2014-12-19 Ghana Health

spyghana.com   

Mahama makes case for made-in-Ghana goods   
spyghana.com
President John Dramani Mahama has made a case for public procurement to be skewed towards made-in-Ghana goods. President Mahama interacting with members of the committee on made-in-Ghana goods after its inauguration. He said it made no sense ...

2014-12-19 Ghana Sports

Firstpost   

India vs Australia, 2nd Test at Brisbane, Day 3: Mitchell Johnson out for 88   
Cricket Country
Mitchell Johnson was out for 88 on Day Three of the second Test between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane. Johnson took just 93 balls to get his score as he and Steven Smith added 148 runs for the seventh wicket. Smith made an Australian record ...

2014-12-19 Ghana Entertainment

Citifmonline   

I'm just teaching Samini how to do business – Shatta Wale   
Citifmonline
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has downplayed his well-publicised feud with fellow musician Samini, saying his actions are purely business motivated and that he holds no personal grudges with Samini. The pair's verbal squabbles have captivated fans in ...

2014-12-19 Ghana Sci/Tech

Siliconrepublic.com   

Instagram hadn't enough filters, so here are five new filters – is that enough filters ...   
Siliconrepublic.com
Instagram hadn't enough filters, so here are five new filters – is that enough filters yet? In what is surely now just an internal game at Instagram to see how many ridiculously-named filters it can create, Slumber, Crema, Ludwig, Aden and Perpetua have ...

2014-12-19 Ghana Business

GhanaWeb   

Ghana begins construction of second FPSO   
GhanaWeb
Tullow Ghana Limited has started the construction of a new fabrication facility in Sekondi for the Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) Project to serve as Ghana's second floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO). The second FPSO being ...

2014-12-19 Ghana World

NDTV   

Boko Haram Gunmen Kidnap 185 People in Nigeria   
NDTV
Maiduguri: Boko Haram has kidnapped at least 185 people, including women and children, in northeast Nigeria, the latest mass abduction in a region where the military has repeatedly struggled to protect civilians, officials and witnesses said on Thursday.
10 things you need to know about Boko Haram   The Straits Times
Islamist Militants in Nigeria Kidnap 185 in a Deadly Attack on a Village   New York Times
B'Haram abducts 185 children, women near Chibok   Osun Defender
Arab News   
Voice of America   
ABC Online   
all 956 news articles »   

---

Firstpost   

Unacceptable: India slams Pak for granting 26/11 accused Lakhvi bail   
Firstpost
An outraged India on Thursday told Pakistan that release of LeT commander Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, one of the key conspirators of the Mumbai terror attacks, on bail was unacceptable to it and demanded immediate steps for reversal of the decision.
Pakistan to Appeal Against 26/11 Accused Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi's Bail   NDTV
Have they learned nothing? Pakistan releases 26/11 terror mastermind just days ...   Daily Mail
Pakistan urged to appeal terror ruling   Gulf Daily News
The Nation   
Free press journal   
Deccan Chronicle   
all 603 news articles »   

---

The Moscow Times   

Putin cites 'external factors' for Russia's economic woes, tries to reassure public   
Hamilton Spectator
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blamed "external factors" for the plunge in his country's economy, but said it would bounce back within two years even "under the most unfavourable circumstances." Speaking at his annual news ...

2014-12-19 Ghana Africa

NDTV   

Boko Haram Gunmen Kidnap 185 People in Nigeria   
NDTV
Maiduguri: Boko Haram has kidnapped at least 185 people, including women and children, in northeast Nigeria, the latest mass abduction in a region where the military has repeatedly struggled to protect civilians, officials and witnesses said on Thursday.
10 things you need to know about Boko Haram   The Straits Times
Islamist Militants in Nigeria Kidnap 185 in a Deadly Attack on a Village   New York Times
B'Haram abducts 185 children, women near Chibok   Osun Defender
Arab News   
Voice of America   
ABC Online   
all 956 news articles »   

---

Nigerian Tribune   

2015 polls: INEC undecided on IDPs   
The Nation Newspaper
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is still consulting on whether or not the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states will vote. Its chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, said this yesterday in Abuja at a seminar ...

2014-12-19 Ghana Ghana

Citifmonline   

Kwabena Donkor Sails Through As Minister For Power   
spyghana.com
Dr. Kwabena Donkor has been approved by Parliament to become the Minister for the newly created Ministry, Ministry of Power. Dr. Kwabena Donkor, Chairman, Parliamentary Committee on Mines and Energy. Dr. Kwabena Donkor was vetted by the ...