The Food and Drugs Authority has suspended the services of the Yellow Sisi Waakye joint at Oyibi which led to the death of one person and left over 40 hospitalised. According to the FDA, an environmental assessment of the food preparation site located at Malejor and the three vending sites at Bush Canteen, Prison Joint […] The post FDA suspends services
Police have restored calm and arrested suspect Nana Osei Gyeabour alias Point, for his alleged involvement in violent disturbances which resulted in the death of one person at Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspect in the company of others attacked the deceased victim, Kwabena Azure, on 25th January 2023 and […] The post Kumasi:
The South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr. Naledi Pandor is encouraging MTN to work closely with the authorities in Ghana to devise a solution to the existing tax liability dispute. The Minister in a statement regretted the impact the dispute has had. “These unfavourable conditions have led to disinvestment in some African […] The post South
The government and the Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA) have reached an understanding of the terms for participation in the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). A joint statement by the government and the GSIA indicated that the terms entail extending the improved terms of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) agreed with the banks to […] The post Govt
The Deputy Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Jefferson Kwamina Sackey has donated 3,000 exercise books to be distributed to school children in the Ablekuma Central Constituency in Accra. The gesture falls under his Education Support Programme in the constituency, which is aimed at supporting children of Polling Station Executives of the […] The post Jefferson
Former president John Dramani Mahama has opened up on his government’s failure to make Ghanaians really appreciate the socio-economic development he spearheaded during his tenure. He laments the inability of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to drum home the infrastructural projects, policies and programs that were intended to better the lives of the ordinary citizen […] The post NDC
Every year, mobile technology increasingly becomes the very core of our daily lives and the epicenter of innovation. With these essential devices, we create and consume content that connects, inspires and entertains us. We stay immersed in the world of an epic game, even on the go. We keep up with colleagues and deadlines when […] The post Samsung
Former president John Dramani Mahama has described as bizarre efforts by the Akufo-Addo government to take credit for Ghana’s economic growth in 2017. Mr. Mahama said the New Patriotic Party has driven the country into an economic ditch and has been making attempts at claiming credit for the hard work of the National Democratic Congress […] The post Ghana’s
Former President John Dramani Mahama has bemoaned the adverse effect the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) will have on the life savings of Ghanaians and the entire financial sector. The former President said over six million Ghanaians are likely to have their life savings wiped out if some adjustments are not made to the domestic […] The post DDEP will wipe
African leaders beyond the age of 80 have no business clinging to power, former President John Dramani Mahama has said. He said this when he addressed a gathering on the topic ‘Africa’s strategic priorities and global role’ in the United Kingdom, on January 27, 2023. According to him, such old leaders easily lose their thoughts […] The post You
The Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) has given the government up to the end of February 2023 to pay its contributions to the Ghana Education Service (GES) Occupational Pension Scheme (Tier 2). The Coalition said although government deducts these contributions every month from their salaries, it is in arrears of over GH¢400 million as payment […] The post Pay
Former President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, January 27, 2023, spoke at Chatham House in London on the topic “Africa’s Strategic Priorities and Global Role.” Here is his full speech: Thank you, Alex Vines, and Chatham House for the invitMahamation. I am happy to have been able to join you from Brussels where I had […] The post John Mahama’s
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has filed two Right to Information (RTI) requests from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Registrar General’s Department on the alleged double identity of the head pastor of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng. Some of the requests being sought from the GRA […] The post Ablakwa
Former President John Dramani Mahama says he is not against the debt restructuring programme currently being implemented by the Akufo-Addo-led administration but against the absence of dialogue. In an address at Chatham House in London on Friday, January 27, the former President said Ghana has to restructure its debt to revive the economy but lamented […] The post I’m
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has begun investigating the death of five persons at Oyibi in the Greater Accra Region after they reportedly consumed a popular delicacy, ‘waakye’, last Friday. Citi News sources close to the Authority confirm that the probe is to unravel allegations of suspected food poisoning. It has been reported that, […] The post FDA
The Convener of the Individual Bondholders’ Forum, Senyo Hosi says individual bondholders who had agreed to the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme can go back for their investments if they have a change of mind. Senyo Hosi in an interview with Citi News confirmed that some withdrawal requests have already been honoured. “The Central Securities Depository […] The post Central
Residents of Abuakwa Sepaase in the Ashanti Region are calling for increased police presence following a series of armed robbery incidents in the area. The residents say they are living in fear since armed robbery activities are very common in the community. A pharmacy shop owner, Michael Ampomah told Citi News that armed robbery incidents in […] The post Abuakwa
Management of the Ekumfi Fruits and Juices factory in the Central Region says the factory is making strides, as it has gone through regulations and will soon begin exporting its products to Europe and America. This was disclosed by the Director of Operations at the factory, Fredrick Kobbyna Acquaah in an interview with Citi News […] The post Ekumfi Juice Factory to
The Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, through the Samira Empowerment Humanitarian Project, (SEHP) has donated over 200,000 books to 64 basic schools across the country since its inception. Over 400,000 people are also expected to benefit from this project. The second lady who was speaking at the refurbishment and retooling of the modern library at the […] The post Samira
Officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Ashanti Region say they will embark on counselling services for students of the Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute when the school reopens. The school has been temporarily shut down after the students rioted and destroyed school property. According to the GES, it will work with […] The post GES
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