The Chief Justice, Mrs Georgina Theodora Wood, swore in the new Speaker of Parliament, Mr Edward Kobby Doe Adjaho during which he swore the oath of office and secrecy.

Profile of Ghana’s fourth President under the Fourth Republic, John Dramani Mahama who incidentally is also the fourth “John,” to ascend the high office of the President.

President-elect John Dramani Mahama will assume office today, Monday January 7, as the fourth President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.

Founder of the Progressive PeopleÂ’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom has called on Ghanaians to respect the authority of the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, after he took the Oaths of Allegiance and Office.

Edward Doe Adjaho, former MP for Ave Avenor has been sworn-into office as the Speaker of the Sixth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.

Three Heads of State and one vice president have arrived in the country for tomorrow's swearing-in of president-elect John Dramani Mahama at the Independence Square.

The handing over of administrative documents is currently underway in Parliament ahead of the dissolution of the House later today.

Switzerland's oldest bank is to close permanently after pleading guilty in a New York court to helping Americans evade their taxes.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has delivered a rare TV address, denouncing his opponents as "enemies of God and puppets of the West".

Those of us who set ourselves apart to criticize the NPP knew what we were about and did things as we deemed fit. So, if we are accused of directly working against the NPP, it shouldnÂ’t be strange. We didnÂ’t do so for its own sake.

The NPP certainly has huge problems to solve if it seeks to change its fortunes in future general elections. Despite the vehement protestations against the outcome of Election 2012 and the filing of a lawsuit by the NPP, some of us strongly believe that the elections were transparent, fair, and free and that Akufo-Addo lost the elections because he did not connect effectively with the voters to win their trust and confidence.

Thanks to the open skies policies adopted by African countries after the Yamoussoukro Decision of November, 1999, Ghanaians can now fly from Accra to Kumasi for a one-way fare of about $25 (GHC50). There are also cheap flights to and from other cities in the West African sub-region for relatively low fares.

The years from 1960 to 1982 was marked by rampant military overthrows of democratic governments. Many frontline professionals in the country at that time left the country in their numbers. Many have gone on to achieve more than their wildest dreams.

Former Ghana international Augustine Arhinful is tasking the Ghana Football Association to intensify scouting on opponents ahead of this monthÂ’s Nations Cup.

The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the December 2012 general elections, Nana Akufo-Addo, is opposed to the request by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to be joined in a petition challenging the results of the polls.

Seven months after its fleet was grounded following the crash that killed over 160 people, Nigeria airline operator, Dana Air resumed domestic flights Friday, January 4.

The 4th President of the Fourth Republic, President John Dramani Mahama has taken the oath office, rallying the citizenry to take responsibility for the development of the nation and recognize that the destiny of the nation lies in their hands.

Turkey has held a cargo plane carrying 1.5 tons of gold from Ghana to Dubai, reportedly for its failure to present necessary documents.

Toyota Motor Corp. and Audi AG are throwing their hats into the ring of potential suppliers of self-driving vehicles.

Ghanaian President John Mahama is due to be sworn into office following a disputed election victory last month.