Four ousted former Students’ Representative Council (SRC) executives have filed a lawsuit at an Accra High Court contesting the decision of the management of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) not to recognize them as the legitimate heads of the student populace. The plaintiffs, Alimatu Quaye (President), Edinam Adoboe (Vice President), Bryan Sarpong (Gen. Secretary), […] The post Student
Ahead of the rainy season, inhabitants of Abuakwa-Dadease in the Ashanti Region have renewed calls for their broken bridge to be fixed. The residents say each year, some persons drown as a result of the broken bridge when it rains. Akua Afriyie, a resident in the area recounted to Citi News how her brother drowned […] The post A/R: Fix our broken
Rape and domestic violence remain serious problems in Ghana. This is part of the findings of the 2020 Human Rights Report put together by the United States of America. The report faulted authorities for not enforcing existing laws on rape and domestic violence. These findings captured under section six of the 2020 Human rights report […] The post Rape, domestic violence still
Immediate past Ghana’s Deputy Head of mission to China, Dr. Charles Dwamena has advised KNUST students to ensure that they are physically fit as the physical status of their bodies determines the level of physical energy available for productivity. Speaking on the subject “Time and Energy Management” at the second leadership summit at the Kwame […] The post Dr.
Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong believes that multi-talented entrepreneur and business mogul Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong is miles ahead of him in terms of wealth. According to Mr. Agyapong, the founder of the Jospong Group of Companies is wealthy because he takes all chances and risks in business. He said such […] The post ‘My
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested 52 suspected criminals in a special operation within its jurisdiction, as part of efforts to stop violent crimes ahead of the Easter holidays. It has also impounded 44 motorbikes during the swoop. The operation which began with the East Legon District on Wednesday led to the arrest of […] The post Police
Biomedical Engineering lecturer, Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann is worried about the huge pressure on students studying science to develop inventions aimed at solving global issues. She is of the view that the increasing expectations have led to some innovations that lack basic scientific concepts to drive the needed solutions. The founding head of the Department […] The post Weak
Voltic (GH) Limited, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), has made donations to support Citi FM’s Easter Orphan Project. The company donated 50 packs of Voltic Mineral water and 100 bags of Voltic Cool-Pac water towards the project. The presentation was done by the Special Events Coordinator (Sales & Marketing), Mr. Jeremiah Azu on […] The post Voltic
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released the list of regulated companies approved to operate as electronic money issuers and payment service providers for business transactions in the country. They include five dedicated electronic money issuers and 21 payment service providers. This follows the passage of the Payment Systems and Services Act, 2019 (Act 987) […] The post BoG
The annual Harvest Praise concert returns this year after it was called off last year due to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions that came with it. This year’s event which will be virtual will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021. It will feature Ghanaian inspirational worship leader Pastor Joe Beecham and urban gospel […] The post Harvest
Her Excellency, Harriet Sena Siaw Boateng, Ghana’s Ambassador to Belgium and Permanent Representative to the European Union, has encouraged young Ghanaian women to cultivate the passion for International Affairs from an early age, if they desire to make strides in global institutions. This, coupled with intellectual curiosity and excellent communication skills, would lay solid foundations […] The post Passion,
The Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ghana, Her Excellency, Hannah Tetteh, has challenged Ghanaian women to break the glass ceiling in global affairs careers, but warned that, this would only be realized when young women adopt the right approach to life. She made this comment when she took part in a virtual Role Modelling […] The post Focus on merit to achieve
A military recruit is currently in the grips of the police after he was found to have stolen a mobile phone belonging to another recruit at Burma Camp in Accra. A report by Police in Accra said on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at about 3 pm, the suspect, Richard Kwadwo Nti was brought to the […] The post Military recruit arrested for stealing colleague’s
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research is set to introduce COVID-19 antigen tests to improve testing for the coronavirus. Speaking to Citi News, the Director of the Noguchi, Professor Abraham Kwabena Anang said the Food and Drugs Authority had approved some antigen tests. The much quicker antigen tests, which look for proteins on the […] The post Noguchi to begin COVID-19
The Chairman of the Greater Accra Regional Branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Divine Otoo Agorhom has donated assorted items to the office of the National Chief Imam as part of activities to celebrate his birthday. According to him, the gesture is to support the Islamic community ahead of their fasting season. Speaking to […] The post NPP’s Greater Accra
The Facility, Investing for Employment, has been launched in Ghana aimed at creating and providing competitive grants to co-finance public and private projects in the country. Launched on April 1, 2021, the Facility is part of the special initiative on training and job creation of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). […] The post Investing
Ghana is expected to receive about one million doses of Russia’s Sputnik-V vaccine to aid the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. These vaccines will be delivered in the coming weeks, according to the Ghana Health Service. The country is the fifth in Africa and 31st in the world to approve the emergency […] The post COVID-19: Ghana to receive
Ghana is expected to receive about one million doses of Russia’s Sputnik-V vaccine to aid the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. These vaccines will be delivered in the coming weeks, according to the Ghana Health Service. The country is the fifth in Africa and 31st in the world to approve the emergency […] The post COVID-19: Ghana
The family of a student denied admission at the Achimota School because of his dreadlocks has sued the institution at a high court citing discrimination. In the suit sighted by Citi News, the student, Tyrone Iras Marhguy, maintains that his rights are being violated by the school’s actions. They want a declaration that denying the […] The post Rasta
Mr. Alred Thompson, a former Deputy Managing Director of the National Investment Bank (NIB), has pleaded with Ghanaians to be patient with the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) as it works to resolve the recent power challenges facing the country. Pressure has mounted on companies within the country’s power distribution chain following recent intermittent power […] The post Bear
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