The Minority has called for an independent assessment and full publication of the names of those employed under the Planting for Food and Jobs programme. His comments follow the Food and Agriculture Minister, Dr. Afriyie Akoto’s announcement last week that 745,000 jobs had been created under the first phase of the programme, with the caveat ... The post Minority

The world had converged on East London’s Royal Victoria Dock for the annual World Travel Market (WTM) – a global premier-networking event for the international travel and tourism industry, which brings together thousands of huge industry players, senior travel industry professionals, relevant government persons, key industry buyers, digital influencers, students, international press, suppliers of travel ... The post Accra:

A speechwriter has become the second White House aide this week to resign amid allegations of domestic abuse. David Sorensen denies his former wife’s allegations he was violent and emotionally abusive. His departure comes just days after another Trump official, Rob Porter, quit over allegations of abuse from two ex-wives, something he denies. Questions have ... The post Another Trump

Following a very entertaining north London derby won by Tottenham, here’s what happened in the 3 pm kick-offs. Everton 3-1 Crystal Palace Everton’s Sam Allardyce won the battle of ex-England managers at Goodison Park to ease growing pressure with a 3-1 victory over Roy Hodgson’s struggling Crystal Palace. Gylfi Sigurdsson, restored to the starting line-up along ... The post EPL

The Legal team for Exton Cubic Limited has described the verdict by the Accra Circuit Court overturning Lands Minister Peter Amewu’s decision to revoke the company’s mining license as satisfactory. Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, a member of the company’s legal team told Citi News the judgement validates the company, adding that business will go back to ... The post Exton

The Legal team for Exton Cubic Limited has described the verdict by the Accra Circuit Court overturning Lands Minister Peter Amewu’s decision to revoke the company’s mining license as satisfactory. Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, a member of the company’s legal team told Citi News the judgement validates the company, adding that business will go back to ... The post Exton

A South African self-styled prophet who sprayed his followers with the insecticide, Doom, has been found guilty of assault, local media report. Lethebo Rabalago – widely known as the Doom Pastor – was also found guilty of contravening the Agricultural Stock Remedies Act, a court ruling said. Rabalago claims the insect repellent he used in ... The post South Africa’s

Mariam Damba, mother of the acclaimed investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas has died at the Korle Bu Teaching hospital. Anas’ mother, aged 62, worked as a community health nurse at the Nima Polyclinic. Madam Mariam Damba, a practising Muslim, is expected to be buried in accordance with Islamic tradition. Anas, who confirmed his bereavement to online ... The post Anas’ mother dies aged

Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has announced plans by government to fix CCTV cameras in all Police stations across the country. The move according to Dr. Bawumia will enhance security in these stations. The announcement comes on the back of numerous attacks on Police stations by suspected criminals and thugs, the latest being the Kwabanya ... The post Gov’t to fix

This article assesses the stylistic and communicative elements of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s 2018 State of the Nation Address. Inspiration State of the nation addresses are expected to inspire. When the president mounts the podium to give the state of the nation address, one of the things he is expected to do as a leader ... The post Rating Nana Addo’s

Managers of Ebony Reigns have denied knowledge about the driver and the soldier travelling with the 20-year-old singer during their fatal car crash at Mankranso in the Ashanti Region. Abeiku Santana, a member of her management team, said he only knew of Ebony’s friend, Francisca Nkansah Kuri, who also died in the crash. Asked whether the ... The post Driver, soldier

Harry Kane’s second-half header was enough to give Tottenham victory over Arsenal and move them up to third place in the Premier League. The Spurs striker nodded a Ben Davies cross past Arsenal keeper Petr Cech for his 23rd goal of the season, handing the Gunners their third consecutive away league defeat. Kane had headed ... The post Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal: Kane header

Thousands of Venezuelans have rushed to border crossings with Colombia after Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced a tightening of controls. Only those who have registered for a special border card or can produce a passport will be able to cross. They fear it will become more difficult for them to enter Colombia once the ... The post Venezuelans rush to the border as

Panelists on The Big Issue paid tribute to Ebony Reigns after her death in a car crash on Thursday shocked the nation. The news analysis show’s panel; comprising Members of Parliament, Rashid Pelpuo and Andrew Mercer, and analysts Franklin Cudjoe and Sidney Casely Hayford, lamented the loss of the rising star and praised her for the ... The post #TheBigIssue panelists pay tribute

The Ghana Military Command has said it has begun investigations into the circumstances that led to the death of one of its officers in the tragic Thursday evening car crash that also killed singer Ebony Reigns. The deceased officer, Lance Corporal Vondee Francis Atsu, was stationed at the Accra Airforce Base in Burma Camp and ... The post Ebony: Military probing soldier’s death

Sweden’s Charlotte Kalla won the women’s skiathlon to secure the first gold medal of Pyeongchang 2018. The 30-year-old beat defending champion Marit Bjorgen by 7.8 seconds but the Norwegian still became the most decorated female Winter Olympian of all time. Bjorgen’s silver means that the 37-year-old now has a total of 11 medals. Kalla won ... The post Sweden’s

Rangan Chatterjee is a GP and says he has seen plenty of evidence of the link between mental ill-health in youngsters and their use of social media. One 16 year-old boy was referred to him after he self-harmed and ended up in A&E. “The first thought was to put him on anti-depressants but I chatted ... The post Is social media causing childhood depression? appeared first on

Several Ghanaian couples participated in Citi FM’s pre-Valentine’s Day event, Keeping Love Alive which was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Accra. The programme lived up to expectations as several couples who patronised the event could not hide their excitement. Participants were taken through series of topics by seasoned relationship counselors and motivational speakers. ... The post Citi

Political parties in the districts along the eastern corridor of the Brong Ahafo Region which have petitioned the Presidential Commission for the creation of Bono East Region have united for a common goal and added their voice for the split of the region. The Techiman, Kintampo North, Atebubu/Amantin, Nkoranza South Municipals, Nkoranza North, Pru, Sene ... The post Political

The Deputy Minister of Education, in charge of General Education, Dr Yaw Adutwum, has said government, as part of its secondary education reforms, will introduce a professional leadership course for teachers aspiring to be headmasters. The Deputy Minister said the initiative would help build the capacity of headmasters in the secondary schools to be abreast ... The post Gov’t