Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a research fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has described the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) request for serial numbers of the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR) kits as unnecessary. The NDC had previously asked the EC to disclose the serial numbers of the BVR kits being used in the ongoing […] The post Demand
Citi TV and Citi FM are all set to host this year’s Mother’s Dinner today, May 12, in a grand celebration of mothers. The dinner marks a significant highlight in the lineup of activities for ‘Family Month,’ observed throughout May. Coinciding with Mother’s Day, the event promises an elegant evening filled with fine dining and […] The post All set
The final funeral rites for the late Gospel legend, KODA will be held on June 5, 2024, at the Kingsway International Christian Centre [KICC] located at Spintex Road in Accra. The date for the funeral was announced at the One-Week observance of late gospel legend which was held in Takoradi. The event held on Friday, […] The post Final funeral rites for KODA slated for June 5
Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has hailed the Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan as the most pragmatic Electoral Commissioner (EC) Ghana has ever seen. During an interview with Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi TV on Saturday, Mr Cudjoe praised Mr Gyan’s practical approach to managing […] The post Afari
Burnley were relegated from the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday left Vincent Kompany’s side five points from the safety zone with one game remaining. The result left 19th-placed Burnley with 25 points from 37 games, giving them no chance of moving out of the drop zone as they became […] The post Burnley relegated after 2-1 loss at Spurs
Bright Simons, the Vice President of IMANI Africa, has questioned the rationale behind appointing a parliamentary Candidate for the 2024 election to lead a financially troubled state institution like the National Investment Bank (NIB). Mr. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo, the recently appointed Managing Director of NIB, is the the governing New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for […] The post Bright
The Election Watch Ghana is requesting the Right to Information (RTI) Commission to clarify exemptions under the RTI Act (989). The request stems from Education Watch’s recent application to the Electoral Commission (EC) seeking disclosure of the BVR serial numbers, which the commission claims are exempt from the RTI Act. In a statement issued on […] The post BVR
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has received clearance from the Finance Ministry to recruit the 2022 batch of trained teachers who graduated from public colleges of education across the country. Subsequently, the Ghana Education Service is requesting applications from qualified persons to be considered for employment. This newest recruitment exercise by the GES targets only […] The post GES
Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a Research Fellow at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to reassure the public of its independence and impartiality ahead of the upcoming December polls. In an interview with Selorm Adonoo on The Big Issue on Citi TV on Saturday, Dr Osae-Kwapong expressed concerns […] The post Election
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has refuted claims that Ghana’s secondary education is 137th out of 167 countries, describing it as inaccurate and misleading. This rebuttal follows a report that placed Ghana’s secondary education at the 137th position out of 167 countries, according to the Legatum Prosperity Index. In a statement sighted by Citi News […] The post Ghana’s
Presidential hopeful George Twum-Barimah-Adu has announced an ambitious agricultural policy to revolutionise Ghana’s farming landscape. As Ghana gears up for the 2024 Election on December 7, candidates are articulating their platforms, with a keen focus on sectors like agriculture, often hailed as the backbone of the nation’s economy. Dubbed “Agric for Wealth,” Twum-Barimah-Adu’s policy aims […] The post I’ll
Franklin Cudjoe, President, IMANI Africa, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to be more pragmatic in its operations. He underscored the importance of the EC adopting a more practical and realistic approach in its decision-making processes. In an interview on The Big Issue on Citi TV with Selorm Adonoo, on Saturday, he expressed that […] The post Be pragmatic
The Police at Suntreso in the Ashanti Region, have arrested an individual for allegedly assaulting a staff member of the Ghana Water Company Limited during a disconnection process due to outstanding debt. The alleged victim, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, was performing his regular duties of meter reading and bill distribution in Obronikrom, within the Kumasi metropolis, […] The post A/R:
The Police at Suntreso in the Ashanti Region, have arrested an individual for allegedly assaulting a staff member of the Ghana Water Company Limited during a disconnection process due to outstanding debt. The alleged victim, Samuel Owusu Yeboah, was performing his regular duties of meter reading and bill distribution in Obronikrom, within the Kumasi metropolis, […] The post A/R:
The Manhyia Palace has announced that all roads leading to the palace on Sunday, May 12, will be blocked. In a statement, the Palace noted that only vehicles with appropriate stickers would be allowed access to these roads. “This is to give dignitaries attending the Adae Kese easy passage to the Palace,” it added in […] The post Adae Kese: Roads
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has summoned Members of Parliament to resume on Friday, May 17, 2024. This development comes amidst calls by the majority for parliament to resume. A letter by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, cited Article 112(3) and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament, which allow 15 […] The post Bagbin summons Parliament
Mr. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo has been appointed as the Managing Director of the National Investment Bank effective Monday, May 13, 2024. Mr Fokuo takes over from Mr. Samuel Sarpong, who has led the NIB since 2019. A memo sent to the staff of the Bank explained that Mr Fokuo was appointed by “the majority shareholder. […] The post Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo appointed Managing
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, the Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, has criticised the performance of the Electoral Commission (EC) during the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. Nii Lante Vanderpuye’s critique stems from the persistent network challenges plaguing the registration process. During an appearance on the Big Issues with Selorm Adonoo, the former Sports Minister vehemently […] The post No
Among the multitude of preachers who rose to prominence around the same time as Pastor Mensa Otabil, few have achieved the level of national and international influence that he has. Dr. Otabil humbly attributes his success to the grace and might of the Lord, emphasising that everything in his life and ministry is a result […] The post Pastor Mensa Otabil: The man who simplifies
A 23-year-old man, who allegedly murdered his 60-year-old father, Yaw Nbim, has been referred to the Ankaful Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Coast by the Enchi District Magistrate Court, to verify if he is mentally sound. Abednego Nbim, unemployed, was said to have committed the crime at Kuesuea a cottage in old Yakase in the Aowin […] The post Court orders murder
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