Organizers of the International Coconut Festival in collaboration with the Ghana Export Promotions Authority, GEPA, have unveiled hip-life artistes Okyeame Kwame and Kofi Kinaata as ambassadors of the maiden event scheduled for 24th to 26th September 2019 in Accra. Addressing the media during the launch of the festival in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer of […] The post Okyeame
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has warned the general public to be on the lookout for a consignment of canned Lucozade whose expiry dates have been tampered with. The FDA says the drinks, belonging to Andiana Royal Ventures, were confiscated at a warehouse in Hong Kong, a suburb of Lapaz in Accra. According to […] The post FDA confiscates expired relabeled Lucozade
Southern Ghana should expect its second and minor rainy season of the year, in the middle of September. Mr Michael Padi, the Senior Meteorologist at the Ghana Meteorological Agency, told the Ghana News Agency that atmospheric temperature within the country was also expected to rise “from now because the sun is directly above us now”. […] The post Meteo Agency
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has temporarily suspended the self-placement Module. This action, they say is to enable them update the list of schools and programs available on the module. This is expected to last until September 12, 2019. A statement signed by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, head of public relations at GES, said; “Management […] The post GES temporarily
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), has warned against any move to derail the implementation of the three-tier pension scheme for its members which is scheduled to take off on January 1, 2020. CLOGSAG is accusing the Ghana Trades Union Congress and Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) of attempting […] The post CLOGSAG
The Tamale Central and Oforikrom constituencies of the Northern and Ashanti Regions respectively have recorded low turnouts in the ongoing voter’s register exhibition exercise. Citi News checks show that the turnout for the Electoral Commission’s voter exhibition exercise in some centres within Oforikrom has been generally low since the exercise started yesterday. Speaking to Citi […] The post Exhibition
The Netherlands Embassy in Ghana, has clarified comments made by the Dutch Ambassador Ron Strikker’s on corruption in Ghana. In a press statement, Netherlands Embassy stated that; “All efforts of government and civil society in Ghana to stamp out corruption are part and parcel of the Ghana Beyond Aid Agenda”, said Dutch Ambassador Ron Strikker […] The post Netherland Embasssy clarifies comments on corruption
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken on the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) over what it describes as “campaign of falsehood” by the party. According to the NPP, the NDC’s conduct smacks of lack of purpose and unseriousness. The NPP’s General Secretary, John Boadu, at a press conference in Accra challenged some of the […] The post NDC’s
Government is lagging behind its annual revenue target of GH¢57.7 billion cedis, the Finance Ministry has revealed. The government was unable to meet its target for the first quarter of this year mobilizing a little over GH¢10 billion which is about GH¢2 billion short of its GH¢12 billion target for the first three months of […] The post Government
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) is set to graduate its first PhD student. Mr. Kenneth Bentum Otabil on 10th September, 2019 successfully defended his thesis which forms part of the University’s requirements for students studying various postgraduate programmes in the University. As part of the preparations towards the 1st special congregation ceremony […] The post UENR
Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative, Linda Ofori Kwafo has condemned the government and the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress over their actions in the fight against corruption. This comes on the back of accusations and counter accusations between the government and the opposition. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, […] The post GII
The Kotoka International Airport Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service has asked the public to report suspicious travel agents to the police or the Service. This comes after the Command received 22 deportees from Saudi Arabia who were residing there illegally. Assistant Superintendent of Immigration and Public Relations Officer of the Command, Barbara Sam […] The post Report
Citi News’ Northern Regional correspondent, Diana Ngon has been adjudged the Best Sensitive Peace Reporter at the maiden edition of the Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards. The awards forms part of activities to mark the 70th-anniversary celebration of the Ghana Journalists Association. It was held under the theme, “promoting peace in northern Ghana, […] The post Citi
Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has asked heads of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Accra to arrest and prosecute persons found littering indiscriminately in the city. The Minister, who gave the directive after touring some MMDAs in Accra to get firsthand information about sanitary conditions in the capital, reminded the […] The post Arrest
GN Savings and Loans have sued the Bank of Ghana seeking the court to stop the receiver from moving on with taking over the company. The court has told the lawyers for Bank of Ghana to make sure that the injunction is not undermined. The post Bank of Ghana warned by Accra court not to undermine injunction in case brought by
The top ten finalists of the 2019 edition of The Literacy Challenge on Wednesday embarked on a familiarization tour of Citi FM and Citi TV. This was part of scheduled activities lined up as the finalists gear up ahead of the grand finale on Saturday, September 15, 2019. While on the tour of all the […] The post #TheLiteracyChallenge: Top 10 finalists tour Citi FM/Citi
Total Petroleum Ghana Limited (Total Ghana), a locally listed oil marketing company, has rewarded its best performing Transporters at the annual Transporters’ award event held on 23rd August 2019 in Accra. In her welcome address, the Operations Manager of Total Ghana, Elizabeth Sotuminu, said that it was a special moment for the Company to acknowledge […] The post Total
The top ten finalists in Citi FM’s The Literacy Challenge have begun camping at the Swiss Spirit Hotel in Accra ahead of the finale on Saturday, 14th September 2019. As part of their camp, they will partake in mentorship sessions, tour the premises of Citi FM and Citi TV, tour the offices of Fan Milk […] The post #TheLiteracyChallenge: Ten finalists
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) led by its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has met with the leadership of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches as part of an ongoing consultative meetings with stakeholders in the country. The party said the meetings are to aid the NDC in the development of its manifesto for […] The post Mahama,
Eight persons are currently in the custody of the Brong Regional Police Command for allegedly engaging in criminal activities in the Sunyani Municipality. Addressing a press conference, the Brong, Brong East and Ahafo Regions Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector Kingsley Augustine Oppong expressed worry about rising incidents of bag snatching and other valuable items […] The post Eight
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