2015-05-01 Ghana Health

StarAfrica.com   

Ghana bans Burkina Faso poultry over bird flu fears   
The Africa Report
Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) has placed a total ban on importation of poultry and its products from Burkina Faso following an outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in the neighbouring country. The announcement comes hours after Burkina ...

2015-05-01 Ghana Sports

Squawka Football News   

Reports: Chelsea legend Michael Essien could be heading to Watford   
Squawka Football News
AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien could be in line for a shock return to the Premier League, but with newly-promoted Watford, according to the Express. The Ghana international spent eight-and-a-half years in west London with Chelsea before joining AC ...

2015-05-01 Ghana Entertainment

GhanaWeb   

'Mzbel lacks Bible knowledge'   
GhanaWeb
Sexy Ghanaian musician Mzbel continues to attract severe public condemnation over her “I don't believe in Jesus Christ” statement, with UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician, Jojo De Mens, being the latest to take on the secular singer. Mzbel had stated ...

2015-05-01 Ghana Sci/Tech

Citifmonline   

Vodafone is best in 'Voice clarity' and '3G internet speed'   
Citifmonline
Vodafone Ghana is the best mobile network in 'Voice clarity' and '3G+ internet speed', according to an independent study of the telecoms industry in Ghana. In an age where the customer is the undisputed king of all things marketing and product innovation, ...

2015-05-01 Ghana Business

Irish Independent   

Tullow announces €40m of cost cutting   
Irish Independent
Irish-listed Tullow Oil is to incur a $45m (€40m) charge related to its cost-saving programme in light of weak oil prices, the firm said in a trading update. Ads by Google. Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Go To. Comments. The company, which ...

2015-05-01 Ghana World

The Guardian Nigeria   

Jonathan pledges to hand over a terrorist-free Nigeria   
The Guardian Nigeria
From Madu Onuorah (Abuja), Laolu Akande (New York), Karls Tsokar (Abuja), Victoria Ojugbana (Lagos) and Njadvara Musa (Maiduguri) President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to liberate all Nigerian territories held by the Boko Harm sect before the May ...

2015-05-01 Ghana Africa

The Guardian Nigeria   

Jonathan pledges to hand over a terrorist-free Nigeria   
The Guardian Nigeria
From Madu Onuorah (Abuja), Laolu Akande (New York), Karls Tsokar (Abuja), Victoria Ojugbana (Lagos) and Njadvara Musa (Maiduguri) President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to liberate all Nigerian territories held by the Boko Harm sect before the May ...

2015-05-01 Ghana Ghana

Starr 103.5 FM   

NPP primaries:'I'm not seeking protection' – Minority Leader   
Starr 103.5 FM
Minority leader Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has denied reports that he is seeking protection in the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) upcoming parliamentary primaries. According to the Suame MP, his advice on the need for the party to make efforts to retain its key ...

2015-04-30 Ghana Health

Ghana Business News   

Ghana bans importation of poultry products from Burkina Faso over Bird Flu   
Ghana Business News
Poultry2 Ghana has banned the importation of poultry and poultry products from Burkina Faso due to the outbreak of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) in that country since March. A statement issued by Dr Ben Aniwa, Acting Director, Veterinary Services Directorate of ...

2015-04-30 Ghana Sports

Reuters   

No news is the only news as Pacquiao-Mayweather approaches   
Los Angeles Times
We are here on the fight scene. It's Wednesday, meaning Manny Pacquiao versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. is three days away. We are here to report the news. There is none. They held a newsless news conference in a huge showroom at the MGM Grand.
SDSU's controversial boxing figure   U-T San Diego
Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao: Best spots to catch the fight in Sydney   The Australian
Mayweather vs Pacquiao: A showdown in statistics   The Straits Times
Yahoo Sports (blog)   
The Desert Sun   
Toronto Sun   
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SkySports   

Carlos Tevez scores twice as Juventus close in on Serie A title   
SkySports
Carlos Tevez scored twice as Juventus beat Fiorentina 3-2 but the league leaders will have to wait to have their title triumph confirmed. With five games left to play, Juventus are 14 points clear of Lazio at the top of Serie A but the latter's 4-0 win over Parma, ...

2015-04-30 Ghana Entertainment

Peace FM Online   

"My Music Career Was At Stake" - Kwaw Kese   
Peace FM Online
Scandalous Fante Rapper, Kwaw Kese, who is now a freeman after serving his one day jail sentence said he believes his Lawyer, took a very strategic decision when he changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. Speaking to Peacefmonline.com this afternoon ...

2015-04-30 Ghana Sci/Tech

How secure is airliner data?   
Stuff.co.nz
When it comes to security, airlines have never been known for their sense of humor. That became particularly apparent this month to a cybersecurity expert who joked during a flight about hacking into a commercial airplane's avionics computers through its ...

2015-04-30 Ghana Business

Citifmonline   

Karpower: First power barge to be delivered in September 2015   
Citifmonline
The emergency power barges government promised to ease the power crisis will arrive in Ghana in September 2015, the company building the barges, Karpowership Company limited has disclosed. Government promised to deliver the first emergency power ...

2015-04-30 Ghana World

Haaretz   

Saudi King Salman purging monarchy of Abdullah's inner circle   
Haaretz
But strong man in kingdom is no doubt still Mohammed ibn Nayef, who will continue to serve both as interior minister and head of National Security Council. By Zvi Bar'el | Apr. 30, 2015 | 6:22 AM ...

2015-04-30 Ghana Africa

The Guardian Nigeria   

PDP governors ask Mu'azu, others to resign   
The Guardian Nigeria
THE internal crisis that culminated in the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the general elections has deteriorated. This came as the party's caucus in the House of Representatives, yesterday, urged All Progressives Congress (APC) to be more ...

2015-04-30 Ghana Ghana

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

AG voices concern about delays in registration of state-owned investments on ...   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The Auditor General has expressed concern about delays in the registration of state-owned investments on the investment register of the Controller and Accountant General's Department. The investment register is not immediately updated when government ...

2015-04-29 Ghana Health

Energy Matters   

Samsung Launches Solar Powered Digital Village In Ghana   
Energy Matters
Samsung Electronics Africa has launched a Digital Village at the Volo community in the Volta Region of Ghana. The Digital Village features a solar powered Internet School that can accommodate up to 24 learners and a solar powered Tele-Medical Center.
Samsung Set to Launch First Digital Village in Nigeria   Celebrating Progress Africa
Samsung launches Digital Village in Volta Region   BusinessGhana
Samsung launches Digital Village in Ghana   IT-Online
GhanaWeb   
all 13 news articles »   

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Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Dangers of dehydrated driving revealed   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
It is an unwritten law of road trips: You urinate right before you leave and ration liquids during your journey to avoid making frequent pit stops. But new research has shown that cutting back on liquids while driving could be a very dangerous habit. According to ...

2015-04-29 Ghana Sports

New York Post   

Why Mayweather questions Pacquiao's professionalism   
New York Post
LAS VEGAS — There was a reason Floyd Mayweather Jr. was smiling from ear-to-ear Tuesday as he made his Grand Arrival at the MGM Grand to kick off a fight week when he finally will face Manny Pacquiao. Driven in a black van into the bowels of the ...

2015-04-29 Ghana Entertainment

Starr 103.5 FM   

Tigo Ghana holds Nigerian music concert on 23 May   
Telecompaper (subscription)
Tigo Ghana is holding the Ghana Meets Naija music event for the fifth year running on 23 May. The concert will feature performances from Ghana's 'triple threat', Sarkodie, Shatta Wale and Bhim Nation's singer, Stonebwoy. Also coming in from Nigeria will be ...

2015-04-29 Ghana Sci/Tech

NBCNews.com   

Apple net profit increases by 33%; reports jump in revenue from China   
Economic Times
Apple Inc's iPhone is reeling in buyers in China, sending quarterly profit up by 33% and fuelling a surge in growth that led the company to boost its capital-return programme by $70 billion. Net income in the period that ended in March was $13.6 billion, ...

2015-04-29 Ghana Business

GhanaWeb   

$50 million worth of fuel missing at BOST but…   
GhanaWeb
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) has not been able to account for about $50 million worth of petroleum products belonging to BDCs. The Chief Executive of the Chamber of the Bulk Oil Distribution Companies (BDCs), Mr. Senyo Hosi ...

2015-04-29 Ghana World

Mashable   

Massive outcry in Australia after 'cruel and unnecessary' executions in Indonesia   
Mashable
Two Australian prisoners were executed in Indonesia overnight and the local fallout has been drastic. Australia's prime minister called the deaths of the men "cruel and unnecessary," and will make the unprecedented move of removing Australia's ambassador ...

2015-04-29 Ghana Africa

The Guardian Nigeria   

Troops rescue 293 girls, women from Sambisa forest   
The Guardian Nigeria
NIGERIAN troops fighting Boko Haram insurgents in the Northeast have rescued no fewer than 200 girls and 93 women from Sambisa forest in Borno State. Defence Headquarters, in a tweet yesterday, described the operation as 'daring and precise,' even as ...

2015-04-29 Ghana Ghana

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

CAGD closes down over one thousand accounts of MMDAs   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The Controller and Accountant General, Grace Adzroe, says more than one thousand bank accounts of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MMDAs), have been closed. She says the existence of such accounts especially the dormant ones become ...

2015-04-28 Ghana Health

Citifmonline   

Over 400 men due for surgery at Korle Bu Urology center in danger   
Citifmonline
The medical condition of over 400 men due for surgery may worsen as a result of inadequate facilities at the Urological Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Some of them have had their surgeries postponed for close to a year and as a temporary ...

2015-04-28 Ghana Sports

Times of India   

Warner & Boult do the trick as SRH defend 150   
Times of India
MOHALI: Playing their first match at home failed to bring about any change in Kings XI Punjab's fortunes. Their bowlers had done an excellent job by restricting Sunrisers Hyderabad to 150 for six, but the batsmen failed to play their part as KXIP stayed put at ...

2015-04-28 Ghana Entertainment

GhanaWeb   

Burna Boy advocates for concert refund in Ghana   
News24 Nigeria
Lagos - Burna Boy has responded to his fans in Ghana who lashed out at him and South African rapper AKA for failing to show up at #DiDonGorgon concert in Accra, Ghana. Burna Boy in responding to the backlash said that the show organizers violated him.
“We are really sorry": Burna Boy and AKA apologise to fans for their no show at ...   Pulse.com.gh
Organisers of flopped Burna Boy Concert owe us - Keche   GhanaWeb
Bossu Kule goes 'wild' on Event Organizers   spyghana.com
Nigerian Entertainment Today   
Pulse Nigeria   
Information Nigeria   
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Citifmonline   

M.anifest: Rapper lists his 10 favourite things about Ghana   
Pulse.com.gh
Ghanaian wordsmith, M.anifest in an interview with Okay Africa has listed his ten favourite things about Ghana. Published: 16.00; David Mawuli. Print; eMail · M.anifest play. M.anifest. (Facebook) ...

2015-04-28 Ghana Sci/Tech

Daily Times   

Facebook makes newsfeed changes   
Newspapers and Technology
Specifically, Facebook said updates on friends “liking” or “commenting” on a post will now appear lower down in a user's newsfeed or not at all. Facebook said the changes mean users “are more likely to see the stuff [they] care about directly from friends and ...

2015-04-28 Ghana Business

spyghana.com   

President Mahama renewed his intention to fix power situation   
spyghana.com
wpid-john-mahama-300x202.jpg He said this in an address read for him by the Minister of Education, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at the April Session of the 19th Congregation of the University of Education, Winneba on Saturday. President ...

2015-04-28 Ghana World

Sky News Australia   

Cowell apologises for Bali Nine video   
Sky News Australia
Actor Brendan Cowell has apologised for telling Tony Abbott to show 'some balls' in doing more to save Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran from the firing squad in Indonesia. Cowell has been criticised for his strong comments on the celebrity video Save ...

2015-04-28 Ghana Africa

Citizen News   

LIST: Former Ministers Among Persons Appointed to State Corporations   
Citizen News
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed 302 new executives to 79 state corporations. The government has assured Kenyans that the new appointments reflect the face of the nation. Peninah Aloo Obudho to be the Chairperson of the Board of the Kenya ...

2015-04-28 Ghana Ghana

spyghana.com   

Afari Gyan's Continuous Display of Obstinacy   
Ghanaian Chronicle
The Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, is still talking tough, despite all the challenges he went through during the hearing of the Election Petition at the Supreme Court. According to a report we have carried on page three of ...

2015-04-27 Ghana Health

GhanaWeb   

KKD must tame the animal in him - Kweku Baako   
GhanaWeb
Editor-in-Chief of the Crusading Guide newspaper says ace entertainment personality and discharged rape suspect must learn to control his libido to save a brand he took years to build. In a rather cunning way, Kweku Baako Jnr said Kwasi Kyei Darkwa ...

2015-04-27 Ghana Sports

South China Morning Post (subscription)   

Chelsea's Eden Hazard voted player of the year by fellow Premier League stars   
South China Morning Post (subscription)
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard's impressive season was recognised by his peers when he won England's Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award on Sunday. The 24-year-old Belgian playmaker has scored 18 goals in all ...

2015-04-27 Ghana Entertainment

GhanaWeb   

Burna Boy, AKA concert in Ghana records massive flop (Photos)   
GhanaWeb
Earlier this week, we all saw on social media that Nigerian artiste Burna Boy and South African artiste AKA will be in Ghana to perform at the Trade Fair Center. The show was ill-promoted as the organizers [Hip Jam Live] used social media as their means of ...

2015-04-27 Ghana Sci/Tech

WalesOnline   

Facebook notifications changes and how they will affect you   
WalesOnline
The social network has been trying out a new-style notifications tab which gathers material from across the entire website and displays it in one place. The tab will contain birthdays, life events from friends, events joined and nearby places such as local ...

2015-04-27 Ghana Business

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

About 68% of ABFA spent on Roads and Infrastructure - PIAC   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
An amount of GH¢ 372, 07 million out of GH¢ 543.78 million of the Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) representing 68.42 per cent was spent on Roads and other Infrastructure. A report on the Management of Petroleum Revenues for the year 2013 by the ...

2015-04-27 Ghana World

Firstpost   

Nepal: Survivors' tales from Everest avalanche horror   
Firstpost
AFP Nepal bureau chief Ammu Kannampilly was at Everest base camp on Saturday when an avalanche cascaded down the mountain, flattening everything in its path. Eighteen people are so far known to have died in the tragedy which comes barely a year ...

2015-04-27 Ghana Africa

The Guardian Nigeria   

We will probe alleged missing $20b oil money, says Buhari   
The Guardian Nigeria
THE last may not have been heard of the alleged missing $20 billion as the President- elect, Major-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) yesterday assured that he would order a probe to ascertain how the oil monies disappeared into thin air from the accounts of the ...

2015-04-27 Ghana Ghana

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation   

Operate within the law - IGP reminds police personnel   
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Ahmed Alhassan, has reminded personnel of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) of their limits as law enforcement officers. He has, therefore, cautioned them against acts such as unlawful arrest, search and ...

2015-04-26 Ghana Health

Ghana Business News   

Ghana Health Service to introduce two Child Protection Vaccines   
Ghana Business News
Vaccination The Ghana Health Service is to introduce two vaccines – Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV) and Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine through the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in September this year, and January next year. The two ...

2015-04-26 Ghana Sports

mirror.co.uk   

Chelsea starlet Patrick Bamford on Ronald Koeman's radar as Southampton ...   
mirror.co.uk
And if he can not get the striker – who is the new Championship Player of the Year – on a permanent deal then he will ask Blues boss Jose Mourinho if he can take the 21-year-old on loan. The Chelsea boss plans to use pre-season to have another look at the ...

2015-04-26 Ghana Entertainment

Nigerian Entertainment Today   

I dated an older woman in my 20's - Ghanaian rapper   
Nigerian Entertainment Today
Ghanaian rapper, E.L has revealed that he dated an older lady about three years ago. Speaking with ZTV in an interview, E.L, who won the Rapper of the Year award at the recently held 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards said: 'I have been with an older ...

2015-04-26 Ghana Sci/Tech

Gatton Star   

Using Facebook? Prepare for a flood of notifications   
Gatton Star
YOUR notifications tab is about to get a whole lot busier, thanks to a planned overhaul of the feature by Facebook developers. The social network is currently working on a "robust new notifications tab", according to Mashable, which will pull in lots of ...

2015-04-26 Ghana Business

GhanaWeb   

HFC appoints Robert Le-Hunte as new MD   
GhanaWeb
HFC Bank has appointed its Executive Director, responsible for Risk Management, Robert Le-Hunte, as the new MD of the bank. He is expected to take over the running of the bank following decision of the current boss of HFC bank Asare Akuffo to resign from ...

2015-04-26 Ghana World

India Today   

India reaches out to earthquake-hit Nepal, Modi speaks to Sushil Koirala   
India Today
People gather in Kathmandu's Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, after the quake on Saturday. The area was completely damaged by the tremors that ripped through Nepal.Like a good neighbour and global leader, India on Saturday acted with ...

2015-04-26 Ghana Africa

The Guardian Nigeria   

Lest We Forget… Africa's Hospitality Liberated South Africa   
The Guardian Nigeria
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi flanked by two victims of xenophobic attack at the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg, South-Africa. THE recent xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa brought into focus the role African countries ...

2015-04-26 Ghana Ghana

Citifmonline   

Give EC prosecuting powers against electoral offenders – C'ttee   
Citifmonline
The 10-member Electoral Reform Committee has recommended that the Electoral Commission must be empowered to prosecute election offenders. The committee argued that over the years, the Attorney General's (AG) Department has failed to prosecute ...