The Rotary Club of Accra Ring Road Central (RRC) has commissioned new bus shelter on the Accra Ring Road. The modern bus shelter, which cost GH¢8,000 to construct, was conceptualized and designed by Tony Asare, an architect and a member of the Club. President of the Club, Mr. Victor Yaw Asante, said the provision of the bus shelter represented the commitment of the Club towards serving its community... 

Communications Director of the NPP, Nana Akomea, says President John Evans Atta Mills’ latest reshuffle will add nothing new to the government. Nana Akomea, NPP Communications Director President Mills in his latest reshuffle has brought on board Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma South, Fritz Baffoe, and the MP for Nabdam, Moses Asaga. Fritz Baffoe will be heading the Information Ministry while... 

The Amansie East constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday appealed to Mr. Joe Osei-Wusu, to stand as the parliamentary candidate instead of going as independent in the coming elections.    A statement signed by Secretary, Mr. Kweku Mensah, and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said “we humbly ask Mr. Osei-Wusu to respond to our appeal to stand in the name of NPP instead... 

The deputy Information Minister-designate, James Agyenim-Boateng, has said his return to the ministry is not for propaganda purposes ahead of the December general elections but to help the government retain power.  Mr. Boateng said his return to the ministry only indicates that the President of Ghana John Evans Atta Mills believes in his ability and competence to deliver at every sector of government. President... 

*Over Capitation policy   STORY: FROM JAMES APPIAKORAN JR., KUMASI, A/R   The Ashanti Region is gearing up to organise what is believed to be one of the massive demonstrations that has ever happened in the country, Today has gathered.   The planned demonstration slated for Monday, January 30, 2012, which preparatory works is being done by the Asante Development Union (ADU), a non- partisan... 

C/R HAS 46,000 MOSQUITO NETS DEFICIT   STORY: FROM MAGDALENE SEY, CAPE COAST, C/R   The Central Region still has a huge mosquito nets deficit of 46,000 after the nationwide distribution and hang-up campaign in December last year.   According to the regional health directorate, most districts in the region were not able to cover and distribute the total number of long-lasting insecticide... 

ARTICLE BY: ARTHUR KOBINA KENNEDY, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE-COAST The recent problems of the Attorney General have led to discussions about how the President’s Ministers should leave government. As usual some have tagged this as the biggest of such scandals in our history. It has led to discussions about how to handle situations when Ministers disagree with their Presidents as well as when and how a President... 

—Kim K: When reality TV queen Kim Kardashian swung by “Live! With Kelly” on Monday, she and host Kelly Ripa spent some of their time rehashing the backlash to Kim’s intent to divorce. Many have alleged that Kim’s brief marriage to pro basketball player Kris Humphries was nothing more than another way for the endorsement-happy star to line her pockets, a claim that Kim has... 

The late soul star, Etta James, has reached her highest ever position in the Billboard album charts, following her death last week, aged 73. The Best of Etta James rose from number 162 to 46 on the Billboard 200 – even though figures were collated only two days after James’s death on 20 January. Previously, albums by the soul and blues singer had peaked at 68, with At Last, in 1961. In... 

R&B singer Ne-Yo has become vice-president of the legendary music label Motown, it has been announced. Ne-Yo was previously signed to Def Jam and released four albums during his tenure with the label The star’s new role will incorporate producing, songwriting, mentoring the label’s artists and seeking out new talent. The 32-year-old, who had previously been signed to Def Jam, will also...