The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday discussed Mahama Ayariga’s bribery allegation and matters arising. The Citi Breakfast Show on Monday discussed Mahama Ayariga’s bribery allegation and matters arising.

The Gambia’s new President Adama Barrow has removed “Islamic” from the official name of his country pledging more reforms in the West African nation. In his first press conference since taking over as leader, Barrow said he would soon be overhauling government institutions to make the administration more effective. “The rule of the law, that ... The Gambia’s new President Adama Barrow has removed “Islamic” from the official name of his country pledging

It is impossible for members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee to be influenced by bribes after sittings, the Chairperson of the Committee, Joe Osei-Owusu has intimated. Speaking about the bribery allegations against the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, that have marred the vetting process, he explained that the committee never deferred decisions on persons vetted, thus leaving ... It is impossible for members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee to be influenced by bribes after sittings,

The management of Ghana Post has interdicted the company’s Head of ICT, Godfred Aboagye, for embezzling funds of the company. This follows protests by some workers of Ghana Post against Mr. Aboagye and demands for the removal of the company’s Managing Director and Human Resources for allegedly shielding Mr. Aboagye’s dubious deals. The workers contend that ... The management of Ghana Post has interdicted the company’s Head of ICT, Godfred Aboagye, for embezzling funds of the

Business leaders who took part in Citi FM’s Hello Kigali trip, returned home over the weekend with a strong urge to transform and propel Ghana’s business sector. The participants belonging to various business sectors including technology, oil, and gas, finance, tourism, real estate, agro-processing as well as academia and the public sector spent four days ... Business leaders who took part in Citi FM’s Hello Kigali trip, returned home over the weekend with a strong urge to transform and

The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini is asking President Nana Akufo-Addo to suspend the nomination of Mr. Boakye Agyarko as the Energy Minister until investigations into the bribery accusations against him are concluded. Mr. Suhuyini, along with two other Minority members of the Appointments Committee; Mahama Ayariga and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MPs ... The Member of Parliament for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini is asking President Nana Akufo-Addo to suspend the nomination

The Bank of Ghana has optimistic of a further drop in the Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) of commercial banks at least by the first quarter of this year. Figures from the central bank indicate that the NPLs have increased from 14.7 percent to 17.4 percent between December 2015 and December 2016. The figure however witnessed a ... The Bank of Ghana has optimistic of a further drop in the Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) of commercial banks at least by the first quarter of this year. Figures from the central

A Member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Alhassan Suhuyini has noted that the Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka was only managing information in the bribery scandal when he denied his involvement in the matter that has hit the Committee. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show in reaction to a disclaimer issued by the Minority Chief Whip who ... A Member of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Alhassan Suhuyini has noted that the Minority Chief Whip, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka

The Department of Computer Engineering of the School of Engineering Sciences of the University of Ghana, has entered into partnership with LOTS Services Ghana Limited which would see students from the department engaging in practical field work to enhance a better understanding of the academic work. LOTS-Services Ghana Limited and its subsidiary company VAS-INTEL are ... The Department of Computer Engineering of the School of Engineering Sciences of the University of Ghana, has entered into partnership

The Trump administration is standing firm over its ban on immigration from seven countries despite court rulings and mass protests against it. In a statement, President Trump said visas would once again be issued once “the most secure policies” were in place, and denied it was a Muslim ban. The move has been widely condemned. ... The Trump administration is standing firm over its ban on immigration from seven countries despite court rulings and mass protests against it. In a statement,

Hidden Figures was the surprise winner of the top prize at this year’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, which was dominated by anger over Donald Trump’s policies on immigration. The film, which tells the true story of black female mathematicians during the 1960s space race, won the best ensemble prize at the Los Angeles ceremony. ... Hidden Figures was the surprise winner of the top prize at this year’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, which was dominated by anger over Donald

Tech giants like Facebook and Google have been puzzling how to get hundreds of millions of rural Indians online. Now, the Indian government is stepping up its own efforts. It plans to provide free WiFi to 1,050 villages across the vast country under a new pilot project known as Digital Village. Over the next six ... Tech giants like Facebook and Google have been puzzling how to get hundreds of millions of rural Indians online. Now, the Indian government is stepping up its own efforts. It plans

The 60th Independence Anniversary Planning committee will be forfeiting any allowances due them. This was decided after the committee’s maiden meeting on Saturday, January 28 according to a statement signed by its chairperson, Ken Amankwa. The statement indicated that “at the said meeting, members resolved to forfeit any and all allowance(s) and/or remuneration which may ... The 60th Independence Anniversary Planning committee will be forfeiting any allowances due them. This was decided after

The Greater Accra Regional Campaign Coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2016 election, Sylvester Mensah, has distanced himself from circulating posters indicating his interest in contesting the next Presidential Primaries of the party. In a statement copied to citifmonline.com, Mr. Mensah said he was not behind the circulation of such posters and urged ... The Greater Accra Regional Campaign Coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2016 election,

Despite the hue and cry associated with the number of ministerial nominees President Akufo Addo has presented to parliament for vetting, it is my firm conviction that he left out one other ministry that is critical for turning around the fortunes of Kwame Nkrumah’s Ghana. This ministry qualifies to be part of the top five ... Despite the hue and cry associated with the number of ministerial nominees President Akufo Addo has presented to parliament for vetting, it is my firm conviction that

The Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu will call for a review of the committee following a bribery allegation levelled against the committee by one of its members, Mahama Ayariga. According to the chairman, this will ensure help conclude investigations of the scandal to enable the committee carry out its duty smoothly. ... The Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu will call for a review of the committee following a bribery

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has stated that the 2017 African Nations Cup title is the team’s target after booking a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. Ghana beat DR Congo 2-1 in the quarter-finals thanks to goals from Jordan Ayew and Andre Ayew in the match played in Oyem. The ... President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has stated that the 2017 African Nations Cup title is the team’s target after booking a place in the semi-finals

The Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye has urged new members of 7th parliament to work diligently to protect the public purse. He made the appeal at a 3-day orientation program for the new legislators of the 7th parliament in Koforidua in the Eastern Region on Sunday. He advised the new MPs to demonstrate ... The Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye has urged new members of 7th parliament to work diligently to protect the public purse. He made the appeal at a 3-day orientation

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will resume work today [Monday, January 29th, 2017] hosting three ministerial nominees for vetting. Joe Ghartey, the minister nominee for Railways Development; John Peter Amewu, the minister nominee for Lands and Forestry and Otiko Afisa Djaba, the minister nominee for Gender and Social Protection will take their turn before the ... The Appointments Committee of Parliament will resume work today [Monday, January 29th, 2017] hosting three ministerial nominees