NDC is vigorously holding Branch Executives elections, and will soon begin Constituency, Regional, National, and eventually, the Flagbearer contests to complete the process of electing (NOT SELECTING) the gallant men and women to lead us to victory in 2024. Branches generally decide who wins general elections. Thus, let’s choose the best to lead us in […] The post Omane
Citi News sources at the Ghana-Togo border to the east and Elubo to the west indicate that, the “galamsey queen”, Aisha Huang, did not enter Ghana through those routes. In a worst-case scenario, it could be through the unapproved routes and not the official land borders. Aisha Huang, the Chinese ‘galamsey kingpin’ who was deported […] The post Aisha
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has emphasized Ghana’s determination to push COP27 to deliver on its commitment to double financing for climate adaptation efforts on the continent. According to the President, “it is time to turn words into deeds, and ambition into action. With the world in flames and under floodwaters, […] The post ‘It’s
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice and the Inspector General of Police have been petitioned by environmental activists to detail the number of foreign nationals arrested for engaging in illegal mining in Ghana and their nationalities. In the petition by the Ghana Environmental Advocacy Group and A Rocha Ghana, concern was expressed over reports […] The post Activists
The Ranking Member on the Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament, Kwame Governs Agbodza has chastised the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund for spending taxpayers’ money on a hotel project that is gradually becoming a white elephant. Mr Agbodza contends that the investment from the fund has virtually become a wasteful expenditure. The Pullman Accra City […] The post Agbodza
The Revenue Mobilization Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana on Monday, September 5th, 2022 recovered over GH¢3 million from electricity defaulters within the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. Speaking to Citi News in Takoradi during the Taskforce’s operation to recover revenue from its defaulting customers, the Western Regional Communications Officer of the ECG, Benjamin Quarcoo said the […] The post ECG
At least 35 civilians have been killed by a bomb that hit a convoy of vehicles in northern Burkina Faso where jihadist rebels are active, authorities say. Dozens of others were wounded in the blast on the road between Djibo and Bourzanga. Convoys escorted by Burkina Faso’s army are used to deliver supplies to towns […] The post At least 35 civilians killed in Burkina
Five people died following the collapse of an under-construction building in Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos, according to rescue operation teams. “We are working on worst scenario,” said Ibrahim Farinloye, office coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency in Lagos state. Rescue operations are ongoing as more people are believed to be buried under the rubble. […] The post Nigeria
The Chartered Insurance Institute of Ghana (CIIG) has recognised MeBanbo, an innovative microinsurance product from Hollard Life Assurance, as the year’s best product in the second edition of its awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel. MeBanbo offers the most comprehensive and reasonably priced funeral and disability life insurance on the market. The annual industry […] The post Hollard
The Minority in Parliament has threatened not to approve the budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation if the government continues to ignore concerns over the SIM card re-registration exercise. This was after the National Communications Authority on Sunday rolled out punitive measures to be meted out to persons who are yet to […] The post Minority
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has stated that a deal between Ghana and the IMF should be reached and finalized before the end of the year. In a close-door meeting with the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday, 5th September 2022, on the sidelines of the […] The post Ghana-IMF $3bn deal
A former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, has described as shocking news the re-arrest of Aisha Huang despite her deportation in 2019 for engaging in legal mining in Ghana. “It clearly demonstrates that the decision [to deport her], was wrong,” Mr. Fuseini said. Following her recent arrest, she has been slapped […] The post Aisha
Legal Practitioner, Ace Ankomah thinks the government acted in bad faith by deporting a Chinese national, Aisha Huang in 2019 after her reported involvement in illegal mining in Ghana. Mr. Ankomah said the government should have tried Aisha Huang to serve as a deterrent to others who intend to exploit Ghana’s natural resources. Speaking on […] The post Ghana
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