The Speaker of parliament, Alban Bagbin, left the House on Friday following a long delay in the commencement of proceedings. This happened after the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, hinted that the controversial electronic transaction levy will be laid before the house tonight. As at 5:00pm, sitting which was supposed to commence at 10.00 am […] The post Bagbin
A Tamale Circuit Court has sentenced five suspects who were involved in a car robbery incident in Tamale to 15 years in prison each. This comes after the five pleaded guilty to the charges in the previous court hearing. The five suspects were among some six persons who were arrested for snatching a Toyota Camry […] The post Tamale: Five car robbery suspects jailed 15 years
Convener for the pressure group, Justice for Ghana Movement, Bernard Monarh, has described the government’s Town Hall meeting on the controversial E-levy, held in Koforidua on Thursday, as one that lacks broader consultation. The Town Hall Meeting was held to sensitize Ghanaians on the proposed 1.75% electronic transaction levy, which is awaiting approval or otherwise […] The post Town
I have been intrigued by the uproarious and rather ethnocentric reaction of a section of Ghanaians on the intended establishment of Ashanti Airlines, reportedly by the Despite Group. My astonishment gets even greater when I consider that a business decision by a private entity on the naming of its airline would generate such unwarranted concerns. […] The post Muniru Husseini
ECOWAS leaders have expressed worry over what they call deteriorating democracy within the sub region. The leaders say the recent coup in Burkina Faso is a clear example of how democracy is failing in West Africa. Opening a virtual ECOWAS summit, President Nana Akufo-Addo, the ECOWAS chair, urged his colleagues to do all they can […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has reiterated his call on traders and motorists operating along the streets and pavements of Accra to evacuate before next week Tuesday. At a stakeholder engagement with various trader unions in Accra ahead of the rollout of the ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’ initiative on February 1, the Minister […] The post Henry
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has reiterated his call on traders and motorists operating along the streets and pavements of Accra to evacuate before next week Tuesday. At a stakeholder engagement with various trader unions in Accra ahead of the rollout of the ‘Operation Clean Your Frontage’ initiative on February 1, the Minister […] The post Henry
The Coalition of Private Transport Operators says it will conclude deliberations on whether or not to increase transport fares on February 2, 2022. This announcement was announced at a stakeholder meeting with the various transport operator groups on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Drivers in the country had earlier raised concerns over the hike in fuel prices, indicating […] The post Transport
The Ghana National School Feeding Caterers Association says 98 percent of its members have received full payment for the second term of the 2021 academic year. The payment comes after caterers across the country in the last few months complained about the arrears owed them by the government. Speaking to Citi News the Public Relations […] The post Arrears of 98% of school
Bolt, the leading ride-hailing platform in Ghana has announced that its mobility services are now available in Ho, Volta Region as it continues its expansion drive to other regions within the country. In recent times, the ride-hailing company extended its services to Sunyani and Koforidua in addition to its already existing presence in Accra, Cape […] The post Bolt’s ride-hailing
The Minority in parliament has rejected a proposal from the government to reduce the rate of the proposed electronic transactions levy from 1.75% to 1.5 percent. The reduction is informed by the concession from the Telcos to reduce their 1% charge on transactions by 0.25%. Citi News sources at the meeting indicate that the Minority […] The post Minority rejects proposal
The leadership of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK (CPA UK) has visited and held discussions with former President John Dramani Mahama in Accra. Members of the CPA UK are in Accra for a Trade and Security Workshop for the UK and African parliamentarians to explore how parliaments can address trade and security issues in the […] The post John Mahama receives
The National Labour Commission (NLC), has sued the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) over its nationwide strike. The NLC is praying for the court to secure an interlocutory injunction to compel the lecturers to return to work. It said the suit is to also force UTAG to call off its strike in compliance with […] The post NLC sues UTAG over ongoing strike appeared first on
The Asokwa District Court in the Ashanti Region has adjourned the case involving KNUST senior lecturer, Dr. Wilberforce Aggrey, who is standing trial for the disappearance of his wife, Rhodaline Amoah-Darko. This is because the Magistrate presiding over the case, His Worship Korkor Owusu Achaw, is on leave. After taking over the case, representatives of […] The post Magistrate’s
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), has set July 14 to July 16 to elect new National Officers for the party. The party has also set April 22 to 24 for the constituency election and 20th to 22nd of May for regional elections. Addressing a press conference in Accra, the General Secretary of the party, John […] The post NPP sets July 14-16 for election of national executives
The Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is scheduled to hold another meeting with the leaders of the Minority caucus later today, Friday, over the latter’s opposition to electronic transfer levy (e-Levy). A similar meeting on Thursday ended inconclusively after the parties could not find common ground over the controversial electronic transfer levy. The Minority caucus […] The post Finance
Workers at the Centre for National Culture in Accra are against moves by the government to relocate the Arts Centre to Ghana House, as part of measures to make way for the Marine Drive Project. The Divisional Chairman of the Centre for National Culture, Isaac Mensah, at a press conference organised by the Public Services […] The post Arts Centre staff oppose
‘Testimony Therapy’ a seven-track EP from the stables of gospel musicians Celestine Donkor, has been released. It was released on Boomplay streaming platforms on January 28, 2022. With five featured gospel artistes selected from four African countries, ‘Testimony Therapy’ sums up the healing power of one being grateful to God for His loving kindness and […] The post Celestine
Citi97.3 · Citi Breakfast Show, Friday 28th January 2021 The post Citi Breakfast Show, Friday 28th January 2022 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), is calling on the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to intervene in addressing their concerns. Members of UTAG have been on an indefinite strike since 10th January 2022. UTAG is asking government to restore the 2013 interim market premium of 114% which was arrived at following negotiations between […] The post A word
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