The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has underscored the need to educate and sensitize Ghanaians on violent extremism and terrorism in the sub-region. Speaking to Citi News, the Chairperson of the NCCE, Kathleen Addy also called on the government to resource the institution to be able to educate Ghanaians in other parts of the […] The post NCCE calls
Dr. Dominic Ayine, the co-Chairman of the ad-hoc committee that probed claims in a censure motion filed against the Finance Minister has claimed that unassailable evidence of misconduct has been established against Ken Ofori-Atta. Delivering his remarks on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, December 8, the Bolgatanga East Member of Parliament called for a […] The post Censure
The Bank of Ghana has denied rumours of a fire outbreak at its premises. It said the false report which followed a widespread video on social media was rather a “routine fire drill to prepare staff for real-time fire situation”. In a statement, the Central Bank said, “the general public is advised to disregard the […] The post No fire outbreak
Rumours are rife in the Ablekuma Central constituency of the Greater Accra Region that the Deputy Director of Communications at the Presidency, Jefferson Kwamina Sackey is likely to contest the seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 election. There are speculations that Mr. Sackey who has a rich media […] The post Is Jefferson Sackey eyeing
Ghanaian award-winning rapper Vincent Osei Kwaku, known in showbiz circles as Strongman is expected to perform at this year’s Obuasi Trade Show. The Obuasi Trade show is a business-oriented program organised by a Consortium which is made up of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, Obuasi East District Assembly, Anglogold Ashanti, GCB, ADB as well as some […] The post Strongman
The Member of Parliament for Dormaa East, Paul Apraku Twum Barimah, has appealed to organized labour to support the government’s domestic debt exchange program. Speaking to Citi News, the MP said the government will need the support of the general public to ensure the debt situation of the country is revived and that it will […] The post Support debt exchange
Fire has gutted a residence at Oregon Avenue behind the Adabraka Central Mosque in Accra. The inferno which started on the morning of Thursday, December 7, 2022, destroyed several properties and cash. Residents say, the fire is believed to have been caused by a faulty gas cylinder. The police and fire service personnel who were […] The post Fire guts home at Adabraka; properties,
The New Patriotic Party says the Akufo-Addo-led administration will do everything possible to ensure that depositors do not lose their funds as the government embarks on a debt exchange programme. The party claims its track record of Saving depositors’ funds in the banking sector clean-up should give hope to Ghanaians that investors’ funds will be […] The post Government
A Tamale circuit court has remanded a 41-year-old Nigerian national, Favour Blessing, for engaging in human trafficking and forced prostitution. The suspect who pleaded guilty to the charges is expected to be sentenced on Monday, December 12. A police source told Citi News in Tamale that the suspect was arrested on Sunday, December 4th, when […] The post Tamale: 41-year-old
The Toll Workers’ Union has called on the government to include them in its intention to automate the collection of tolls in 2023. This comes on the back of an announcement from the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako-Atta that road tolls will be collected via electronic means from 2023. In an interview with […] The post Re-engage us on electronic
The fate of two Justices appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the Supreme Court hangs in the balance as members of the Appointments Committee of Parliament have failed to reach a consensus after their vetting. The nominees, Justice Barbara Frances Ackah-Yensu, Justice George Kingsley Koomson, Justice Samuel Kwame Adibu Asiedu and Justice Ernest […] The post We
Pressure Group, OccupyGhana, in a strongly worded statement has slammed the government for the current economic mess that has left it with no choice but to announce a debt exchange programme. According to OccupyGhana, the government’s failed, risky economic strategy that relied on heavy borrowing from the international market to fund expenditure, pay the maturing […] The post Your
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has kicked against wrongful and multiple sales of lands by chiefs and people without authority, tagged as ‘land guards’. He bemoaned the country’s lands which have been taken over by clans, skins, stools and families, adding that the situation has negatively affected development. The President suggested that a consensus […] The post Stop
The Chief Executive of the Ghana Library Authority has been appointed as a member of the International Advisory Board of Book Aid International. Book Aid International, founded in 1954 is an international charity with headquarters in London. The charity provides books and supports libraries around the world. Every year, the charity sends books to public […] The post Hayford
Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen has heaped kind words on the historic achievements of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) at the Third Annual Investment Week staged in Accra on Monday. The Industrialization driven Minister chronicled the priceless avenues of Investment created by GFZA and the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr […] The post Alan
A Ghanaian Judge currently at the African Court of Human and Peoples Rights, Justice Sir Dennis Adjei has been appointed to the Fellowship of the Inns of Court at the Institute of Legal Studies for the 2022-23 academic year. His selection like others, was based on votes by the Selection Committee of the Inns of […] The post Justice Sir Dennis Adjei elected
A UN investigation has found that at least 131 people were killed at the end of November in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo at the hands of the M23 rebel group. It says investigations have confirmed the deaths of the civilians in two villages – Kishishe and Bambo – in the Rutsuhuru district of […] The post Over 130 civilians killed by DR Congo rebels –
Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, George Mireku Duker is fuming over the decision by the chiefs and people of Asante Mampong to stop all forms of mining in the area. The chiefs and people of the area are resisting vehemently any plans by government or any individual planning to engage in mining (galamsey) activities. […] The post Lands Ministry
Nigerian Afrobeats star D’banj has been arrested over allegations of fraud after millions of dollars meant to help unemployed youths start businesses was reported missing. The artist, who has claimed to be the brand ambassador for the scheme, has turned himself in. The N-Power initiative was launched in 2016 by President Muhammadu Buhari. But many […] The post D’banj:
Members of Parliament (MPs) will today, Thursday, December 8, 2022, commence debate on the censure motion against embattled Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The Minority caucus filed the motion of censure against the Finance Minister, accusing him of mismanagement of the economy, financial recklessness, conflict of interest, gross mismanagement of the economy. The debate which was […] The post Parliament
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