The Christian Council of Ghana has admonished President John Mahama not to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) because it’s not in the best interest of Ghana. The Council is of the view that, the EPA in its current form is not in the best interest of Ghana and it will worsen the country’s economic ...

At least six people were Monday night killed and ten others wounded in twin blasts in California area in Eastleigh, Nairobi. The blasts happened when terrorists hurled explosives into a food kiosk and a bus stop, which were about 50 meters apart hitting crowds that were there, police said. Witnesses said they heard a third ...

A local government analyst, George Kyei Baffour says the dismissal of the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South undermines the security of tenure of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). According to Mr. Kyei Baffour the decision by the ministry and the president to sack the DCE ‘’is tantamount to arbitrariness’’. He ...

Ghanaian goalkeeper Fatau Dauda will start for Orlando Pirates in the midweek Premier Soccer League (PSL) match against Mpumalanga Black Aces. Dauda comes in for regular goalie Senzo Meyiwa who is suspended for the tie after picking up his fourth yellow in the team’s 1-0 victory over Moroko Swallows but Orlando Pirates coach Vladimir Vermezovic is ...

  At a time Ghanaians are pressing the nation’s security agencies to do more to protect them against brutal armed attacks by criminals; one of their representatives in the country’s 275-Member legislature is proposing a heavenly solution to the problem. Ablekuma North MP, Joe Appiah, says law-abiding citizens who come under armed attack from criminals ...

President John Mahama is embarking on a number of key international assignments this week, starting with his participation in the 4th EU-Africa Summit in Brussels, Belgium. The President leaves Accra on Monday, to attend the EU-Africa summit, which is expected to attract some 40 African and 20 European leaders. This year’s summit aims to build ...

A  47-year-old man accused of defiling a minor is serve 14 years in prison. The Kumasi Gender Court, presided over by Mrs Rita Agyeman-Budu convicted Kofi Gyamfi after he had pleaded guilty to the offence. The crime was committed at Afrancho-Bronkong in the Afigya-Kwabre District. The victim, a school girl, had seen the convict carrying some ...

A 19-member surgical charity team from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has began offering free surgical operations for patients with cleft lip and cleft palate conditions at the Volta Regional Hospital. Members of the team include speech therapists, surgeons, pediatricians, dentists, nutritionists and social workers. The outreach, under the auspices of the Ghana Cleft ...

The Nsawam Government Hospital in the Eastern Region is likely to record more cases of infant mortality in the future due to the lack of incubators in the hospital. According to Citi News’ Eastern Regional correspondent, Kwame Appiah, several efforts to reduce infant mortality in the region have proved futile due to the absence of ...

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako says his life is in danger. Mr. Antwi Boasiako also known as Chairman Wontumi said he has been receiving series of phone calls threatening his life. Speaking to Citi News, an aide to Chairman Wontumi, Kwesi Akuaku said his boss now fears ...

Inspirational contemporary gospel musician, Akesse Brempong, is set to launch his debut album on Sunday, April 6, 2014. The twelve track album titled Songs in the night will be launched at the Pentecost International Worship Center, Dansoman – Accra, with support from Cwesi Oteng, Eugene Zuta, Bra Kwaku, Faffa, Qhakrah, Sollo7 and Esaias. Since the ...

Some Members of Parliament (MP) are asking for the Ghana Police Service for personal security for all 275 members of the House and  increased protection for Ghanaians. During proceedings on Monday, the MPs expressed concern over the recent spate of armed robbery cases and killings which some believe are contract killings. There has been an ...

 Dieters are, understandably, preoccupied by what they eat. But new research suggests they should also be careful about when they eat.Researchers have pinpointed the best times to eat each meal if you are slimming.They found the optimum time to have breakfast is shortly after 7am, with 7.11am being the best. Lunch is best enjoyed earlier rather ...

The Citi FM Foundation is calling for support for this year’s Easter Orphan Project. The Easter Orphan Project is an annual Corporate Social Responsibility project which raises funds to support some orphanages around the country. Over the years, 97.3 Citi FM has supported the Baptist School Complex and Orphanage in Trotor (a hamlet near Suhum), ...

Nokia has announced the introduction of its first 6-inch Lumia smartphones into the Ghana market; the Lumia 1520, Nokia’s top of the range Windows Phone and the affordable Lumia 1320. To complement the launch of both devices, Nokia has kicked off the Storyteller Competition, which would allow people to share inspirational stories of friendship and get the ...

The Economic, Financial and Tax Court 2 of the Accra High Court will rule on the submission of no case filed by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome on the GHC 51 million judgement debt saga April 17, 2014. The court presided over by His Lordship, Johnson Ajet Nassam set the date after the Attorney General’s Department ...

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the deadly Ebola virus does not  reach the borders of the country. This comes amid concerns that the virus might enter into the country after about 80 people died from the disease in Guinea with reported cases in Liberia. This pushed stakeholders in ...

The Tema Police Command has impounded 161 motor bikes within the Tema Ashaiman Metropolis as part of efforts to reduce criminal activities within the area. According to the Tema Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mrs Beatrice Zakpaa Vib-Sanziri, “most of the serious cases recorded in the country lately were committed by criminals who use motorbikes when ...

The Tesano Police say it is yet to conclude investigations into what led to the collapse of the six-storey building at Nii Boi town. One person was killed as result of the collapse while another sustained serious injuries. About five people including the owner of the building were arrested and granted bail after the incident ...

Is your relationship with your significant other defined more by friendship than passion? The good news is that you’re not alone and there are some fairly simple things you can do to restore the sparkthat you once had. In fact, renowned relationship expert Dr. John Gottman reminds us that friendship is the glue that can hold a marriage ...