President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has jumped to the defence of Akonta Mining Company Limited, claiming that the firm is not engaged in illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Akonta Mining owned by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi-Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has been in the news […] The post Akonta mining not

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has jumped to the defence of Akonta Mining Company Limited, claiming that the firm is not engaged in illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. Akonta Mining owned by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has been in the news […] The post Akonta mining

The year 2022 has been marked by deliberate efforts towards gaining valuable knowledge in environmental sustainability and social ventures in our communities and around the world. It has been a difficult year with few opportunities that broadened my appreciation of leadership and climate action. Among the few was the Canada-Africa Innovation Fellowship by the Engineers […] The post Climate

Popular Afrobeats singer Kelvyn Brown, better known as Kelvyn Boy has called on Ghanaians to celebrate legendary Ghanaian Gospel songstress, Cindy Thompson before she dies. Cindy Thompson, now Cindy Quainoo is a veteran Ghanaian gospel musician who shot to fame with her song “Awurade Kasa”. The song was subsequently used for political gain by the […] The post Celebrate

The Head of the National Diabetes Management and Research Center, Dr. Yacoba Atiase, has advised people to desist from gaffing too much alcohol and stop engaging in other sedentary lifestyles that are likely to predispose them to type 2 diabetes. Dr. Yacoba Atiase, added that people who do not eat well or are involved in […] The post Too

The University of Ghana has assured that it is taking steps to complete the disputed Africa Integras Project despite the ongoing legal tussle confronting the project. University authorities say they are working tirelessly to ensure the project is completed to help complement the infrastructural needs of the school. The project stalled five years ago after […] The post University

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has stated that it is not happy with the transfer of the Ashanti Regional National Service Scheme Director, Alex Opoku-Mensah, following his abuse of a nurse at the Manhyia Government Hospital. The GRNMA in 2022 called for the head of Mr. Opoku-Mensah following the assault at the […] The post We’re

The Deputy Director of Communications at the Office of the President, Mr. Jefferson Kwamina Sackey on Sunday, January 1, 2023 graced the annual Zongo Day programme which happened at the forecourt of the Sabon Zongo Palace in the Nmenmette Electoral Area under the theme “Telling the Zongo Story.” In his brief speech, he emphasized the […] The post Jefferson

An ex-funeral homeowner and her mother have been sentenced in Colorado after selling body parts without any consent. Megan Hess, 46, and Shirly Koch, 69, dissected some 560 corpses between 2010 and 2018, selling parts to medical training companies which did not know they had been fraudulently acquired. Entire bodies were sold in some cases, […] The post Ex-funeral

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana says the reversal of the benchmark policy by the government is in bad faith. The Association said the absolute reversal of the benchmark discounts is in clear contravention of the discussions that went on prior to the announcement. Executive Director of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit said the […] The post Govt

As part of activities marking the new year, the Fiifi Buckman Foundation, a benevolent organization established by a Takoradi-based-renowned lawyer, Philip Fiifi Buckman has fed and entertained 480 widows and the aged in Takoradi. Speaking to Citi News during the event, Mr. Buckman said the support to the widows and the aged for the past […] The post Fiifi Buckman Foundation feeds

The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Secretariat (NSS), Alex Opoku Mensah has been transferred to the Head Office in Accra to work under direct supervision. This follows the recommendations of a committee of inquiry tasked to probe Mr. Antwi who verbally assaulted a nurse at the Manhyia Government Hospital. He was earlier suspended […] The post Ashanti

The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Secretariat (NSS), Alex Opoku-Mensah has been transferred to the Head Office in Accra to work under direct supervision. This follows the recommendations of a committee of inquiry tasked to probe Mr. Opoku-Mensah who verbally assaulted a nurse at the Manhyia Government Hospital. He was earlier suspended pending […] The post Ashanti

The Ashanti Regional Director of the National Service Secretariat (NSS), Alex Opoku Mensah has been suspended further. This follows the recommendations of a committee of inquiry tasked to probe Mr. Antwi who verbally assaulted a nurse at the Manhyia Government Hospital. He was earlier suspended pending investigations into the matter. But in a new directive […] The post Ashanti

Telecommunications companies in the country are yet to implement the 1 percent Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) announced by the government in the 2023 Budget. The government presenting the 2023 Budget and Economic Policy Statement, reviewed the 1.5 percent electronic transaction levy downwards to 1 percent effective January 2023. The reduction has also been approved by […] The post Telcos

January 9, 2023, has been declared a public holiday. A statement signed by the Minister for Interior, Ambrose Dery, said the day “has been declared a Public Holiday to mark “Constitution Day.” The statement called on Ghanaians to observe the day as a statutory public holiday throughout the country. “The general public is hereby notified […] The post January

The Nkosouhene (Development Chief) of the Zongo Community in the Ashanti Region, Alhaji Abdullahi Ali Barry has heaped praises on Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for his role in the peace and stability of the kingdom and Ghana. He said Otumfuo’s reign as the King of the Asante Kingdom continues to be beneficial to the […] The post Nkosouhene of Zongo

The Media Coalition Against Galamsey has revived its calls for the arrest and prosecution of directors and officers of Akonta Mining Limited for their alleged involvement in illegal mining activities. The coalition insists there is substantial evidence to nail Akonta directors and officers for engaging in illegal mining in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in […] The post Prosecute

The Director of Business Operations at Dalex Finance, Joe Jackson, has urged the government to expedite negotiations on the debt exchange programme by the end of January 2023 or the country will be heading for “doomsday”. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, January 4, Mr Jackson said the government must change its approach […] The post Expedite

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has admonished car owners to desist from embellishing their number plates. The caution by the Authority comes on the back of thousands of motorists trooping to their office to get their cars registered. In an interview with Citi News, the Greater Accra Regional Manager of DVLA, Attah Kumah […] The post Stop embellishing