Some former executives of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have suggested the Member of Parliament-elect for the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency, George Mireku Duker, be made Deputy Local Government Minister under the incoming Nana Akufo-Addo government. This suggestion comes on the back of some confirmed ministers by President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo; the latest being ... Some former executives of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) of the New Patriotic

The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Management Secretariat Office Block, has been inaugurated to accommodate the 56 officers on the programme. The GH?1.3 million World Bank-funded edifice, has an open office to seat about 50 staff, two other offices, kitchenette, archival office, and two washrooms on the ground floor. The top floor also has a ... The Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Management Secretariat Office Block, has been inaugurated to accommodate the 56 officers

The recent gas explosion near the Trade Fair Centre at La in Accra, which resulted in the death of 11 people, and injured more than 40 others, has caused shortage of blood at the 37 Military Hospital. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the hospital, Major Gariba Pabi, “as a result of the ... The recent gas explosion near the Trade Fair Centre at La in Accra, which resulted in the death of 11 people, and injured more than 40 others, has caused shortage of blood at the 37 Military

The President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo, will today [Wednesday], January 4, name the incoming Chief of Staff as well as two other deputies. This will be ahead of his official inauguration as President on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Independence Square. The President-elect has already named some individuals who will serve in his government as ministers. ... The President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo, will today [Wednesday], January 4, name the incoming Chief of Staff as well as two other deputies. This

Experienced Enyimba FC goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has been called up to replace injured Adam Kwarasey who has withdrawn from Ghana’s squad due to injury. Dauda was a member of the team which trained at the St. Thomas Aquinas Park last week but was put on standby after signs that Norway based Adam Kwarasey could be ... Experienced Enyimba FC goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has been called up to replace injured Adam Kwarasey who has withdrawn from Ghana’s squad due to injury. Dauda was a member of the team

It’s rare in life to have your cake and eat it. But are low-calorie sweeteners the guilt-free way to be naughty? Nobody is going to claim that regularly drinking full-sugar pop is good for you with a 500ml bottle of cola containing around 200 calories. But a diet version can come in at just the ... It’s rare in life to have your cake and eat it. But are low-calorie sweeteners the guilt-free way to be naughty? Nobody is going to claim that regularly drinking full-sugar pop is good

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Ekow Spio Garbrah has on behalf of President John Mahama commissioned an office complex for the Ghana Free Zones Board(GFZB) in Cantonments, Accra. The four storey ultra modern building will host investors who visit the country to seek for investment opportunities in Ghana’s Free Zone Enclaves. Speaking after ... The Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Ekow Spio Garbrah has on behalf of President John Mahama commissioned an office complex for the Ghana

Micheal Ohene Effah, Founder of Lead Afrique, speaks about adopting better and new habits for yourself in 2017 on the Effective Living Series 2017. Every morning on the Citi Breakfast Show from 09.00 GMT, join the Citi Breakfast Show team led by Bernardino Avle as we give you steps to better living in 2017. It’s ... Micheal Ohene Effah, Founder of Lead Afrique, speaks about adopting better and new habits for yourself in 2017 on the Effective Living Series 2017. Every morning on the Citi Breakfast

The Official Liquidator of DKM Microfinance Company, the Registrar General’s Department has resumed payments of locked up investment due validated customers of the company. This follows a series of delays after some validated customers protested for not finding their names on lists released by the Registrar General’s Department. But information from the department indicated that ... The Official Liquidator of DKM Microfinance Company, the Registrar General’s Department has resumed payments

If you are an employee on contract terms but not enjoying benefits as per the law then you must demand for it. This is according to labour Analyst Austin Gamey. His assertions follow growing concerns over the meager pay given to contract workers in particular organizations notably those in the financial, telecom and security industries. ... If you are an employee on contract terms but not enjoying benefits as per the law then you must demand for it. This is according to labour Analyst Austin

Ahead of the inauguration of President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo’s government on January 7, 2017, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has commenced a “comprehensive” cleansing exercise of major streets and communities within Accra and Tema. This move is to create a clean environment as visitors will troop in to witness the inaugural ceremony. President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, ... Ahead of the inauguration of President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo’s government on January 7, 2017, Zoomlion

AFC Bournemouth 3-3 Arsenal Olivier Giroud assisted two goals and scored an injury-time equaliser as Arsenal came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at AFC Bournemouth. Arsene Wenger’s side, again without Mesut Ozil, were given an early shock when the home side netted twice in four first-half minutes. Left-back Charlie Daniels was in acres of space ... AFC Bournemouth 3-3 Arsenal Olivier Giroud assisted two goals and scored an injury-time equaliser as Arsenal came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at AFC

Columbus Crew SC made a major move to bolster their backline Tuesday, announcing that they’ve signed 26-year-old Ghanaian defender Jonathan Mensah as a Designated Player. A two-time World Cup veteran who has earned 51 caps with Ghana, Mensah comes to Columbus after spending the last year with Anzhi Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League. Prior to moving ... Columbus Crew SC made a major move to bolster their backline Tuesday, announcing that they’ve signed 26-year-old Ghanaian defender

A German-Ghanaian Islamic State defector who claimed in news interviews to have refused to commit violence for the group has been charged by German authorities with murder and war crimes for his role in a mass execution in Syria in 2015. Harry Sarfo, a 28-year-old German citizen, appeared in front-page articles and television broadcasts last ... A German-Ghanaian Islamic State defector who claimed in news interviews to have refused to commit violence for the group has been charged by German authorities

An American couple, whose daughter was killed by a driver allegedly using FaceTime on his iPhone, have launched a lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit alleges that the firm should have introduced a feature that disabled use of the video-chat application while driving. It points to a patent for a such feature for drivers filed by ... An American couple, whose daughter was killed by a driver allegedly using FaceTime on his iPhone, have launched a lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit alleges that the

Singer Janet Jackson has at the age of 50 given birth to her first child, a baby boy, her publicist has confirmed. A statement said the musician and her Qatari businessman husband, Wissam Al Mana, were “thrilled” to welcome the infant, Eissa Al Mana. “Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably,” the ... Singer Janet Jackson has at the age of 50 given birth to her first child, a baby boy, her publicist has confirmed. A statement said the musician

The Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho, will today [Wednesday], take delivery of some security installations donated to the House by the Chinese government as members resume sitting after breaking for the Christmas holidays. The House is expected to wrap up activities of the sixth Parliament of the fourth Republic, which will be dissolved on Friday, ... The Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho, will today [Wednesday], take delivery of some security installations donated to the House

Senegalese people living abroad will be able to run for office in their home country for the first time in July’s elections, after MPs voted to increase the number of seats in parliament. The national assembly will add 15 seats for members of the country’s diaspora, bringing the total to 165. There are hundreds of ... Senegalese people living abroad will be able to run for office in their home country for the first time in July’s elections, after MPs voted to increase the number

More businesses are registering to participate in the biggest business trip for 2017. The Hello Kigali Trip, involving Citi FM and private sector delegation, is to expose businesses to a first-hand experience of how a country with a recent genocide  history, has turned around its story making it an investment hub within sub-Saharan Africa. Despite ... More businesses are registering to participate in the biggest business trip for 2017. The Hello Kigali Trip, involving Citi FM and private sector