Unemployment in any society is a potential national security threat; and if not tackled effectively, it could be a potential risk, as it exposes the youth to the vagaries of social vices. The health sector in recent years has been bedeviled with the challenge of retention of potentially high quality manpower. It is even more ... Unemployment in any society is a potential national security threat; and if not tackled effectively, it could be a potential risk, as it exposes the youth to the vagaries

The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday January 23, 2017 discussed the vetting of Attorney General and Minister of Justice nominee, Gloria Akuffo and Minister of Interior nominee, Ambrose Dery which took place last Saturday. The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday January 23, 2017 discussed the vetting of Attorney General and Minister of Justice nominee, Gloria Akuffo and Minister of Interior nominee, Ambrose Dery which took place last Saturday.

Head Coach of the Black Stars, Avram Grant has admitted he would need more luck if he is to win the AFCON 2017 Tournament with Ghana. Ghana will be seeking to end its 35-year-old AFCON drought by winning the 2017 edition and have already booked their place in the quarterfinals, with two wins from their ... Head Coach of the Black Stars, Avram Grant has admitted he would need more luck if he is to win the AFCON 2017 Tournament with Ghana. Ghana will be seeking to end its 35-year-old AFCON drought

The former Vice-Chancellor of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Joshua Alabi, has denied permitting Strategic Energies Limited (SEL), to build a fuel service station behind the school. Students of the school have been protesting the location of the station close to the school, over fears of a possible explosion. The Managing Director of ... The former Vice-Chancellor of the University for Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Professor Joshua Alabi, has denied permitting

An obtrusive recording revealed that a teacher working at a Turkish gov’t-funded religious school in Albania converses with a student about how the ISIL militants seek to “provide protection to the Muslim people of Syria, Palestine, and Egypt.” During his 35-second video, a student says he does not understand if ISIL militants are Muslim or ... An obtrusive recording revealed that a teacher working at a Turkish gov’t-funded religious school in Albania converses with a student about how

Mr Fred Agbenyo, the Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party is hopeful of massive development under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. He said this is due to the promises made by President Nana Akufo-Addo during the 2016 electioneering campaign. Mr Agbenyo, in an interview with the GNA said, “We ... Mr Fred Agbenyo, the Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), says the party is hopeful of massive development

State Attorneys will resume work today [Monday] after almost three months of strike. They declared a strike in October 2016 to protest against government’s failure to meet their demands for improved conditions of service. According to the Attorneys, President’s personal intervention in the matter and his assurance that their concerns will be address informed their ... State Attorneys will resume work today [Monday] after almost three months of strike. They declared a strike in October 2016

Six health facilities in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions have received awards for their consistency and tenacity in promoting maternal health service delivery. They included Tumu District Hospital, Walewale District Hospital, Zebilla District Hospital, Sombo Health Centre, Nyankpala Health Centre and Paga Health Centre. As part of the awards package, each health ... Six health facilities in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions have received awards for their consistency

John Ekwow Aidoo, Central Regional Manager of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), has appealed to well meaning organisations to assist the Red Cross put up a health post at Apam Junction. He said Apam Junction in the Central region has been classified as one of the accident prone areas on the Cape Coast-Accra Highway ... John Ekwow Aidoo, Central Regional Manager of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), has appealed to well meaning organisations to assist the Red Cross put up a health post at Apam

An actor has died after being shot while filming a music video in the Australian city of Brisbane. The man, in his 20s, suffered a chest wound inside a bar in Eagle Lane in the city centre, Queensland police said. Several firearms had been discharged during the filming just before 1400 local time (0400 GMT), ... An actor has died after being shot while filming a music video in the Australian city of Brisbane. The man, in his 20s, suffered a chest wound inside a bar in Eagle Lane in the city centre,

The chief executive of Taiwan’s technology giant Foxconn has confirmed his company is considering setting up a new plant in the United States. Terry Gou told reporters the investment might exceed $7bn (£5.7bn). The investment by a major supplier of Apple Inc would be likely to generate thousands of jobs, if it goes ahead. The ... The chief executive of Taiwan’s technology giant Foxconn has confirmed his company is considering setting up a new plant in the United States. Terry Gou

Severe weather has killed at least 18 people in the US South and injured many more, emergency officials say. A state of emergency has been declared by Governor Nathan Deal in seven counties in south-central Georgia, where 14 people were killed. Four more people were killed by tornadoes in Mississippi on Saturday. More storms and ... Severe weather has killed at least 18 people in the US South and injured many more, emergency officials say. A state of emergency has been declared by Governor Nathan

Samsung’s probe into its Galaxy Note 7 fiasco has found that the overheating and burning of the phones was caused by defective batteries. The firm had axed its iPhone rival in October last year after an earlier botched recall and re-release. On Monday, Samsung said that neither software nor hardware other than the batteries were ... Samsung’s probe into its Galaxy Note 7 fiasco has found that the overheating and burning of the phones was caused by defective batteries. The firm had

Gabon became only the fourth hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who reach the quarter-finals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a great chance for Gabon early on when he bundled the ball wide from two yards. His team-mate Denis Bouanga brought saves from Fabrice Ondoa ... Gabon became only the fourth hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who reach the quarter-finals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

More than $11m (£8.8m) is missing from The Gambia’s state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh, an adviser to President Adama Barrow has said. Mai Ahmad Fatty said financial experts were trying to evaluate the exact loss. Luxury cars and other items were seen being loaded on to a Chadian cargo plane ... More than $11m (£8.8m) is missing from The Gambia’s state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh, an adviser to President Adama

Gabon became only the fourth hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who reach the quarter-finals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a great chance for Gabon early on when he bundled the ball wide from two yards. His team-mate Denis Bouanga brought saves from Fabrice Ondoa ... Gabon became only the fourth hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who reach the quarter-finals. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

More than $11m (£8.8m) is missing from The Gambia’s state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh, an adviser to President Adama Barrow has said. Mai Ahmad Fatty said financial experts were trying to evaluate the exact loss. Luxury cars and other items were seen being loaded on to a Chadian cargo plane ... More than $11m (£8.8m) is missing from The Gambia’s state coffers following the departure of long-time leader Yahya Jammeh, an adviser to President Adama

The Minority in Parliament has served notice it may challenge the legality of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s proposed Independent Prosecutor’s office. Speaking to Citi News, the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, said this action could involve his side going to the Supreme Court. This followed the Attorney General-nominee, Gloria Akuffo’s assertion that the Independent Prosecutor’s office would be ... The Minority in Parliament has served notice it may challenge the legality of President

The Coalition of newly trained teachers has threatened to lay down their tools, if the Nana Addo-led government does not pay them their accumulated salaries by the end of  this month. The teachers, numbering over twenty thousand, say they have not been paid a dime since they were posted in September last year. Explaining their ... The Coalition of newly trained teachers has threatened to lay down their tools, if the Nana Addo-led government does not pay them their accumulated salaries by the