After spending several months in the custody of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), the gunman who said he had wanted to assassinate President John Mahama, was on Friday, December 30, released from BNI custody. Charles Antwi’s lawyer, Francis Xavier Sosu, confirmed his release to Citi News, and said he and his team were “so much grateful to ... After spending several months in the custody of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), the gunman who said he had wanted to

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Northern Regional Council of Elders has tasked President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to consider the fight against corruption as his major priority.  The Council believes the party’s resolve to fight corruption among other juicy campaign promises, convinced the electorate to overwhelmingly vote for Nana Akufo Addo and the NPP at the ... The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Northern Regional Council of Elders has tasked President-elect, Nana Addo

World number one Andy Murray started his new season with a surprise defeat to Belgian David Goffin in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Murray, who had not conceded a set in his previous five encounters against the Belgian, was beaten 7-6 (7-4) 6-4. After losing the opening set at ... World number one Andy Murray started his new season with a surprise defeat to Belgian David Goffin in the semi-finals of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Murray,

The Ghana Education Service (GES), has reinstated Joseph Connel, as the headmaster of St Augustine’s College. This comes after the GES interdicted Mr. Connell following a Ministry of Education investigation establishing that he had allegedly charged unapproved fees. A letter from the St Augustine’s Past Students Union (APSU), addressed to the GES and sighted by Citi News ... The Ghana Education Service (GES), has reinstated Joseph Connel, as the headmaster of St Augustine’s College. This

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Daniel Domelovo, as the new Auditor-General, whose appointment took effect from December 23, 2016. Mr. Domelovo was to confirm his acceptance of the appointment by Wednesday, December 28, 2016. This appointment was done in consultation with the Council of State in accordance with Article 70 of the 1992 ... President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Daniel Domelovo, as the new Auditor-General, whose appointment took effect from December 23, 2016. Mr.

Contractors working on GETFund projects across the country say they will embark on a demonstration next Tuesday to demand payment of monies owed them by the government. According to the contractors, government owes them over five hundred million Ghana cedis spanning a period of six months. One of the affected contractors, Daniel Tanor, told Citi ... Contractors working on GETFund projects across the country say they will embark on a demonstration next Tuesday to demand payment of monies owed

A post-mortem examination into the cause of George Michael’s death was “inconclusive” police have said. The star died aged 53 on Christmas Day at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. More tests will now be carried out to determine what led to his death, Thames Valley Police said in a statement. The results of these tests ... A post-mortem examination into the cause of George Michael’s death was “inconclusive” police have said. The star died aged 53 on

A new medical department to provide specialised care and handle more complicated health conditions is to be established at the Koforidua Regional Hospital. Dr. Kwame Anim Boamah, the Medical Director, who announced this said it formed part of deliberate steps to transform the facility into a teaching hospital. He was speaking at a dinner and ... A new medical department to provide specialised care and handle more complicated health conditions is to be established at the Koforidua Regional Hospital. Dr.

The 2016 Flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwasi Nduom, has said he has no regrets over the party’s loss in the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections. He is however confident of the party’s chances in future elections. The PPP came third in the presidential elections with just 1% of the total ... The 2016 Flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwasi Nduom, has said he has no regrets over the party’s loss in the 2016 presidential

Mali has sent back two people who were deported from France on the same planes they arrived on, questioning whether they were even Malian citizens. The pair were flown to Bamako using European travel permits or “laissez-passez”, not passports or other Malian papers, the government said. The government said it could not accept people “simply ... Mali has sent back two people who were deported from France on the same planes they arrived on, questioning whether they were even Malian

On Thursday, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey took to his platform to ask users for their suggestions in regards to features the company should implement. The responses immediately began flooding in, and one particular suggestion kept popping up: Twitter users really want the ability to edit tweets. The good news is Twitter is “thinking a lot” ... On Thursday, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey took to his platform to ask users for their suggestions in regards to features the company should implement. The responses

Prince Harry’s statement condemning the press treatment of girlfriend Meghan Markle has drawn high praise from the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project. Laura Bates, who catalogues women’s experiences of gender inequality, said it was “a really important moment”. The Prince “pointing out the inequality being faced by somebody in a position that he would ... Prince Harry’s statement condemning the press treatment of girlfriend Meghan Markle has drawn high

In what looks like a well-calculated event, lights at the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly suddenly went off in the heat of discussions at the Assembly’s fifth ordinary meeting of the second session of the third assembly. At the time the power went off, unhappy assembly members of the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly were debating some issues regarding ... In what looks like a well-calculated event, lights at the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly suddenly went off in the heat of discussions at the Assembly’s

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP), has charged President-elect, Nana Akufo Addo, and his team, to immediately implement the national identification system. According to him, this will make life better for the citizenry in many ways. The National Identification Authority (NIA), was set up by former President John Kufuor in 2003, to put in place a ... The Progressive People’s Party (PPP), has charged President-elect, Nana Akufo Addo, and his team, to immediately implement the national

The National Democratic Congress (NDC), says it will hold its national congress to select party executives in two years from now. The congress is also expected to allow the executives devise strategies towards the 2020 elections, after its massive defeat in the 2016 elections. Addressing the press on Thursday, the General Secretary of the party, ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC), says it will hold its national congress to select party executives in two years from now. The congress is

The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG), says it has not officially received the said GH¢50,532,000 for the payment of  feeding grants as stated by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry in a press statement earlier said it has released a total of GH¢50,532,000 for the payment of grants for Public Colleges of Education across ... The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG), says it has not officially received the said GH¢50,532,000 for the payment of  feeding grants as stated

Finance Minster, Seth Terkper has debunked allegations that the outgoing government has depleted the Sinking Fund, stating that Ghana’s sinking fund, created for the payment of debts, has a balance of $300 million. According to him, the fund is not depleted but has enough money to refinance maturing debts and bonds. Reacting to allegations that ... Finance Minster, Seth Terkper has debunked allegations that the outgoing government has depleted the Sinking Fund, stating that Ghana’s sinking

Assembly members at the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly have ordered its outgoing chief executive Ibrahim Baidoo, to revoke a contract he had solely entered into at the blind side of Assembly members or face their wrath. According to the Assembly members, the Municipal Chief Executive on 15th September this year, entered into a contract with Atomz ... Assembly members at the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly have ordered its outgoing chief executive Ibrahim Baidoo, to revoke a contract he had solely entered

Two policemen involved in the robbery of a bullion van belonging to the GCB Bank Limited at Mame Krobo in the Eastern Region, are demanding the ballistic report currently in the custody of the Police. According to General Corporal Solomon Elvis Mensah and General Lance Corporal Daniel Kissi Abrokwa, although the ballistic report was in ... Two policemen involved in the robbery of a bullion van belonging to the GCB Bank Limited at Mame Krobo in the Eastern Region, are demanding the ballistic report

Some die-hard members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), at Somanya in the Eastern Region, wept on Thursday over the defeat of President John Mahama in the December 7 polls. President Mahama’s second term bid was truncated by the New Patriotic Party’s Nana Akufo-Addo who will be sworn into office on January 7, 2017. The ... Some die-hard members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), at Somanya in the Eastern Region, wept on Thursday over the defeat of President John Mahama