The Big issue looks back on the manifestoes of the NPP and NDC Citi97.3 · The Big Issue, September 12, 2020 The post The Big Issue, September 12, 2020 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
President Nana Akufo-Addo will on Tuesday, September 13, 2020, convene a consultative meeting with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) members to deliberate on measures to resolve the political crisis in Mali. President Akufo-Addo is currently the Chairman of the ECOWAS. Addressing the media, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor […] The post Mali
The family of the slain law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh, wants the police to urgently resolve the mystery surrounding his death. The Police earlier picked up four persons for questioning following the incident. According to Accra Regional Police Command, the four persons are domestic workers in the victim’s residence […] The post Family
A former Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Reverend Dr. Samuel Asante Antwi, has died. The former Bishop is reported to have died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on Saturday. Until his death, he was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral. Rev Dr Asante-Antwi was inducted into […] The post Former Methodist Church
The Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in Kpalba who were cut off from the examination centre in Saboba in the Northern Region due to flooding have been safely transported to their centres to partake in the 2020 BECE which begins tomorrow [Monday]. The School Prefect of Kpalba AP Junior High School, Issah Zubiru, recounted […] The post N/R:
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has given the government by close of Monday, September 14, 2020, to pay its members’ book and research allowance for the 2019/2020 academic year or prepare for a strike. UTAG in a press release signed by the President and secretary noted that although all the necessary and needed […] The post UTAG threatens strike over
Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, an economist, has charged the National Democratic Congress to come up with a more substantive plan for the transport sector than simply legalising commercial motorbikes. Speaking on The Big Issue, he said he against the NDC’s plan to legalise commercial motorbikes, also known as okadas. “If they are saying they are […] The post Work
With the December 7th general elections just in sight the campaign for the NPP’s Shama constituency parliamentary candidate, Lawyer Samuel Ericson Abekah has kicked in with the launch of his 29-member campaign team at Shama. The first-time parliamentary candidate for the Shama seat, Mr. Abekah told Citi News on the sidelines of the campaign launch […] The post W/R: Shama
With the December 7th general elections just in sight the campaign for the NPP’s Shama constituency parliamentary candidate, Samuel Ericson Abekah has kicked off with the swearing-in of his 29-member campaign team at Shama. The first-time parliamentary candidate for the Shama seat, Mr. Abekah told Citi News on the sidelines of the campaign launch that […] The post W/R: Shama
The police in Suntreso have launched a manhunt for criminals who attacked and robbed a Kumawood actor and his family at Aburaso in the Kwadaso Municipality. Andrew Ntul Mensah, known in Kumawood as “Scorpion”, sustained gunshot wounds during the attack in his house and is receiving medical care at a health facility. Deputy Superintendent of […] The post Kwadaso: Police
As part of efforts to develop the Tourism and Cultural Industry and build upon the ‘Year of Return Ghana 2019’, government has unveiled a list of Seven Pillars, as a guide to the ‘Beyond the Return’ Initiative. The seven-pillar initiative is to showcase the country’s investment potentials and consolidate its diaspora engagement programmes under the […] The post Ghana
The Member of Parliament for Sekondi Constituency, Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer says the manifesto of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is superior to that of the National Democratic Congress. Speaking on Citi FM’s The Big Issue on Saturday, September 12, 2020, Mr. Mercer stated that “it is obvious to objective third party individuals who are assessing both […] The post Superiority
Huawei has announced plans to pre-install its own Harmony operating system on its smartphones from next year. The Chinese company said it would also offer the software to other manufacturers to use as an alternative to Android. Huawei is currently the world’s second bestselling handset-maker, after a brief time in the top spot. But others have […] The post Huawei
Brigitte Dzogbenuku, the flagbearer of Progressive People’s Party (PPP), has promised to restore hope to Ghanaians after what she described as the duopoly of the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party under the fourth republic. As she was outdoored as the flagbearer of the PPP on Saturday, Brigitte Dzogbenuku assured of bold ideas […] The post Dzogbenuku
Police have picked up four persons for questioning in connection with the death of a law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh. The four persons are domestic workers in the victim’s residence and “they have come under suspicion” following the incident, according to the Public Relations Officer of the Accra Regional […] The post Yaw
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah has called on Ghanaians to vote for development and better living standards. Speaking at the commissioning of the renovated house of chiefs, the Minister urged Ghanaians to give their power to the government that does not condone violence and will focus on them. “I wish that Ghanaians will […] The post Ashanti
Chiefs in the Ahafo Region have declared their unflinching support for the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in his bid to secure a second term in office. Chiefs from Duayaw Nkwanta, Techimantia, Bechem and Kenyasi made this known on Saturday, 12th September 2020, at separate durbars they held in honour of President […] The post Ahafo Chiefs endorse ‘four
Two Los Angeles police officers are in a critical condition after being shot in what police are calling an ambush. Video of the incident shows a figure approach the officers’ vehicle, before opening fire and running away. Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva called the act “cowardly”. The suspect remains at large. Almost 40 US police […] The post Los
Rescuers are digging through rubble after a gold mine collapsed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving about 50 people feared dead. The mine near Kamituga town, in the east of the country, caved in on Friday amid torrential rain. Local officials say most of those feared dead are young people, and have called for […] The post DR Congo gold mine collapse leaves 50 feared
Mali’s new military leaders have agreed to establish an 18-month transition government until an election can take place, following last month’s coup. Spokesperson Moussa Camara said the interim government would either be led by a military officer or a civilian. The pledge came after three days of talks with opposition and civil society groups on […] The post Mali
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