President John Dramani Mahama has made Ghanaians poorer and does not have the traits of a caring and compassionate leader. This is according to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who are accusing the President of superintending a bad economy. At a news conference held on Monday in Accra to counter claims made by the NDC in ...

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), held a news conference on Monday, September 19, at its headquarters in reaction to the recently launched manifesto of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). The press conference themed, “Promises made, promises broken” was addressed by the NPP campaign Policy Advisor, Boakye Agyarko. Listen to the full press conference below.

The New York and New Jersey bombings suspect is in custody after a shootout with police that began when he was found sleeping in a bar doorway. Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, is undergoing surgery for a gunshot wound. Two officers were also injured in the confrontation in Linden, New Jersey. Linden is four miles (6km) ...

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has dared Vice President Kwesi Amissah Arthur to a challenge with its running mate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, following his recent lecture on the true state of the Ghanaian economy. The NPP’s Policy Adviser for the 2016 elections, Boakye Agyarko, threw the challenge to Mr. Amissah Arthur, a former Governor ...

The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), of copying its free-SHS policy only to deliver a “watered-down version” of it, by implementing it haphazardly. Speaking at a news conference to counter claims made by the NDC in its recently launched manifesto, Policy Adviser for the 2016 campaign team of the ...

President John Dramani Mahama can never fight corruption even if he’s forced to do so because he is compromised and does not have the willpower to do so, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said. Speaking at the party’s Headquarters today [Monday], in response to the NDC’s manifesto launch, the party’s Policy Adviser for the ...

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked Ghanaians not fall for the President John Mahama-led National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) “phantom promises” ahead of the December polls. The NDC, led by its flagbearer launched its 2016 campaign manifesto over the weekend presenting a litany of pledges which have influenced an NPP press conference themed, “Promises ...

The Chief Executive Officer of the Savanna Accelerated Development Authority (SADA), Dr. Charles Abugre, has disclosed that, $700 million is required to complete the Pwalugu Multi-purpose Dam project in the Upper East Region. Parliament in 2008 contracted a loan of $525 million from Brazil to construct the Pwalugu Multi-purpose dam and the Juala Dam in ...

The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games came to a close on Sunday at the packed Maracanã Stadium in Rio, Brasil, as Nigeria emerged with the highest number of medals for Africa. Nigeria topped the gold medals table in the African category with eight (8) gold medals, two silver and two bronze medals each, and placed 17th ...

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP), led by entrepreneur Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom as the presidential nominee for the 2016 polls, has sued the Electoral Commission [EC]and government through the Attorney-General, over the fees set by the Commission for presidential and parliamentary hopefuls. The defendants have eight days from today [Monday] September 19, to respond to ...

According to a report published by Public Eye, a Swiss-based NGO, which is partner to Ghana’s ACEP, some European companies have been shipping toxic diesel to many African countries including Ghana. The Citi Breakfast Show team discussed the issue. The team also focused on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto launch at Sunyani in the ...

A former member of the erstwhile Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC); and former member of the Council of State , Dr. Mrs. Mary Grant, has passed away at age of 88. Family sources say she died on Sunday afternoon September 18, at the 37 Military Hospital. She left behind two of her own children, and four ...

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana will announce its policy rate today as it concludes its 72nd regular meeting for this year. Today (Monday)’s media briefing on the policy rate which will be addressed by the Governor of the central bank, Dr. Abdul Nasir Issahaku, is among other things expected to ...

The Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, capital of the Volta Region of Ghana, has won a major international award in Geneva, Switzerland. Business Initiative Directions (BID) Group One, a globally respected authority on Total Quality Practices and Concepts, gave the award – International Star Award for Quality – to the Ghanaian owned hospitality firm in ...

Information gathered by Citi Business News indicates that government has commenced meetings with local investors as it prepares to raise its first dollar denominated bond locally. The Finance Minister, Seth Terkper met the investors in Accra last Friday (September 16, 2016), to convince them invest in government’s upcoming $100 million bond this month. The bond, ...

Manchester United’s players may be struggling under the pressure of playing for the 20-time English champions, says manager Jose Mourinho. Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Premier League rivals Watford means United have lost their last three matches. “Some individuals probably feel the pressure and responsibility too much,” said former Chelsea boss Mourinho. “We started the season ...

The National Accreditation Board (NAB) has expressed concerns over admission advertisements by two unaccredited institutions enticing students to enroll into their programs. A statement signed by the Executive Director of NAB, Kwame Dattey said, the two institutions, Alpha College of Technology and Rama University are operating in Accra and luring unsuspecting students to register and ...

The bomb detonated on Saturday in New York, and another device found nearby, were both shrapnel-filled pressure cookers – similar to the bombs used at the 2013 Boston marathon, reports say. Citing officials, separate reports said both had mobile phones and Christmas lights as makeshift detonators. The blast, in the Chelsea area of Manhattan, injured ...

Game of Thrones has broken the record for the highest number of Primetime Emmy Awards won by any show. The HBO series triumphed in 12 of the 24 categories it was nominated in at Sunday night’s ceremony, including outstanding drama series. The show has now surpassed Frasier’s all-time record of 37 Emmy wins. This year’s ...