The US has expelled 35 Russian diplomats as punishment for alleged interference into the presidential election. It will also close two Russian compounds used for intelligence-gathering, in Maryland and New York, as part of a raft of retaliatory measures. President Barack Obama had vowed action against Russia amid US accusations it directed hacks against the ... The US has expelled 35 Russian diplomats as punishment for alleged interference into the presidential election. It will also close two
The 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for the Essikadu/Ketan Constituency in the Western Region Joe Ghartey, has said the allocation of $1m to each of the 275 constituencies across the country each year under Nana Addo’s administration, will bring unprecedented development across the country. Mr. Ghartey believes the allocation is enough to take ... The 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament and MP for the Essikadu/Ketan Constituency in the Western Region Joe Ghartey, has said the allocation
Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho will not return from an ankle injury in time to face Manchester City on New Year’s Eve, boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. The Brazil playmaker, 24, has missed six games with an injury picked up in November’s win over Sunderland. “The City game is too early and I’m pretty sure the Sunderland ... Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho will not return from an ankle injury in time to face Manchester City on New Year’s Eve, boss Jurgen
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte derided U.S. ambassadors as “spies” on Thursday, responding to a media report of an alleged American plot to destabilize his government, a job he said some envoys were appointed solely to do. The volatile former mayor said though had received no intelligence reports of any U.S. plan to undermine his presidency, ... Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte derided U.S. ambassadors as “spies” on Thursday, responding to a media report of an
Former Zambia captain Christopher Katongo has begun studying for his coaching badges as he considers a future career in coaching. The 34-year-old, who led his country to 2012 Africa Cup of Nations title, is still playing for Zambian top-flight side Green Buffaloes. “Now I’m still thinking about playing. But after retiring, I’ll know what I ... Former Zambia captain Christopher Katongo has begun studying for his coaching badges as he considers a future career in coaching. The
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has issued a 3-day ultimatum to political parties to remove all their publicity materials displayed at public places without authorization. The Assembly said churches and other institutions that have also posted their materials at such unauthorized places especially on bridges and flyovers, must also remove them within the 3-day period. ... The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has issued a 3-day ultimatum to political parties to remove all their publicity
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has formed a 13-member committee to investigate the cause of the party’s historic defeat in the December 7 polls. The committee, which was formed by the NDC’s Functional Executive Committee (NEC), and approved by its Council of Elders, is being chaired by a Former Minister of Finance and Chairman of the ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has formed a 13-member committee to investigate the cause of the party’s historic defeat in the December
Royal Bow Company Limited, distributors of the Cindy Rice brand in Ghana, have debunked assertions the product contains plastic grains harmful for human consumption and has urged the public to disregard it. The company in a statement copied to citifmonline.com said all of its products are subjected to series of quality control checks before distributed ... Royal Bow Company Limited, distributors of the Cindy Rice brand in Ghana, have debunked assertions the product contains plastic grains harmful
The 2016 presidential candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, is skeptical about plans by President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo to create the office of an Independent prosecutor to fight corruption. According to Nduom, this will not necessarily be an efficient way of dealing with the canker in the country. President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo had ... The 2016 presidential candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, is skeptical about plans
The maiden edition of the African Bikini and Accessories Fashion Show 2016, has taken place at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Accra. The Christmas Eve event, which was put together by Street Fashion Train Company Ltd in collaboration Kaya Tours with support from Ghfashionmarketing, eventlabgh, 3papersentertainment, disturbinggh among others,was patronized by people from different walks ... The maiden edition of the African Bikini and Accessories Fashion Show 2016, has taken place at the Holiday Inn
President John Dramani Mahama says he is optimistic recent developments surrounding some his decisions ahead of the inauguration of the new government, will be resolved before he hands over power. John Mahama has been heavily criticized by a section of the public over his recent appointments and approval of salary increments for some group of Ghanaian ... President John Dramani Mahama says he is optimistic recent developments surrounding some his decisions ahead of the inauguration of the new
The 2017 edition of theAfrica Mobile and ICT Expo (Mobex), has been launched at the Accra City Hotel. The event took place on December 28, 2016. Present was the Deputy Minister for Communication, Felix Ofosu Kwakye. In his speech, the he highlighted government’s commitment to ensuring that IT and innovation is given the kind of support ... The 2017 edition of theAfrica Mobile and ICT Expo (Mobex), has been launched at the Accra City Hotel. The event took place on December 28, 2016. Present
Provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service shows that the Services sector is still the major contributor in Ghana’s economy. The sector recorded the highest growth of 4.7 per cent boosted by transport and storage, information and communication, public administration, defence and social security. It was followed by the the industry sector which grew ... Provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service shows that the Services sector is still the major contributor
Floods triggered by heavy rains and a river bursting its banks have killed at least 50 people and left thousands more homeless in southwestern Congo, a provincial governor said Thursday. Torrential rains caused the Kalamu river, which flows through the city of Boma into the River Congo, to overflow for two hours before the waters ... Floods triggered by heavy rains and a river bursting its banks have killed at least 50 people and left thousands more homeless in southwestern Congo, a provincial
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has congratulated the President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), for the resounding victory in the December 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary polls. The PSGH is the umbrella body of all professional pharmacists in Ghana and Ghanaian pharmacists abroad. “The results reflect a firm conviction of ... The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has congratulated the President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and
A lit fire-cracker razed a cold store at the Ashaiman market on Wednesday evening, the owner of the store has alleged. The shop owner, Rose Fummey, told Citi News she heard a loud explosion of fire-crackers moments after seeing fire lit by a woman who sells fire-crackers close to her store. “A woman sells fire-crackers ... A lit fire-cracker razed a cold store at the Ashaiman market on Wednesday evening, the owner of the store has alleged. The shop owner, Rose Fummey, told Citi News she heard
The Ministry of Education says it has released a total GH¢50,532,000 this year, for the payment of feeding grants for Colleges of Education throughout the country. The ministry’s announcement contradicts claims by some members of the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG), that it has not received its feeding grants from government for the past three ... The Ministry of Education says it has released a total GH¢50,532,000 this year, for the payment of feeding grants for Colleges of
More than 6,000 guests are expected at the inauguration ceremony of President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo on January 7, 2017. These will include some heads of states, members of the diplomatic corps and senior citizens. The inauguration will be held at the Independence Square in Accra. The spokesperson for the president-elect’s side of the transition team, Kojo ... More than 6,000 guests are expected at the inauguration ceremony of President-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo on January 7, 2017. These will
2017 is going to be no different from 2016. If there’s anything that’s going to be experiencing any kind of change in the coming year, it’s going to have to be us. Because quite frankly, a new calendar only comes with dates and special days marked in red and sometimes an ever-changing weather pattern that ... 2017 is going to be no different from 2016. If there’s anything that’s going to be experiencing any kind of change in the coming year, it’s going to
Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli and President of the National House of Chiefs, has presented a bale of cloth, five bags of rice and a sum of GHC2,000 to cured lepers in Ho. The items, all estimated at GHC30,000 were to show love to the less privileged during the Christmas and New Year festivities. ... Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli and President of the National House of Chiefs, has presented a bale of cloth, five bags of rice and a sum of GHC2,000 to cured lepers in Ho. The items,
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