Ghana has recorded 635 new cases of Covid-19. This brings the total number of active cases to 2,799. The death toll is also up to 361 out of a total case count of 60,115. The number of people discharged after being infected by the virus is up to 56,955 Below is the regional breakdown: Greater […] The post COVID-19 active cases rises to 2,799 appeared first on Citinewsroom
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has opened recruitment for 2021. Applications will be received until February 5, 2021, at gafrecruitment.com. The Ghana Armed Forces is the unified armed force of Ghana, consisting of the Army, Navy, and Ghana Air Force. The GAF are supervised by the Ghanaian Ministry of Defence. As some of the requirements, […] The post Ghana Armed Forces begins recruitment
The Ghana Federation of Disability has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for nominating Joshua Makubu, a physically challenged person, as the Minister-designate for the Oti Region. This they say supports their advocacy for the inclusion of persons living with disability at all levels of governance. Speaking to Citi News, the Communications and Public Relations […] The post Federation
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has cautioned its party agents to ignore all calls and enticements from the Electoral Commission to sign fraudulent pink sheets for monetary rewards. According to the party, “reports and intelligence gathered indicates that some District EC Officials are calling on NDC Party Agents to come over to their offices or […] The post Ignore
The New Patriotic Party Campaign Manager, Peter Mac Manu, in his election petition witness statement says John Mahama’s petition is based on mere conjecture. His statement echoes President Akufo-Addo’s assertion that there is no merit to Mr. Mahama’s petition. “My Lords, the Petition is largely conjectural and borne out of Petitioner’s unfounded imagination, and also […] The post Mahama’s
Former CNN talk show host Larry King has died following a recent battle with COVID-19. His company, Ora Media, made the announcement on his Twitter account. The 87-year-old King had undergone treatment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Earlier this month, the Associated Press reported King had moved out of the intensive care unit. […] The post Veteran US broadcaster
The Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Jean Mensa, in her election petition witness statement, has maintained that President Akufo-Addo is the legitimate winner of the 2020 elections. She asserted that the commission did not pad President Akufo-Addo’s votes as alleged by the petitioner in the case, John Mahama. In her statement, Mrs. Mensa said: “a tabulation […] The post EC
The Chief Director of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Patrick Agbesin says the Forestry Commission has intensified its monitoring and patrol activities in hot-spot areas. This is due to the continuous illegal harvesting of Rosewood and other wood products. These developments are as a result of the seizure of haulage of illegal rosewood […] The post Forestry
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 85 suspects for failing to wear face masks in public at separate locations in Koforidua. Police say this was part of efforts to “clamp down on the level of indiscipline and to ensure compliance.” Ghana is currently recording a spike in COVID-19 cases with 2,413 active cases and 361 […] The post Koforidua: 85 arrested
The Ghana Armed Forces says it has commenced investigations into allegation some of its personnel are protecting illegal mining operations. Recent media reports suggest that some members of the Ghana Armed forces are complicit in illegal mining activities though the military forms an integral part of the anti-illegal mining taskforce. In a statement signed by […] The post Army
Africa will have to wait “weeks if not months” before receiving Covid-19 vaccines approved by the World Health Organization, according to various officials working towards getting doses for the continent. Close to 900 million doses have been secured so far through various initiatives, enough to inoculate about 30% of the continent’s 1.3 billion people this […] The post Africa’s
President Akufo-Addo has again attacked the substance of John Mahama’s election petition calling it illogical and bizarre, among others. In his preliminary objection statement, the President said some of Mr. Mahama’s arguments were exaggerated and absurd. He, for example, questioned the basis of Mr. Mahama’s complaints about the initial error in the declaration of results […] The post Dismiss
Our customers love it,” says Michael Schatzberg, the co-founder of a US restaurant group. He is talking about using QR codes (quick response codes), a technology from the 1990s, which is proving to be very useful in the Covid era. Many restaurants have turned to the tech, which allows customers to see a menu, order […] The post How coronavirus turbocharged the QR revolution
At first glance, the silicone wristband could be mistaken for one that tracks your heart rate when you are doing exercise. However, the wearable technology, called a Moodbeam, isn’t here to monitor your physical health. Instead, it allows your employer to track your emotional state. The gadget, which links to a mobile phone app and […] The post A wristband that tells
Early evidence suggests the variant of coronavirus that emerged in the UK may be more deadly, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. However, there remains huge uncertainty around the numbers – and vaccines are still expected to work. The data comes from mathematicians comparing death rates in people infected with either the new or the old […] The post Coronavirus:
Deputy Majority Leader, Afenyo Markin has downplayed criticisms against the President’s nominees for ministerial appointments in his second term. Some have expressed reservations over the President’s latest ministerial appointments, arguing that most of the nominees were just recycled. There have also been concerns over the creation of the new Ministry of Public Enterprises which has […] The post Nana
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