In this edition of The Big Issue with Godfred Akoto Boafo: – A look at the #FixTheCountry movement – Religious tolerance in schools Citi97.3 · The Big Issue: Saturday, 8th May, 2021 The post The Big Issue: Saturday, 9th May, 2021 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
The immediate past Awutu Senya West MP, George Andah has bemoaned the decision of his constituents not to retain him as MP. Mr. Andah, who lost the seat in his bid for re-election to the National Democratic Congress’ Gizella Tetteh, said the next MP will have to start a development agenda afresh. He had hoped […] The post Not retaining
Ms Patricia Ofori Atta, hard-working staff of the Jospong Group of Companies has been adjudged the Best Student in Media Management at the 4th Session of the 14th congregation of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). Ms Ofori Atta attained a Master of Arts on Friday 7th May 2021 at their Dzorwulu campus of GIJ […] The post Jospong Group’s Patricia Ofori Atta
The Member of Parliament for Shama, Samuel Erickson Abekah has supported this year’s Eid-ul-fitr celebration in the Shama District with a presentation of foodstuff worth GHS35,000. Presenting the assorted items including 96 bags of rice, 20 bags of sugar, 40 cartons of tin tomatoes and 40 cartons of edible oil, the MP commended the Muslim […] The post Shama MP supports Eid-ul-fitr
The University Relation Officer (URO) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Mr. Daniel Noris Bekoe has urged students to continue to observe the COVID-19 safety protocols to prevent the spread of the virus on campus. Students of the university are to commence their 2020/2021 second semester from 10th May 2021. According to […] The post Continue
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has stated that his outfit is working to ensure that Ghanaian companies lead the construction of the hospitals marked to be constructed as part of the Agenda 111 project. According to him, there has been segregation between equipment provision and construction to ensure that this is possible. “What we […] The post Ghanaian
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has assured members of the #FixTheCountry movement that the Akufo-Addo administration remains resolute in delivering on its promises. A group of Ghanaians are unhappy with what they call the economic challenges in the country. Members of the movement had expressed displeasure over successive government’s failure to improve the living standards of […] The post We
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has downplayed assertions that the Akufo-Addo administration’s recent touting of economic ambition and progress is in response to the #FixTheCountry protests. “This is not a government working in reflex,” Mr. Ofori-Atta said during a rare appearance before the press on Sunday afternoon which was on rebuilding the Ghanaian economy. His press […] The post Government’s
The Chief Executive Officer of Neogenics Education Group, Grant Bulmuo, says the debates over inclusivity in schools like Wesley Girls’ High School is a symptom of lack of quality in schools across the board. “One of the reasons why are having these arguments is because we don’t have the same quality of education across the […] The post High
The Convention People’s Party has hailed mothers for their efforts and positive contributions towards the socio-economic development of the country. “On the auspicious occasion of celebrating Mother’s Day, the CPP salutes all Mothers in Ghana for their unstinting efforts and positive contributions towards the socio-economic development of our dear country.” According to the party, it […] The post CPP
Scores of armed police officers from the Formed Police Unit and Riot Control Units from both the Accra Regional and National offices have converged on the Black Star Square. A police source on the ground confirmed to Citi News that they were deployed in anticipation of #FixTheCountry protestors. However, the Black Star Square has not […] The post Police
The African Union has appointed former President John Dramani Mahama, as the High Representative to Somalia. The East African country has witnessed renewed political crisis recently after the incumbent president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed decided to extend his tenure by two more years. The African Union (AU) Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat in a statement said, “As […] The post AU
The University of Ghana Medical Center expects to be fully operational in July 2021. According to the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Dr. Darius Osei, recent discussions with the contractor of the project informed the new timeline. “We’ve had a meeting where we discussed the timelines again. We have now decided that in the […] The post UGMC set to be fully
Former First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama has hailed mothers for their hard work and selflessness. She also thanked all female frontline workers for their contribution to their fight against COVID-19. “Let me also appreciate the female frontline workers who have fearlessly been at the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.” In a post […] The post Thank
The Chiefs and people of Gbintir in the North East Region have petitioned the government for the second to demand the creation of a constituency. Gbintir, a known Konkomba enclave is found in the East Mamprusi Municipality which contains the Gambaga—Nalerigu constituency. There are about 105 communities with an estimated population of 80,000 people representing […] The post North
Twitter has launched a new “tip jar” feature that lets people send money to others on the social network. The company says the feature is “an easy way to support the incredible voices that make up the conversation”. To begin with, only a select group of people can receive tips – a group Twitter said […] The post Twitter adds ‘tip jar’ to
The Ministry of National Security has urged the public to disregard allegations that it cloned the phone of one of the conveners of the #FixtheCountry protest after a meeting earlier in the week. In a statement, the ministry described the claims as “false and baseless.” The ministry noted reports indicating that one Oliver Barker-Vormanor, a […] The post National
Roads and Highways Minister, Kwesi Amoako-Atta has responded to organizers of the #FixTheCountry movement, touting the achievements of the Akufo-Addo government in fixing issues in the roads sector. The #FixTheCountry movement has lambasted the Akufo-Addo government for the hardships imposed on Ghanaians, following the increase in taxes, spike in the cost of food, unavailability of […] The post Akufo-Addo
A manhunt is underway after a night of violence left at least seven police officers dead in Nigeria’s oil-rich Rivers State on Friday. Gunmen opened fire on a checkpoint in the southern state, then drove to two police stations, killing officers and burning patrol cars, police say. Police killed two of the attackers but are […] The post Gunmen kill seven police officers in
At least 15 people have been killed by a landslide at a clandestine gold mine in Guinea’s north-eastern Siguiri region. Overhanging rocks collapsed on Saturday morning, crushing some victims and burying others inside the mine. A government spokesman has said the “exact circumstances and causes of the tragedy” will be investigated. A local Red Cross […] The post Guinea
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS