The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice presidential candidate, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia has cast his vote at the Kperiga Presbyterian Junior High School “A” polling station in the Walewale constituency of the Northern Region. His wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, Hajia Mariam Bawumia (Dr. Bawumia’s mother) and other family relations also cast their votes there. Dr. ... The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) vice presidential candidate, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia has cast his

Tension is brewing in the Jaman North constituency in the Brong Ahafo Region over the delay in commencement of voting. Voting which was expected to begin at 7:00am is yet to start in all the polling stations in the constituency raising fears among some voters. Afram Odiakopa, a reporter at Jenya radio told Citi News that ... Tension is brewing in the Jaman North constituency in the Brong Ahafo Region over the delay in commencement of voting. Voting which was expected to begin at 7:00am is yet

Google has confirmed it will hit its target of offsetting 100% of the energy used at its data centres and offices against power from renewable sources. The firm first made the commitment in 2015 to go 100% renewable by 2017. In a blog, the company said it was now the largest corporate buyer of renewable ... Google has confirmed it will hit its target of offsetting 100% of the energy used at its data centres and offices against power from renewable sources. The firm first made the commitment in

Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has admonished Ghanaians to eschew violence of any form, during today’s polls. In a statement, Kofi Annan said “I call on all the people of Ghana to refuse to be provoked, to reject violence, and to vote on election day.” “Whichever candidate or party you choose, make sure you ... Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has admonished Ghanaians to eschew violence of any form, during today’s polls. In a statement, Kofi Annan

A man has been arrested at the Gerado Church polling centre in the Ayawaso Central Constituency for wielding a knife. Citi News’ Pearl Akanya Ofori reported that the man, yet to be identified, threatened to attack some of the voters present. Residents in the area have said he is an ex-convict. No motive is yet ... A man has been arrested at the Gerado Church polling centre in the Ayawaso Central Constituency for wielding a knife. Citi News’ Pearl Akanya Ofori reported that the man, yet to

The Central Regional police command has defended the use of some military patrols embarked on by the Ghana Armed Forces in the Awutu Senya West Constituency. Citi News’ Franklin Badu Jnr Eight heavily armed military vehicles were seen patrolling the streets of Awutu Bereku yesterday [Tuesday] ahead of the contest between Foreign Affairs Minister Hannah ... The Central Regional police command has defended the use of some military patrols embarked on by the Ghana Armed Forces in the Awutu

Ghana’s seventh presidential and parliamentary elections in the fourth republic are underway nationwide. Over 15 million voters will be casting their ballots across 28,992 polling centres in the country’s 275 constituencies. Reports from Citi News’ correspondents nationwide indicate that, mostly, election materials were delivered on time and that the polls were generally opened minutes after the ... Ghana’s seventh presidential and parliamentary elections in the fourth republic

Dozens of anxious voters in the Okaikwei North constituency have resorted to using stones and gallons to queue hours ahead of the official start of polls for the 2016 general elections. Most of the electorates who reported to their respective polling stations on Tuesday night left marked stones and gallons in queues to secure their ... Dozens of anxious voters in the Okaikwei North constituency have resorted to using stones and gallons to queue hours ahead of the official start of polls for the

FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital over the weekend officially commissioned its CT scanner for diagnostic services at their facility in Pantang, Accra. The equipment which is a 16-slice Phillips Brilliance CT, was donated to the hospital by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York, USA and offers the general public an opportunity to have scans ... FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital over the weekend officially commissioned its CT scanner for diagnostic services at their facility in Pantang, Accra. The

The U.S. Supreme Court told a lower court to take another look at a $399 million award won by Apple Inc. from rival Samsung Electronics Co. for copying the design of the iPhone. The unanimous decision extends a legal battle that dates back to 2011 and at one point spanned the globe and engulfed every ... The U.S. Supreme Court told a lower court to take another look at a $399 million award won by Apple Inc. from rival Samsung Electronics Co. for copying the design of the iPhone. The unanimous

Millions of Ghanaians all over the country will head to the polls this morning, December 7, 2016 to take part in the presidential and parliamentary elections. A total number of 15, 712, 499 registered voters will be expected to cast their ballots when polls open at 7am across the country. The Electoral Commission (EC) has already announced that ... Millions of Ghanaians all over the country will head to the polls this morning, December 7, 2016 to take part in the presidential and parliamentary

The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has clarified that its new directive on the use of drones is influenced by this year’s general elections. Per the new directive, drone users are to secure written permission from their respective District and Regional police stations before using the equipment. “Not at all, there is nothing to do ... The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has clarified that its new directive on the use of drones is influenced by this year’s general elections. Per

President John Dramani Mahama is hopeful Ghana’s democracy will further be strengthened after Wednesday’s election. According to him, Ghana’s tag as a beacon of democracy in the African sub region will go a notch higher after the election. “I believe in the strength of our democracy and I am confident that Ghana will emerge from ... President John Dramani Mahama is hopeful Ghana’s democracy will further be strengthened after Wednesday’s election. According to him, Ghana’s tag as

Millions of Ghanaians all over the country will head to the polls this morning, December 7, 2016 to take part in the country’s seventh elections of the fourth republic. But a number of them decided to get a head start by queuing as early as 11 hours to the opening of polls at 7 am today ... Millions of Ghanaians all over the country will head to the polls this morning, December 7, 2016 to take part in the country’s seventh elections of the fourth republic. But a number of them decided

Nigeria’s women’s team have launched a sit-in protest in an Abuja hotel as they seek allowances and bonuses for winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Super Falcons players clinched their eighth African title on Saturday with a 1-0 win over hosts Cameroon. They say the NFF promised ... Nigeria’s women’s team have launched a sit-in protest in an Abuja hotel as they seek allowances and bonuses for winning the Women’s

An undersea earthquake off Indonesia’s Aceh province has killed at least 24 people, with dozens feared trapped in rubble, authorities said. The 6.4 magnitude quake struck near the town of Sigli on Sumatra island where dozens of buildings have collapsed. Indonesia’s meteorological agency said there was no risk of a tsunami. In 2004, Aceh was ... An undersea earthquake off Indonesia’s Aceh province has killed at least 24 people, with dozens feared trapped in rubble, authorities

Beyonce has scooped nine nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards, extending her lead as the most-nominated woman in Grammys history. The star is up for the main prize, album of the year, for her ambitious visual album, Lemonade, which tackles themes of race and female identity. Her single Formation is also up for song and ... Beyonce has scooped nine nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards, extending her lead as the most-nominated woman in Grammys history. The star is up for the main prize, album