Eight people on Saturday lost their lives in a horrifying road crash that occurred at Ewusie Joe in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region. The crash also left 21 people in critical condition, according to Superintendent Richard Appiah, the Regional Director of the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate. He told the Ghana News ... Eight people on Saturday lost their lives in a horrifying road crash that occurred at Ewusie Joe in the Ahanta West District of the Western Region. The crash

Citi Sports’ Rahman Osman pays a tribute to the late Sam Arday who died in Accra on Sunday February 12. Arday won the 1995 U-17 World Cup with a very unique style termed the “Multi System”. On the afternoon of Sunday, the 12th of February 2017 when football fans in Ghana were filled with smiles ... Citi Sports’ Rahman Osman pays a tribute to the late Sam Arday who died in Accra on Sunday February 12. Arday won the 1995 U-17 World Cup with a very unique style termed the “Multi System”. On

It has emerged that the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) government did purchase three Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRU), contrary to the Minority MPs’ position that they purchased only one. Questions over the purchase arose during the vetting of Energy Minister, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, who revealed that Ghana purchased three Floating Storage Regasification Units at ... It has emerged that the erstwhile National Democratic Congress (NDC) government did purchase

A provision of GH¢55 million has been made in the 2017 budget for the payment of book and research allowances of lecturers of public universities, the Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, has revealed. In addition, plans are in place for the establishment of a research fund to enhance academic research in the various universities. ... A provision of GH¢55 million has been made in the 2017 budget for the payment of book and research allowances of lecturers of public universities,

A former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Charles Aheto-Tsegah says the government’s decision to roll out the free Senior High School education policy this year is feasible but there must be some changes in the national budgetary expenditure. According to him, President Akufo-Addo’s announcement of the implementation of the policy this September is a ... A former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Charles Aheto-Tsegah says the government’s decision to roll

A judge in Kenya has handed a one-month sentence to leaders of the doctors’ union in the country amid an ongoing strike over pay and service conditions. “The duty of physicians is to preserve and protect life. There are a lot of people who die here and I do not think that a collective-bargaining agreement ... A judge in Kenya has handed a one-month sentence to leaders of the doctors’ union in the country amid an ongoing strike over pay and service conditions. “The duty of physicians is

The five-member investigative ad-hoc committee formed by Parliament to investigate the bribery scandal that hit the Appointments Committee will commence sitting on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. A statement from the investigation committee said: “The Special Committee on allegations against the chairman and some members of the Appointments Committee is to start its first public hearing ... The five-member investigative ad-hoc committee formed by Parliament to investigate the bribery scandal

The five-member investigative ad-hoc committee formed by Parliament to investigate the bribery scandal that hit the Appointments Committee will commence sitting on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. A statement from the investigation committee said: “The Special Committee on allegations against the chairman and some members of the Appointments Committee is to start its first public hearing ... The five-member investigative ad-hoc committee formed by Parliament to investigate the bribery scandal

The Auditor-General will now be forced to use its constitutional powers of Disallowance and Surcharge in the recovery of misappropriated public funds. This comes after anti-corruption group, OccupyGhana succeeded its three-year-long quest to get the state auditor to do so. OccupyGhana in a statement copied to citifmonline.com said,  “Since 12th November, 2014 OccupyGhana® has been ... The Auditor-General will now be forced to use its constitutional powers of Disallowance and Surcharge in

Wholly indigenous owned oil marketing company, Top Oil, has renewed its commitment to support Citi Fm’s Heritage Caravan Tour for the second consecutive time. The oil marketing company last year sponsored the tour in a bid to promote the rich culture and tradition that Ghana possesses but are inadequately explored. Operating under the tagline, “Top ... Wholly indigenous owned oil marketing company, Top Oil, has renewed its commitment to support Citi Fm’s Heritage Caravan Tour for the second

Gonzalo Higuain scored two as Juventus marked boss Max Allegri’s 100th Serie A match in charge with a win that leaves them seven points clear at the top. Higuain dinked a shot past Cagliari keeper Rafael from Claudio Marchisio’s pass before half-time. He later slid Paulo Dybala’s pass under Rafael early in the second half ... Gonzalo Higuain scored two as Juventus marked boss Max Allegri’s 100th Serie A match in charge with a win that leaves them seven points clear at the top. Higuain

Asante Kotoko and Tema Youth started the 2017 Ghana Premier League with solid home wins. The Porcupine Warriors had to fight for the points as they came back from a goal down to beat Liberty Professionals 2-1 at the Baba Yara Stadium. Benjamin Eshun put the visitors ahead but former AshGold forward Yakubu Mohammed responded ... Asante Kotoko and Tema Youth started the 2017 Ghana Premier League with solid home wins. The Porcupine Warriors had to fight for the points as they came back from a goal

President Donald Trump lives million miles away in the land of liberties, but a single decision his administration is about finalizing will switch off the lights shining on corruption in Ghana’s extractive sector! Dark days are close by! The Republican led US Congress have voted to overturn a historic transparency law; the Dodd-Frank Law passed ... President Donald Trump lives million miles away in the land of liberties, but a single decision his administration is about finalizing will switch

Heads of State from across Africa have endorsed the Addis Declaration on Immunisation (ADI), a historic and timely pledge to ensure that everyone in Africa receives full benefits of immunisation. The endorsement was issued during the 28th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Monday, January 30, 2017. A statement issued by the ... Heads of State from across Africa have endorsed the Addis Declaration on Immunisation (ADI), a historic and timely pledge to ensure that everyone in

The Administrative Bishop of the West Ghana Conference of the AME Zion Church, Reverend Mrs Helena Swanzy-Essien, has cautioned women to desist from taking alcohol to avoid ruining their lives. She said it was sad to see some Christian women openly requesting for alcoholic drinks during funerals and other social gatherings which is against the ... The Administrative Bishop of the West Ghana Conference of the AME Zion Church, Reverend Mrs Helena Swanzy-Essien, has cautioned women to desist from

Policy Think Tank, IMANI Ghana has opined that the much hyped free Senior High School policy by the New Patriotic Party is likely to face some setbacks. This according to Head of Economics at IMANI, Patrick Stephenson is because of the current economic conditions in the country. President Akufo-Addo over the weekend assured that his ... Policy Think Tank, IMANI Ghana has opined that the much hyped free Senior High School policy by the New Patriotic Party is likely to face some setbacks. This

La La Land has dominated the Baftas, taking five trophies – including best film and best actress for Emma Stone. There were also awards for Lion, including best supporting actor for Dev Patel, and Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, which was named outstanding British film at the London ceremony. Patel said the win was “overwhelming”. ... La La Land has dominated the Baftas, taking five trophies – including best film and best actress for Emma Stone. There were also awards

Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong is being questioned for a second time as a suspect in South Korea’s biggest political corruption scandal. Prosecutors are expected to decide based on the hearing whether they will seek an arrest warrant for Mr Lee. The firm is accused of giving donations to non-profit foundations run by a confidante of ... Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong is being questioned for a second time as a suspect in South Korea’s biggest political corruption scandal. Prosecutors are expected

All the ten representatives appointed by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will this week be vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Four of them will be screened on Tuesday while the rest of the six will take their turns on Wednesday and Thursday. The committee last Thursday completed vetting of all the 36 ... All the ten representatives appointed by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will this week be vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Four of them