An 18-year-old daughter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akyem Central Constituency, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has allegedly committed suicide at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The deceased, Adwoa Agyarkwa Anyimadu-Antwi, a first-year student, is believed to have hanged herself on Friday morning, [February 24, 2017]. Citi ... An 18-year-old daughter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akyem Central

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This is the last weekend of the month February. Next week we get into my favourite month. March is my favourite month because it’s my birth month, and Citi FM’s Heritage Month will also be here. Talk of  a magical month ahead – we get to learn more about Ghana and go on the Heritage ... This is the last weekend of the month February. Next week we get into my favourite month. March is my favourite month because it’s my birth month, and Citi FM’s Heritage Month will also

The Convention People’s Party (CPP), says Ghana has fallen behind in all aspects of development because of the lack of political will to implement the ideologies of the first President of the Republic, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Today [Friday, February 24], 2017, marks 51 years of the overthrow of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. At a ceremony to ... The Convention People’s Party (CPP), says Ghana has fallen behind in all aspects of development because of the lack of political will to implement the ideologies

US President Donald Trump has vowed to start building a wall on the Mexican border “soon, way ahead of schedule”, in a speech at a conservative event. Addressing the Conservative Political Action Congress (CPAC), he vowed to always put American citizens first and build a “great, great border wall”. He also promised to focus on ... US President Donald Trump has vowed to start building a wall on the Mexican border “soon, way ahead of schedule”, in a speech at

MAP International-Ghana, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Ghana, has trained a network of community monitors in the Asutifi North District of the Brong Ahafo Region. The program was under its Ghana Strengthening and Accountability Mechanisms Project, which seeks to empower communities to demand a judicious use of resources for development at the district level. The project, ... MAP International-Ghana, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Ghana, has trained a network of community

South African police have used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to try and disperse anti-immigrant protesters in the capital, Pretoria. A low-flying police helicopter has also been deployed amid a stand-off between local protesters and foreigners, with both groups armed with sticks, bricks and knives. President Jacob Zuma had called for calm ahead ... South African police have used rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to try and disperse anti-immigrant protesters in the capital,

Ghanaian right full-back Samuel Inkoom has completed a move to Bulgarian top flight side FC Vereya from Turkish side Antayalspor. The 27-year-old has become quite the nomad in the past few seasons following a number of short stints with several clubs including Dnipro, Platanias and Boavista. The details of his contract with the club are ... Ghanaian right full-back Samuel Inkoom has completed a move to Bulgarian top flight side FC Vereya from Turkish side Antayalspor. The 27-year-old has become

A new whatsapp feature has sparked a lot of debate on social media, with majority of users expressing unhappiness with the new feature. However, Technology operators believe the new app will help in data penetration as well as business operators across board. Citi Business News’ checks revealed that there have been mixed reactions across board ... A new whatsapp feature has sparked a lot of debate on social media, with majority of users expressing unhappiness with the new feature. However,

The Ghana Football Association has received several applications for the vacant Black Stars coaching job. According to Citi Sports’ sources, more than 60 coaches (mostly expatriates) have expressed interest in handling the team. Frenchman Frank Dumas and Scottish Simon Menemy are among the tall list who have put in their CVs to be considered. The ... The Ghana Football Association has received several applications for the vacant Black Stars coaching job. According to Citi Sports’

Citi Business News has learnt telecom operators; Airtel and Tigo, have completed merger talks to make the two companies one entity in Ghana. The talks which commenced last year were finalized early this year-2017, with persons familiar with the move asserting, that an announcement on the completion will be made soon. It still remains unclear ... Citi Business News has learnt telecom operators; Airtel and Tigo, have completed merger talks to make the two companies one entity in Ghana. The talks

National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Keta Constituency, Richard Quashigah, has accused President Akufo-Addo of breaching the law in his creation and realignment of  ministries. According to him, the President was mandated to do so only by an Executive Instrument. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament, the Keta legislator said, ... National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for the Keta Constituency, Richard Quashigah, has accused President Akufo-Addo

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said Ghanaians in South Africa are paranoid over xenophobic attacks in some parts of that country. “In Mamelodi, a suburb in Pretoria, there is general fear and apprehension within the various foreign communities including that of Ghana following a decision by a local to organize an ... The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said Ghanaians in South Africa are paranoid over xenophobic attacks in some parts

You are born either male or female not by choice. Like one’s skin color, one does not choose their gender. If one’s gender is not by their preference, thus, it does not make sense to look down on another because you think their sex makes them think lesser. Our men must know that masculinity is ... You are born either male or female not by choice. Like one’s skin color, one does not choose their gender. If one’s gender is not by their preference, thus, it does not make sense to look down

All 24 suspects arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for allegedly attacking a lady alleged to have stolen money, have been granted bail. The lady, who was accused of stealing 1,100 from a shop owner at the central business district of Adum in Kumasi, was captured on camera being beaten and stripped naked. Some 24 ... All 24 suspects arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for allegedly attacking a lady alleged to have stolen money, have been granted bail. The lady, who was

A group calling itself the Coalition of Un-posted Allied Health Professionals has appealed to government to include in the upcoming budget, the financial clearance that will ensure their postings to the various public health facilities in the country. On March 2, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is expected to present the first budget of the ... A group calling itself the Coalition of Un-posted Allied Health Professionals has appealed to government to include in the upcoming budget, the

The Deputy Majority Leader of Parliament, Adwoa Safo, is pushing for the amendment of the public procurement act to give the Procurement Authority, the powers to conduct value for money auditing on sole-sourced projects. She described as sad, revelations by the Auditor General’s annual reports that 80 percent of the procurement malpractices are centered on ... The Deputy Majority Leader of Parliament, Adwoa Safo, is pushing for the amendment of the public procurement act to give the Procurement

The family of the late Nakpa, Naa Salifu Dawuni, one of the contenders of the Bimbilla chieftaincy title, is demanding an apology from the Member of Parliament for Tamale South and Minority Leader in Parliament, for comments he allegedly made on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday February 22, 2017. The Minority Leader is reported ... The family of the late Nakpa, Naa Salifu Dawuni, one of the contenders of the Bimbilla chieftaincy title, is demanding an apology from the Member of Parliament

A Ghanaian-born nurse in the UK, Cecilia Anim, has been awarded a CBE, (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by the Queen of England as part of her 2017 New Year Honours list. 2017’s honours were touted as most diverse ever in the almost 100-year history of the Order of the ... A Ghanaian-born nurse in the UK, Cecilia Anim, has been awarded a CBE, (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by the Queen of England as part of her 2017 New Year Honours

The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has debunked his claims being made by some Licensed Buying Cocoa Companies (LBCs) in the Ashanti Region that it has failed to pay them for produce supplied. According to the companies, COCOBOD has failed to pay them for cocoa supplies they made two months ago. But the Public Affairs Manager ... The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has debunked his claims being made by some Licensed Buying Cocoa Companies (LBCs) in the Ashanti Region that it has failed to pay them for