The minister-nominee for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Afeku, has admitted before the Parliament’s Appointment Committee of Parliament that she did not undertake her one-year mandatory national service after her tertiary education. She said she traveled outside the country immediately after her tertiary education. “I was living in Kenya, Nairobi at that time, and ... The minister-nominee for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Catherine Afeku, has admitted before the Parliament’s
A Human Rights Division of the High Court has set the 16th of March to deliver its judgment in the case involving a former senior police officer DSP Gifty Tehoda. The court presided over by Justice Gifty Adjei Addo set the date after it granted an application adopting proceedings during the time of dismissed high ... A Human Rights Division of the High Court has set the 16th of March to deliver its judgment in the case involving a former senior police officer DSP Gifty Tehoda. The court presided
I’ve received a cocktail of feedback from the article I published last week under the title “We Need a National Re-orientation and Behavioral Change Program, Mr. President”. At the heart of the article is my proposal that President Akufo Addo creates a new special purpose vehicle or strengthens an existing institution to come up with ... I’ve received a cocktail of feedback from the article I published last week under the title “We Need a National Re-orientation and Behavioral Change
Both St. Valentine and Cupid, the patron saint of love, must have already pitched camp at the Achimota Retail Centre as the mall commences its ‘Lucky-in-Love’ campaign to reward couples for shopping during this Valentine season of love. Throughout the month of February, Achimota Retail Centre (ARC) is doling out to lucky couples who visit ... Both St. Valentine and Cupid, the patron saint of love, must have already pitched camp at the Achimota Retail Centre as the mall commences its ‘Lucky-in-Love’
Ghana risks being penalised by the IMF over the unaccounted 7 billion cedis in government’s accounts. This is the assertion of Economist, Dr. Lord Mensah. The caution follows the visit by a team from the IMF for a review of the deal. “Well, there’s a possibility that IMF will sanction our country because look at ... Ghana risks being penalised by the IMF over the unaccounted 7 billion cedis in government’s accounts. This is the assertion of Economist, Dr. Lord Mensah. The caution
The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has disclosed to Citi Business News that workers should be able to access mortgage loans with their tier 2 and 3 pension benefits by the end of this year. It follows numerous reservations by some players in the mortgage industry that the Authority has not worked satisfactorily to get ... The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has disclosed to Citi Business News that workers should be able to access mortgage loans with their tier 2 and
I was not expecting to be impressed by the ministerial nominee for Gender, Children and Social Protection. I was still annoyed with her for refusing to condemn Kennedy Agyapong when he accused the Electoral Commissioner, Charlotte Osei of trading sex for her position. Sexist, misogynistic and distasteful comments, and the Women’s Organiser of the NPP, ... I was not expecting to be impressed by the ministerial nominee for Gender, Children and Social Protection. I was still annoyed with her for
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has told Citi Business News, it is working to address some complaints made by former workers of Antrak Air to the commission. Some of the workers who besieged the premises of Citi FM last week stated that Antrak Air owe them over 10,000 cedis in salary arrears, as well as ... The National Labour Commission (NLC) has told Citi Business News, it is working to address some complaints made by former workers of Antrak Air to the commission. Some of the workers
Emmanuel H. Bombande, a former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to keep doing good works for the benefit of humanity. He explained that CSOs, which perform their roles well, stood the chance of receiving more support from governments, development partners and donors. Mr Bombande said CSOs ... Emmanuel H. Bombande, a former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has urged civil society organisations
It was a wet Saturday morning, the previous night I did not even say a prayer before retiring to bed; but He who searches and knows the heart of every man knew just what my need was. I had to walk miles to get water so I could wash that morning, clean the house, cook ... It was a wet Saturday morning, the previous night I did not even say a prayer before retiring to bed; but He who searches and knows the heart of every man knew just what my need was. I had to walk miles to get water so I could
Confusion is deepening within the Ga State following this weekend’s installation of Nii Tackie Obli the II as Ga Mantse. The king makers of Abola Piam We of the Ga State in Accra over the weekend installed Nii Tackie Obli (the second) as Ga Mantse, bringing to four the number of claimants to the stool ... Confusion is deepening within the Ga State following this weekend’s installation of Nii Tackie Obli the II as Ga Mantse. The king makers of Abola Piam We of the Ga State in Accra over the
When a former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, blew the alarm on corruption among MPs particularly in the 5th and 6th parliament, recently, it was treated as one of his usual rants given little attention, and literally ignored. It was the same way we equally disregarded the corruption claim against MPs by former Asikuma Odoben-Brakwa MP, ... When a former Attorney General, Martin Amidu, blew the alarm on corruption among MPs particularly in the 5th and 6th parliament, recently, it was treated
Eleven persons have picked up nomination forms to represent the Brong Ahafo region on the Council of State. These include the incumbent President of the Brong Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs, Yaw Kagbrese V, the immediate past President, Osahene kwaku Atterkyi among others. The electoral commission says it has so far received nominations from all ... Eleven persons have picked up nomination forms to represent the Brong Ahafo region on the Council of State. These include the incumbent President
Electronics giant LG has admitted its new premium-priced computer displays experience “performance issues” when placed near a wi-fi router. The LG Ultrafine 5K monitor costs almost £900 and is promoted as an external display for Mac devices. But customers noticed the display flickered or switched off when near a wi-fi router and some posted negative ... Electronics giant LG has admitted its new premium-priced computer displays experience “performance issues” when placed
Season one of Ghana’s 1st weight loss reality TV Show ended on Saturday the 4Th of February 2017 with a cocktail party to announce 25-year-old journalist, Philip Nii Lartey as winner of the competition. He walked away 25.1kgs (55Lbs) lighter and GH¢5,000 richer! He also won one year free gym membership from Total Fitness Centre, ... Season one of Ghana’s 1st weight loss reality TV Show ended on Saturday the 4Th of February 2017 with a cocktail party to announce 25-year-old journalist, Philip
US President Donald Trump has attacked the judge who blocked his travel ban, saying Americans should blame the courts “if something happens”. Mr Trump also said he had instructed border officials to check people entering America “very carefully”. The federal appeals court on Saturday rejected the Trump administration’s request to reinstate the ban. The ban, ... US President Donald Trump has attacked the judge who blocked his travel ban, saying Americans should blame
Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Nathaniel Otoo, has resigned. Sources told citifmonline.com that his departure was sanctioned by government sometime last week following the receipt of his letter of resignation. It is not clear what necessitated his departure and where he is headed next, but he has told close associates that ... Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Nathaniel Otoo, has resigned. Sources told citifmonline.com that
The Police Command has directed the withdrawal of some police training recruits for presenting false documents to be enrolled in the country’s Police Training Schools across the country. The Director of Public Affairs of the Ghana Police Service, Superintendent Cephas Arthur, confirmed this development to Citi News, although he said he was not privy to the numbers of ... The Police Command has directed the withdrawal of some police training recruits for presenting false documents to
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has dismissed reports that transport fares have been increased by 15 percent effective today [February 6, 2017]. The council explains that it is yet to conclude discussions to determine new transport fares for the first pricing window of this year. “From the point of GRTCC, there has not ... The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has dismissed reports that transport fares have been increased by 15 percent effective today [February
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