A High Court in Accra has resumed hearing of the case in which a former National Service boss, Alhaji Imoro Alhassan, and some others, were indicted in a payroll fraud within the National Service scheme. The resumption follows about two months of continuous adjournments, due to the unavailability of the immediate past NSS boss, Kpessa ... A High Court in Accra has resumed hearing of the case in which a former National Service boss, Alhaji Imoro Alhassan, and some others, were indicted in a payroll

Formula 1 star Jenson Button enjoyed racing through the skies this week after piloting a British Airways A380 flight simulator at London’s Heathrow Airport. The former World Champion – who recently announced his retirement from the track – spent 90 minutes perfecting take-off, cruise and landing of the world’s largest commercial aircraft. The simulator at ... Formula 1 star Jenson Button enjoyed racing through the skies this week after piloting a British Airways A380 flight simulator

The Black Stars have finally left Port Gentil for Oyem where they will be playing DR Congo in the quarter final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars were originally scheduled to leave Port Gentil on Thursday evening for Oyem and have enough preparations before the game on Sunday. But the team ... The Black Stars have finally left Port Gentil for Oyem where they will be playing DR Congo in the quarter final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations. The Black Stars were originally scheduled

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has returned to the country to assume power – days after his predecessor Yahya Jammeh left to go into exile. President Barrow’s plane touched down at Banjul airport where jubilant crowds waited to welcome him. After landing, he tweeted: “I’m finally home #Gambia.” Mr Barrow, who has been in neighbouring Senegal, ... Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has returned to the country to assume power – days after his predecessor

The Church of Pentecost men ministry in collaboration with the Bible Society of Ghana has launched the 2017 National Bible Reading Marathon. The National Bible Reading Marathon which was launched on Wednesday at the Pentecost worship center at Gomoa seeks to encourage people to love reading the bible with their family and friend on daily ... The Church of Pentecost men ministry in collaboration with the Bible Society of Ghana has launched the 2017 National Bible Reading Marathon. The National

The election 2016 flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, is urging the New Patriotic Party (NPP), government to carry out the National Identification project without partisan colouration. According to him, the project is of great importance and government must be encouraged to complete it successfully. He posted via his Facebook ... The election 2016 flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, is urging the New Patriotic Party

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has developed a system to tackle the disturbingly high number of rejected ballots in Ghana’s elections. The other high point of the unique ‘global system for mobile communication balloting system’ is that it has the capability of preventing multiple voting. The University’s 2015 Research Report said ... The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has developed a system to tackle the disturbingly high number

Black Stars Head Coach Avram Grant says he does not regret starting Captain Asamoah Gyan in the loss to Egypt in the ongoing AFCON Tournament in Gabon. The skipper was forced off in the 40th minute after injuring his groin, in a game where Ghana had nothing to lose, as they had already secured a ... Black Stars Head Coach Avram Grant says he does not regret starting Captain Asamoah Gyan in the loss to Egypt in the ongoing AFCON Tournament in Gabon. The skipper was forced off in the 40th minute

Ghana, on Thursday, received $60,000 worth of laboratory supplies for the testing of meningitis, from the United States-based Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The donation was made under the Lead, Ghana Second Year of life Project (2YL) of the CDC, which forms part of their initiatives in preventing disease spread. Dr Mawuli K. ... Ghana, on Thursday, received $60,000 worth of laboratory supplies for the testing of meningitis, from the United States-based Center for Disease Control

More international help has been arriving in Chile to help the country fight the worst wildfire in the country’s modern history. Russia has sent a super-tanker aircraft capable of carrying tons of water to douse the fires. The series of fast-spreading fires mostly in Chile’s central region, are being fanned by strong winds, high temperatures ... More international help has been arriving in Chile to help the country fight the worst wildfire in the country’s modern history. Russia

Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan fears he may be ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an injury in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat by Egypt. Gyan was substituted in the first half and is in danger of missing Sunday’s quarter-final against DR Congo. “I’m in pain right now. I don’t know the extent of ... Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan fears he may be ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations after suffering an injury in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat by Egypt. Gyan was

Mexico has condemned a US suggestion that it may impose a 20% tax on Mexican imports to pay for President Donald Trump’s planned border wall. Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray said such tax would make Mexican imports more expensive for US consumers and they would end up paying for the wall. The Mexican president earlier cancelled ... Mexico has condemned a US suggestion that it may impose a 20% tax on Mexican imports to pay for President Donald Trump’s planned border wall. Foreign Minister