Denkyiraman Radio 91.9FM received 4 prestigious awards at the 2nd edition of the Denkyira Prestigious awards held on 30th December 2022 at the Tufuor Hotel. The ceremony was organized with the objective to recognize and reward hard-working individuals who have one way or the other contributed to the development of the Denkyira Community. At the […] The post Denkyiraman

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa has commended leadership of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for the increased efforts to improve the operations and image of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He acknowledged that the image of the NHIS has improved considerably in the past few months and applauded the Governing Board […] The post Volta

Stakeholders in the petroleum sector are confident of stable prices of fuel products within the first quarter of 2023. Prices of petroleum products went down in the first pricing window of 2023 with petrol selling at GH¢12.40 and diesel going for GH¢14.60 at most pumps across the country. Detailing the factors accounting for the reduction […] The post Stakeholders

The Ghana Police Service has announced the arrest of a fourth and the last suspect in connection with the robbery attack on a mobile money agent in Kasoa in the Central Region. Four robbers allegedly attacked and shot the momo agent, as they are popularly called on December 20, 2022, with a pump machine gun […] The post Police arrest 4th suspect in connection

The Ghana National Electronic Pharmacy Platform (GNEPP) has been activated and gone live today, Tuesday, 3 January 2023, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced. Dr Bawumia in 2019, challenged the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana to take steps in ensuring that Pharmacy services are digitized through the introduction of a national-scale e-pharmacy platform. The […] The post Ghana’s

Fire has razed down the Minipack Printing Press at Kokomlemle, a suburb of Accra. Some eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News said they called in the fire service to intervene after they saw smoke emanating from the facility. The traumatized owner of the facility, Kofi Attah, said he’s lost about one million Ghana cedis taking […] The post Fire guts Minipack Printing Press

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Dayi, Madam Joycelene Tetteh has created employment for some 80 girls trained mostly in sewing and hairdressing. These girls drawn from seven of the nine traditional areas in the constituency were also given sewing machines or hair dryers depending on what training they received. Each of the 80 […] The post North Dayi MP gives employment to

The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called for a total reform in the implementation of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to enhance compliance. GATU’s call follows the implementation of the increase in the VAT rate from 12.5% to 15% effective January 1, 2023. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta had indicated that the increase is […] The post GUTA calls for total reform

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Volta Region, Mr. Makafui Kofi Woanya has called on the press in Ghana to help guard the peace being enjoyed in Ghana in their reportage. Mr. woanya in an address to the press at a soirée in Ho said “some persons including a section of the media […] The post Be circumspect in your reportage – NPP Volta

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has admonished Ghanaian youth to decline offers by politicians and political parties which intend to use them to foment trouble, especially during elections. He said the youth must constantly engage in activities that will promote peace and stability in their communities and refrain from acts that could have negative […] The post Resist

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it has replaced all stolen and vandalized transformers in the Tema enclave. This follows reports of the stealing of transformers in the Prampram and Afienya Districts which caused an erratic supply of power to residents. Speaking to Citi News, the Tema Regional Public Relations Officer of the ECG, […] The post ECG replaces stolen transformers

Ghana’s educational sector faced many challenges in 2022 as various labour unions showed their displeasure by embarking on industrial actions. Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum is however hopeful that 2023 would be an exciting year for the education sector as many initiatives are being introduced. Citing some of the initiatives his outfit is coming […] The post 2023

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has described as unfair the justifications provided by the University of Ghana for an increment in its fees for the 2022/2023 academic year. Tertiary institutions were directed by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to increase their fees by 15%, a decision kicked against by various student groups. […] The post UG

The bodies of 28 people who were shot dead have been discovered in Burkina Faso’s north-western town of Nouna, the government has said. A civil society group blamed the killings on armed civilians claiming to be members of a government-backed volunteer force fighting jihadists. The government did not comment on the claim, but said it […] The post Burkina Faso violence:

Old students of the Commonwealth and Mensah Sarbah Halls of the University of Ghana have expressed their unflinching support to continuing students who are protesting against the University management for removing them from their halls. The University revoked the tenancy of continuing students from the two halls as a punitive measure after clashes between some […] The post Old

A Licensed and Registered Clinical Dietician, Ama Pokua Afriyie, has admonished Ghanaians to consume foods in the right proportions to avoid lacking important nutrients for their well-being. Madam Afriyie observed that majority of Ghanaians consume foods without considering the necessary quantity of micro and macro nutrients their body systems need. Speaking on Citi FM/Citi TV’s […] The post Consume

The Chief of the Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah has assured the army of improved infrastructure and logistics across the country to enable them discharge their duties diligently. Major General Oppong-Peprah disclosed this in Sunyani when he commissioned recruits’ line of accommodation at the Armour Training School and officers’ accommodation at Liberation Barracks in […] The post Chief

The United Kingdom (UK) has released the 2023 New Year Honours list and on it is seven Ghanaian names being honoured for services to environmental campaigning, education, architecture, diversity and inclusion, and business. The list, issued by the reigning British monarch – King Charles III – recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the […] The post Seven

The Ghana Airports Company Limited has revised its guidelines on Covid-19 at the Kotoka International Airport, with effect from January 6, 2023. The decision follows the soaring cases of the virus in China and other countries. A statement issued by the Ghana Airports Company Limited warned that it will surcharge airlines that fail to ensure […] The post Covid-19

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor in charge of Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Ghana, Professor Gordon Awandare, has blamed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for the confusion surrounding the increment in the facility user fees by the university. Explaining the current increment which has created some furore among students and parents, Professor Awandare said […] The post UG