Mariah Carey and Elton John got hired for a wedding gig over the weekend … and it wasn’t cheap. The singers raked in $4.2 million after a Russian billionaire, Valery Kogan, footed the bill for his granddaughter’s wedding over the weekend in London. The astonishing 9 hour reception at The Landmark hotel featured Mimi dedicating “We Belong Together” ... Mariah Carey and Elton John got hired for a wedding gig over the weekend … and it wasn’t cheap. The

The capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, was awash with rich cultural display as thousands of mourners flocked to the Mahnyia Palace to pay last respects to the late queen-mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II is lying in state at the Manhyia Palace, ... The capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, was awash with rich cultural display as thousands of mourners flocked to the Mahnyia Palace to pay last respects to the

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Thursday, February 9, 2017, as the date to hold elections for the regional representatives to the Council of State. The Commission on Monday said it will begin accepting nominations for the position from prospective candidates from Friday 20th January, to Thursday 26th January 2017. In a statement signed by ... The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Thursday, February 9, 2017, as the date to hold elections for the regional representatives to the Council of

President Nana Akufo-Addo today [Monday], joined the long list of dignitaries that travelled to Manhyia palace in the Ashanti Region, to pay respects to the late queen mother of the Asante Kingdom, Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II is lying in state at the Manhyia Palace, where mourners ... President Nana Akufo-Addo today [Monday], joined the long list of dignitaries that travelled to Manhyia palace in the Ashanti Region, to pay respects to

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested a church pastor for announcing a prophecy that President Robert Mugabe would die this year in October. Patrick Mugadza is facing charges of undermining the authority of the president for making the claim. Mugadza’s lawyer says his client doesn’t believe what he said was an offence. The pastor last week ... Police in Zimbabwe have arrested a church pastor for announcing a prophecy that President Robert Mugabe would die this year in October. Patrick Mugadza

Finance Minister Nominee, Ken Ofori Atta has told Citi Business News government will have to undertake a careful analysis of its tax cuts promise before it implements it anytime soon. According to him, modalities for implementing the NPP’s promise to cut down taxes will largely be outlined in the 2017 budget. “The tax cuts will ... Finance Minister Nominee, Ken Ofori Atta has told Citi Business News government will have to undertake a careful analysis of its tax cuts promise before it implements

European police have been warned to remain vigilant as a gun disguised as a mobile phone goes on sale in the US. The Ideal Conceal pistol, a .380 calibre handgun that can be folded up to look like a generic smartphone, will go on sale in the coming months and is expected to be imported ... European police have been warned to remain vigilant as a gun disguised as a mobile phone goes on sale in the US. The Ideal Conceal pistol, a .380 calibre handgun that can be folded up to look like a generic

The Head of Basic Education for Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Volta Region, Togbe Dzidoah I, has expressed worry about the low turnout in the number of pupils who took part in this year’s vetting for the President’s Independence Day Awards. Since its inception in 1993, the President’s Independence Day Awards celebrate pupils from ... The Head of Basic Education for Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Volta Region, Togbe Dzidoah I, has expressed worry about the low turnout in the

President Nana Akufo-Addo has outlined his government’s vision for boosting agriculture, which he says requires a focus on modernized agriculture to enhance efficiency with the help of local government and chiefs. Speaking at the 68th Annual New Year School at the University of Ghana today [Monday], he noted that agriculture remains the anchor of the ... President Nana Akufo-Addo has outlined his government’s vision for boosting agriculture, which he says requires a focus on modernized agriculture

Despite calls for banks to merge in order to build their capacity, Citi Business News has gathered that four more banks have applied to the Bank of Ghana(BoG) awaiting approval from the central bank to commence operations. Out of the four, two are new banks applying to operate in the country, while the remaining two ... Despite calls for banks to merge in order to build their capacity, Citi Business News has gathered that four more banks have applied to the Bank of Ghana(BoG) awaiting approval

The eight-year-old son of Gambian President-elect Adama Barrow has died after being bitten by a dog. Habibou Barrow is reported to have died on the way to the hospital after Sunday’s incident in Manjai near Banjul. His funeral has already taken place. Mr Barrow is in the Senegalese capital Dakar ahead of his planned inauguration ... The eight-year-old son of Gambian President-elect Adama Barrow has died after being bitten by a dog. Habibou Barrow is reported to have died on the way to the

Police in the Central Region have arrested two men believed to be police officers, for allegedly assisting a robbery attack at a mining site at Dunkwa-on-Offin. Two other accomplices, were also arrested. According to the Dunkwa District Police Commander, ASP Dela Dzensi, his outfit was informed of the robbery incident on Sunday, January 16, and swiftly moved ... Police in the Central Region have arrested two men believed to be police officers, for allegedly assisting a robbery attack at a

Two men from Ghana are recovering in the burn ward of a Winnipeg hospital after getting lost near the Emerson border on Christmas Eve while fleeing the United States. The men, aged 24 and 35, were found on Highway 75 just north of Letellier, Man., on the morning of Christmas Eve after walking in the cold ... Two men from Ghana are recovering in the burn ward of a Winnipeg hospital after getting lost near the Emerson border on Christmas Eve while fleeing the United States. The men, aged 24 and

Baba Mahama, who played for Techiman City last season, is close to signing for Kotoko as he completed his medical examination in Kumasi. What is more, Kotoko Management has agreed financial terms with Managers of Techiman City on the player. The official signing is expected in a couple of days. The young, versatile offensive player ... Baba Mahama, who played for Techiman City last season, is close to signing for Kotoko as he completed his medical examination in Kumasi. What is more, Kotoko Management

The Central Regional Police has arrested a 37-year-old journalist, Emmanuel Orlando Matrevi, for collecting nude pictures of women and blackmailing them. The Central Regional Crime Officer, Superintendent Baffour Appenteng, said Olarndo Matrevi, employed with Coastal TV in Cape Coast, blackmailed the women and threatened to publish their pictures on the internet if they don’t have sex ... The Central Regional Police has arrested a 37-year-old journalist, Emmanuel Orlando Matrevi, for collecting

The Minister Nominee for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has announced plans to launch an operation to be known as ‘planting for food and jobs’ campaign. He made this known at the ongoing 68th annual New Year School and Conference of the University of Ghana. According to him, the programme is scheduled take off in ... The Minister Nominee for Agriculture, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has announced plans to launch an operation to be known as ‘planting for food and jobs’

VVIP bus drivers who ply the Accra-Kumasi route have ditched their work following the low patronage of their service from Kumasi to Accra. The low patronage has been attributed to the ongoing funeral of the late Asantehemaa which commenced today. The development has left scores of passengers at the VVIP bus stations in Accra heading ... VVIP bus drivers who ply the Accra-Kumasi route have ditched their work following the low patronage of their service from Kumasi to Accra. The low patronage has

Heritage bank, one of the new banks which recently got the green light from the Bank of Ghana(BoG) to operate as a commercial bank in Ghana is to begin full operations in February this year. The bank which is a wholly owned Ghanaian bank, got the nod from the BoG to commence business operations as ... Heritage bank, one of the new banks which recently got the green light from the Bank of Ghana(BoG) to operate as a commercial bank in Ghana is to begin full operations in February this year. The

Economists have ruled out any significant impact of the change in government on the operations of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana. It follows the commencement of the MPC’s first regular meeting for 2017 on Monday January 16th, 2017. Per the regulations governing the Central Bank, the Governor of the central bank ... Economists have ruled out any significant impact of the change in government on the operations of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana. It follows