Toby Keith, 3 Doors Down, Lee Greenwood, The Piano Guys, and The Frontmen of Country. Greenwood, who took the stage to … Read more
Ghana, unlike some African countries (Gambia, Cote d’Ivory, Kenya, etc), post election violence are not associated with the results declared by the Electoral Commission rather, sympathizers of the winning party taking over offices and state owned property. In some instances, tangible reasons are given to justify the takeover while in other instances, intangible reasons are … Read more
Serving as the president of a nation is one of the highest jobs anyone can ever get in a lifetime. Not only is it high in power, but also in prestige, respect, networking and if you like spirituality. The president of any nation is at the time of his term the image and persona reflector … Read more
U. S. authorities are entitled to search the mobile devices of Canadians seeking to cross the border, a spokesman for Ralph Goodale, Canada’s public safety minister, said on Saturday. Several Canadians traveling to attend Friday’s inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States or Saturday’s protest march in Washington were turned away at … Read more
Obama visited Africa more times than any other US president As Barack Obama steps down as US president, the BBC’s Nancy Kacungira looks back at his legacy in Africa. The election of the first African-American US president led many Africans to believe that the continent might gain more prominence in US foreign policy. While some … Read more
French President Francois Hollande has brushed off stinging criticism of Germany’s liberal migrant policy by US President-elect Donald Trump. “[Europe] has no need for outside advice to tell it what it has to do,” Mr Hollande said. Mr Trump had accused German Chancellor Angela Merkel of “a catastrophic mistake” in allowing mass migration. Mrs Merkel … Read more
Due to Donald Trump’s victory in the Presidential election this November North American foreign policy will experience radical changes. The new government creates hopes and fears. On the one hand, there is hope cooperation with Russia will be improved. On the other hand, peace dialogues with Iran are expected to worsen. However, international geopolitical equilibrium … Read more
The president, Nana Akufo Addo has indicated that his nominees for regional minister positions would be announced after January 24 when parliament resumes. According to the president the names of the persons to occupy these positions have already been penciled but would be handed to parliament which is currently on recess. The president said this … Read more