President Lungu arrives in Ghana

President Edgar Lungu of Zambia says Africa has a lot to learn from Ghana’s admirable democracy. President Edgar Lungu said there is need for Africa to strengthen political and economic ties for the benefit of the african people. The Head of State said this on arrival in Accra, Ghana, ahead of tomorrow (Saturday’s ) inauguration ceremony of Nana Akufo…

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I will be president for all – Nana Akufo Addo

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, President-Elect of the Republic of Ghana on Friday assured the nation that he would be a leader for all Ghanaians irrespective of their political leanings, creed or ethnicity. “Fellow Ghanaians you have not elected me to serve one party but to serve the entire nation. The president of Ghana is the president for every…

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President Xi’s Great Chinese Soccer Dream

QINGYUAN, China — The 48 soccer fields of the vast Evergrande Football School in south China seem barely enough for its 2,800 students. Against a backdrop of school spires that seem modeled on Hogwarts, the young athletes swarm onto the fields nearly every day, kicking, dribbling and passing in the hope of soccer glory and riches. “Soccer will be…

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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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Akufo-Addo’s salary pegged at GHc22,000

President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be taking home GHc22, 809 every month upon assumption of office. This was captured in the Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh Committee report which was tasked to recommend emoluments for Article 71 office holders and sighted by citifmonline.com. Soon to be Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will also receive GHc20,529 each month. The Report was…

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President Mahama pays homage to fallen Policemen

President John Dramani Mahama has paid glowing tribute to personnel of the Ghana Police Service for risking their lives and sometimes paying for the ultimate price for the safety of all Ghanaians. He said the public, therefore, owes it as a duty to remember them and pay homage to their memories. President John Mahama paid the tribute at the…

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