Prez-elect Akufo-Addo needs the support of all – Dormaahene

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu, the Paramount Chief of Dormaa Traditional Area, has appealed to all Ghanaians to support Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President-elect, for development and progress. While commending President John Dramani Mahama for magnanimously conceding defeat in the Election 2016, he urged Ghanaians to avoid the politics of insults in the society. Osagyefo Agyemang-Badu made the appeal when…

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At the 36th Kristo Asafo Mission Technology fair

The founder and leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission (KAM), Apostle Dr Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, has urged the Nana Addo government to prioritise science and technology for the rapid development of the nation. Apostle Kwadwo Safo was of the view that the world was moving at a faster pace in the areas of science and technology, and Ghana could…

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Government extends Subah contract

The government has extended its contract with Subah Infosolutions to continue to monitor the country’s revenue in the telecommunications sector for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). According to a letter dated December 1, 2016, issued by the GRA and signed by its Commissioner-General, Mr George Blankson, the contract extension had been approved by the Minister of Finance. The letter,…

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GFA to honour Asantehene, Togbe Afede and Dormaahene on Wednesday

The Ghana Football Association will award some distinguished personalities at its Extra-ordinary Congress at the Alisa Hotel (Asante Hall), Ridge in Accra on Wednesday January 4. The awardees include the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, Torgbe Afede XIV and some past and present football personalities. The ceremony which will climax the extraordinary Congress,…

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On My Agenda for Ghana Now is Prosperity’- Nana

President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo has told Zongo chiefs that the only agenda he has is how to bring prosperity to the country and nothing else. He was addressing some 140 Zongo chiefs representing the National Association of Zongo Chiefs, when they called on him at his Nima residence during the Xmas holidays. “They have always said that when I come…

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Ouattara to be Special Guest at Akufo-Addo’s inauguration

President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara will be the Special Guest at the inauguration of President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, according to the inauguration committee. The President-elect is expected to be sworn-in on Saturday, January 7, at the Independence Square in Accra after he defeated incumbent President John Dramani Mahama of the NDC in last month’s general elections. Eleven…

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Akufo-Addo constituting “most excellent” cabinet – Adei

The former rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Prof Stephen Adei, has lauded president-elect Nana Akufo-Addo’s choices of ministerial appointments. According to him, apart from the difference the personality of the president-elect brings to the presidency, it seems “he is on his way to put in place one of the most excellent cabinets…

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Ex-Microsoft program manager founds university in Ghana

Sometimes in life, we are called upon to something bigger and better, something selfless. Such was the case with one Ghanaian man who left his Microsoft job to return to his native country to start a university, building up tomorrow’s engineers and future leaders. “It is amazing to change somebody’s life and to be part of that,” said Ashesi…

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Gambia’s electoral commission chief ‘goes into hiding’

The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chief has gone into hiding, his family has told the BBC. There are unconfirmed reports that Alieu Momar Njai, who announced Yahya Jammeh’s defeat in the polls last month, has fled the country. President Jammeh initially accepted defeat, but then changed his mind and is now refusing to step down. Security forces took…

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Ghana looks to wealthy technocrat to deliver on promises

New president Nana Akufo-Addo must make good on a potpourri of ambitious pledges Nana Akufo-Addo will finally be sworn in as Ghana’s president on January 7 after emerging victorious in his third bid to reach Flagstaff house, the leader’s official residence. The triumph of the centre-right Mr Akufo-Addo triggered celebrations across the country after eight years of rule by…

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