Ghanaian hiplife artiste Article Wan has sworn to stay off all political songs. He said this in reply to a question that was posed to him in a Twitter live chat with his fans ahead of Citi FM’s Decemba 2 Rememba concert. “#D2R2016 Would you ever do a song for a political party? @articlewani @Citi973,” ... Ghanaian hiplife artiste Article Wan has sworn to stay off all political songs. He said this in reply to a question that was posed to him in a Twitter live chat with his fans ahead of

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII)  has criticized the out-going Mahama government’s decision to sign an e-waste contract, days after it lost the general elections. According to the GII, it would have been prudent for the National Democratic Congress government to have allowed such new contracts to be handled by the new government. The Minister for Environment, ... The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII)  has criticized the out-going Mahama government’s decision to sign an e-waste contract,

The decision by the Bulk Oil Storage and Transport Company Limited (BOST) to compete with the private sector in the downstream petroleum products distribution sector has resulted in huge losses for the state-owned company. It has emerged that between January and September 2016, BOST made GH¢32million (GH¢32,017,779) loss from its trading business. The revelation was ... The decision by the Bulk Oil Storage and Transport Company Limited (BOST) to compete with the private sector in the downstream

President John Mahama’s last State of the Nation Address in Parliament may not come off as scheduled. Although the President is expected in the House on Thursday, checks by Citi News suggest that the address has been postponed. Parliament’s Business Statement which also captures details of activities of Members of Parliament within the week is ... President John Mahama’s last State of the Nation Address in Parliament may not come off as scheduled. Although the President is expected in the

Philip Kiipo, an 18-year-old student accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl at Madina, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on Monday, charged with defilement, but he has denied the offence. The court presided over by Mrs Abena Oppong Adjin-Doku, however, remanded him into Police custody to reappear on January 3. Prosecuting Inspector, Judith Asante said the ... Philip Kiipo, an 18-year-old student accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl at Madina, appeared before an Accra Circuit Court on

Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) under the Eagle Farmer Project has provided a mechanized solar powered borehole and a furrow irrigation facility for the people of Nabio in the Kassena-Nankana District of the Upper East Region. The project is aimed at providing portable drinking water and irrigation facilities to enable farmers’, from whom they source their ... Accra Brewery Limited (ABL) under the Eagle Farmer Project has provided a mechanized solar powered borehole and a furrow irrigation

Three organizations; WEB Foundation, Leti Arts and the Youth Advocates Ghana, are collaborating to address the adolescent sexual and reproductive health issues in the country. Through a newly launched mobile game application titled ‘My jolley’, they seek to inform young people about reproductive health. The first chapter of the game themed, “How far will you ... Three organizations; WEB Foundation, Leti Arts and the Youth Advocates Ghana, are collaborating to address the adolescent sexual

The Executive Director of the National Vocation Training Institute, Mr Stephen Bismark Amponsah has said Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is vital for the socio-economic transformation and therefore requires proper management. He said whoever manages any aspect of TVET must have proper understanding of its mission and mandate so that it could effectively ... The Executive Director of the National Vocation Training Institute, Mr Stephen Bismark Amponsah has said Technical

The outgoing National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will discharge its duties perfectly including awarding last minute contracts if it deems fit until it finally hands over power to the New Patriotic Party in January 2017. This according to the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahama Ayariga is because “we are the sitting government ... The outgoing National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will discharge its duties perfectly including awarding last minute

A Kumasi Circuit Court has remanded into prison custody two men over the theft of a flat screen television and mobile phone. Emmanuel Akalu, 20, and Precious Kuufaar 23, are facing charges of conspiracy, unlawful entry and stealing. There is also the added offence of possession of a locally-manufactured pistol without authority. The duo, pleaded ... A Kumasi Circuit Court has remanded into prison custody two men over the theft of a flat screen television and mobile phone. Emmanuel Akalu, 20,

The vehicular traffic congestion problem that plagues the road network in Accra and many other major cities will only be alleviated when the number of people using private cars are reduced. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show, a transport consultant, Kojo Antwi, explained that all though a small percentage of people using private vehicles occupy ... The vehicular traffic congestion problem that plagues the road network in Accra and many other major cities will only be alleviated when the number

Ghanaian pharmaceutical giant Dannex has completed the acquisition of majority stake in Aryton drugs. The deal which was sealed early December, 2016 after months of negotiations and regulatory processes had UMB Stockbrokers Limited as transaction advisors and Kimathy& Partners as legal advisors. Per the deal Dannex now owns 53.47 percent of Artyon drugs after acquiring ... Ghanaian pharmaceutical giant Dannex has completed the acquisition of majority stake in Aryton drugs. The deal which

The Registrar General’s Department is calling for calm among DKM customers whose names did not appear on yesterday’s payment list. This follows agitations from customers who were expecting their locked up funds in the company but did not find their names on the lists at the eight designated branches of GCB bank where the payments ... The Registrar General’s Department is calling for calm among DKM customers whose names did not appear on yesterday’s payment list. This follows agitations

The only New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate to win a seat in the Volta Region, Michael Gyato, has attributed the remarkable victory of the party in the general elections to the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) poor performance in the region. The NPP normally heads into the elections with low expectations of the Volta Region ... The only New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary candidate to win a seat in the Volta Region, Michael Gyato, has attributed the remarkable victory

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has impressed on the incoming NPP government to abolish the capital gains tax when it finally assumes power in 2017. According to managers of the market, the continuous imposition of the tax is a disincentive for investors and has also adversely affected the market. “Our particular worry is that even ... The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has impressed on the incoming NPP government to abolish the capital gains tax when it finally assumes power in 2017. According

The incoming New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) side of the transition team has assured it will scrutinize the handover notes it has received from the outgoing administration. The President-elect’s team also said it will duly continue to engage the out-going administration to ensure a smooth transition process. “As of today [Tuesday], government, per the Presidential Transition Act 2012 ... The incoming New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) side of the transition team has assured it will scrutinize

Striker Daniel Sturridge came off the bench to play a pivotal part in Liverpool snatching a winner in the fifth minute of added time of the 227th Merseyside derby. The England international, making his first appearance since November 19, was a late introduction off the bench and it was his crossfield run and shot against ... Striker Daniel Sturridge came off the bench to play a pivotal part in Liverpool snatching a winner in the fifth minute of added time of the 227th Merseyside derby. The England

Ghana’s Parliament is expected to reconvene on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 for a weeklong meeting that will end the life of the sixth Parliament of the 4th Republic. Key on the agenda of the outgoing Members of Parliament (MPs) will be the retirement packages for the nation’s soon to be former president, John Dramani Mahama. ... Ghana’s Parliament is expected to reconvene on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 for a weeklong meeting that will end the life of the sixth Parliament of the 4th Republic. Key

The controversial former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Lower Manya Krobo constituency, Michael Teye Nyaunu has advised his party to render an unqualified apology to residents in the Volta Region, following the party’s abysmal loss in the just ended general elections. President Mahama became the first incumbent to lose a re-election ... The controversial former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Lower Manya Krobo constituency, Michael