Ghana News Agency

Tamale, Aug. 29, GNA- Imam Vat, a locally developed punitive initiative, instituted by stakeholders in education in the Zabzugu/Tatale District of the Northern Region, has helped to reduce the increasing incidence of teenage pregnancy in the area.

Accra, Aug 29, GNA - The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld President John Dramani Mahama as winner of the December 7 presidential election, as declared by the Electoral Commission.

Accra, Aug. 29, GNA – Mr Brian Tracy, Chief Executive Officer of Brian Tracy International, on Thursday urged business operators to focus their attention on their competence as a competitive-advantage tool to achieve results.

Hohoe, Aug 29, GNA – The Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region, has remained quiet even after the verdict of the Supreme Court on the 2012 petition, on Thursday.

A statement by the US Embassy and copied to the Ghana News Agency said the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Programme had provided support to grassroots development efforts in Africa since 1990.

Most residents stayed indoors watching television or listening to radio but some shops in the area remained closed after the verdict.

Other residents were seen on their compounds discussing the issues with their friends and relatives.

Many private businesses remained closed, the streets empty and the usual bumper-to-bumper vehicular traffic that clog the roads virtually absent.

The Minister made the commendation when he hosted WVG and its partners from Korea, World Vision Korea, at his residence at the Regional Coordinating Council at the weekend.

The fair scheduled for Sunyani from August 21- August 24 was postponed due to challenges identified by the Ministry of Information and Media Relations.

The court by majority decision therefore dismissed the petition filed by Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and two others.

Accra, Aug. 29, GNA – Accra Hearts of Oak has bolstered their squad for next season with the capture of midfielders, Abdul Rahim Ayew and Sampson Cudjoe.

Accra, Aug. 29, GNA – Mr Mahama Ayariga, Minister of Information and Media Relations said on Thursday that Government has welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court in the matter of the 2012 Election Petition.

Ningo (GAR), Aug. 29, GNA – Nene Asafoatse Odoi III of the Ningo Traditional Area, said the delay in outdooring Nene Addo Huago IV as the Paramount Chief of the area is disturbing the peace and development of the area.

Accra, Aug. 29, GNA - There was disappointment and grief at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) headquarters, when the verdict of the 2012 presidential petition was read by Justice William Atuguba.

Accra, Aug. 29, GNA - In reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on Thursday, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Ghana, has commended the country for its adherence to the rule of law and praised the Court for a job well done.

Kade, Aug. 29, GNA- Lawrence Opata, a 37-year-old welder, has been fined of GH¢ 360 by the Kade District Magistrate’s court, for stealing two empty barrels valued at GH¢ 200.00.

Wa, Aug. 29, GNA - The people of Wa-Sombo Electoral Area in the Wa Municipality have congratulated President John Dramani Mahama for nominating Mr Issahaku Nuhu Putiaha as Wa Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).

Gomoa-Sampa (C/R), Aug. 29, GNA – The Gomoa West District Assembly has constructed a GH¢65,000 semi-detached housing units for the people of Gomoa-Sampa in the Central Region.

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