South Africa has detected its first case of the coronavirus, a 38-year-old man who visited Italy with his wife. This brings to 27 the number of coronavirus cases reported in Africa. Algeria is worst-affected, with 17 cases, 16 of them in the same family. The South African couple, who have two children, were part of […] The post First coronavirus case detected in South Africa

The Techiman Divisional Police Command in the Bono East Region has arrested a 34- year- old suspected robber at Aboabo near Techiman on the Techiman-Wenchi highway. Divisional Crime Officer, DSP Kofi Sarkodie who confirmed this to the media said, the suspect, Stephen Debuo was traveling in a commercial bus from Wenchi to Techiman  and was […] The post Bono East: Police

Construction of the National Cathedral is expected to begin in the first week of April 2020 following a groundbreaking ceremony held in Accra today, Thursday, March 5, 2020. The one month period is to allow for the completion of the groundwork preparations. According to the National Cathedral Secretariat, the Marlian Embassy and the Passport Office […] The post Construction

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ledzokuku, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye believes Ghana is prepared to deal with a possible outbreak of coronavirus (COVID 19). Ghana served as the Command Centre for medical response to Ebola in the sub-region with officials at the time indicating that the country recorded no case. Contributing to deliberations on the […] The post Ghana

Parliament is set to ban the use of phones by legislators in the House during proceedings. According to Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, the use of phones during proceedings is fast becoming a huge distraction to the business of the House. Speaking in Parliament today, Thursday, March 5, 2020, Mensah Bonsu said, the ban […] The post MPs to be banned from bringing phones

Ghana’s banking industry leader in digital banking and the 2019 ICSA Digital Bank of the year, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited (GTBank) has introduced to the market, its latest innovation, the GTBank Virtual Card. Launched as a partnership between the Bank and mastercard, the GTBank Virtual Card is a unique electronically generated prepaid card that […] The post GT

“I have only one eye, and I have the right to be blind” goes arguably the most famous statement of military disobedience attributed to British Admiral Horatio Nelson. The expression, “to turn a blind eye” or “Nelsonian blindness” is believed to have entered the English language following that brave act of disobedience which won the […] The post Is your company coronavirus

An opinion leader in Sogakope, Maxwell Lukutor has debunked allegations by the Police that he had a role to play in the violence that characterised the aftermath of the killing of the Assemblymember of the Sogakope South electoral area, Marcus Mawutor Adzahli. The Police, in a statement, said the lawlessness demonstrated by the youth was […] The post Sogakope:

Former Brazil forward Ronaldinho is being held by police in Paraguay for allegedly using a fake passport to enter the country, authorities say. Police searched a hotel in the capital, Asuncion, on Wednesday, where the star had been staying with his brother. Paraguay’s interior minister told ESPN Brazil that the pair had not been arrested […] The post Ronaldinho

President Nana Akufo-Addo has said the construction of the National Cathedral is pivotal to the development of Ghana. He explained that the country’s comparative performance against neighbouring countries is mainly by the grace of God. Speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the cathedral on Thursday, March 5, 2020, the President said the […] The post Building

After spending millions on his own campaign, Michael Bloomberg is dropping out of the 2020 presidential race. “Three months ago, I entered the race for president to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason,” he said in a statement. Mr Bloomberg, a former mayor of New York City, spent […] The post Michael Bloomberg ends US presidential

On March 14, 2020, Citi FM and Citi TV will treat taste buds to delicious food from across Ghana with the ‘Back to Your Village Bazaar’. The programme which will be held at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly will showcase indigenous Ghanaian dishes like Oto, Banku, Tuo Zaafi, Kokonte, Ampesie, among others. This […] The post Citi FM, Citi TV

On March 14, 2020, Citi FM and Citi TV will treat taste buds to delicious food from across Ghana with the “Back to Your Village Food Bazaar.” The programme which will be held at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly will showcase indigenous Ghanaian dishes like Omo tuo, Banku, Tuo Zaafi, Kokonte, Ampesie, among […] The post Citi FM,

A stunt being shared on viral video platform TikTok has caused serious injury among teenagers in the UK and US. The skull-breaker challenge involves two people kicking the legs from under a third, making them fall over. US prosecutors have charged two youngsters with aggravated assault over the prank and warned parents to stop their […] The post TikTok skull-breaker challenge danger

Newmont Ghana’s Communications and External Relations team topped the list of winners at the 8th National PR and Communications Excellence Awards held over the weekend by the Institute of Public Relations in Accra. The team beat competition to win three-team awards and one individual award making it the biggest winners of the night. The awards […] The post Newmont Ghana

The supposed flag of the Western Togoland secessionist group was on Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, seen flying at full mast at the premises of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council where the Volta Regional Minister operates as political head of the region. As of 8:30 am on Thursday, police officers from the Volta Regional Command […] The post Western

Citi FM/Citi TV’s Heritage Caravan on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, made a stop at Paga, the capital of Kassena Nankana West District, in the Upper East Region as part of activities lined up for the fun-filled trip. Major activities for the day included a visit to the Paga chief’s palace, Paga crocodile pond and the […] The post Heritage

“It’s sad to see the old slave mill is grinding slow but grinding still.” – Damian Marley Some thoughts have been gaining prominence among most of my peers. Most think the black race is forever doomed and our place as the least developed people on the planet is deserved. “It is our destiny,” some say. […] The post Kofi Boateng writes: Seeing

The organisers of Ghana Event Awards have opened nominations for this year’s edition of the awards which is in its fourth year. In the wake of this, event organisers can file for nominations for the various categories of the awards scheme. Ghana Events Awards which is aimed at rewarding event excellence has over the years […] The post Nominations for Ghana Event Awards 2020

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) in Wuhan, China says claims by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) that majority of Ghanaian students in Wuhan do not want to be evacuated are false. There have been divergent views on the evacuation of Ghanaian students living in Wuhan following the coronavirus outbreak. Government announced in February […] The post Claims