2015-01-01 Ghana Health

spyghana.com   

Health officials demand relocation of Dansoman Polyclinic   
allghananews.com
Accra, Dec. 30, GNA - Officials at the Dansoman Polyclinic are calling for immediate relocation of the facility due to overcrowding and unhygienic conditions at its current location, which they say compromise health service delivery and endanger lives of ...

2015-01-01 Ghana Sports

Mail & Guardian Online   

Names that will put you ahead of the fame   
Mail & Guardian Online
With a packed sports calendar for 2015, Luke Alfred picks out 15 South African sports stars to watch. Kagiso Radaba. (Getty). 1. Handré Pollard Despite losing his Springbok flyhalf berth to Pat Lambie during the end-of-year European tour, Pollard is ...

2015-01-01 Ghana Entertainment

spyghana.com   

Kwaw Kese thankful to colleagues and fans   
spyghana.com
Multiple award-winning hiplife artiste Kwaw Kese has expressed gratitude to his fans for their show of support and offer of prayers while he was remanded in prison. Kwaw Kese. Kwaw Kese was arrested on November 22 for publicly smoking Indian hemp ...

2015-01-01 Ghana Sci/Tech

NDTV   

Government Blocks Websites Allegedly Carrying Anti-India Content From ISIS   
NDTV
New Delhi: Government has blocked 32 websites citing national security concerns, as they were allegedly carrying anti-India material from terror groups such as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria). "We have blocked some websites, as there were of serious ...

2015-01-01 Ghana Business

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Ghana: Petroleum prices reduced by 10 percent   
StarAfrica.com
Following intense pressure from Ghana's civil society organizations trade unionists and opposition politicians, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Wednesday announced the reduction of all petroleum product prices by 10 percent effective January 1, ...

2015-01-01 Ghana World

CBC.ca   

New Year stampede kills 35 in Shanghai   
Business Standard
At least 35 people were killed and 48 others injured in a stampede during a New Year's Eve midnight- countdown gathering in Shanghai's waterfront tourist attraction, one of the worst tragedies to hit China in recent years. The crowd crush happened at about ...

2015-01-01 Ghana Africa

CHANNELS TELEVISION   

6 die in Yobe explosion   
Nigerian Tribune
AN explosion rocked Fika, a major town in Yobe State, on Wednesday, leaving six people dead. The explosion, according to a report by Premium Times, occurred close to a security checkpoint in the town. The state Police Commissioner, Marcus Danladi, told ...

2015-01-01 Ghana Ghana

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Accra, Dec 31, GNA - Here are major Environmental Stories from January to ...   
Ghana News Agency
Accra, Jan. 1, GNA - Food Sovereignty Ghana (FSG), a group opposed to Genetically Modified Food, says Ghana is in serious danger from the Plant Breeders Bill, currently before Parliament. Accra, Jan. 14, GNA - Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has ...

2014-12-31 Ghana Health

GhanaWeb   

Health officials demand relocation of Dansoman Polyclinic   
GhanaWeb
Officials at the Dansoman Polyclinic are calling for immediate relocation of the facility due to overcrowding and unhygienic conditions at its current location, which they say compromise health service delivery and endanger lives of patients. They told the ...

2014-12-31 Ghana Sports

Toronto Sun   

It's a not-so-happy 30th birthday for LeBron James   
Toronto Sun
123114-lebron-james Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James missed last night's game with a knee injury. (USA TODAY SPORTS). Article ? Change text size for the story; Print this story. Report an error. Related Stories. Ellie Goulding celebrity birthdays ...

2014-12-31 Ghana Entertainment

Ghana Business News   

Court grants Kwaw Kesse bail on health grounds   
Ghana Business News
Kwaw Kese Popular Ghanaian musician, Emmanuel Botwe alias “Kwaw Kese”, who has been on prison remand for more than one month over alleged smoking of a substance suspected to be cannabis has been granted bail. The Kumasi Metropolitan ...

2014-12-31 Ghana Sci/Tech

NDTV   

Gmail Blocked in China; New Microsoft Browser; Stealing Fingerprints   
PC Magazine
Topping tech headlines on Monday were reports that Gmail is blocked in China. Activity on Google's free email service dropped off significantly in the region over the weekend; a Google spokesperson said that nothing was wrong on their end. The shutdown ...

2014-12-31 Ghana Business

GhanaWeb   

Kotoka Int'l Airport to be decertified if… – MD   
GhanaWeb
The Kotoka International Airport (KIA) risk losing it's status as a safe airport if measures are not put in place to reduce the movement of animals on the runways. The Managing Director of the KIA, who disclosed this in an interview with TV3 said, “our airport ...

2014-12-31 Ghana World

Aljazeera.com   

UNSC, failing the test of Palestine   
Aljazeera.com
How the US outmanoeuvred Palestine and used Nigeria to avoid using its veto at the UN Security Council. Last updated: 31 Dec 2014 03:26. Marwan Bishara. Marwan Bishara is the senior political analyst at Al Jazeera. RSS · Books · Listen. Email Article.
EU to promote 'now more than ever' two-state solution   Jerusalem Post
Australia, US reject latest Palestinian call for Israel to withdraw from Palestinian ...   ABC Online
Australia 'damaged' relations with Arab world by voting down UN Palestinian ...   The Guardian
Gulf Daily News   
Irish Independent   
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Christian Science Monitor   

Gambian president flying home after gunfire panics the nation's capital   
Brisbane Times
Banjul: Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh said he was returning home from Chad late on Tuesday, after gunfire erupted around the presidential palace in the Gambian capital of Banjul last night. The government denied reports of an attempted coup, but a ...

2014-12-31 Ghana Africa

Christian Science Monitor   

Gambian president flying home after gunfire panics the nation's capital   
Brisbane Times
Banjul: Gambia's President Yahya Jammeh said he was returning home from Chad late on Tuesday, after gunfire erupted around the presidential palace in the Gambian capital of Banjul last night. The government denied reports of an attempted coup, but a ...

2014-12-31 Ghana Ghana

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Ace broadcaster, Kwesi Kyei Darkwa remanded in Police custody till 8th January ...   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
He is alleged to have raped a nineteen year old lady at the bathroom of his suite at the Africa Regent Hotel last Saturday night. The two met at an event at the hotel, where KKD, was appearing on stage for a runway fashion show. Prior to the alleged incident, ...

2014-12-30 Ghana Health

IRINnews.org   

Ghana signs onto Universal Health Coverage coalition   
Ghana Business News
Stethoscope Ghana has joined other countries to sign onto the Universal Health Coverage coalition at its first meeting in New York, USA. More than 500 organisations from about 100 countries have united behind the first-ever Universal Health Coverage Day ...

2014-12-30 Ghana Sports

SuperSport   

Ghana to open training at home   
SuperSport
Ghana will begin the first phase of their Afcon preps in Accra at a yet-to-be-confirmed date this week. Head coach Avram Grant took a two-week tour abroad to monitor and meet some of the Black Stars players before finally announcing a 31-man provisional ...

2014-12-30 Ghana Entertainment

Pulse.com.gh   

Yvonne Speaks“I Am Not A Lesbian”   
Pulse.com.gh
Nollywood and Ghallywood actress, Yvonne Nelson has come out to clear the air over lesbianism allegations warped against her some time ago by a Ghanaian news website. She claims she is heterosexual and would remain one till the end. She believes ...

2014-12-30 Ghana Sci/Tech

Irish Independent   

Largest internet market China blocks Gmail access   
Irish Independent
Published 30/12/2014 | 02:30. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Google China. China blocked access to Google's e-mail service through third-party applications, adding Gmail to the list of services from the search company banned in ...

2014-12-30 Ghana Business

GhanaWeb   

Comment: High petroleum prices; Risk to economic growth   
GhanaWeb
For many decades, the price of petroleum products on the market has been a major determinant of prices of goods and services on the market. Fuel prices have impact on inflation and the recent records from the Ghana Statistical Service tell the full story.
NPA under pressure to reduce fuel price   spyghana.com
Unlike the EC, NPA Listens; They Will Reduce Fuel Prices - IMANI Boss   Peace FM Online
National Petroleum AuthorityNPA To Review Petroleum Prices Today   Pulse.com.gh
Citifmonline   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   
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spyghana.com   

Global wood business grows   
spyghana.com
Global production of all major wood products continued to show steady growth in 2013 for the fourth consecutive year, according to new data published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). wpid-0410131215faolaunches1.gif. While the production ...

2014-12-30 Ghana World

Arutz Sheva   

State Department: PA Resolution Not Constructive   
Arutz Sheva
State Department spokesman says PA's unilateral resolution does not advance peace or addresses Israel's security needs. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email Share on print More Sharing Services ? By Ben Ariel. First Publish: 12/30/2014, ...

2014-12-30 Ghana Africa

Daily Times Nigeria   

Obasanjo is a terrible liar, say Osoba, Adebanjo   
Daily Times Nigeria
Few days after Nobel Laureate, Professor Oluwole Akinwande Soyinka called former President Olusegun Obasanjo a compulsive and career liar, two other prominent fellow Ogun State indigenes have used similar words to describe on the same person.
You Are Untruthful Chronicler Of History, Osoba, Adebanjo Tell Obasanjo   Leadership Newspapers
Make inciting statements, go to jail, FG warns   Nigerian Tribune
Obasanjo lied on third term –Osoba   Daily Sun
The Guardian Nigeria   
Daily Trust   
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Leadership Newspapers   

We Are Not Afraid Of APC – Oyedokun   
Leadership Newspapers
Alhaji Shuaibu Afolabi Oyedokun, a former secretary to state government (SSG) in the old Oyo State, is also a former national deputy chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and presently a permanent member of the Board Of Trustees of the ...

2014-12-30 Ghana Ghana

Citifmonline   

Christian Council calls for new agenda for Ghana   
Citifmonline
The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has made a passionate appeal for the a new development agenda for Ghana. According to the Christian Council, “as a nation, we should begin to dream about the Ghana-We-Want in the next 50 years, and work towards ...

2014-12-29 Ghana Health

Ebola- What next and where?   
IRINnews.org
LONDON, 29 December 2014 (IRIN) - West Africa's Ebola epidemic has cruelly exposed the weaknesses of health systems in the countries where it struck. It was understandable that they were not prepared for Ebola, which has never been reported in the ...

2014-12-29 Ghana Sports

Zambia Daily Mail   

Mashaba's selection dilemma   
Independent Online
Johannesburg – Bafana Bafana coach Shakes Mashaba admits he faces a selection conundrum ahead of the 2015 Caf Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. “It's going to be tough to select the final 23 players. The bulk of the players in camp are the ...

2014-12-29 Ghana Entertainment

USA TODAY   

Apple makes "The Interview" movie available on iTunes   
Daily News & Analysis
Apple Inc said its iTunes store is now carrying Sony Corp's "The Interview", the film that angered North Korea and triggered a cyberattack against the studio. "We're pleased to offer 'The Interview' for rental or purchase on the iTunes Store," Apple spokesman ...

2014-12-29 Ghana Sci/Tech

The Hindu   

Sony PlayStation back online after three-day outage   
The Hindu
Sony has said that its PlayStation Network is back online after three days of disruptions that began on Christmas. However, heavy traffic might continue to cause problems for customers, the company said on Sunday. A group of hackers called Lizard Squad or ...

2014-12-29 Ghana Business

Citifmonline   

Bongo District to solve water problem   
Citifmonline
The District Chief Executive for the Bongo District Assembly, Alexis Ayamdor Adugdaa, has assured that the problem of fluoride content in water in the area will soon be a thing of the past. Speaking at a media briefing at Bongo, he indicated that due to the ...

2014-12-29 Ghana World

ABC News   

AirAsia shares fall 7.8 pct, biggest drop in three years after plane goes missing   
Reuters India
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Shares in AirAsia fell 7.8 percent on Monday, their biggest one-day drop in more than three years after one of its aircraft went missing on its way to Singapore from the Indonesian city of Surabaya. Analysts said the Sunday ...

2014-12-29 Ghana Africa

The Punch   

Reps to summon Jega over readiness for 2015   
The Punch
The House of Representatives on Sunday raised concerns over the 2015 general elections, saying that adequate funding for the Independent National Electoral Commission and security would determine the credibility of the polls. The House Committee on ...

2014-12-29 Ghana Ghana

Citifmonline   

KKD investigations still ongoing, no charges filed – Police   
Citifmonline
The police have said that investigations into accusations made against renowned Ghanaian personality, Kwasi Kyei Darkwa, popularly known to Ghanaians as KKD, are ongoing, although no formal charges had so far been brought against him. KKD was ...

2014-12-28 Ghana Health

Bats from Ivory Coast disturbing Bia-West   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The Bia-West District of the Western Region, a cocoa growing area sharing borders with La Cote d' Ivoire, is battling with the migration of bats from the neighboring country into the district. The influx of the bats are causing nuisance to the people with the most ...

2014-12-28 Ghana Sports

The Hindu   

India vs Australia, 3rd Test: Indian batsmen face daunting task   
Hindustan Times
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane kept India in the hunt as the visitors reached 224 for three at lunch on Day 3 of the third Test against Australia at the MCG in Melbourne on Sunday. Resuming the day on 108 for one in response to Australia's first innings score ...

2014-12-28 Ghana Entertainment

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Kumasi records 43 births in public institutions   
Vibe Ghana
A total of 43 babies were delivered in five public health facilities in the Kumasi Metropolis on Christmas Day. The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) recorded the highest number of births – 21 females and nine males. Ms. Vida Ahenkorah, a Senior Staff ...

2014-12-28 Ghana Sci/Tech

Phys.Org   

Playing as Santa, NASA released footage of storm as a Christmas gift   
Capitalberg
NASA, while playing Santa Claus, has given us a gift this year by releasing a video that captures the storm which caused the recent tornados that hit the southern part of U.S. This was one of the recent and probably the last official release that came from NASA ...

2014-12-28 Ghana Business

Bats invade Bia District in W/R   
GhanaWeb
The influx of the bats is causing a nuisance to the people, with the most affected areas being Oseikojokrom, Yamatwa and Pillar One in the region. Mr Kwabena Tweneboah-Kodua, the District Chief Executive (DCE), told a general meeting held by the Western ...

2014-12-28 Ghana World

Fox News   

Senior al-Shabab leader surrenders   
Herald Scotland
A leader of the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, who has a $3 million bounty on his head, has surrendered in Somalia. A leader of the Islamic extremist group al-Shabab, who has a $3 million bounty on his head, has surrendered in Somalia. Sorry, you must ...

2014-12-28 Ghana Africa

The News   

Why Buhari Instigated Regional Rebellion Against Obasanjo — Osuntokun   
The Streetjournal
Mr Akin Osuntokun is not new on the nation's political terrain. He operated at the highest level of government when he was Political Adviser to former President OlusegunObasanjo. Before then, he was the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria ...

2014-12-28 Ghana Ghana

GhanaWeb   

'Put premium on environmental sanitation'   
GhanaWeb
Mr. Julius Debrah, Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, has asked Ghanaians to put premium on environmental sanitation to prevent diseases. He said there should be a radical change in our attitude towards keeping our communities clean ...

2014-12-27 Ghana Health

spyghana.com   

Regional hospital in Ghana introduces e-Folder system   
Ghana Business News
e-folder The Koforidua Regional Hospital had introduced electronic folder or e-Folder system at the Out-Patient Department of the Hospital to help reduce the time used to retrieve the records of patients. The system also reduces the cost of health care since it ...

2014-12-27 Ghana Sports

IBNLive   

LIVE: 3rd Test, Day 2 - Smith, Harris torment shabby India   
Zee News
Melbourne: Live updates from Day 2 of the third Test match being played between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the much-anticipated Boxing Day Test, Australia won the toss on Day 1 and decided to bat first. LIVE SCORE || LIVE ...

2014-12-27 Ghana Entertainment

Kwaw KeseRapper Responding To Treatment At Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital   
Pulse.com.gh
Officials of the Komfo Anokye Teaching hospital have revealed that detained hiplife artiste, Kwaw Kese is recovering from the stomach complications he was suffering from. Published: 15.35 , Refreshed: 16.10; David Mawuli. Print; eMail · Kwaw Kese play.
Babies born on Christmas Day   Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

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Financial Express   

'The Interview' makes $1 million before online revenue rolls in   
IBNLive
Los Angeles: "The Interview" took in more than $1 million in a limited Christmas Day release, a solid showing that could be quickly eclipsed by the money Sony Pictures (6758.T) makes with its groundbreaking online debut of the raunchy comedy. That the ...

2014-12-27 Ghana Sci/Tech

Emirates 24/7   

Children participate in Friends of Police programme   
Gulf Today
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, represented by the Cultural and Social Activities Section at the Clubs Department, organised the Friends of the Police Programme for children of officers, non-commissioned officers, and civilians ...

2014-12-27 Ghana Business

GhanaWeb   

I feel ashamed when I turn on my generator – Power Minister   
GhanaWeb
The Minister of Power, Dr Kwabena Donkor, says the frequent power outages and the load-shedding exercise are a source of embarrassment for him. “Sometimes I feel ashamed to even put on my generator when there is power outage in my area since I was ...

2014-12-27 Ghana World

The News International   

Pakistan airstrikes kill 23 militants in North Waziristan   
Daily News & Analysis
At least 23 militants were killed when Pakistani fighter jets today pounded terrorist hideouts in the restive North Waziristan tribal region near the Afghan border. Military fighter jets targeted militant hideouts in Dattakhel area, killing 23 terrorists including some ...

2014-12-27 Ghana Africa

Channel News Asia   

In Ivory CoastFormer first lady goes on trial   
Pulse Nigeria
Simone Gbagbo is being tried for her alleged role in stealing an election which her husband, former President, Laurent Gbagbo lost in 2010 and the post-election violence which followed. Published: 1 minute ago; 'Jola Sotubo. Print; eMail · Former First Lady ...

2014-12-27 Ghana Ghana

spyghana.com   

Nana Akufo Addo To Discuss Plans In Diaspora   
spyghana.com
Nana Akufo Addo, the flagbearer of NPP for 2016 elections is inviting all willing Ghanaians in the United Kingdom, especially those in London, to a brainstorming meeting on Sunday, 28 December 2014. The God's designated incorruptible David of our time, ...

2014-12-26 Ghana Health

CBS News   

No Christmas for Ebola-ravaged Sierra Leone   
CBS News
LONDON - The Ebola outbreak that originated in West Africa has now grown to more than 19,000 cases and nearly 7,600 deaths worldwide. In Sierra Leone, the country hit hardest, the government banned holiday celebrations. On the radio, Christmas ...

2014-12-26 Ghana Sports

The Australian   

Aussies stumble after lunch at MCG   
9news.com.au
December 26, 2014: Australia has been rattled early in the Boxing Day Test, with explosive opener David Warner dismissed for a duck. Wide World of Sports. Australia have found themselves on the back foot after lunch on day one of the Third Test following ...