The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased pension benefits of pensioners by 18%. This is however 2 percent lower than that of 2016 which was 20 percent. In 2016, the pension benefits per pensioner was increased from GH¢230.00 to GH¢296.89. The current minimum pension for pensioners on the SSNIT pension scheme is GHc276.00. ... The Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has increased pension benefits of pensioners by 18%. This is however 2 percent lower than

The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) has called for restructuring of the Ghana Cocoa Board(COCOBOD) to make it efficient rather than just moving it from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Agriculture. Shortly after the president elect, Nana Akufo-Addo hinted that the outgoing Member of Parliament for the Kwadaso constituency, Dr. Owusu Afriyie ... The General Agriculture Workers Union (GAWU) has called for restructuring of the Ghana Cocoa Board(COCOBOD) to make it efficient rather

As the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prepares to cross over to the minority side of Parliament, the Volta Caucus of the party is pushing for the election of the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Ketu North, James Klutse Avedzi, as Minority Leader. Making a case for his election, ... As the National Democratic Congress (NDC) prepares to cross over to the minority side of Parliament, the Volta Caucus of the party is pushing for the election of the

The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chief has gone into hiding, his family has told the BBC. There are unconfirmed reports that Alieu Momar Njai, who announced Yahya Jammeh’s defeat in the polls last month, has fled the country. President Jammeh initially accepted defeat, but then changed his mind and is now refusing to step ... The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chief has gone into hiding, his family has told the BBC. There are unconfirmed reports

Former Transport Minister, Dzifa Attivor, has denied reports in section of the media that she has been denied a Visa into the United Kingdom (UK). Report went viral on social media on Tuesday, that the former Minister has been denied a Visa. However, her personal assistant, Egypt Kobla Kudoto, in an interview with citifmonline.com asked the ... Former Transport Minister, Dzifa Attivor, has denied reports in section of the media that she has been denied a Visa into the United Kingdom (UK). Report

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwasi Nyantekyi, has said that, the senior national team, the Black Stars, is not a district assembly or Parliament, where players are chosen based on their geographical location. He said players were not selected for the national team because they were in the foreign or local league, but ... President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kwasi Nyantekyi, has said that, the senior national team, the Black Stars, is not a district assembly

English Premier League side Swansea City is looking at the possibility of signing Jordan Ayew in the January transfer window. Ayew has endured a frustrating spell under Steve Bruce this season and is looking for a way out of the club. A return to France with Marseille has been on the cards but with Swansea ... English Premier League side Swansea City is looking at the possibility of signing Jordan Ayew in the January transfer window. Ayew has endured a frustrating spell under Steve Bruce this

One of the biggest factors in causing zinc deficiency is high levels of emotional stress. The second most common cause in zinc deficiency is over-exercise. The third most common reason your zinc deficient is if you’re pregnant or breast feeding. Lastly, if you’re older in age, you may tend to have mal-absorption, which causes a ... One of the biggest factors in causing zinc deficiency is high levels of emotional stress. The second most common cause in zinc deficiency is over-exercise. The

Two women were burnt to death on a rice farm at Saboba in the Northern Region on New Year’s Eve. Narrating the incident to Citi News, a victim of the incident who escaped death by timely intervention said “We were on our farm winnowing rice when we saw smoke from a near by bush, so we ... Two women were burnt to death on a rice farm at Saboba in the Northern Region on New Year’s Eve. Narrating the incident to Citi News, a victim of the incident who escaped death by timely intervention

President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour at the inauguration of president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo’s government on Saturday, January 7, 2017. According to the NPP, over 11 heads of states from other countries, as well as 13 other government representatives and multinationals, are also expected to grace the event which ... President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour at the inauguration of president-elect, Nana Akufo-Addo’s

About 5,000 security officers will be deployed for the Presidential inauguration ceremony on Saturday, January 7, 2017. The Presidential transition team revealed this at a press briefing today, on [Tuesday], to provide updates on its work ahead of the swearing-in ceremony. According to the Spokesperson of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) side of the Transition ... About 5,000 security officers will be deployed for the Presidential inauguration ceremony on Saturday, January 7, 2017. The Presidential

Stanbic Bank has announced it will compensate its customers who were swindled by one of its contract workers recently. According to the bank, it has launched investigations into the fraud case in which a contract worker with the bank’s Tema Community one Branch, Martha Amakye has allegedly swindled some customers to the tune of GH¢900,000. ... Stanbic Bank has announced it will compensate its customers who were swindled by one of its contract workers recently. According to the bank, it has

President-elect Donald Trump has criticized Republicans who have voted to gut the independent body that investigates congressional misconduct. Republicans voted in secret to close the Office of Congressional Ethics, against the advice of party leaders. “Focus on tax reform, healthcare and so many other things of far greater importance!” Mr Trump said in a tweet. ... President-elect Donald Trump has criticized Republicans who have voted to gut the independent body that investigates

Labour Analyst, Austin Gammey has described as fair, the new national daily minimum wage which takes effect this month. According to him, the figure will among other things enable employers meet their operational costs in case they are unable to pay higher. “It is fair because minimum means minimum but if the employer thinks they ... Labour Analyst, Austin Gammey has described as fair, the new national daily minimum wage which takes effect this month. According to him, the figure will among

Security has been beefed up in Bawku in the Upper East Region, to ensure a peaceful celebration of the Damba festival for the chiefs and people of Mamprusi. According to the Bawku Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Lovelace Tefutor Kaledzi, the Police has collaborated with the military to ensure an incident free celebration. Festivals in ... Security has been beefed up in Bawku in the Upper East Region, to ensure a peaceful celebration of the Damba festival for the chiefs and people

The Teacher Trainee Association of Ghana (TTAG), has described as false, claims by the Ministry of Education that it has released an amount of GH¢50,532,000 for the payment of feeding grants for teacher trainees. The association has in recent times intensified its call on the Ministry to release funds for their feeding grants, which has ... The Teacher Trainee Association of Ghana (TTAG), has described as false, claims by the Ministry of Education that it has released an amount of GH¢50,532,000

The next WhatsApp message you open might lead to your whole life being stolen. Criminals are using the hugely popular chat app to break into people’s phones, distributing viruses and harvesting personal information. The latest warnings have been distributed to India’s centrals security agencies. Messages apparently aimed at members of the police, army and security ... The next WhatsApp message you open might lead to your whole life being stolen. Criminals are using the hugely popular

Four schools in the Western Region have benefitted from Afiba Foundation, a non-governmental organization that seeks to support the needs of pupils in rural Ghana. The team led by  Jesse Amoh Agyepong and Charles Mensah donated some building and educational materials including a desktop computer, roofing sheets, exercise books, note books, pens, pencils, mathematical set, ... Four schools in the Western Region have benefitted from Afiba Foundation, a non-governmental organization that seeks

Gospel singer Kim Burrell has said she makes “no excuses or apologies” for a sermon at a US church where she referred to gay people as perverted. The singer, due to sing with Pharrell Williams on The Ellen DeGeneres Show this week, was taped at the Love & Liberty Fellowship church in Houston. She referred ... Gospel singer Kim Burrell has said she makes “no excuses or apologies” for a sermon at a US church where she referred to gay people as perverted. The singer,

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and fastest growing African airline will start a direct and non-stop service to Singapore by June 2017 using the ultra-modern Boeing 787. Singapore’s Changi airport is one of the major global aviation hubs with the latest airport infrastructure and one of the best hub transfer services. Singapore is also one of ... Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and fastest growing African airline will start a direct and non-stop service to Singapore by June 2017 using the ultra-modern