A distinguished Ghanaian lawyer has described as senseless, insane, barbaric, pervasion and out of this world; the confusion being created that lesbians and gays have any right. Lawyer Moses Foh-Amoaning in a telephone discussion with Kwame Tutu on Pluzz 89.9 FM on International Human Rights Day touted the need for citizens uphold the rights of … Continue reading
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MPs were not bribed with ZTE phones – Doe Adjaho
The Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho has denied allegations that Members of Parliament (MPs) were bribed with mobile handsets before approving the US$129.9 million contract between the government and ZTE Corporation of China.He described the allegation as a fabrication meant to create the impression that the legislators were corrupted before approving last month’s contract … Continue reading
11/12/13: The last date in this century with three consecutive numbers
The 11th day of the 12th month of the 13th year in the millennium is the last time this century the date lines up in consecutive order. The next time the date will line up only on 1 February 2103. Such calendrical sequence only happens 11 times a century. “It happens 11 years in a … Continue reading
Black Stars technical team to study in Europe
President of the Ghana Football Assocation, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has revealed that Black Stars head coach, Kwesi Appiah and his technical team would be sent to Europe to sharpen their skills ahead of the World Cup in Brazil. The Black Stars have been placed in Group G with Germany, Portugal and the United States and the … Continue reading
VIDEO+FULL SPEECH: Obama at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service
To Graça Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of state and government, past and present; distinguished guests – it is a singular honour to be with you today, to celebrate a life unlike any other. To the people of South Africa – people of every race … Continue reading
Statement: Nelson Mandela state funeral arrangements
Statement by Minister Collins Chabane on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the State Funeral Fellow South Africans Ladies and gentlemen of the media Welcome to this latest update on the preparations for the State Funeral for our beloved President. We are pleased to have with us: · The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, … Continue reading
Five Musama Church elders fined
An Accra High Court has convicted five leaders of the Musama Disco Christo Church and fined them a total of GH¢25,000 for contempt of court. The convicts, Rev. Juba Molda Jehu Appiah, Rev. H. K. Baah, Rev. Mockna Jeeba Fiifi Jehu Appiah, Rev. P. K Boamah and Rev. P.K. Charles Ampoful would each serve a … Continue reading
World Trade Organization agrees on $1trillion global trade deal
The World Trade Organization has agreed its first-ever global deal aimed at boosting commerce. The agreement reached in Bali, Indonesia, simplifies trade procedures and also makes it easier for the poorest countries to sell their goods. The deal could add nearly $1tn (£617bn) to the global economy, analysts say. It is seen as an important … Continue reading