It appears Communication Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah is the one blocking President Mahama’s participation in the Institute of Economic Affairs’ (IEA) presidential debates. At least, that’s the impression created by the Executive Director of the IEA, Jean Mensah. In an exclusive Citi News interview, Mrs Mensah told Umaru Sanda Amadu that the Communication Minister ... It appears Communication Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah is the one blocking President Mahama’s participation

The National Media Commission has appointed Dr. Kwame Akuffo Anoff-Ntow as the new Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC). A statement signed by Kwasi Gyan-Apenteng, Chairman of the NMC said, Dr. Anoff-Ntow’s appointment takes effect from November 1, 2016. About the new GBC’s DG Dr. Akuffo Anoff-Ntow has close to two decades of ... The National Media Commission has appointed Dr. Kwame Akuffo Anoff-Ntow as the new Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation

Republican Donald Trump has been criticised by the family of a dead Muslim soldier after saying as president he would have kept him alive. “Had I been president, Captain Khan would be alive today. We wouldn’t have been in this horrible, horrible mistake, the war in Iraq,” he said. The soldier’s father, Khizr Khan, said ... Republican Donald Trump has been criticised by the family of a dead Muslim soldier after saying as president he would have kept him alive. “Had

Authorities of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have hinted of waging war on students sharing rooms with non-resident on campus. The institution has threatened to introduce security cameras and biometric locks at the various halls to curb this situation which is also referred to as ‘perching.’ “Very soon the University is ... Authorities of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have hinted of waging war on students sharing rooms with

The number of eligible voters in Ghana’s electoral roll for the December 7 polls has hit over 15 million above the 2012 figure of 14 million, according to the Electoral Commission (EC). This means about 1.7 million more people have been added to register for the 2016 general election. The chairperson of the EC, Mrs. ... The number of eligible voters in Ghana’s electoral roll for the December 7 polls has hit over 15 million above the 2012 figure of 14 million, according to the Electoral Commission

President John Mahama has touted his administration’s management of the economy. According to him due to governments good economic policies, the Ghanaian currency, the cedi, has become one of the best performing currencies in Africa. Speaking at the launch of the Atiwa East and West Campaign in Ayinam in the Eastern Region, President Mahama said ... President John Mahama has touted his administration’s management of the economy. According to him due to governments good economic policies,

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association for claiming it would be “difficult” for referee Anthony Taylor to officiate their game with Liverpool. Mourinho added appointing Taylor for the 17 October match had put “pressure” on the Manchester-based official. Managers are not supposed to speak about referees prior to matches. ... Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has been charged by the Football Association for claiming it would

The Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly has disbursed a total of GH¢31,500.00 to 45 persons with disability within the municipality. The Municipal Chief Executive, Christina Kobinah, who presented the money, said the government has been consistent with the disbursement of the two percent of the District Assemblies Common Fund set aside to provide educational support for ... The Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipal Assembly has disbursed a total of GH¢31,500.00 to 45 persons with disability within the municipality. The

The National Democratic Party (NDP) Flagbearer, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, has refiled her lawsuit against the Electoral Commission (EC) at a Human Rights Division of the High Court challenging her disqualification as presidential candidate. The re-filed lawsuit will be heard on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. The refiling was necessitated after an Accra High Court on Thursday struck out the ... The National Democratic Party (NDP) Flagbearer, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, has refiled her lawsuit

Social network Twitter has announced it is to close its video sharing service Vine. “In the coming months we’ll be discontinuing the mobile app,” the company said in a blog. Vine originally let people share six-second-long looping video clips. Twitter did not give a reason for the closure.   – Source: BBC Social network Twitter has announced it is to close its video sharing service Vine. “In the coming months we’ll be discontinuing the mobile app,”

A spokesperson for the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Ampem has endorsed the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for President. Nana Akua Agyeman Kromo, Asantehemaa Kyeame, endorsed Nana Addo speaking on behalf of the mother of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu. The chief linguist made the comments when the wife of the ... A spokesperson for the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Ampem has endorsed the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party

The presidential candidates of the two major political parties in Ghana, John Dramani Mahama and Nana Akufo Addo have been visiting various communities as part of their campaign ahead of the December polls. These visits require the candidates to pay homage to the chiefs and elders of the various towns and communities. The visits have ... The presidential candidates of the two major political parties in Ghana, John Dramani Mahama and Nana Akufo Addo have been visiting various communities as part

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has temporarily directed protesting workers of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to cease all acts of protest towards the Corporation’s Board following a hearing on Wednesday. The NLC had heard submissions from the Management and Board members of the GBC and the National and Local Union representative of the Public ... The National Labour Commission (NLC) has temporarily directed protesting workers of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to cease

Belgian political leaders have reached a consensus in support of the Ceta trade deal between the EU and Canada, Prime Minister Charles Michel has said. He said an agreement had been found at the latest round of negotiations with Belgium’s French-speaking communities who had been holding up the deal. A signing ceremony on Thursday was ... Belgian political leaders have reached a consensus in support of the Ceta trade deal between the EU and Canada, Prime Minister Charles Michel has said. He

A Presidential Special Task Force leading negotiations for the procurement of a $1.5 billion from the China Development Bank is set to expend a total of $6 million dollars while shuttling between Ghana and China. The task force according to a document sighted by citifmonline.com is made up of five members. The document titled ‘Decisions ... A Presidential Special Task Force leading negotiations for the procurement of a $1.5 billion from the China Development Bank is set to expend a total of

A Presidential Special Task Force leading negotiations for the procurement of a $1.5 billion from the China Development Bank is set to expend a total of $6 million dollars while shuttling between Ghana and China. The task force according to a document sighted by citifmonline.com is made up of five members. The document titled ‘Decisions ... A Presidential Special Task Force leading negotiations for the procurement of a $1.5 billion from the China Development Bank is set to expend a total of

With less than seven (7) weeks to the general elections, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Klottey Korle constituency, Zanetor Rawlings, has been pouring her heart out through singing in a church in the area. A video shared via her official Facebook page on Thursday [October 27] showed her singing passionately before a ... With less than seven (7) weeks to the general elections, the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) parliamentary candidate

Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, wife of the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has started a three-day tour of the Ashanti Region. She begun her tour with a visit to the Ebenezer Miracle Worship center where she asked for God’s blessing for her husband, Nana Akufo-Addo, as they head into the General ... Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, wife of the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has started a three-day tour of the Ashanti Region. She begun

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has allayed fears that country may be falling back into its power crisis days by explaining that the recent wide-spread outages were as a result of scheduled maintenance works on some Bulk Supply Points (BSPs). At a press conference to explain the current happenings, the ECG’s Director of Operations, Engineer ... The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has allayed fears that country may be falling back into its power crisis days by explaining that the

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has clarified that there is no return of dumsor despite the current power outages being experienced in some parts of the country. “Admittedly, we have taken note of series of outages in some areas within our distribution system, but we wish to state as a matter of fact that ... The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has clarified that there is no return of dumsor despite the current power outages being experienced in some parts of the country. “Admittedly,