The Executive Director of Child’s Rights International, Mr Bright Appiah, has advised students who have not attained the voting age of 18 or above to stay away from polling stations on December 7. That, he said, was to prevent them from falling foul of the law which does not allow people below the age of ... The Executive Director of Child’s Rights International, Mr Bright Appiah, has advised students who have not attained the voting age of 18 or above to stay away from polling stations on

The end of HIV “is in sight” in Western countries, but increased testing is vital, Sir Elton John has said. The music star said early testing could save “millions of pounds each year” for the NHS, in an interview with the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme. His charity, the Elton John Aids Foundation, has offered to ... The end of HIV “is in sight” in Western countries, but increased testing is vital, Sir Elton John has said. The music star said early

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has said it has rectified the problem that resulted in the shortage water supply to some areas of Accra. Residents in areas in and around Airport, Dzworwulu and the 37 Military Hospital, have not had their taps flowing for the past  three days. The water company indicated that, this ... The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has said it has rectified the problem that resulted in the shortage water supply to some areas of Accra. Residents in areas in and

Premium mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, and the premier league side, Manchester City, have reached a deal that makes TECNO the official tablet and handset partner of the team. The agreement was announced at the Manchester City Football Academy, Manchester City’s elite training and youth development facility, in the United Kingdom. By that, TECNO Mobile ... Premium mobile phone brand, TECNO Mobile, and the premier league side, Manchester City, have reached a deal that makes TECNO the official

Reports from across the country indicate that personnel from the security agencies are still being turned away from special voting polling centres. But the Electoral Commission (EC) has called for calm saying persons who cannot find their names in their respective constituency’s registers will be able to vote to on December 7. The Director of ... Reports from across the country indicate that personnel from the security agencies are still being turned away from special voting polling centres. But

The second phase of the special voting exercise is currently underway in all designated polling stations across the country. Volta Region Citi News’ Volta Regional correspondent, Norbert Akpabli said about 4,813 voters are expected to cast their ballot today in the Volta Region. He said in the Ho constituency specifically, 771 voters are expected to ... The second phase of the special voting exercise is currently underway in all designated polling stations across the country. Volta Region Citi

Italians are voting in a referendum which is being closely watched for further signs of anti-establishment sentiment in Europe. The vote, called by centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, is formally on plans to streamline parliament but is expected to be used by many as a chance to register discontent. Populist parties have campaigned for a ... Italians are voting in a referendum which is being closely watched for further signs of anti-establishment sentiment in Europe. The vote, called by

Ghana’s leading presidential candidates for the 2016 polls, have congratulated the President-elect of Gambia, Adama Barrow. President John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), sent his message via a tweet, and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo did same in a statement. President Mahama in his tweet said: “Congratulations to President-Elect Barrow Adama of Gambia.” Congratulations ... Ghana’s leading presidential candidates

Patrons of the University of Ghana’s Botanical gardens will henceforth access other services with the launch of the new phase of the facility. The garden, until the coming on board of the new investors, only served as a habitat for some flora and fauna species. It had also served as event centres for some recreational ... Patrons of the University of Ghana’s Botanical gardens will henceforth access other services with the launch of the new phase of the facility. The garden, until the coming

The second phase of the special voting exercise is expected to start at 7:00am today, [Sunday], December 7, in all designated Polling Stations across the country. The first day of the special voting exercise on Thursday, December 1, recorded a turnout rate of 72.69 percent representing 92,231 of 126,875 registered persons, according to provisional figures ... The second phase of the special voting exercise is expected to start at 7:00am today, [Sunday], December 7, in all designated Polling Stations

A member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Joh Kumah, says he’s surprised at the seeming confidence of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), ahead of the general elections on Wednesday, December 7. According to him, the PPP has not put in place strategic measures to ensure victory in the 2016 polls, yet they remain confident of ... A member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Joh Kumah, says he’s surprised at the seeming confidence of the Progressive People’s

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), will hold its final campaign rally today [Sunday], December 4, ahead of the general election on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. The party has said it is expecting thousands of its supporters across the country, to participate in the rally. In an interview with Citi News, the Greater Accra Regional ... The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), will hold its final campaign rally today [Sunday], December 4, ahead of the general election on Wednesday, December

The National Democratic Institute (NDI)  international election observation mission for Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7, has arrived in Ghana. The delegation includes 30 political and civic leaders, election experts, and regional specialists from 14 countries. Leadership of the delegation comprises Amb. Johnnie Carson, former assistant secretary for African Affairs, U.S. State Department; ... The National Democratic Institute (NDI)  international election

The Chiefs and Elders of the Komenda Traditional Council, have endorsed the second term bid of President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on behalf of the Chiefs,  the Elder of the Komenda Traditional Council, Nana Kojo Appiah, said President Mahama has done enough for the Central Region, and therefore deserves to be allowed to continue his ... The Chiefs and Elders of the Komenda Traditional Council, have endorsed the second term bid of President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking on behalf of the

As pressure mounts on firms such as Google, Facebook and Twitter to do more to tackle fake news, some are taking things into their own hands. Technologist Daniel Sieradski has developed a plug-in – known as BS Detector – that flags up “questionable” websites on Facebook and Twitter. The plug-in – has appeared in dozens ... As pressure mounts on firms such as Google, Facebook and Twitter to do more to tackle fake news, some are taking things into their own hands. Technologist

A Utah mother and father who followed their son to school and pulled a shotgun from his hand after he fired a round into a classroom ceiling likely prevented bloodshed by acting quickly on their intuition and conversations with the boy after they noticed guns were missing from their home, police said Friday. The parents ... A Utah mother and father who followed their son to school and pulled a shotgun from his hand after he fired a round into a classroom ceiling likely prevented bloodshed by

The Progressive People’s Party’s ( PPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Ofoase-Ayirebi Constituency in the Eastern Regio0n, John Obiri Yeboah, has said his party will build four factories in their first four years, and not just one as being promised by the NPP. Addressing the zongo community at Ofoase, John Obiri Yeboah, who switched camp fromm ... The Progressive People’s Party’s ( PPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Ofoase-Ayirebi Constituency in the Eastern Regio0n,

Investigators have warned consumers they face potentially fatal risks after 99% of fake Apple chargers failed a basic safety test. Trading Standards, which commissioned the checks, said counterfeit electrical goods bought online were an “unknown entity”. Of 400 counterfeit chargers, only three were found to have enough insulation to protect against electric shocks. It comes ... Investigators have warned consumers they face potentially fatal risks after 99% of fake Apple chargers failed

Tottenham Hotspur 5-0 Swansea City Spurs had plenty of the ball on home soil but it took until the six minutes before the break for them to break the deadlock. Dele Alli won a penalty from Kyle Naughton near the side of the box, and Harry Kane gladly thudded the spot-kick home. Heung-Min Son doubled ... Tottenham Hotspur 5-0 Swansea City Spurs had plenty of the ball on home soil but it took until the six minutes before the break for them to break the deadlock. Dele Alli won a penalty from Kyle