Eyewitness News, Wednesday, 20th March, 2024 The post Eyewitness News, Wednesday, 20th March, 2024 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
Popular Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene narrowly escaped a fatal accident when his car rammed into a tipper truck on Sunday night near CP close to DSTV’s head office along the George Walker Bush N1 Highway. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm. According to eyewitnesses, the award-winning musician’s Range Rover struck the tipper truck from behind, […] The post Kuami
Daniel Yao Domelevo, former Auditor-General, has attributed the surge in corruption and corruption-related offenses in the country to less punitive measures and weaknesses in the system to apprehend perpetrators. He said that when there is no control mechanism to track the activities of citizens, people are likely to take advantage of the situation. The former […] The post Less
Award-winning artist, Sharon Dede Padiki has commenced her painting marathon seeking to break the Guinness World Record for the longest painting by an individual. The post Guinness World Record : Artist Sharon Padiki embarks on 168-hour painting marathon first appeared on 3News.
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Parliament has held a workshop to familiarise members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) with the updated Standing Orders of the House. The two-day workshop, held over the weekend in Ada, aimed to acquaint the press with the new orders and equip them with the necessary knowledge to accurately convey information to […] The post Parliament
Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, has expressed concern over the increasing incidents of cyber fraud in his constituency. Mr Kumah lamented that despite the efforts of the police to clamp down on such fraudulent activities, about 15 of his constituents have fallen victim to acts of impersonation and other forms […] The post Kintampo
Telecel, a leading telecommunications brand in Africa, has officially launched in Ghana to provide innovative telecommunications solutions to connect and empower customers and communities across the country. In February 2023, Telecel Group successfully completed the acquisition of 70 per cent shares of Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (GTCL) to become its majority shareholder, with the government … The post Telecel
One hundred and thirteen disabled persons who were rendered jobless by the closure of tollbooths across the country have been reengaged, the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has told Parliament. According to Mr Asenso-Boakye who is also the Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency, 282 more persons were being considered for employment … The post 113
The trial of three persons accused of embezzling GH¢382,221 belonging to Christian Pentecostal Church will begin on Monday, March 18, at the Circuit Court. They are Jospeh Acheampong, a Consultant/Manager, Kenneth Osei-Ansong, Recovery Officer, and Esther Ofori, a Cashier at Christian Pentecostal Church. The three, who have been charged with conspiracy and stealing of depositors’ … The post 3
Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, has described his appointment as timely, as he came in at a time when Ghana needed a vibrant minister to steer the agricultural sector to restore its glory days. The Abetifi MP likened the timing of his appointment to Joseph, the Biblical character that restored Egypt and […] The post My
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on African leaders to harness innovation, foster collaboration, and drive policy initiatives that place Africa at the helm of energy technology and sustainability. In a speech read on his behalf by Dr Kwaku Afriyie, Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, at the opening of the maiden Africa Energy … The post President
The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama, has promised to investigate the looting of lands in Ga Adangbe when voted into power as president. Among other things, he said he would establish a commission of inquiry to look into lands that were given to the state for … The post NDC govt will investigate
Telecel, a leading telecommunications brand in Africa, has officially launched in Ghana to provide innovative telecommunications solutions to connect and empower customers and communities across Ghana. The launch was held at the Tetteh Quarshie Interchange, amid exciting performances and solidarity messages from key stakeholders, like the Member of Parliament of Ayawaso West Wuogon, Hon. Lydia […] The post Telecel
The Comptroller-General of Immigration (CGI), Mr Kwame Asuah Takyi has disclosed to his men in Koforidua, prior to Ghana’s Independence Day celebration that some of them would soon be deployed to Ghana’s missions abroad to serve as Consular Officers. He has, therefore, asked Immigration officers throughout the country to justify such massive support from Government […] The post GIS
Registration for Farmers and Schools participating in the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) Phase II starts today across the country. The Phase II builds on the successes of the initial PFJ campaign which is aimed to promote agricultural development, food security, increased productivity and job creation. • Dr Bryan Acheampong (behind microphone) adressing the … The post MoFA
Over 26,000 Ghanaians in need of cornea transplant risk losing their vision due to the absence of a law to back the harvesting of tissues locally. Drafted last year, the Human Organ and Tissue Bill to allow for organ and tissue donation, as well as transplantation in the country is yet to be passed into … The post Absence
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the educational sector has been identified as a major driver of economic and social development as well as education transformation. It is seen as a critical catalyst in providing up-to-date skills and competencies aligned with globally competitive industries to meet the increasing demand for workforce. Here … The post The
In a bid to prepare for the impending rainy season and mitigate the risk of flooding, the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has issued a directive urging the Ghana Hydrological Authority to expedite drainage works across the country. The directive by the Minister is to minimise the potential impact of heavy rains … The post Speed up drainage works – Oppong Nkrumah appeared
A businessman, Prince Hardi Adam, had appeared before the Circuit Court in Accra, for allegedly defrauding a woman of GH¢225,999.94 and $1,800. Adam is said to have collected the money under the pretence of supplying Charity Atim, victim, with 1,000 bags of 50 kg rice, 50 gallons of edible oil and 30 bags of sugar, … The post Businessman granted bail over alleged GH¢225,999
The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has presented what he said is the “abysmal scorecard” of the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-led New Patriotic Party government.According to the Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam lawmaker, the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government had reversed all the economic indicators left it by the John Mahama- led government in 2017, despite being the most … The post SONA
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