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NDC wins Amenfi West by-election

Mr. Eric Afful, a 41-year-old economist and candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) emerged victorious in the Wassa Amenfi West by-election held on Tuesday. He polled 15,809 votes representing 52.64 per cent of the total…

Turmoil at PNC congress

The Seventh National Delegates' Congress of the People’s National Convention (PNC), which was held in Wa, as a tribute to the memory of Alhaji Imoro Egala and former President Hilla Limann, were marred by violent clashes and gun shots.…

Ghana Parliament approves 2016 budget

Parliament on Wednesday approved the proposed 2016 budget and financial statement of government, with emphasis to establish more Exim Banks to support the nation’s export drive. After an almost two weeks of heated bi-partisan debate on…

President Mahama commisions three new Ambassadors

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday commissioned three new Ambassadors who would be embarking on their duty tour in the coming days. The Ambassadors are: Mr Edzi Kosivi Debgor, Ghana's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin; Mr…

Court to announce judgment date in Woyome Appeal

The Court of Appeal has adjourned to January 12, 2016, and is expected to announce the date for judgment of an appeal filed by the state in relation to Alfred Woyome’s acquittal in the GH₵51 million saga. Meanwhile, the Court has…

Voters Register Panel submission not ready – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Tuesday affirmed that Professor V.C.R.A.C. Crabbe’s five-man panel which held public hearing on the controversy surrounding the Voters Register is yet to complete it work. “The EC wishes to inform the…