Ghana’s Deputy Ambassador to China and a New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Treasurer hopeful, Dr. Charles Dwamena, has urged his party to pay greater attention to the welfare of its members. The Deputy Ambassador, also known as “Dr. China”, said the party can stay in power for long if they build a highly resourceful one that ... The post NPP executive

The Chairman of First SKY Group, owners of First SKY Construction, First SKY Commodities and Volta Serene Hotel, Eric Seddy Kutortse, has called on Ghanaians and private entities to support the building of a national cathedral for the country. President Akufo-Addo cut the sod for the construction of a national cathedral in Accra in 2017, ... The post First SKY Group

An Accra High Court has granted bail to the Lebanese national, Rabih Haddad, alleged to have raped his Ghanaian house help. According to the court presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu, enough time has been given to the prosecution to gather evidence, but they have failed to do so, hence the decision. The judge further ... The post Lebanese rape suspect granted bail appeared first on

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union [GPRTU] has insisted that Uber vehicles must be sprayed with taxi colours per Ghana’s traffic regulations. According to the Union, per the current laws, Uber’s vehicles are operating illegally in Ghana because they are breaching some requirements of the Road Traffic Regulation 2012, L.I 2180. There were reports on ... The post Uber cars must have

It’s been a very tough year and a half for Ghana defender Daniel Amartey at Leicester City. He was brought in by former coach Claudio Ranieri halfway through Leicester City’s championship winning season as a possible long term replacement for their aging captain Wes Morgan but the story definitely hasn’t gone as planned. He has ... The post Daniel Amartey: The Performance

Taxi drivers operating under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union [GPRTU], have said they are not scared of competition from Uber, a global company that uses technology to connect people to taxi services at an affordable rate. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, Vice Chairman of GPRTU, Robert Saba, said they can also ... The post We’re not scared of Uber – Taxi drivers appeared

Taxi drivers operating under the Ghana Private Road Transport Union [GPRTU], have said they are not scared of competition from Uber, a global company that uses technology to connect people to taxi services at an affordable rate. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, Vice Chairman of GPRTU, Robert Saba, said they can also ... The post We aren’t scared of

New HIV infections in Ghana have recorded an alarming 70.15% increase in just one year. The figure increased from 12,000 new infections in 2015 to 20,418 in 2016. The increase in new infections is a matter of concern because Ghana recorded significant gains in the key target areas of ending HIV/AIDS for five years. New ... The post HIV: New infections jump up by 70% between appeared first on

The Ministry of Education has said from 2019, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be written in May. The Ministry of Education met with the West African Examination Council (WAEC) last year, to initiate processes to move the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) from February to May. This move, the ... The post WAEC

Paris St-Germain’s latest Ligue 1 win ended in controversy as the referee aimed a kick at a Nantes player after they collided – then sent him off. Nantes finished the game with 10 men as defender Diego Carlos was shown a second yellow card in injury time after the incident with referee Tony Chapron. Nantes ... The post Referee aims kick at player then sends him off in PSG

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union [GPRTU], has told Citi Business News it will hold a crucial meeting this week to determine new transport fares. According to the Vice Chairman of the GPRTU, Robert Saba, the Union will meet key stakeholders including the Transport Ministry to deliberate and arrive at a decision. The GPRTU earlier ... The post GPRTU, Transport Ministry to

Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to change the way Facebook operates people’s news feeds has cost him $3.3bn, with his personal net worth dropping by 4.4 per cent, it is believed. After Facebook went public with the news feed change on Thursday, the website’s share value dropped by nearly four per cent before US markets opened on Friday. By close of ... The post Mark

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At least 25 people have been killed in a double suicide bombing in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say, the second attack in three days. Dozens more were injured in the attack in Tayaran Square in the city centre. Baghdad has seen almost daily bombings and armed attacks since the Islamic State group took over ... The post Baghdad double suicide attack kills many appeared first

Liberia’s outgoing president has been expelled from her own party, for allegedly failing to support its candidate to succeed her. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is accused of encouraging people to vote against her vice-president, Joseph Boakai. Former footballer George Weah won the presidential elections in December, defeating Mr Boakai. Ms Sirleaf, who is a Nobel Peace ... The post Ellen

Ryan Giggs is set to be named the new Wales manager on a four-year contract. The Football Association of Wales has called a news conference for Monday afternoon in Cardiff, where the former Manchester United winger is expected to be unveiled. Provided there is no late hitch, Giggs will be announced as the successor to ... The post Ryan Giggs to be named Wales manager appeared first on

Donald Trump has denied that he is racist, after a row broke out over his alleged use of the word “shithole” to describe African nations. Mr Trump reportedly used the term last week during a bipartisan Oval Office meeting on immigration reform. He has now told reporters: “I am not a racist. I’m the least ... The post President Trump: I am no racist President appeared

Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Health to take over the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry who confirmed this told Citi News that the move was in the interest of the public. Citi News about two months ago reported that the first phase of the Medical Centre, ... The post Cabinet directs Health Ministry to takeover

Officials of the Millennium Excellence Foundation, the organization responsible for organizing the alleged cash-for-seat Awards will later today [Monday] face the Parliamentary Adhoc Committee probing the matter. They are expected to provide the committee with key details of the structure of the awards and processes leading to the alleged collection of monies from participants. The ... The post Expatriates

The Ministry of Transport has denied reports it has directed Uber to ensure all its drivers brand their cars like taxis. The General Secretary of the Commercial Taxi Drivers Association of Ghana, Steven Nimo, was reported to have said the decision was reached at a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday. But the Transport Ministry’s Public Relations ... The post Uber