Parliament has appointed a 20-member committee to act as the emergency committee of selection, for the 7th parliament of the 4th Republic. The mandate of this committee is to compose the various standing and select committees of Parliament, so that the work of committees in the House can begin in earnest. The Majority Leader, Osei ... Parliament has appointed a 20-member committee to act as the emergency committee of selection, for the 7th parliament of the 4th Republic. The mandate of this committee

The twelve labour unions who are demanding the payment of their tier two contributions, have called on the Akufo-Addo government to immediately suspend the payment of all ex-gratia to members of the immediate past NDC government. According to the unions, the Mahama-led administration failed to pay their tier two contributions into their registered schemes, and ... The twelve labour unions who are demanding the payment of their tier two contributions, have called on the Akufo-Addo government to

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has inaugurated a Payment Systems Council aimed at collaborating all regulatory bodies involved in the country’s payment scheme. The council, which is made up of various groups including the Ghana Bankers Association, the National Communications Authority, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ghana Revenue Authority, among others will operate under ... The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has inaugurated a Payment Systems Council aimed at collaborating all regulatory bodies involved

It has emerged that President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi and the head of the GFA’s Technical Directorate, Francis Oti Akenteng, did not choose Black Stars forward Andre Ayew as part of their top picks for the Glo CAF Player of the Year. Ayew was part of the initial 30-man shortlist for ... It has emerged that President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwesi Nyantakyi and the head of the GFA’s Technical Directorate, Francis Oti Akenteng, did not choose

The acting General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, John Boadu, has said the party has not authorized any group of people to vandalize state property, and wants the Police to arrest anyone caught doing so. Some youth alleged to be loyalists of the NPP have besieged government offices to take over management, while ... The acting General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, John Boadu, has said the party has not authorized any group of people to vandalize state property, and wants

Businesses may have to be moderate in their expectations of the new government in addressing their concerns immediately. This is the suggestion from Banking Consultant, Nana Otuo Acheampong. His advice comes on the back of renewed calls by various business associations on their expectations following the inauguration of President Nana Akufo-Addo. The calls have largely ... Businesses may have to be moderate in their expectations of the new government in addressing their concerns immediately. This

Anti-corruption campaigner, Martin Amidu has charged Members of the 7th parliament to be diligent and honest in the discharge of their duty and not be corrupt as previous parliaments have been. He said the MPs must not be toe the line of the 5th and 6th parliament that passed laws and approved loans without due ... Anti-corruption campaigner, Martin Amidu has charged Members of the 7th parliament to be diligent and honest in the discharge of their duty and not be corrupt as previous parliaments

Management has confirmed the signing of Croatian coach, Zdravko Lugarusic for two years. Within the period, he’s to win all competitions Kotoko will participate in. There are some motivational packages enshrined in the Euro-Pro License coach’s contract if he lead the Porcupines to a league title triumph. There’s also an option for renewal in the ... Management has confirmed the signing of Croatian coach, Zdravko Lugarusic for two years. Within the period, he’s to win all competitions

The management of Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School, has debunked reports that some of its students had been involved in a fatal accident on their way to the school from the Christmas break. Rumours widely circulated on social media on Monday, suggesting the students died when a vehicle they were aboard collided with another ... The management of Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High School, has debunked reports that some of its students had been involved in a fatal accident on their way

Some macho men numbering about 200, claiming to be members of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Invisible Forces, on Monday morning thronged the premises of the Golden Jubilee terminal of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), to demand their share of national security jobs. The Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday January 10, 2017 discussed ... Some macho men numbering about 200, claiming to be members of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Invisible Forces, on Monday morning thronged the premises

The Wa West Member of Parliament in the Upper West Region, Joseph Yileh Chireh, has described calls for the immediate past President, John Dramani Mahama, to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in the 2020 elections as “premature and undemocratic.” The Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, in a recent interview with Citi News, ... The Wa West Member of Parliament in the Upper West Region, Joseph Yileh Chireh, has described calls for the immediate past President, John Dramani

Some macho men at Bantama, Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, reportedly supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), took control of some markets and public toilets seizing revenue collected by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly attendants on Monday. They claimed they had moved in to prevent the revenue collectors from stealing the money. This incident mirrors some others ... Some macho men at Bantama, Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, reportedly supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), took control

Just three days after the curtains closed on his tenure, there is mounting debate between former President John Dramani Mahama’s family and a section of the party he led into the 2016 elections over his political future. While his immediate family insists that the former President should call time on local politics, some leaders of ... Just three days after the curtains closed on his tenure, there is mounting debate between former President John Dramani Mahama’s family and a section of the

The World Cup will be expanded to host 48 teams, up from 32, Fifa has decided. An initial stage of 16 groups of three teams will precede a knockout stage for the remaining 32 when the change is made for the 2026 tournament. The sport’s world governing body voted through the change at a meeting ... The World Cup will be expanded to host 48 teams, up from 32, Fifa has decided. An initial stage of 16 groups of three teams will precede a knockout stage for the remaining 32 when the change is

The African Center For Energy Policy (ACEP) has called for pragmatic steps to stock fuel in order  to power the nation’s thermal plants to avert a power crisis in the near future. According to the group, Ghana already has enough capacity but currently requires the financial strength to acquire more fuel to produce stable power. ... The African Center For Energy Policy (ACEP) has called for pragmatic steps to stock fuel in order  to power the nation’s thermal plants to avert a power crisis

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana want the new government to put in stringent measures to stabilize the cedi at least within the first quarter. According to the association, the stability of the cedi is key as it will sustain the efficient running of their businesses. In an interview with Citi Business News, the ... The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana want the new government to put in stringent measures to stabilize the cedi at least within the first quarter. According

La La Land has received the most nominations for the British Academy Film Awards with 11 nods. The Hollywood musical, out in the UK on Friday, is up for best film, while stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone are up for best actor and actress. British actors Andrew Garfield, Emily Blunt and Hugh Grant are ... La La Land has received the most nominations for the British Academy Film Awards with 11 nods. The Hollywood musical, out in the UK on Friday, is up for best film, while stars Ryan Gosling and

Some youth believed to be members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bodi District of the Western Region, are reported to have besieged and locked up the office of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the area. Confirming the incident to Citi News, the Member of Parliament for the area, Sampson Ahi, ... Some youth believed to be members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bodi District of the Western Region, are reported to have besieged and locked up the office of the National

The Head of Banking Supervision at the Bank of Ghana, Raymond Amanfu, has predicted of an improved performance of the banking sector in 2017. According to him, the relative stability in some macro-economic indicators should help banks improve their balance sheets this year. “As a supervisor that is my hope, the issue of the bad ... The Head of Banking Supervision at the Bank of Ghana, Raymond Amanfu, has predicted of an improved performance of the banking sector in 2017. According to him, the

Gambian information minister Sheriff Bojang has resigned to protest President Yahya Jammeh’s refusal to accept defeat in last month’s presidential election, reports say. Efforts to contest the results were “an attempt to subvert the express will” of the Gambian people, he said in a statement, Reuters news agency reports. State television reported that Mr Bojang ... Gambian information minister Sheriff Bojang has resigned to protest President Yahya Jammeh’s refusal