This is the third in a series of articles focusing on the manifestos of political parties and candidates contesting in the 2020 Presidential election in Ghana. My focus in these articles has been to review and provide commentary on the manifesto promises and programs on Environment and Sanitation. These articles are deliberately non-prescriptive. Here, I […] The post A
Some Ghanaian celebrities have been appointed as brand influencers for Ghana’s leading non-alcoholic malt beverage brand – Malta Guinness. Sarkodie and other celebrities will feature in a new campaign that will run on social media platforms for a period of four months, that seeks to reach the 18- 24 demography. The campaign christened “Enjoy a […] The post Sarkodie,
Ghanaian reggae artiste, Paapa Wastik has released a love song and music video, titled ‘Afrakoma’. From the smooth breezy instrumentation coupled with the beautifully composed lyrics, the song promises to be a timeless reggae hit. With his unique style and lyrical versatility in Ashanti Twi reggae composition, ‘Afrakoma’ is reminiscent of his hit track ‘Makoma […] The post Paapa
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah says the current government’s attempts to water–down Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah’s distinguished lead role in the struggle for Ghana’s independence will not work. The Ellembelle MP told Citi News the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will restore the original Founder’s day if voted […] The post Government’s
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) says it has begun investigations to unravel circumstances that led to the death of some 12 people through road crashes. On Saturday, some six members of a football academy at Offinso in the Ashanti Region died on the spot after a KIA Pregio vehicle they were travelling in veered […] The post We’ve begun investigations
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) says it still recognizes 21st September as Founder’s day, despite the government’s decision to rename it. 21st September was initially celebrated as Founder’s day in honour of Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, who is credited as leading the country to independence. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, however, renamed 21st September […] The post We
Tipper drivers at Kasoa have threatened to strike from today, Monday, September 21, 2020, until government intervenes to reduce the price of quarry materials in the area. The drivers say the cost of the materials produced by Chinese companies has increased astronomically thereby affecting their finances. Last Friday, the tipper drivers at Kasoa demonstrated over […] The post Kasoa:
Flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Ivor Kobina Greenstreet has said that his party is ready to return to power to steer the affairs of the nation and rescue Ghana from the grasp of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC). At a programme held at Kpando in the Volta Region […] The post CPP ready to take over mantle
Flagbearer of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Ivor Kobina Greenstreet has said that the party is ready to return to power to steer the affairs of the nation and rescue Ghana from the grasp of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC). At a programme held at Kpando in the Volta Region […] The post CPP will return to lead Ghana again – Greenstreet
The central ethos of the concept of Afrofuturism is the reimaging of the future through the lenses of the African. In the words of Mark Dery, the American author, who is credited to have coined the word Afrofuturism, the central question of the movement is “Can a community whose past has been deliberately rubbed out, […] The post Yaw Sompa writes: A journey
As the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections approach, the State must take steps to prevent acts or threats of electoral violence. We must protect lives and property while also ensuring that every Ghanaian feels safe voting. Ghana is a beacon of democracy throughout the region and we must make every effort to lead by example […] The post Dr
The Eastern Regional correspondent of Citi FM/Citi TV, Neil Nii Amatey Kanarku has been recognised and celebrated by management of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and players in the tourism industry for his outstanding performance and contribution towards the promotion and development of the hospitality industry in the region. At the 2019 edition of the […] The post Citi
The Vice-Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, will today, September 21, 2020, embark on a six-day campaign tour of the Central Region. The Running Mate is visiting the Central Region after successful tours of eight regions where she propagated the NDC’s “rescue mission to save the country from further […] The post Prof.
Former Minister of Agriculture and member of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, has questioned why the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is implementing aspects of the manifesto of the NDC’s flagbearer, John Mahama, a leader they described as “incompetent”. Speaking at the inauguration of the NDC campaign team for the Bole-Bamboi […] The post Why
The flagbearer of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GPCC), Dr. Henry Herbert Lartey, says his party is ready to abide by directives put in place by the Electoral Commission for the conduct of the 2020 polls. According to him, his party is also prepared to pay the GHS100,000 filing fee announced by the Commission. “If […] The post We’re ready
Donald Trump’s move to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the presidential election is an “abuse of power”, his Democratic rival Joe Biden says. Mr Trump has said he will nominate a woman to replace the longstanding liberal justice. Mr Biden has urged Senate Republicans to delay a confirmation vote. Ginsburg, […] The post Trump’s
HSBC allowed fraudsters to transfer millions of dollars around the world even after it had learned of their scam, leaked secret files show. Britain’s biggest bank moved the money through its US business to HSBC accounts in Hong Kong in 2013 and 2014. Its role in the $80m (£62m) fraud is detailed in a leak […] The post UK: HSBC moved Ponzi scheme millions despite warning
Ethiopia has filed terrorism charges against leading opposition leader Jawar Mohammed and other activists, a move that risks further inflaming tensions in the country’s restive Oromia region. The charges announced on Saturday relate to deadly violence that erupted in July after the killing of Hachalu Hundessa, an iconic Oromo singer and prominent voice in anti-government […] The post Ethiopia
Ivory Coast’s main presidential election challenger and a group of opposition parties have called for a civil disobedience campaign to stop President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a third term on October 31. The election is seen as one of the biggest tests of the stability of the West African nation since a disputed vote led […] The post Ivory Coast opposition
The Ghana Police Service will embark on a route march on some streets of Accra on Monday, September 21, 2020. This is to assure the public of its readiness to ensure security during the December 2020 general elections. A statement signed by the Director of Public Affairs at the Police Service, Superintendent of Police, Mrs. […] The post Police to embark
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