President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated his pledge to involve the chieftaincy institution in his administration’s governance of the country. He said this during his trip to the Volta Region where he called on the Regional House of Chiefs to thank them for their support during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) victorious election bid, which saw the party capture an unexpected ... President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated his pledge to involve the chieftaincy institution in

Oil and Gas Analyst, Kwame Jantuah has impressed on both the governing NDC and incoming NPP government to work to avert any load shedding regime early next year. He argues that the impact of another round of load shedding will be disastrous for businesses. Kwame Jantuah’s comments follow concerns by some industry players of a ... Oil and Gas Analyst, Kwame Jantuah has impressed on both the governing NDC and incoming NPP government to work to avert any load shedding regime early next year. He

The Ministry of Interior has renewed the curfew hours on the Bunkprugu Township. The curfew bars all outdoor activities between 10:00pm to 4:00am, effective December 20, 2016. This follows failed attempts to quell brewing chieftaincy conflicts between the Jamog and Jafog clans from the Bimoba community, which lead to the death of two persons earlier ... The Ministry of Interior has renewed the curfew hours on the Bunkprugu Township. The curfew bars all outdoor activities between 10:00pm to 4:00am,

West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS must ensure Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh steps down when his mandate ends in January because he lost an election, the bloc’s chairwoman, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, said on Saturday. Her comments came at the start of an ECOWAS summit in the Nigerian capital aimed at deciding on action ... West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS must ensure Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh steps down when his mandate ends in January

Police at Bawku in the Upper East Region have instituted some strategic security measures to maintain the peace in the area enjoyed during the election period, into the yuletide. Bawku is a known hotbed owing to political and ethnic differences that have escalated to violent clashes in the past. But in a Citi News interview, the ... Police at Bawku in the Upper East Region have instituted some strategic security measures to maintain the peace in the area enjoyed during the election period, into

Financial Analyst, Sydney Casely-Hayford, has said the Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, failed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its Presidential Candidate, John Mahama in the just ended election. “To a large extent, I think Kwesi Amissah-Arthur is to blame for the NDC losing this election,” Mr. Casely-Hayford opined on The Big Issue. The December ... Financial Analyst, Sydney Casely-Hayford, has said the Vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, failed the National Democratic

Policy think tank, IMANI Ghana, says it conducted a survey which predicted the National Democratic Congress’ defeat in the general elections ahead of the polls. The NDC’s defeat in the recently held general elections saw incumbent President, John Mahama’s ambition to serve a second term quashed. The Presidential candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) ... Policy think tank, IMANI Ghana, says it conducted a survey which predicted the National Democratic Congress’

Calls for political party supporters to defend themselves during the recent wave of post-election disturbance are a threat to the nation’s peace and security, the Chairperson of the National Peace Council, Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante has said Speaking to Citi News, Rev. Asante said such calls were “a vote of no confidence in the ... Calls for political party supporters to defend themselves during the recent wave of post-election disturbance are a threat to the nation’s

Calls for political party supporters to defend themselves following the recent wave of post-election disturbances are a threat to the nation’s peace and security, the Chairperson of the National Peace Council, Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante has said. Speaking to Citi News, Rev. Asante said such calls were “a vote of no confidence in the security ... Calls for political party supporters to defend themselves following the recent wave of post-election disturbances are a threat

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park in today’s early Premier League kick off, sealing their 11th consecutive top flight victory. Diego Costa headed in the winning goal just before half-time at Selhurst Park, keeping the pressure on their title rivals by sending the Blues nine points clear at the top of the table. Despite ... Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park in today’s early Premier League kick off, sealing their 11th consecutive top flight victory. Diego

A new deal has been reached to allow the evacuation of several besieged enclaves in Syria, the government and rebels say. Thousands of civilians and rebels are hoping to leave east Aleppo after rapid government advances in recent weeks. The agreement also includes thousands of people in two other rebel-held towns and two towns loyal ... A new deal has been reached to allow the evacuation of several besieged enclaves in Syria, the government and rebels say. Thousands of civilians and rebels are

Ghanaian media personality and Forbes Africa correspondent Peace Hyde was among the list of prestigious judges who were given the difficult task of selecting the winner of this year’s Chivas The Venture competition, which took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lagos and to carry out her duties, the stunning media personality wore this beautiful ... Ghanaian media personality and Forbes Africa correspondent Peace Hyde was among the list of prestigious judges who were given the difficult

The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) wants the Nana Akufo Addo led administration to demonstrate its willingness to enforce the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA) and give value for money. In PIAC’s view, its work would yield the necessary results if government machinery acts on findings indicating instances of misappropriation. Though the Chairman of ... The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) wants the Nana Akufo Addo led administration to demonstrate

It is trite knowledge that economic prosperity requires, among others, hard work, honesty (a form social capital), and sacrifice. This does not only require a strong work ethic but also investment in human capital, delayed gratification, and setting the right priorities (e.g., investing in the living, not the dead). For more than 25 years, China ... It is trite knowledge that economic prosperity requires, among others, hard work, honesty (a form social capital), and sacrifice. This does not only

Citi News can confirm that Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye, a former Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency. will be the next Speaker of Parliament. Multiple sources within the New Patriotic Party have disclosed to Citi News that co-founder of Databank, Ken Ofori-Attah, Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Dominic Nitiwul and former deputy Attorney General, ... Citi News can confirm that Professor Mike Aaron Oquaye, a former Member of Parliament for the Dome-Kwabenya constituency.

Three persons caught with 128 fake election observer accreditation cards on voting day, have been ordered by a Kumasi Circuit Court to be held in prison custody. Stephen Shandu, Richard Gyan and Awuah Amoah Gyasi, have been charged with conspiracy, forgery of official document and possession of forged document. They all pleaded not guilty and ... Three persons caught with 128 fake election observer accreditation cards on voting day, have been ordered by a Kumasi Circuit Court to be held in prison

Seven persons, two of them women, have run into trouble with the law for alleged rioting at Apagya in the Afigya-Kwabre District. They are Yaw Opoku, Nana Sampene, Owusu Ansah, Kwadwo Adjei, Asare Boateng, Doreen Osei and Mary Gyamfua. They were on Friday put before the KMA Circuit Court charged with conspiring and causing riot. ... Seven persons, two of them women, have run into trouble with the law for alleged rioting at Apagya in the Afigya-Kwabre District. They are Yaw Opoku, Nana Sampene,

The introduction of Surfline’s new Surfplus bundles by Ghana’s premier and most preferred 4G network, offers customers the best connectivity options to discover, explore and experience true 4G LTE mobile broadband amidst the possibilities it brings. As data services continue to developrapidly within the Telecom industry, Surfline’s  Surfplus bundles are not only viewed as a ... The introduction of Surfline’s new Surfplus bundles by Ghana’s premier and most preferred 4G network, offers

Nine movies have been put forward for the next stage of the contest for best foreign-language film at the Oscars. They include the Golden Globe-nominated Toni Erdmann from Germany and The Salesman from Iran. But there is no place for French thriller Elle, starring Isabelle Huppert, who has herself been tipped for a best actress ... Nine movies have been put forward for the next stage of the contest for best foreign-language film at the Oscars. They include the Golden Globe-nominated Toni Erdmann

Uber has been told its self-driving cars are illegal – but it is refusing to take them off San Francisco’s roads. The company started testing the vehicles this week, but the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has said the firm must have a test permit. Uber said it did not need one as they have ... Uber has been told its self-driving cars are illegal – but it is refusing to take them off San Francisco’s roads. The company started testing the vehicles this week, but the