The Premier League Board (PLB) has announced that the 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season would commence on Sunday, December 18. The PLB said the commencement of the Ghana Premier League, will however be preceded by the season-opening Super Cup between winners of the league and the FA Cup on Sunday, December 4, 2016. The Super ... The Premier League Board (PLB) has announced that the 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season would commence on Sunday, December 18. The PLB said the

President John Mahama has promised to construct three additional roads in the Eastern Region. According to him, the roads have been captured under the cocoa roads programme to fast track its completion. He stated that government has opened the tendering process to select a contractor for the road. The President gave the assurance at Fanteakwa ... President John Mahama has promised to construct three additional roads in the Eastern Region. According to him, the roads have been captured under the

President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) James Asare Agyei has called on Minister of Trade and Industry to sanction all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) that fail to project and comply with the ministry’s made in Ghana policy. According to him, the call if heeded to will lead to the promotion of local ... President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) James Asare Agyei has called on Minister of Trade and Industry to sanction all Ministries, Departments and

The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Haruna Iddrisu has announced that government will come out with a new policy that will offer some tax rebate for banks to allow them employ more youth. The move is aimed at providing young graduates with firsthand experience before they set up their own businesses. Haruna Iddrisu who ... The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Haruna Iddrisu has announced that government will come out with a new policy that will offer some tax rebate for

Customers of HFC bank who are unsatisfied with the bank’s services or products can now instantly lodge a complaint with management of the bank for on the spot action on the matter. The ratings can be done on teller services, counter service, loans and customer services. The move follows the launch of a digital Customer ... Customers of HFC bank who are unsatisfied with the bank’s services or products can now instantly lodge a complaint with management of the bank for on the spot action

A strong earthquake has hit Rome, shaking centuries-old buildings in the Italian capital. It is not known if it has caused significant casualties. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale but that was later revised to 5.4. Italy’s National Vulcanology Centre said the epicentre was close to Macerata, 50 ... A strong earthquake has hit Rome, shaking centuries-old buildings in the Italian capital. It is not known if it has caused significant casualties. The

A total of 1,800 registered voters took advantage of the opportunity provided by the Electoral Commission (EC) – the country’s election management body, to transfer their votes to the Asante-Akim South constituency. Mr. Afrifa Blankson, the Returning Officer for the area, said the figure was the highest to be recorded in the Ashanti Region. He ... A total of 1,800 registered voters took advantage of the opportunity provided by the Electoral Commission (EC) – the country’s election management

Chairman of West Ham football club David Gold has hinted that record signing Andre Ayew could be included in the Hammers squad ahead of their EFL fourth round tie against fellow London rivals Chelsea. Ironically the 26 year old versatile midfielder injured his quadriceps in the 35th minute of his debut against Chelsea at Stamford ... Chairman of West Ham football club David Gold has hinted that record signing Andre Ayew could be included in the Hammers squad ahead of their EFL fourth round tie

Parliament has passed the 2016 Presidential Transition Bill. Under the new amendment of the Presidential (Transition) Act 2012, the outgoing President and his Vice would be required to vacate the official bungalows one month before swearing-in of the new President on January 7. The Bill, as passed, will also grant the Office Administrator General legal ... Parliament has passed the 2016 Presidential Transition Bill. Under the new amendment of the Presidential (Transition) Act 2012, the outgoing

An iconic picture depicting a young African boy seated at a desk, with a pensive look on his face, frantically writing on a piece of paper  is currently amongst one of Africa if not the world’s most famous and widely shared memes right now. Social media users across Africa have been asking about the origins ... An iconic picture depicting a young African boy seated at a desk, with a pensive look on his face, frantically writing on a piece of paper  is currently amongst one of Africa if not

President John Dramani Mahama has promised more jobs for the nation’s youth, if re-elected to serve a second four-year term of office. He hinted that 400,000 of them were going to be recruited under a youth employment programme his government was going to run. They would be engaged in community health, policing and fire service, ... President John Dramani Mahama has promised more jobs for the nation’s youth, if re-elected to serve a second four-year term of office. He hinted that 400,000

Microsoft is throwing down the gauntlet against the iMac. After months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Studio, its first ever desktop PC, at an event in New York today. Like the iMac, it’s an all-in-one (AIO) PC, with all its components held in a single base and monitor unit. Unlike the ... Microsoft is throwing down the gauntlet against the iMac. After months of rumors, leaks, and speculation, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Studio, its first ever desktop PC,

The Omanhene of Ntotroso Traditional Council, Barima Twereku Ampem III has appealed to political parties and their supporters in the Asutifi North Constituency to protect the area’s peace by employing clean and decent campaign methods. He noted, a lot of things happen during and after elections and expressed worry about insults, name-calling and the use ... The Omanhene of Ntotroso Traditional Council, Barima Twereku Ampem III has appealed to political parties and their supporters in the Asutifi

The General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has said they would arrest Ghana’s former Deputy Energy Minister, K.T. Hammond for the role he played in the sale of Ghana’s drill ship. K.T. Hammond, under whose watch the ship which belonged to the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) was sold, ... The General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has said they would arrest Ghana’s former

President Barack Obama has disclosed that his youngest daughter recently mocked him on Snapchat. The US leader said Sasha had recorded him discussing the social network at a family dinner and then quietly posted a reaction to her friends. It is not the first time the president has discussed his 15-year-old’s online activities. In July, ... President Barack Obama has disclosed that his youngest daughter recently mocked him on Snapchat. The US leader said Sasha had recorded him discussing

The Citi Brekfast Show team on Wednesday October, 26 sought to find out why Ghanaians do not vote for the smaller parties. The Citi Brekfast Show team on Wednesday October, 26 sought to find out why Ghanaians do not vote for the smaller parties.

The Tufohene of the Krachi Traditional area, Nana Baffour Mireku Okonsende II has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, to address the many transportation challenges on the River Oti if he is voted into power. Yesterday [Tuesday], Nana Akufo-Addo’s team was held up at the bank of the River Oti for ... The Tufohene of the Krachi Traditional area, Nana Baffour Mireku Okonsende II has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Nana Akufo-Addo, to address

Member of Parliament for Nkwanta North, John Oti Bless, has welcomed Parliament’s approval of his nomination as deputy Minister for Local Government and Rural Development. The Minority in Parliament had earlier called for the suspension of his approval over comments he made against Chief Justice Georgina Theodora Wood on Accra-based Montie FM in July 2016. ... Member of Parliament for Nkwanta North, John Oti Bless, has welcomed Parliament’s approval of his nomination as deputy Minister for

Members of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have saidthey will reject any political party whose manifesto does not show specific commitment in addressing their needs. Programmes Officer of PFAG, Charles Kwowe Nyaabe, stated that the manifestoes of the NDC and the NPP lack clarity and what he calls a proper definition of programmes to be ... Members of the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) have saidthey will reject any political party whose manifesto does not show specific

Controversial pastor , Rev. Owusu Bempah is being interrogated by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police for prophesying an attack on the life of opposition leader, Nana Akufo -Addo. Citi News’ Caleb Kudah who visited the Police Headquarters to follow up on the development reported that some pastors and congregants from Hope ... Controversial pastor , Rev. Owusu Bempah is being interrogated by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police for