At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen injured in a Russian missile attack on Kharkiv, north-eastern Ukraine, according to the regional head. A further two people remain missing after the attack, which saw Russian forces strike Ukraine’s second-largest city at least 15 times, Oleg Sinegubov said. He advised people in […] The post At least six
The National Petroleum Authority, NPA is engaging another entity to undertake revenue monitoring and assurance in the petroleum downstream sector despite Strategy Mobilization Limited undertaking a similar exercise, a letter available to Citi News has disclosed. In the letter a meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, inviting some selected stakeholders to a […] The post NPA
The High Court in Accra has sentenced a caregiver to five years in prison for manslaughter. Clara Yanyi-Ampah, a trained nurse, manhandled an 11-month-old infant in a school in Agbogba, near Accra, in May 2021, which led to her death. Yanyi-Ampah initially pleaded not guilty but changed her plea to guilty after reaching a plea-bargaining […] The post Caregiver jailed five years
The Dansoman court has granted Hopeson Adorye, a leading figure in the Movement for Change, bail set at GH¢20,000 with two sureties. The decision followed Adorye’s arrest and subsequent court appearance on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Adorye was arrested after making claims on an Accra-based radio station, which have since gone viral, alleging that dynamites […] The post Hopeson
China has started two days of military exercises around Taiwan as ‘strong punishment’ for the self-ruled island’s ‘separatist acts.’ The drills come three days after the inauguration of President William Lai, who has been called a ‘ dangerous troublemaker’ by Beijing. China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing’s control, […] The post China
The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has been registered and issued with a voter ID card after appearing before a District Registration Review Committee in Ketu South. Mr. Ahiagbah took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his gratitude and vindication. “I appeared before the District Registration Review Committee to […] The post Ahiagbah
In 2021, the Heads of State and Governments of ECOWAS appointed President Akufo-Addo as the Champion of counter-terrorism efforts in the sub-region. President Akufo-Addo has consistently emphasized the global nature of the fight against terrorism. This commitment was highlighted during a visit by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, who led […] The post Ambassador
Independent Presidential Candidate and leader of the Alliance for Revolutionary Change, Alan Kyerematen, has visited Hopeson Adorye in custody. Hopeson Adorye was arrested and detained at the Ministries Police Station on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was arrested for allegedly confessing to detonating a dynamite in the Volta Region in the course of the 2016 […] The post Alan
Pressure is mounting on the Electoral Commission (EC) to extend the days for the limited voter registration exercise. The registration exercise, which commenced on May 7, is expected to end on Monday, May 27, 2024, but political parties and civil society have called on the EC to extend its deadline. The latest to add to […] The post Voter
The National Peace Council has warned the Electoral Commission (EC) not to exploit its independence ahead of the December polls. The Council says the EC must open up for suggestions that will help make the polls free, fair and transparent. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the launch of the National Elections Response Group, […] The post Election
Residents of Jirapa in the Upper West Region have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Wa High Court’s decision to halt proceedings in the murder trial of the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Cosy Hills Hotel, Mr. Eric Johnson. The court announced that it could not proceed with the case due to a claim by […] The post Jirapa Dubai Murder: Residents
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced plans to equip head potters popularly known as “kayayei” with driving skills. Dr. Bawumia made this announcement at the launch of the “Kayayei” Empowerment Programme which took place at Madina on Tuesday, May 21. Speaking at the launch, Dr Bawumia stressed his […] The post Bawumia
A member of the Movement for Change, and former Member of Parliament for the Adentan constituency, Yaw Buaben Asamoa has stated that the arrest of Hopeson Adorye is politically motivated. Hopeson Adorye, a leading member of the Movement for Change, was arrested by the police over his claim that he detonated dynamites in the Volta […] The post Hopeson Adorye’s
Finance Lawyer Jonathan Sitsofe Kofi Amable has expressed concern over the absence of parliamentary approval for government borrowing. He asserts that lending to the government through the issuance of treasury bills, bonds, and domestic debt securities without parliamentary approval hinders the growth of the capital market. Lawyer Amable has already directed his lawyers to approach […] The post Lending
Finance Lawyer Jonathan Sitsofe Kofi Amable has expressed concern over the absence of parliamentary approval for government borrowing. He asserts that lending to the government through the issuance of treasury bills, bonds, and domestic debt securities without parliamentary approval hinders the growth of the capital market. Lawyer Amable has already directed his lawyers to approach […] The post Borrowing
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to be flexible in its schedule to accommodate eligible voters in hard-to-reach areas in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. Despite calls for an extension, the EC announced that the exercise will end on Monday, May 27. In an interview with Citi […] The post Voter
The newly appointed Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Joe Ghartey, has pledged to diligently work towards bolstering the government’s revenue target while maintaining the Authority’s business-friendly approach. President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed Joe Ghartey as the new Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Wednesday, May 22. Addressing a brief inaugural ceremony […] The post I’ll
The Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has charged the newly constituted Ghana Revenue Authority Board to work closely with relevant institutions and stakeholders to reduce tax non-compliance and block revenue leakages. According to the Minister, it was critical for the revenue-generating institution to achieve its medium-term revenue targets of 18%-20% tax/GDP ratio as […] The post Work
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has announced the full restoration of internet connectivity after several weeks of disruptions. The NCA issued a public alert on March 14, reporting multiple disruptions to undersea cables that had affected mobile and fixed data services nationwide. The cables were damaged in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Portugal, impacting international traffic […] The post Internet
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reaffirmed that the Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, is on track for completion in 2025. Saadiyat Cultural District is a global platform, emanating from a rich cultural heritage, celebrating traditions, and advancing equitable culture. It is an embodiment of […] The post Saadiyat
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