The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region has denied knowledge of a purported document claiming that it is planning to cause mayhem in the region on Election Day. At a press conference in Ho on Tuesday, the Deputy General Secretary of NDC Koku Anyidoho said his party had intercepted a document from one ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region has denied knowledge of a purported document claiming that it is planning to cause mayhem in the region on Election Day. At a press

A 30-year old man, David Asante, has been arrested for posing as one of the President’s security detail during the commissioning of a school project, which the President was expected to attend. He was seen lurking around the area with a gun, when the President visited the Adenta constituency a few days ago for the ... A 30-year old man, David Asante, has been arrested for posing as one of the President’s security detail during the commissioning of a school project, which the President was

The Electoral Commission has created a special office to address complaints by political parties and independent candidates taking part is in this year’s election. This comes on the back of complaints by some political parties in Ghana about the EC’s performance and decisions. A statement signed by Head of Communications at the EC, Eric Kofi ... The Electoral Commission has created a special office to address complaints by political parties and independent candidates taking part is in

A black South African man who was allegedly forced into a coffin by two white farmers for trespassing says he was scared for his life. Victor Mlotshwa was speaking outside court in the north-eastern town of Middelburg where his alleged attackers appeared before a magistrate. “I thought they were going to kill me,” he said. ... A black South African man who was allegedly forced into a coffin by two white farmers for trespassing says he was scared for his life. Victor Mlotshwa was speaking

Embattled businessman Alfred Woyome has been ordered by the Supreme Court to appear in court for an oral examination by former Attorney General, Martin Amidu on the repayment of the judgment debt paid him. The order follows an application filed by Mr. Amidu for the Supreme Court to allow him to orally examine Woyome after ... Embattled businessman Alfred Woyome has been ordered by the Supreme Court to appear in court for an oral examination by former Attorney General, Martin Amidu on the repayment

A sickle cell disease patient, Robert Nyan Jr., who was suffering from a contracted hip condition, has expressed gratitude to Vodafone Ghana for funding his hip replacement surgery. The surgery has now made it possible for him to live a normal life to pursue his dream of becoming a Neurosurgeon. Before the surgery, the 18-year-old ... A sickle cell disease patient, Robert Nyan Jr., who was suffering from a contracted hip condition, has expressed gratitude to Vodafone Ghana for funding his hip

Information gathered by Citi Business News indicates that the Millennium Development Authority(MiDA) may soon come out with a date to commence its Bidders Conference for the Private Sector Participation of  Electricity Company of Ghana(ECG) . The Trades Union Congress (TUC) had earlier warned MiDA to cancel a Bidders Conference it announced late last month. According ... Information gathered by Citi Business News indicates that the Millennium Development Authority(MiDA) may soon come out with

Koforidua Technical University is expected to organise an award ceremony that will recognize and celebrate the efforts of students as well as faculty and community non-profit agencies who demonstrate a high level of commitment and dedication to leadership. The awards will also be given based on the achievements chalked by these students. The theme for ... Koforidua Technical University is expected to organise an award ceremony that will recognize and celebrate the efforts of students as well

President John Dramani Mahama on Monday inaugurated the €75 million Kwame Nkrumah Circle interchange project. The infographic below captures five features of the new project. – By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana Follow @EfeAnsah President John Dramani Mahama on Monday inaugurated the €75 million Kwame Nkrumah Circle interchange project. The infographic below captures five features of the new project. – By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana Follow @EfeAnsah //

President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the brand new Trust Sports Emporium yesterday in Bukom. The numerous world boxing champions the Bukom area has produced influenced the decision to construct the edifice in the town. The arena will also feature a basketball court, a tennis court,a weightlifting hall and an Olympic-sized pool. The 7000 seater arena,constructed ... President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the brand new Trust Sports Emporium yesterday in Bukom. The numerous world boxing

The impact of the high Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) on the books of commercial banks is set to reduce by the close of this year. At least this is the confidence expressed by some managers of banks. The latest financial stability report by the Bank of Ghana showed that the NPL’s of commercial banks have increased ... The impact of the high Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) on the books of commercial banks is set to reduce by the close of this year. At least this is the confidence expressed by some

Information available to Citi Business News indicate that MTN Ghana is yet to complete processes that will allow it to cede part of its operations to the public. It comes a month after the telecommunication company commenced moves to cede 35 percent of its stake to the public through the floating of shares. Though SEC ... Information available to Citi Business News indicate that MTN Ghana is yet to complete processes that will allow it to cede part of its operations to the public. It comes a

Black women in England are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer as white women, according to a new analysis by Cancer Research UK and Public Health England. Late-stage disease is found in about 25% of black African and 22% of black Caribbean breast cancer patients. In white breast cancer patients, ... Black women in England are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with advanced breast cancer as white women, according to a new analysis by Cancer Research UK and

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared a 21-day period of fasting and prayer for the peace of Ghana and the party’s victory ahead of the December 7 polls. The programme, dubbed ‘The Battle Is The Lord’s: Declaration Towards Victory and the Peace of Ghana’ would start on Wednesday November 16 at the Koforidua Jackson ... The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared a 21-day period of fasting and prayer for the peace of Ghana and the party’s victory ahead of the

The Supreme Court will today give its judgement on Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu’s application praying the court to allow him to cross examine business man, Alfred Agbesi Woyome over the refund of the 51 Million Cedi judgment debt paid him. The ruling which was scheduled to be delivered yesterday [Tuesday] was deferred by the judge ... The Supreme Court will today give its judgement on Former Attorney General, Martin Amidu’s application praying the court to allow him to

The plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Millennium Development Authority’s (MiDA) participation as an adviser in the concession arrangement for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has said the Judge erred in throwing his case out of court. The plaintiff, Saaka Salia, also member of the New Patriotic Party communications team was insisting that, the ... The plaintiff in the lawsuit against the Millennium Development Authority’s (MiDA) participation as an adviser in the concession

Thousands of party faithful and sympathisers of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Sunday turned out to partake in a weekly keep fit walk. The walk saw party bigwigs including Gender Minister Nana Oye Lithur, brother of the President, Ibrahim Mahama, the Parliamentary Candidate for the Ashaiman Constituency Ernest Norgbey among others. The three ... Thousands of party faithful and sympathisers of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Sunday turned out to partake

Only nine candidates out of the 118 contesting the 2016 parliamentary elections in the Volta Region are women. The female aspirants have filed from eight constituencies; Keta, Ketu North, Ho West, North Dayi, Hohoe, Kpando, Afadjato South and Krachie West, out of the 26. The figure represents a 7.6 per cent decline in the number ... Only nine candidates out of the 118 contesting the 2016 parliamentary elections in the Volta Region are women. The female aspirants have filed from eight constituencies;

If you deserve a full loaf when bread is available in abundance, and yet you are given half a loaf, can that still be better than none? I certainly don’t think so. You have to demand for your full loaf. But you see, like the Akan saying ‘If you fail to speak about your haircut; ... If you deserve a full loaf when bread is available in abundance, and yet you are given half a loaf, can that still be better than none? I certainly don’t think so. You have to demand for your full loaf. But you