In this edition of the Citi Breakfast Show, the team discusses EC’s release of presidential candidates eligible for the 2020 polls and its aftermath; responses from the five disqualified applicants. Out of 17 applicants, only 12 applicants passed comprising one independent candidate and three women aspirant. Citi97.3 · Citi Breakfast Show: Tuesday, 20th October, 2020 […] The post Citi
A presidential staffer, Clara Napaga Tia has donated 13 motorbikes to two constituencies in the Northern Region of Ghana to aid the campaign activities of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP). The constituencies, Nanton and Savulugu received 10 and 3 motorbikes respectively to aid the party in its quest to retain the two seats the […] The post Napaga Tia donates 13
The Upper West Region has seen another case of defections between the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. This time around, a pro-NPP Zongo youth group in the Wa municipality has announced a mass defection to the NDC. The group, with a membership of over 300 cited neglect, deception and unfulfilled promises by […] The post Pro-NPP Zongo group joins
The Paramount Chief of Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area, Tetrete Okuamuah Sekyim III, who also doubles as the President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs has appealed to former President John Dramani Mahama to honour the people of Wassa Amenfi with the establishment of iron ore processing plant at Oppong-Manse if he wins power. Tetrete […] The post Honour
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) has begun an exercise to evacuate and shut down illegal dumpsites littered across the country. The exercise, which is being replicated throughout the country, forms part of the government’s agenda to make Ghana the cleanest country in Africa, and also improve sanitation conditions at the places where […] The post Sanitation
There are concerns over the spate of teenage pregnancies among students in the Jirapa municipality of the Upper West Region. At least 27 schoolgirls are reported to be pregnant in the Jirapa municipality, 21 of which are Junior High School students and the remaining being in Senior High Schools. The Jirapa Municipal Girls Education Officer, […] The post Jirapa:
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi in the Volta Region, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has urged the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa to accept criticisms in good faith. He said the Commission should rather engage persons with divergent views positively instead of calling them names. Madam Jean Mensa on Monday, October 19, 2020, […] The post Accept
A Chinese National is battling for his life after he was shot by unknown gunmen at Atinga junction in Kumasi on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. The victim has since been rushed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for medical attention. The incident comes barely 24 hours after 36-year-old Maxwell Ahetor was killed by some unknown […] The post A/R: Chinese national shot
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show (GGFS) will for the first time be streaming live from 4th November, 2020 to 8th November 2020 on the show’s website, www.stratcomm-africa.com/gfs/. With this year’s theme, “Live the Change,” the 2020 Ghana and Garden Flower Show is focusing on promoting more eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyles. Visitors have 24/7 access […] The post 2020
The family of the prime suspect in the murder of the late Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh has questioned the circumstances surrounding the death of their relative, James Nana Wamba. The Police on Monday announced that Nana Wamba died on Saturday, October 17 after he was admitted at the hospital. The cause of his death has […] The post Death of prime suspect in
Ghanaian artiste Daniel Morris Nyarko known in showbiz as Wutah Kobby has put together a song that seeks to advise Ghanaians to ensure peaceful elections in December. While some showbiz personalities have publicly come out to lend support to certain political parties through campaign songs and speeches, the former Wutah member would rather want to […] The post Wutah
A joint ministerial and parliamentary team is set to be dispatched to Ghana’s mission in Belgium to probe allegations of financial malfeasance. This is according to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament, Frank Annor Dompreh. Earlier in the month, Bankers of Ghana’s mission in Brussels ordered a withdrawal of all funds and subsequent […] The post Joint
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, granted leave to the pressure group, OccupyGhana to file an Amicus brief on the suit challenging the extent of the Auditor-General’s independence and powers. Private legal practitioner, Isaac Wilberforce Mensah took the Auditor-General and the Audit Service Board to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Auditor-General’s independence […] The post Supreme
As plans are afoot to celebrate the National Health Insurance Scheme’s (NHIS) Week under the theme, “NHIS: Leaving no one behind” the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) targets 4 million more active membership in the month of November 2020. In this regard, the Scheme’s Regional and District management teams are to step up their efforts […] The post NHIA
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reiterated government’s commitment to assisting Ghanaian enterprises to take advantage of the coming into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the 2nd National Conference on the African Continental Free Trade Area, held on Tuesday, 20th October 2020, at the Accra International Conference Centre, […] The post ‘Ghanaian
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has urged critics of her administration to cease attacking the Commission unnecessarily. Describing them as naysayers, madam Mensa said the Commission is receptive to constructive criticism, but must not be discredited, as it has demonstrated transparency in its work. According to Jean Mensa, her administration has […] The post Cease
The 2017/2018 Ghana Census of Agriculture report has revealed that over 11.3 million Ghanaians are involved in agriculture. Fifty-one percent of the 11.3 million are women, while 49 percent are men, all from 2.6 million households. Agricultural activity in the country, according to the report, remains mainly rural and rudimentary, with little innovation and modernisation. […] The post 11.3
TCL Electronics Ghana Limited has been awarded the “outstanding electronic brand of the year” at the Ghana Business Standard Awards held on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel. This will be the 4th award for TCL Ghana in a row after picking up similar awards last year, just a few years into its […] The post TCL Electronics Ghana
The winner of the Season 4 of Citi TV’s Voice Factory, Genevieve Antwi-Nuamah, known in showbiz as Araba, will be releasing her first single on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. A year after winning the coveted title of the contest, the talented singer is ready to prove her mettle in the music space. Produced by Nii […] The post Voice Factory Season 4 winner Araba
Google is shutting down its app designed to let friends and family locate each other in an emergency. The Trusted Contacts app allowed you to nominate special contacts who could request to see your location – and automatically provide it if the user didn’t respond. It has now been removed from Google’s App Store. Google […] The post Google Trusted
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