President John Mahama will begin his campaign tour of the Volta region today.

Grief-stricken journalists in the Ashanti region and staff of Kumasi-based Kessben Fm and Television (TV) are yet to come terms with the sudden demise of their colleague Confidence Eric Kwadwo Baah of Kessben.

Ghana is not a basket case as being touted by “cynics” in the country, President John Mahama has said.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is Iddi Amin incarnate, Mr Joshua Akamba, a Deputy Organiser of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said.

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers has raised concerns over the legal suit filed by the Progressive Peoples Party (PPP) against the Electoral Commission following the disqualification of the party's presidential candidate, Dr.

Disqualified presidential nominee of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Dr.

David Oyelowo expects to share “lots of backstage banter” about James Bond with Daniel Craig when the pair co-star in Othello in New York. The British stars are due to start rehearsals for the off-Broadway Shakespeare production next week. James Bond actor Craig will play Iago with Oyelowo in the title role. Previews for the ...

At least 4000 creditors of DKM Microfinance are expected to be paid their locked up deposits today, as the Official Liquidator commences payments.

Outperforming its competitors in the industry, Tigo, the country’s leading digital lifestyle brand, was adjudged Telecommunications Company of the Year at the 2016 Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) awards held in Accra. The company was recognised for its outstanding blend of innovation and creativity across all its initiatives, coupled with highly relevant tailored services, superb managing of marketing effectiveness, [...] The post Tigo wins CIMG Telecom Company of the Year appeared

Illegal miners operating at AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine in Ghana have ignored a government deadline to leave, delaying the company plans to restart production. Up to 5,000 miners were still working at Obuasi on Friday, four days after a deadline for them to leave, said Benjamin Annan, spokesman for the Association of Small Scale Miners. He said relocation plans that [...] The post Illegal miners ignore deadline to leave Obuasi mine appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

There  was no Ghanaian player in CAF’s preliminary list for the 2016 African Player-Based in Africa award. CAF Champions League finalists Mamelodi Sundowns have five players Dennis Onyango, Keegan Dolly, Hlompho Kekana, Khama Billiat and Yannick Zakri- in the 25 nominees. TP Mazembe trio of Joel Kimwaki, Salif Coulibaly, Rainford Kalaba and Elia Meschak were also included. The list will [...] The post No Ghanaian in African Player-based award appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Itz Tiffany has made public her view on celebrities endorsing political parties in the up coming 2016 elections.

Ghana’s head coach Avram Grant has been stopped from leaving the country on yet another holiday break, according to a top official. Wilfred Osei Kwaku, a key member of the Black Stars Management Committee, said that the Israeli asked to fly to the United Kingdom right after Ghana’s friendly against South Africa on Tuesday. But Osei claims he moved quickly [...] The post Ghana FA blocks Grant’s holiday move appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

The social network now allows you to stream video from your smartphone to your television using Apple TV or Chromecast, Facebook announced Thursday. The functionality is available now for iPhone users and coming “soon” to Android. The feature works for all of Facebook’s video, including its live videos. The company notes that if you do ...

At least 25 inmates have been killed in clashes between two rival factions in an overcrowded prison in northern Brazil, local media report. Seven of the dead were beheaded and six others burned to death, a police official reportedly said. The incident in Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima state, happened during visiting hours. Some ...

At least 4000 creditors of DKM Microfinance are expected to be paid their locked up deposits today, as the Official Liquidator commences payments. According to the Official Liquidator, each of the eight designated branches of GCB Bank is expected to attend up to 500 customers every day till all the payments are concluded. “The eight ...

Barring any unforeseen development, the United States will be repatriating the $550 million Abacha loot, still trapped in the country, to Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said...

The Black Maidens have arrived in Accra after exiting from the ongoing world 2016 FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament which is being held in Jordan. The Ghana Under-17 female side suffered a 2-1 defeat to Korea DPR in the quarter final stage after the Asian side scored a 93rd minute goal. The Ghanaian delegation left Jordan on Friday October 14 [...] The post Black Maidens return from World Cup appeared first on The Ghanaian Times.

Libya’s UN-backed government has suffered a new setback after forces loyal to a political rival seized key offices in the capital and proclaimed the reinstatement of the former administration. Khalifa Ghweil, who was prime minister in the unrecognised National Salvation Government, announced his administration’s comeback from inside the headquarters of the former parliament after his militia supporters seized the building [...] The post Rival group in Libya seizes UN-backed government

Medeama owner Moses Armah has put the club up for sale saying he is demotivated to continue running the Ghana Premier League club. Armah is particulary peeved after his midfield Kwesi Donsu was overlooked by Black Stars coach Avram Grant for this month's World Cup qualifiers. He has given the first option to sponsors Goldfields Ghana Darmang and Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) so the club remains in the community. ''I'm tired of running Medeama. In addition to that there's