The National Identification Authority (NIA) has dispelled accusations it prevented Fulanis from registering for the Ghana card. A Fulani Community in Ghana, Tabital Pulaaku International Ghana Chapter, had earlier raised concerns over what they referred to as unfair treatment meted out to its  Fulani brothers in the country. According to the group, eligible Ghanaian Fulanis […] The post NIA

A group calling itself Kpone Organized Youth for Development earlier today [Monday] demonstrated over what they call the poor state of the Municipality. The youth are unhappy about the wretched conditions of the Kpone Landfill site which they claim is taking a toll on their health. The group also protested the deplorable nature of roads […] The post Kpone: Group protests

The Ghana Armed Forces has arrested and detained some military personnel who provided security at the traditional wedding ceremony of Fella Makafui and Samuel Adu Frimpong aka Medikal over the weekend. Some men clad in army uniforms with their faces veiled were seen in footage from the event on Saturday, March 7 at Adjringanor near […] The post Soldiers at

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Eastern Region disqualified 15 aspirants ahead of its parliamentary primaries on April 25. The 15 aspirants who were from nine constituencies were not recommended to contest as parliamentary candidates. The party in a statement said a “detailed report and reasons for their disqualification will be sent to the […] The post E/R:

Pressure Group OccupyGhana has called on Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to summon a public hearing on the Auditor General’s report that cited the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) for breaching its mandate by illegally funding foreign scholarships. The group in a statement released on Monday, 9th March 2020, called on “Parliament to commence and […] The post OccupyGhana

The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked the government to reduce the pump prices of fuel by a minimum of 20%. According to the party, the Akufo-Addo government “has deliberately refused to pass on the significant reduction in the price of crude oil on the global market to petroleum consumers in Ghana” following […] The post Reduce fuel

Some applicants for birth and death certificates have lamented what they say is the rot at the Births and Deaths Registry. They say the situation has led some of them into the hands of middlemen who prove to be more reliable but sometimes spend their monies without delivering. There have also been allegations that foreign […] The post Applicants angry over ‘rot’

A board member of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Maata Opare has urged women in the sector to develop themselves to take up opportunities in higher positions. According to her, women need to identify their capabilities and work towards it. “What is left for us women to do is to identify our potentials and to […] The post ECG ladies encouraged to harness

Old Mutual Ghana, a major player in the insurance and pensions industry in Ghana has once again rolled out an innovative initiative targeted at its corporate customers dubbed “Stay Healthy with Old Mutual Ghana”. This initiative is available to all corporate customers of Old Mutual Ghana who have a Group Life Insurance with the company. […] The post Old

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to speak out on critical issues affecting their livelihoods that require urgent attention. According to him, the inputs of Ghanaians in a democratic dispensation is vital for an inclusive manifesto that addresses their real needs. Speaking at the Upper East Regional “Speak Out” session […] The post Be

The Kano State Government led by Abdullahi Ganduje has announced the sacking of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The Director-General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, said this on his official Twitter handle, @Dawisu, on Monday. “The Kano State Executive Council has unanimously approved the dethronement of the Emir of Kamo […] The post Kano dethrones Emir Sanusi

The Kano State Government led by Abdullahi Ganduje has announced the sacking of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. The Director-General, Media and Communications, Kano State Government, Salihu Yakasai, said this on his official Twitter handle, @Dawisu, on Monday. “The Kano State Executive Council has unanimously approved the dethronement of the Emir of Kamo […] The post Kano

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has arrested twelve suspected kidnappers in the region. According to the police, the suspects engaged in robberies and kidnapping of Fulani herdsmen and their dependents around Ejura, Mampong and Akomadan areas. The suspects, between the ages of 20 and 40, are believed to be Fulanis and have been identified by […] The post 12 suspected kidnappers

The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has predicted that the government’s revenue from oil exports for this year is likely to drop by half due to the continuous drop in global oil prices. The Executive Director of the IES, Paa Kwesi Anamuah Sakyi explained that the move is due to the fact that Ghana exports […] The post Ghana to miss oil

The Livingfields AgriChallenge is set to premiere on Citi TV and DStv channel 363 on 12th March 2020. The agricultural reality show will be on Citi TV on Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Livingfields AgriChallenge is a graduate in farming initiative by RMG Ghana Ltd. The program is a corporate social responsibility endeavor that aims to make the youth […] The post Livingfields

A Detective Corporal at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, Michael Larbie has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that happened over the weekend at Awutu Ofaakor in the Central Region. Corporal Larbie who is the boundary chief and Tufuhene of Awutu Ofaakor was arrested by Combat 23 patrol team from the Accra […] The post C/R:

The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed reports that the compilation of a new voters’ register scheduled for April 18 will be postponed. Sources within the Commission told Citi News that there are no immediate intentions of postponing the exercise. The Commission is set to compile a new electoral roll on the said date despite intense […] The post We won’t

The clash between Aduana Stars and Ashantigold is often a hugely anticipated one. With both teams neck on neck for this season’s league title, the game in Dormaa had extra significance with the winner guaranteed top spot in the league. With both clubs backed by bookmaking giants, Betway, for the better part of two years, […] The post Aduana and Ashantigold share

At least 28 persons have been confirmed dead after two buses collided on the Kintampo-Tamale Highway. The deceased in the crash were burnt beyond recognition after the wreckage caught fire. There were six survivors who have been sent to nearby health facilities. The Kintampo Divisional Crime Officer, DSP Kwabena Gbagbo, told Citi News that the […] The post 28

Mr. Martin Obeng, the Sunyani West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has urged Ghanaians to avoid making inflammatory statements which have the tendency of fueling tensions in the country during the 2020 general elections. According to him, eschewing inflammatory comments will help prevent mayhem and bloodshed before, during and after the polls. He said the nation […] The post Avoid