Ghana: UN Lauds Elections
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today congratulated the people and Government of Ghana on the peaceful and organized end to their recent presidential and legislative elections.
Nigeria: 40 Lawyers to Defend Ribadu
EMBATTLED former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, is ready to commence his legal battle challenging his demotion from the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Commissioner and his subsequent dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force
West Africa: Yar'Adua Moves to Checkmate Gaddafi
The coup in Guinea has pitched African leaders against each other as President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua is set to mobilise other West African leaders in a move to checkmate his colleagues from Libya and Senegal, Muammar Gaddafi and Abdoulaye Wade, who are believed to be supporting the new military regime.
Ghana: New President Must Tackle Economy
As Ghana's president-elect, John Evans Atta Mills, prepares to take office, he has his work cut out for him translating several years of strong macro-economic performance into tangible benefits for the majority of Ghanaians.
Nigeria: Legislators In No Hurry Over Budget
Federal lawmakers in the Lower House did not pass the 2009 budget before Christmas so as to avoid conflict with Aso Rock over capital project allocations.
Nigeria: 26 Arrested In City of Violence
The joint military team deployed to maintain peace in the Plateau State capital on Thursday night arrested 26 suspected mercenaries in fake police uniforms with assorted arms and ammunition.
Ghana: Nigeria Congratulates Atta Mills
The election of Prof. John Atta-Mills as Ghana's next president has vindicated Africa of alleged incompetence and unwillingness to conduct peaceful and hitch-free elections, Nigeria 's President, Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua has said.
Nigeria: Minister Summoned Over Tax Fraud
An Abuja High Court has summoned Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, the Inspector General of Police and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) to appear before it over allegations bordering on illegal and fraudulent collection of N500 million as road tax and gaseous emission permit taxes.
Africa: Ghana Has Done Continent Proud
Ghana's presidential election has been applauded as a ray of hope for functioning democracy. The hotly contested poll raised tension that threatened to mar peace. While there were a few cases of violence, the vote was mostly peaceful.
Cameroon: Mount Cameroon Inspired Me - CNN Award Winner
She went in for the CNN Multi-choice African Journalist Awards 2008 like any other contestant. The outcome was uncertain but there was something to hang on - hope! After many years into the art of making radio documentaries, the moment of glory came for the Cameroonian-born radio entertainer, Evaline Ngono, on July 19, 2008, at the State Banquet Hall, Osu in Accra, Ghana. Ngono came into the international spotlight when it was announced that one of the two documentaries she forwarded, titled; "Mythe Et Realite Du Mont Cameroun" [The Myths and Realities of Mount Cameroon] had won an award in the many categories at the prestigious CNN Multi-choice African Journalist Awards 2008. While the dust around the awards are yet to settle, Ngono was in Buea at the close of 2008 to present the "booty" to a cross section of the people and why not to the ancestors of the region that inspired her to ultimate victory. In the course of the ceremony, she spoke exclusively to The Post.
Liberia: Anticipations And Expectations
As we say goodbye to 2008 and ushered in 2009, we anticipate that the New Year will bring Liberians many good fortunes, both in their individuals and collective lives.
Ghana: Zoomlion Cleans Up Accra
As part of preparations for the handing over ceremony of the presidential baton, from President John Agyekum Kufuor to the new president-elect, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, waste management experts, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has organised a special clean up exercise to rid the capital city off filth for the historic occasion.
Ghana: Paul Victor Obeng Leads Transitional Team
The 12-member transitional team of the president-elect, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, began work yesterday at the Accra International Conference Centre. However, there is no intention of retaining any minister of the outgoing government.
Ghana: I Will Be President for All - Mills
The president-elect, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, has renewed his commitment to be the father of all Ghanaians, irrespective of their political affiliations.
Ghana: Why Ghanaians Need to Support the President-Elect
To the vast majority of Ghanaians, the country is split into literally two halves, with one side responding to the clarion cry for change, and the other half concurring with the need for change, but only in leadership, and not necessarily of parties. The figures given out by Dr Afari Djan give an accurate reflection of how fractured the nation is, but also underscores who the real winner is.
Ghana: NDC Supporters Celebrate in Grand Style in Regions
It was unique celebration by the majority of residents in the Central Region immediately Prof. John Evans Atta Mills was declared president-elect of Ghana by Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), reports David Allan Paintsil.
Nigeria: Lagos Rice Project to Stabilise Price, Create Jobs
The Lagos State rice for job programme is not all about creating job for the teeming unemployed youths in the state but to also stabilize the price of rice through increase production of the stable food in the state.
Nigeria: Ogoni Students Ask for Ogoni State
The National Union of Ogoni Students' (USA) has demanded for the creation of Ogoni State out of the present Rivers State, arguing that creation of the new state would generate employment for over 95% unemployed youths as well as addressing lack of infrastructural development in the area.
Nigeria: VP Visits Bauchi Tomorrow
THE Vice President Goodluck Johnatan is to lead an inspection team to Bauchi to assess the football facilities in the state preparatory to the under 17 world football championship tagged Nigeria 2009.
Nigeria: Probe of Jos Riot Useless, Says Mudiaga - Odje
A constitutional lawyer, Dr Akpo Mudiaga-Odje, says the setting up of an administrative panel of enquiry by the Federal Government to look into the crisis that recently engulfed Jos was unconstitutional and of no effect whatsoever.
Africa: Johnson Sirleaf, Gaddafi Discuss Guinea
Libyan leader Colonel Muammer Gaddafi on Saturday stopover in transit at the Roberts International Airport in Harbel, Margibi County and met with President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
Nigeria: Immunity Mere Distraction
EXCITEMENT often overtakes the serious matter of reviewing the Constitution. Many agree, the Constitution in its present state is hugely responsible for various setbacks for the country.
Nigeria: Nipp Project Cost Was Inflated - Report
The cost of the Nigerian Integrated Power Project (NIPP) embarked upon by former president Olusegun Obasanjo is alleged to have been inflated.
Nigeria: Resign, Lagos Tells Striking Doctors
Lagosians may be in for an unhealthy start to the new year as the face-off between the doctors and the state government has taken a new turn, with the Commissioner for Health, Dr Jide Idris, asking doctors planning to embark on strike today to resign their appointments.
Nigeria: The West African Gas Project
The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) at last delivered its first gas to Ghana on December 11, 2008. The 680 - kilometre pipeline stretches from Nigeria, where the natural gas is sourced across Benin and Togo to Ghana. Benin and Togo will each take relatively small amounts of the fuel, with the bulk going to the industrial centres of Tema and Takoradi in Ghana. The initial 30 million cubic feet of gas per day is expected to help address recent power shortages in Ghana, which have forced some companies to suspend operations.
Nigeria: Sirens, Horsewhips - The Example of the Military
In a remarkable display of sensitivity and civility, Defence Headquarters has moved to minimize the nuisance and humiliation daily suffered by Nigerians on streets and highways at the hands of military and police personnel who drive in siren-blaring convoys and oftentimes employing horsewhips to force other motorists off their lanes.
Nigeria: Ribadu to Sue PSC Over Dismissal
Embattled former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Malam Nuhu Ribadu is set to challenge his recent dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force in court.
Nigeria: FG Pays Marketers N139 Billion Fuel Subsidy
Petroleum products marketers in the country will soon receive billions in government subsidies for fuel products sold last year as the Federal Government releases N139 billion to the price regulatory agency.
Nigeria: Budget Deadlock May Worsen
As the House of Representatives resume plenary tomorrow, there are indications that the delay in the passage of the 2009 budget in the lower chambers may linger unless the differences between the House and the Presidency over the fate of 2008 capital votes captured in the 2008 Appropriation Act, which were not executed, and not carried forward to the 2009 budget are reconcilled.
Nigeria: Goodluck to Bauchi Facilities Tomorrow
In preparation for the final FIFA inspection of facilities for the hosting of the Under-17 World Cup, which the country should be hosting, other things being equal, the country's Vice President, Goodluck Jonathan, who is supervising the Local Organising Committee, will tomorrow, lead an inspection team to Bauchi to assess all the facilities in the state.