New figures released by the Ghana Health Service show that 108 more people have tested positive for the virus. This brings to 5,638 the total number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the country. Four more persons who tested positive for the virus have also died, bringing to 28 the total […] The post COVID-19 cases in Ghana now 5,638; deaths 28 appeared first
Ghana’s number of COVD-19 recoveries has shot up to 1,460. This was confirmed by the Ghana Health Service in the late hours of Friday, May 15, 2020. Meanwhile, some 108 more people have tested positive for the virus. This brings to 5,638 the total number of people who have tested positive for the virus in the […] The post Ghana’s COVID-19 recoveries rise to 1,460 appeared
The World Trade Organization (WTO) stands on the cusp of the most difficult period in its 25-year history after the resignation of its Brazilian Director- General, Robert Azevedo. Mr. Azevedo’s decision to resign a year before the end of his mandate in August 2021 could not have come at a more difficult time for the […] The post WTO has
The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed reservations over the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) allegation that it is conniving with the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rig the 2020 general elections. The EC views the NDC’s claim as a calculated attempt to destroy its image. “The Electoral Commission is not oblivious of the calculated attempts […] The post NDC
The worldwide tally for novel coronavirus infections surpassed 4.5 million Friday, according to US-based Johns Hopkins University. The university’s running data shows that the global death toll from the virus has reached 304,835, with the number of recoveries exceeding 1.61 million. The US remains the hardest-hit country by the pandemic with around 1.42 million diagnosed […] The post Coronavirus
A private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has advised against harsh punishments in the soon to be laid legislation in Parliament to regulate the directive on wearing of nose masks amidst the coronavirus pandemic. According to him, the only way to get more Ghanaians to adhere to safety protocols is to enhance education or engagement. His […] The post COVID-19:
16th May marks the International Day of Light. This is a day set aside by UNESCO to celebrate and raise awareness of the potential of light. The tide of light-based technologies is still on the ascendency, and hence the need to harness the unprecedented opportunities for improvements in agriculture and the delivery of energy and […] The post International
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has called on Ghanaians to stop the Electoral Commission (EC) from going ahead to compile a new voter’s register for the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. The Electoral Commission has presented to Parliament a Constitutional Instrument to amend C.I 91 to make Ghana card and passports the only form of […] The post Resist
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the construction works on 44-year old Maternity and Children’s Block of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The project, which is being funded by German Bank, Deutsche Bank, will cost €155 million, and is expected to be completed within 36 months, with the construction being undertaken […] The post 44-year-old
A vaccine against coronavirus appears to have provided protection against the disease Covid-19 in six rhesus macaque monkeys. It gives early hope for the vaccine, which is now undergoing human clinical trials. There is no guarantee this result will translate to people, though. A group of monkeys was exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The six […] The post Coronavirus vaccine:
About 21 persons who entered Ghana through unapproved routes in the Upper West region have been intercepted at the Babile inland post. The 21 include 14 Ghanaians and seven Burkina Faso nationals. According to the Immigration Service, all the 21 were aboard a Benz sprinter bus with registration number AS 8400 from Lawra en rout […] The post 21 illegal immigrants arrested
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association says thirty-two (32) of its members across the country have tested positive for the coronavirus. The Association says the 32 contracted the virus whilst attending to COVID-19 victims. President of the Association, Perpetual Ofori Ampofo in a Citi News interview disclosed that 250 nurses and midwives are also […] The post ’32
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has been rated a World Health Organization (WHO) Level Three listed institution. The Acting Country Representative for the WHO in Ghana, Dr. Neema Kimambo, congratulated the Government of Ghana for this achievement and challenged the Foods and Drugs Authority to work hard to sustain the gains and to reach […] The post WHO Lists FDA As Africa’s
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has been rated a World Health Organization (WHO) Level Three listed institution. The Acting Country Representative for the WHO in Ghana, Dr. Neema Kimambo, congratulated the Government of Ghana for this achievement and challenged the FDA to work hard to sustain the gains and to reach the Level 4 […] The post FDA receives ratings boost from WHO appeared
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has rejected the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) claim that it is conspiring with the Electoral Commission (EC) to rig the 2020 general elections for the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The NIA challenged the party to provide evidence to support its allegations. “NIA is not part of the election management architecture […] The post We’re
The Regent University College of Science and Technology has denied media reports suggesting that the school has been auctioned to defray a debt owed Obokom Civil Engineering Limited. The University in a statement, however, admitted that it had to settle some financial obligations towards the construction company. “We have taken notice of publications circulating online […] The post Regent
The Regent University College of Science and Technology has denied media reports suggesting that the school has been auctioned to defray a debt owed Obokom Civil Engineering Limited. The University in a statement, however, admitted that it had to settle some financial obligations towards the construction company. “We have taken notice of publications circulating online […] The post We
The Auditor-General has highlighted gaps in Ghana’s payroll system that contributed to over GHS 564 million being paid as unearned salaries. These gaps were highlighted in the Auditor-General’s report on the nationwide payroll and personnel verification audit as of June 2018. Of the 522,478 persons believed to be active employees, 7,823 remained unaccounted-for at the […] The post Auditor
In this edition of the auto Show, Eddie Opoku hosts Godfred Akoto Boafo and Nathan Quao in the debate which is the best out of SUVs and saloon cars. Listen to the podcast here. The post Auto Show: SUV vrs Saloon cars – The great debate appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs, Business
The Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has expressed worry over the upsurge in COVID-19 disease cases in Obuasi. Obuasi, a mining community, has become one of the hotspots for the pandemic, according to the latest report released by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The development is creating uneasiness and anxiety amongst the populace. Currently, a […] The post A/R:
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