Ghanaian lightweight boxer, Richard Commey, says he is ready ahead of his WBC Lightweight silver bout against Belgium’s Hedi Slimani on Saturday. The bout forms part of the Freedom Fight Night boxing event which comes off at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The event is associated with the country’s 60th anniversary celebrations. A win in Saturday’s ... Ghanaian lightweight boxer, Richard Commey, says he is ready ahead of his WBC Lightweight silver bout against Belgium’s Hedi Slimani on Saturday. The

Indians are miffed with their Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi. And why not? In a rather bizarre statement made on a television show, Gandhi defended the imposition of early curfews on girls’ hostels (known as dormitories elsewhere) across the country, saying young women needed protection from their own “hormonal outbursts.” When questioned by ... Indians are miffed with their Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi. And why not? In a rather bizarre

George Michael died as a result of heart disease, a coroner has confirmed. The pop star suffered a dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver, according to Darren Salter, senior coroner for Oxfordshire. The singer died aged 53 on Christmas Day at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Because there was a “natural cause of death”, ... George Michael died as a result of heart disease, a coroner has confirmed. The pop star suffered a dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis

An Accra High Court has declared Gregory Afoko healthy and fit to face trial for allegedly murdering a former Upper East Regional Chairman New Patriotic Party, (NPP), Adams Mahama. The decision follows the submission of a comprehensive medical report on the mental and physical state of the accused. Gregory Afoko has reportedly been ill since ... An Accra High Court has declared Gregory Afoko healthy and fit to face trial for allegedly murdering a former Upper East Regional Chairman New Patriotic

US House Republicans have unveiled a long-awaited plan to replace the signature health care law of former US President Barack Obama. The proposed legislation would repeal penalties for those who do not buy health insurance. It would also replace income-based subsidies to help with the cost of premiums with age-based tax credits. Democrats immediately criticised ... US House Republicans have unveiled a long-awaited plan to replace the signature health care law of former US President Barack Obama. The

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has described Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, as a true revolutionist who fought for the emancipation of Ghana and Africa. The 93-year old President made the remark while addressing the media at Ghana’s seat of government, the Flagstaff House on Tuesday. He used the opportunity to pay glowing tribute to the ... Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has described Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, as a true revolutionist who fought

The Member of Parliament for the Subin Constituency, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has called investigations into the alleged police brutality meted out to students of the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI). According to the MP, a Criminal Investigations Department (CID) inquest into the matter will unravel the truth and reveal the perpetrators in the matter, whilst ultimately preventing a ... The Member of Parliament for the Subin Constituency, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has called investigations into the

An ultra-modern fitness club and laundry has open in Accra. The club, Olivans fitness club and laundry, provides services such as fitness training, aerobics, laundry, body building, special body training and has a smoothies bar. The General Manager for the club, David Jonah, told Citi News that Ghanaians must be more disciplined in their approach ... An ultra-modern fitness club and laundry has open in Accra. The club, Olivans fitness club and laundry, provides services such as fitness training,

The Lebanese Supervisor at the centre of the Marwako Restaurant assault case has formally been charged with assault by the Police. Jihad Chaaban, who is currently on bail, was processed for court earlier on Tuesday [March 7, 2017], for the police to present the facts of the case, but the process was deferred because the ... The Lebanese Supervisor at the centre of the Marwako Restaurant assault case has formally been charged with assault by the Police. Jihad Chaaban, who is currently on bail,

The Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid, has stated that the reduction and abolition of some taxes will not have any adverse effect on government revenue. According to him, it will instead empower the private sector to expand and also employ more people. “On the face of it, when you cut taxes, the understanding is that ... The Minister of Information, Mustapha Hamid, has stated that the reduction and abolition of some taxes will not have any adverse effect on government revenue. According

Snack food manufacturers, McVities Ghana, has made fresh appeals for government to bring to an end to the smuggling of sub-standard products into the country. The company blames recent low sales on the competition from the illegally imported products that are relatively cheaper. The call also follows complaints from wholesalers and retailers of McVities products ... Snack food manufacturers, McVities Ghana, has made fresh appeals for government to bring to an end to the smuggling of sub-standard

The Northern Region Minister, Salifu Saeed  has tasked patrons of Citi FM’s Heritage Caravan to repackage what he calls the image of the region to attract investors to that part of the country.   He made the call when he hosted participants of the Heritage Caravan at a cocktail party last night.           The Heritage ... The Northern Region Minister, Salifu Saeed  has tasked patrons of Citi FM’s Heritage Caravan to repackage what he calls the image of the region to attract

The?Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has said the Minority’s decision to display with ‘419’ placards during the budget presentation emboldened him. He said the digits 419 reminded him of Philippians 4:19 in the Bible which reads: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” ... The?Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has said the Minority’s decision to display with ‘419’ placards during the budget presentation emboldened

The Member of Parliament for the Keta constituency, Richard Quashigah has called for stringent application of the country’s labour laws as a measure of preventing abuse of any form and character at workplaces. He contends that when such is done it will help in curtailing the wanton abuse of Ghanaian workers by their foreign employees ... The Member of Parliament for the Keta constituency, Richard Quashigah has called for stringent application of the country’s labour laws as a measure of preventing

A group of teachers known as the Coalition of Newly Recruited Graduate Teachers of Ghana have threatened to boycott classes over the non-payment of their salaries. The group, which comprises Science, Mathematics, English and Geography teachers in various Senior High Schools in the country say government has not paid their salaries over the last seven ... A group of teachers known as the Coalition of Newly Recruited Graduate Teachers of Ghana have threatened to boycott classes over the non-payment

The new GH¢5 note which was outdoored by the Bank of Ghana last Friday as a  commemorative note of its anniversary will be in circulation today [Tuesday, March 7, 2017]. One distinctive feature of the new note is that it has an engraved portrait of Dr James Kwegyir Aggrey, a missionary and a teacher who ... The new GH¢5 note which was outdoored by the Bank of Ghana last Friday as a  commemorative note of its anniversary will be in circulation today [Tuesday, March 7, 2017]. One distinctive

The new 5 cedi note which was outdoored by the Bank of Ghana on Friday (March 3, 2017) will be circulated from today (Tuesday). The note which was released to mark the bank’s 60th anniversary has already been distributed across the country. The new 5 cedi note comes with a new pulsating shine when tilted. A ... The new 5 cedi note which was outdoored by the Bank of Ghana on Friday (March 3, 2017) will be circulated from today (Tuesday). The note which was released to mark the bank’s 60th

Ghanaians have been advised to put premium on food safety by going the extra mile to make sure that the food they eat is free from any bacterial infection. Mr. David Asah-Kissiedu, Deputy Chief Dietician, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), expressed deep worry about the situation where many overlook proper hygiene at the various stages ... Ghanaians have been advised to put premium on food safety by going the extra mile to make sure that the food they eat is free from any bacterial infection. Mr.

A recent research from the University of Pittsburgh, has warned that social media is making us feel lonely. Who knew that perusing 10, 20 or even 30 riotous Facebook pictures of a colleague’s Saturday night house party – to which you definitely weren’t invited – causes Sunday-long existential angst? Or that Instagram updates of neatly ... A recent research from the University of Pittsburgh, has warned that social media is making us feel lonely. Who knew that perusing 10, 20 or even 30

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order placing a 90-day ban on people from six mainly Muslim nations. Iraq – which was covered in the previous seven-nation order – has been removed from the new one after agreeing to additional visa vetting measures. The directive, which includes a 120-day ban on all refugees, ... President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order placing a 90-day ban on people from six mainly Muslim nations. Iraq – which was covered in