
By Ola’ Audu, 3 May 2013 The governor said Mr. Monguno is 92-years-old and not 87 as reported earlier. The Borno Elders led by Ambassador Gaji Galtimari are currently having an emergency meeting with the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, and security chiefs. The meeting is about the kidnap of a former minister, Shettima Ali […]
May 17 2013 | Posted in
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A fresh report released by the environmental watchdog Global Witness indicates that illegal logging in Liberia is posing greater threat to the country’s forest. The Global Witness’ report, which states that illegal logging is robbing several people in Liberia, Ghana, Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo, substantiates the group’s earlier report stating that last […]

The king of Sikyi highlife, Dr. K. Gyasi, undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians ever to emerge in Ghana has died in Kumasi. Sources within the creative industry told graphic.com.gh in Kumasi at the weekend that the legendry highlife musician died on December 21, 2012, aged 83. A native of Ankaase in the Kwabre District […]
May 17 2013 | Posted in
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The ongoing landmark litigation of Ghana’s December 7 and 8 Presidential elections and its live radio and television coverage must be applauded. It has brought to Ghanaians lessons in justice and how the system operates. Thus far, it has also demonstrated that Ghana can resolve its political differences not necessarily through the barrel of the […]
May 16 2013 | Posted in
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By Richard Oheneba Moke Our governments must take the issue of piracy – in all its forms – more seriously. It is no longer acceptable for governments and individuals on the African continent to turn a blind eye or regard piracy as merely a small irritation to society. There is piracy in music, films, books […]
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Enterprising Impilo Ghana FC lost 0 – 1 to a team representing the Bob and Rita Marley Foundation in a specially arranged football encounter played in memory of the late reggae musician last Sunday. The game which was played at Konkonuru (home of the Bob and Rita Marley Foundations), was put together by the management […]
May 16 2013 | Posted in
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By: Owusu Kizito, EA/MBA PART A: Shopping around for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. A mortgage—whether it’s a home purchase, a refinancing, or a home equity loan—is a product, just like a car, so the price and terms may be negotiable. You’ll want to compare all […]
May 16 2013 | Posted in
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Although we live in the information age, unfettered access to public information remains a mirage. This seems to be the verdict of conference participants at the 2nd Media & Democratic Governance Conference in Newark, New Jersey. Information flow in a democracy is of immense importance to both government and the media, says Dr. Daniel Metcalfe, […]
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The Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, Mr. Tete Antonio has called on African governments to develop the capacity for effective partnerships for development. In a response to inquiries about Africa’s China policy, the ambassador said that it is important for African nations to develop effective negotiation skills and not to […]
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At a symposium held at the Robert Wagner Graduate School of Public Service on Monday, May 6, the unanimous conclusion was that it is an important first step for Africans and Africans in the Diaspora to develop the consciousness of self as Africans. In his opening remarks, Wale Ajibade, Executive Director of African Views deposed […]
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