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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has arrived in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, where he will be Special Guest for the 49th independence anniversary of the island nation. Dr Bawumia was welcomed at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. The National Day celebrations – independence anniversary and Republic Day – will be held on Sunday, March 12. Ghana’s Vice President was accompanied by wife, Samira, and government officials including Minister for Foreign Affairs Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Communications Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Minister for Business Development Ibrahim Awal and Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Investment…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated chief executives for the country’s four major cities – Accra, Kumasi, Tamale and Sekondi-Takoradi. Mohammed Adjei Sowah has been nominated as the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) while Osei Assibey Antwi has been nominated for the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA). Iddrisu Musah has been nominated by the president for the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) while Anthony K.K. Sam will head Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA), pending approval. These nominations were contained in a release from the presidency. “The president has also appointed Charles Bissue, subject to consultation with the Council of…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh as the new Director General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (Nadmo). In a letter dated March 9, 2017, President Akufo-Addo stated that the appointment is in pursuant to Section 17(1) of the Nadmo Act, 2016, Act 926. “I take this opportunity to congratulate you formally on your appointment,” the letter said. Mr Agyeman-Prempeh takes over from Brigadier General Francis Vib Sanziri, who was appointed by President John Dramani Mahama in 2015. Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye has become the country’s first democratically elected leader to be forced from office. Judges unanimously upheld parliament’s decision to impeach Ms Park over her role in a corruption scandal involving her close friend, Choi Soon-sil. She now loses her presidential immunity and could face criminal charges. There have been angry scenes outside the court. Police said two protesters had died. The court ruling is the culmination of months of political turmoil and public protest. An election must now be held within 60 days. Ms Park’s office said she would not be leaving the Blue House,…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said he has never been “so sick” as he has felt in recent weeks. He was speaking to dignitaries in the capital, Abuja, after returning from seven weeks of medical leave in the UK. His absence led to some anxiety in Nigeria with people speculating about the president’s health. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was left in charge and Mr Buhari’s spokesperson has tweeted that he will formally return to power on Monday. The 74-year-old flew into an air force base in the northern city of Kaduna from London on Friday morning. Despite talking about how he…

Flatulence is the stuff of comedy for people young and old, and it’s not something often discussed in polite company. However, it is something that we all do once in a while. In fact, your farts can speak volumes about your health and wellness. So, even if it makes your nose wrinkle, go ahead—have a whiff! See (or rather, smell) for yourself what your farts say about your body. What Are Farts? Farts are a mix of swallowed air that enters the digestive system “accidentally” while breathing (that would be all the air that passes through your mouth — whether it…

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has returned home after weeks of medical leave in the UK and speculation over his condition. The 74-year-old, who flew into an air force base in the northern city of Kaduna, is now the capital, Abuja, an aide has tweeted. The former military ruler left Nigeria on 19 January and has been having medical checks in London. Details of his condition have not been disclosed. But, according to a tweet from his assistant Bashir Ahmad, the president has said: “I am pleased I am back, I am feeling much better now.” President Buhari has said that…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Agyenim Boateng Agyei as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority. Mr Boateng Agyei is heading back to a position he occupied between 2005 and 2010. The communication of the new appointment was contained in a letter dated March 7, 2017. PROFILE OF MR. AGYENIM BOATENG ADJEI Mr. AGYENIM BOATENG ADJEI currently the Managing Consultant of ABM Consult, a Procurement and Supply Chain Management Consultancy, is a seasoned procurement specialist. Mr Adjei was the first Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement Authority of Ghana. Among his many accomplishments, he…

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is scheduled to leave Accra on Thursday night for the Mauritian capital of Port Louis, where he is expected to be the Special Guest for the island nation’s 49th independence anniversary celebrations. Mauritius marks its 49th independence and 25th Republic Day – National Day celebrations – on Sunday, March 12. A statement from the presidency on Thursday said Vice President Bawumia will hold bilateral talks with Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth as well as other Mauritian government officials while in the East African nation. The talks will be aimed at strengthening…

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Upper West Akim Constituency in the Eastern Region has implored his colleague MPs to be proactive on President Akufo-Addo’s promises to the people of Ghana. Derik Darko Ohene Assifo Bekoe said the President has promised constructing one factory for every district but if the leaders such as MPs and Municipal, Metropolitan and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) sit idle waiting for the President to construct the factories, it will never come to pass. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP was speaking on Onua FM’s Ghana Dadwene on Thursday, March 9 hosted by Nana Yaw Opare.…