With the year winding to a close, President Nana Akufo-Addo has backed down from the initial target to vaccinate 20 million Ghanaians before the end of 2021. He now views the end of the first quarter of 2022 as a more feasible target. “That 20 million target, we may not (be able to) reach (it) […] The post COVID-19: Akufo-Addo sets new deadline
Following speculation that there was a bomb threat at the Kotoka International Airport, the management of Ghana Airports Company Limited has confirmed that there was an incident at the facility but did not indicate if a bomb was involved. In a statement, it explained that, on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at around 9 pm, an […] The post Airports Company confirms
Ghanaian rap giant, Michael Owusu Adoo, popularly known as Sarkodie, is the Most Streamed Ghanaian artiste on Boomplay. He has garnered over 50 million streams on the online streaming service this year. Following the successful release of Sarkodie’s ‘No Pressure’ album on July 30, 2021, the album has had 14.3 million streams on Boomplay. This […] The post Sarkodie
Police say they have arrested three persons in connection with clashes between some youth groups at Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region. This was disclosed after an emergency Security Council meeting on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Police in the area say they will continue to monitor the situation to avert a […] The post Three persons arrested
A 30-year-old woman, Comfort Tawiah is battling for her life after her jealous boyfriend poured acid on her over alleged infidelity issues. The incident happened at Awutu Bawjiase in the Central Region. Citi News sources say, the boyfriend, Ishmael Atsito Agbeshie, accused the girlfriend of cheating on him. Narrating the incident to Citi News, the […] The post Woman
Some workers of the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra staged a protest on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, calling for the immediate removal of their Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is the fourth time the workers have demonstrated over end-of-Service benefits and Tier 1 & Tier 2 insurance contributions. They allege that these contributions […] The post La
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has tasked private and public institutions to insist on the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of their workers. The service is also urging the institutions to support government to prevent the spread of the virus by ensuring strict compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols at the workplace. As of December 28, 1,074 new […] The post Workplaces
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged African countries to consider boycotting the Dubai Expo over the decision of the UAE authorities to stop accepting travellers from some African countries, including Ghana, in its efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Speaking to Citi News, Mr. Ablakwa said the Dubai […] The post Boycott
The Kwabre East Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) is holding an emergency meeting with all security agencies as well as key stakeholders following a clash between two youth groups on Monday night at Mamponteng in the Ashanti Region. Reports indicate that the clash was a result of a reprisal attack by the Zongo youth group, whose […] The post Mamponteng:
The Juaso Circuit court has remanded into police custody 21-year-old Pius Osei Kankam, who stabbed another man for allegedly proposing to his girlfriend. The suspect has been in the custody of police in Konongo since the incident on Sunday. According to reports, the suspect confronted the victim, Lukeman Mensah, at a drinking spot at Dwease […] The post Court
A central bank may care about only economic (output) growth or only inflation, or a combination of both. In the third case, it puts some weight on both inflation and economic growth. See the 2017 IMF paper below. However, there is a connection between inflation and economic growth. So, a central bank that explicitly cares […] The post Torgbui
The Nananom of Kumawu-Bodomase, have honoured Dr Aboagye Da Costa, the Team Leader of Risk Communication for Ghana’s Covid-19 response and Director of Health Promotion at the Ghana Health Service with “Golden Citizen Award” for his philanthropic and humanitarian work. The award seeks to recognise Dr Aboagye Da Costa, a native son of Kumawu-Bodomase, on […] The post Kumawu-Bodomase
The Member of Parliament for the Bawku Central constituency, Mahama Ayariga has expressed disappointment in the country’s security agencies over renewed clashes in Bawku. This follows sporadic shootings in parts of the town following attempts to perform final funeral rites for a Chief who died about 41 years ago. This resulted in a curfew being […] The post Mahama
The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency who doubles as the Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee of the house, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has charged African presidents to send an unambiguous warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities to register their displeasure over travel restrictions imposed on some African countries. The […] The post African
Police in Begoro are on a manhunt for one Keanu Aboagye, who is suspected to have murdered his own sister, Gladys Agyeman at Begoro in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region. Some neighbours who found Gladys Agyeman motionless in a pool of blood with multiple cutlass wounds rushed her to the Begoro Government […] The post Begoro police hunt for man suspected
Twelve babies born on Christmas Day at two separate health facilities in Cape Coast have been presented with hampers to signify the love shown during the season. Telecommunication giant, MTN Ghana, presented the gifts to the babies as part of the company’s social responsibility towards the Ghanaian society. Presenting the packages to the babies at […] The post Cape
The leadership of the Tobinco Group of Companies has supported the Good Shepherd Orphanage in the Central Region with assorted items such as medical supplies, food items and a cash amount of GH¢10,000. According to the company, the gesture forms part of its corporate social responsibility and the Christmas season. Speaking to Citi News after […] The post Tobinco Group supports
A South African court has halted oil giant Shell’s seismic testing for oil and gas along the country’s eastern coastline, pending a final ruling. The decision has been hailed by environmentalists who fear that the sound blasting will harm marine life. Shell said it had “paused” operations while it reviewed the judgement. South Africa’s Energy […] The post South
The Africa Centre for Health Policy (ACeHP) has warned that government may not meet its completion deadline for the construction of health facilities under the Agenda 111 projects. Executive Director at ACeHP, Ahmed Farhan says checks across the country indicate no sign of progress at the project sites. The ambitious Agenda 111 project includes 101 […] The post Africa
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