Over religious rule To Sheik Abdel Moneim el-Shahat, the Muslim Brotherhood’s call to apply only the broad principles of Islamic law allows too much freedom. Sheik Shahat is a leader of the ultraconservative Islamists known as Salafis, whose coalition of parties is running second behind the Brotherhood party in the early returns of Egypt’s parliamentary elections. He and his allies are demanding... 

The auditorium of Better Living Christian Cathedral  (BLCC) at Breman Asikuma in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa (AOB) district of the Central Region came alive with praises and worship over the weekend when the church marked its 10th anniversary in grand style. Rev. Umoh Abasi (left) presenting a certificate to Rev. Dabi (right), the host pastor The church auditorium was filled to capacity as people from... 

*At Apam Thousands of people have registered for the free Long Lasting Treated Insecticide Mosquito Nets (LLITNs) hanging exercise at Apam in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region. The District Health Directorate has so far registered a total of 117,542 people who are expected to benefit from ongoing exercise across the country. The total registered persons comprise of 32,212 households in... 

As part of efforts to fight malaria in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region, the district has formed a District Malaria Alleviation Team (DMAT) in all the 97 communities in the district to sensitize the people on the need to live healthily to prevent malaria. Mr. Cletus Bayor The District Health Team has also deployed all assembly members on board the team to embark on a “disease free campaign”... 

I have loved Christmas celebration since my childhood days but must admit that Christmas celebration has changed tremendously over the years. Some years ago, the changes in weather provided the early signs of an approaching Christmas and that reminded parents of their responsibilities to their families especially children. When we were children, Christmas brought us a lot of joy and we looked forward... 

*Into ‘$20m’ NDC headquarters   The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG), a pressure group within the NPP, has  expressed surprise at the long silence of anti-corruption agencies, civil societies and the media on the erection of a multimillion-dollar edifice to house the headquarters of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Adabraka in Accra. In a statement issued and signed... 

*Lotto receivers call for probe into purchase deals Mr. Kojo Andah, Director-General of the NLA While the Republic of Ghana struggles to raise money to build much-needed infrastructure and execute programmes to bring the basics of living conditions and services to the people, top management officials in state institutions continue to enjoy salaries that are like mountains compared to the molehills... 

‘Provide practical entrepreneurship courses’ Tertiary Institutions engaged in entrepreneurship education have been advised to collaborate to make their courses practicable and more rewarding to students in their quest to obtain entrepreneurship education.   Trade Minister, Hanna Tetteh According to the Trade and Industry Minister, Hannah Tetteh, the effective collaboration between these institutions... 

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe Some Ga-Dangme youth have condemned a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, for describing as impracticable calls for the NPP flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo to have a Ga-Dangme running mate. Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe told a section of the media that although it is a laudable idea for a Ga-Dangme to partner the NPP flagbearer the right time is not due. Some... 

The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has clarified its position on whether the much talked about indemnity clause should stay or be abolished from the 1992 Constitution. Media reports had it that CDD-Ghana wanted the clause to be removed from the 1992 Constitution but in a statement released by the centre on Wednesday, it categorically stated that it has taken no such position and considers...