The group, led by its President, Kwadwo Ofori Jnr, donated a cash amount of GHc 3,000 to the social initiative that seeks to provide full scholarships to brilliant but deprived students to further their education.

This 2001 year group began engaging in charity initiatives five years ago, and most recently offered some support to the Christian Faith Orphanage at Frafraha, as part of its ‘The Smile Project.’

Citi FM recently launched a fundraising drive for the COPE, seeking to raise GHc250,000 from listeners to support 50 beneficiaries.

The average amount spent on each beneficiary is roughly GH¢5,000, and this covers tuition, accommodation, stationery and a stipend.

How to contribute to COPE

Donations can be sent to the MTN mobile money number 0550 900 006. Cheques can also be written in the name: CITI FM FOUNDATION.

Alternatively, donations can be made at the front desk of Citi FM, located behind the Adabraka Police Station.

Between 2014 and 2016, the project expended an average of about GHc 5,000 per academic year on each beneficiary.

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By: citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Transport officials said in a statement passengers could be asked to switch on devices, and equipment that does not power up would not be allowed on board.

An official told the BBC that London’s Heathrow was among the airports.

The US announced new security measures last week, apparently in response to a terror threat, but gave no details.

Analysts say the changes appear to be in response to intelligence that Islamic militants in Syria and Yemen are developing bombs that could evade airport security.

American officials said earlier that there was a “credible” threat, but did not link the security changes to any specific intelligence.

Phones singled out

The US does not directly control security at overseas airports.

But airlines and airports are obliged to meet security standards set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in order to carry on operating non-stop flights.

The TSA’s statement for the first time gave details of enhanced screening of electronic equipment.

“During the security examination, officers may also ask that owners power up some devices, including cell phones,” it said.

“Powerless devices will not be permitted on board the aircraft. The traveller may also undergo additional screening.”

Reuters news agency reported that officials had singled out mobile phones made by Apple and Samsung for extra checks.

The UK, France and Germany have all said they would comply with the American demands.

But it is still not clear how many airports will be affected, or if passengers will be delayed.

Source: BBC

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