Acting General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has served notice that the party will reject all faulty Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs), meant for the forthcoming December 7 polls. According to John Boadu, the NPP has uncovered an agenda by the Electoral Commission, to send faulty Biometric Verification Devices to their strongholds. ... Acting General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has served notice that the party will

The partner of Bobbi Kristina Brown has been ordered by a US judge to pay $36m (£29m) in a wrongful death case, her estate’s lawyers have said. The daughter of pop star Whitney Houston, Brown was found unresponsive in a bath in her Atlanta home in 2015. Her family accused her partner Nick Gordon of ... The partner of Bobbi Kristina Brown has been ordered by a US judge to pay $36m (£29m) in a wrongful death case, her estate’s lawyers have said. The daughter of pop star Whitney Houston,

The National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that former Attorney General. Martin Amidu’s recent legal challenges and utterances regarding the GH¢51m Woyome judgement debt are borne out of jealousy. Kofi Adams described Martin Amidu’s action as deliberately seeking to discredit the efforts of the current Attorney General, Marrietta Brew Appiah-Oppong. Martin ... The National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has said that former Attorney General.

The Police in the Eastern Region have arrested twenty two people at Asamanma, after clashes there on Thursday left two people dead. Some illegal miners reportedly attacked the Police who were on operation to stop them from mining in the Birim River. The Eastern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nketsia Yeboah, told Citi News that ... The Police in the Eastern Region have arrested twenty two people at Asamanma, after clashes there on Thursday left two people dead. Some illegal miners

Ghana Premier League sides Inter Allies and Bechem United are fighting for the signature of Asante Kotoko’s goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi. Antwi surprisingly fell behind Ernest Sowah and Felix Annan meaning his game time was ultimately limited. In his bit to gain more playing time Antwi has decided to look elsewhere with a host of ... Ghana Premier League sides Inter Allies and Bechem United are fighting for the signature of Asante Kotoko’s goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi. Antwi surprisingly fell

At least 73 people have been killed and 110 injured in a fuel tanker explosion in western Mozambique, officials say. The circumstances of the blast on Thursday afternoon in the village of Caphiridzange in Tete province, near the border with Malawi, remain unclear. Some reports say the driver of the tanker was trying to sell ... At least 73 people have been killed and 110 injured in a fuel tanker explosion in western Mozambique, officials say. The circumstances of the blast on Thursday afternoon

Strategic Communications Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa) has won the United Nations Award for Public Relations and Sustainable Development at this year’s International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards for Excellence in Public Relations. The ceremony took place on 5th November, 2016 in Doha, Qatar. The prestigious UN Award, one of the two top Golden ... Strategic Communications Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa) has won the United Nations Award for Public Relations and Sustainable

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome to appear before it on November 24 to be orally examined by former Attorney General, Martin Amidu in the controversial GHc51 million judgment debt case. The Supreme Court gave the order after Martin Amidu prayed it to allow him examine Woyome following the discontinuance of ... The Supreme Court on Monday ordered businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome to appear before it on November 24 to be orally examined by former Attorney General,

Over the past six years, banks have increased their appetite for funds from overnight lending and placements which they source under repurchase agreements (REPOS) as an alternative but less costly way to manage their cash reserve ratios (CRRs). Between 2010 and September this year, the face value of transactions executed under REPOS rose by 366.1 ... Over the past six years, banks have increased their appetite for funds from overnight lending and placements which they source under repurchase

A research by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has shown that Ghana is the leading violator of press freedom in West Africa, with the security services as the main perpetrator. Speaking during a training workshop for journalists on their safety during the coverage of this year’s elections, Board Member of the Foundation, Prof. ... A research by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has shown that Ghana is the leading violator of press freedom in West Africa, with the security

Parliamentary candidates in the Bimbilla constituency of the Northern Region, have pledged to engage in issue-based campaign ahead of the polls. Bimbilla is a volatile area which has seen several curfews in recent years. The candidates made the pledge during a parliamentary debate organized by the National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) with support from ... Parliamentary candidates in the Bimbilla constituency of the Northern Region, have pledged to engage in issue-based campaign ahead

Private rocket firm SpaceX has applied for government permission to launch satellites that will provide global broadband internet access. In a filing to the US Federal Communications Commission (FFC), it laid out details about its plans for a 4,425-strong satellite network. It is one of several companies aiming to deploy satellite-based internet services over the ... Private rocket firm SpaceX has applied for government permission to launch satellites that will provide global broadband internet

Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe has said he has “great confidence” in US President-elect Donald Trump and he believes they can build a relationship of trust. Mr Abe described the 90-minute meeting in Trump Tower, New York, as “candid”, with a “warm atmosphere”. Some of Mr Trump’s campaign rhetoric cast doubt over long-standing US alliances, including ... Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe has said he has “great confidence” in US President-elect Donald

Under bright neon lights and with great fan fare on Monday, President Mahama cut the tape to inaugurate the Kwame Nkrumah Circle interchange. There has been nothing but self praise from the government and party supporters. The president himself declared the evening “this is day the lord has made.” The government has apparently transformed the ... Under bright neon lights and with great fan fare on Monday, President Mahama cut the tape to inaugurate the Kwame Nkrumah Circle interchange. There

President John Mahama has rubbished claims by his political opponents that the Electoral Commission (EC) is scheming to rig the upcoming presidential elections for him. Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives, have on different platforms, claimed there’s a grand scheme to ensure President Mahama’s re-election. But the President at a rally in Funsi in the ... President John Mahama has rubbished claims by his political opponents that the Electoral Commission (EC) is scheming to rig the upcoming

The SOS Children’s Villages Ghana will launch a worldwide children’s rights campaign on November 20, 2016, themed; “No child should grow up alone”. The Children’s Village noted that, one in ten children, or 220 million children worldwide, are growing up without the loving care of a parent or the support they need as children. This ... The SOS Children’s Villages Ghana will launch a worldwide children’s rights campaign on November 20, 2016, themed; “No child should grow up alone”. The

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), Dr. Edward Mahama, has stated that, his party’s 6th position on the ballot paper in this year’s election, is an endorsement of his candidature by the late ‘Big Six’. Dr. Mahama said this in Bolgatanga at the party’s manifesto launch on the theme, ‘New Beginning! New Deal!! ... The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), Dr. Edward Mahama, has stated that, his party’s

Mortgage house, Ghana Home Loans has disclosed to Citi Business News it will commence operations as a bank by the first quarter of next year (2017). According to the CEO of the company, Mr. Dominic Adu, the company is anticipating to complete some pre-requirements to facilitate a smooth take off early next year. “We have ... Mortgage house, Ghana Home Loans has disclosed to Citi Business News it will commence operations as a bank by the first quarter of next year (2017). According to the CEO

Citi FM has been adjudged the Best Radio Station for promoting tourism in the maiden Travel Jumia Awards held in Accra last night. The awards, which is aimed at recognizing hotels and media houses that promote tourism  in Ghana was also targeted improving customer care to attract more tourists into the country. Speaking to Citi ... Citi FM has been adjudged the Best Radio Station for promoting tourism in the maiden Travel Jumia Awards held in Accra last night. The awards, which is aimed at