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Former president John Dramani Mahama has on the occasion of Ghana’s 62nd independence day, taken to social media to eulogise his wife, Lordina Mahama, who turned 56 years today. Mrs Mahama was born on March 6, 1963, almost three years after Ghana gained a republic status. Mahama who met Lordina during their secondary school days in Tamale, indicated she has through thick and thin, stood by him faithfully in their 27 years of marriage. For this reason, the former president who is seeking to win back power has called for God’s blessings upon her life. “Happy birthday to a great…

Described by many as historic, the national parade to celebrate Ghana’s independence was for the first time in 62 years, held outside the capital Accra, in faraway Tamale in the Northern Region. Hundreds of Ghanaians from all walks of life thronged the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium to witness the 6th March celebration that was characterised by cultural and military display. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo addressed the packed auditorium. But exactly what did he tell Ghanaians? Read below the full speech It is with much joy and pride that I join you to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of our nation’s independence…

The success of the 62nd Independence Day parade, which was for the first time held outside Accra, may just mark the beginning of the ceremony being held at different venues across the country. This, according to President Nana Akufo-Addo, makes room for other parts of the country to be explored. He stated this while delivering his speech at the 62nd Independence Day parade in Tamale. The ceremony for the past 61 years has been held at the usual Black Star Square in Accra. But for the first time in the history of Ghana, the venue was moved to the Aliu…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a call on Ghanaians to explore the country and enjoy the rich natural resources the nation boasts of. The President made this call while delivering his speech at the 62nd Independence Day celebration in Tamale He called on every Ghanaian to take time off and travel around and enjoy the rich culture and resources that each region has. He stated that hosting the independence parade in the Northern Region capital, Tamale, has created an opportunity for the many that travelled for the parade to explore Tamale and neighboring towns. President Akufo-Addo expressed delight…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has made a call on Ghanaians to explore the country and enjoy the rich natural resources the nation boasts of. The President made this call while delivering his speech at the 62nd Independence Day celebration in Tamale He called on every Ghanaian to take time off and travel around and enjoy the rich culture and resources that each region has. He stated that hosting the independence parade in the Northern Region capital, Tamale, has created an opportunity for the many that travelled for the parade to explore Tamale and neighboring towns. President Akufo-Addo expressed delight…

The historic hosting of the 62nd national independence parade in the Northern regional capital, Tamale, was meant to celebrate the peace deal reached between the Abudu and Andani gates of Dagbon, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has explained. Since Independence in 1957, the national parade has been held at the Black Stare Square in Accra, the national capital. Government however decided to, for the first time, move the Independence Anniversary Parade outside Accra, and Tamale became the first stop. The anniversary is under the theme: “Celebrating Peace and Unity”. “Tamale was chosen as the venue, not only to underline the…

Mr Abdulai Ali- Nakyea of the ‘Ali-Nakyea and Associates’ has advised religious bodies especially churches to separate their businesses from the church’s role as religious organisations. He said a religious institution which is engaged in business and has business income is subject to all the responsibilities of any other company for taxation purposes. Mr Ali-Nakyea elaborated on the tax law of Ghana in relation to the church at a programme organised by the Fijai branch of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in Takoradi, to enlighten members of various religious bodies on things that are taxable. The programme was held…

Information reaching Business Day indicates that many institutional investors, which have fixed deposits with UT, Capital, UniBank, and other defunct banks are being frustrated by the Bank of Ghana (BoG) in getting their monies back even though their investments have matured. Business Day gathered that Apex Bank for instance had its GHC69 million locked up with Bank of Ghana.  Other institutions that have their monies locked up include Atwima Rural Bank, Odotobri Rural Bank, Teachers Fund, and Otuasekan Rural Bank. The rest include Ghana Exim Bank (GHC 80 million), Lower Pra Rural Bank, Manya Krobo Rural Bank, Phandy Susu Services,…

R Kelly has tearfully and angrily denied allegations of sexual abuse in the first interview since his arrest last month. “I didn’t do this stuff. This is not me,” he told CBS This Morning, adding that he is “fighting for my life”. Chicago prosecutors have charged Kelly with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, involving four alleged victims, three of whom were minors. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges and is currently out on bail. If convicted, he faces three to seven years in prison for each crime. The case follows a 2002 trial, in which Kelly…

Bright Akomea aka Double[/caption] Claims by a national security operative, Bright Ernest Akomea popularly known as ‘Double’ that he acquired only three weeks training to be part of Ghana’s security set up has left many dumbfounded. One of such persons is Richard Kumadoe who worked for the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) for years and now trains many in the area of security. He told TV3 News@10 Tuesday that Double’s confession has opened Ghana up for ridicule. “National security has been reduced to a position of vigilante marketing. When you look at the security implications and security mathematics, the issues…