Four more children have been confirmed to have suffered multiple sexual penetrations in the ongoing defilement case involving a 35-year-old who is standing trial at the Wa circuit court. A medical officer at the Wa Municipal Hospital, Dr. Alhassan Mohammed Mubarik gave the confirmation when he was called to testify before the court presided over […] The post Wa
As a journalist, I find myself repeatedly drawn to a disheartening story that I wish I didn’t have to cover – road crashes. It’s ironic that this grim topic is one of the most frequent I work on. Upon arriving at crash scenes, the sight of mangled vehicles never fails to break my heart. The […] The post Why
The much-anticipated Axis Pension Open Forum 2023 has taken place, where the leading private pension firm used the opportunity to tell its stellar performance to its stakeholders. The event brought together various stakeholders in the Axis Pension ecosystem such as Trustees, Scheme Members and Custodians. It is an initiative of Axis Pension, a leading name […] The post Axis
Citi News has gathered that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has settled debts to all Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for the months of June and July after earlier concerns expressed by the power generation companies. Sources close to Citi News confirm that all the IPPs have received a second payment for current bills from […] The post $2bn debt: ECG settles June, July
This story was produced with support from the Rainforest Journalism Fund in partnership with the Pulitzer Center DIBOMBARI, Cameroon — “We are going through hell,” the haunting words of Marie Noel resonate with a mix of despair and fortitude. Marie, an activist in her 50s hailing from the village of Souza near Dibombari Socapalm Plantation, […] The post Whispers
The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has formally requested the Electoral Commission (EC) to increase the number of registration centres for the upcoming voter registration exercise within each district to alleviate the inconvenience faced by citizens who would otherwise have to travel long distances to register. The limited registration exercise is set to take place from […] The post Increase
The Minority in Parliament says it has reached a consensus with the police on the modalities of its planned protest at the Bank of Ghana Head Office on September 5, 2023. In response to what they perceive as the reckless management of the central bank and the GHC60 billion losses incurred in its 2022 financial […] The post Minority meets Police ahead of BoG protest appeared first
King Faisal Football Club, owned by Alhaji Karim Grusah, has filed an interlocutory injunction aimed at preventing the Ghana Football Association from proceeding with its scheduled elections on September 27th. The elections, set to take place in Tamale, are meant to select new leaders to helm the association, with the incumbent, Kurt Okraku and former […] The post Alhaji
Ghanaian sprinter, Joseph Paul Amoah has missed out on a place in the semis of the men’s 200m race at the World Athletics Championships. Joseph Paul Amoah finishes 5th in his heat with a time of 20.56s #CitiSports #Budapest2023 pic.twitter.com/Xj57HcfG1l — Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) August 23, 2023 The former national record holder placed fifth with […] The post 2023
Ghana’s national 200m record holder, James Dadzie picked up a serious injury during his heat at the World Athletics Championships. Ghana’s James Dadzie picked up an injury during his 200m race 💔#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/UqXikOQHp1 — Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) August 23, 2023 Dadzie, 22, was nursing an injury heading into his first-ever World Athletics Championships that was […] The post 2023
The people of Betinko, a community in the Atwima Mponua District of Ashanti, have received a new classroom block to augment existing ones as enrollment surges. The 3-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities (library, staff common room, and headteacher’s office) was commissioned today, August 22, 2023, amid great enthusiasm from the community members, staff, and […] The post Isaac
Energy Think Tank, CUTS International has rebuked the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for increasing electricity tariffs by 4.22%. The institution argues that the increment, coupled with the harsh economic conditions, exerts undue pressure on struggling citizens. PURC on the other hand argues that the adjustment is to ensure that the real value of the […] The post PURC
Ghana’s leading real estate company, SuCasa Properties, is making it easier than ever for people to own homes. The company offers a variety of flexible payment plans and customization options, making it possible for buyers to find a home that fits their needs and budget. Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive Officer of SuCasa, […] The post SuCasa Properties simplify real
The Minority has raised concerns about the GNPC-Genser energy deal in its current form which it said is biased toward other industry players and is therefore calling for transparency in gas pricing in the country. The Caucus through former deputy Energy Minister and Deputy Minority Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah called for a thorough review of […] The post GNPC-Genser
The Coalition of Transport Union and Association is threatening to increase transport fares by 20 percent if government fails to scrap off some taxes from the petroleum price build-up. The association says government must abolish the sanitation and pollution levy, and energy sector levy to ease the unnecessary pressure on drivers and other consumers. Speaking […] The post Transport
The senior presidential advisor, Yaw Osafo Maafo, has partly blamed traditional leaders for the increasing pollution of river bodies in the country by illegal miners. Osafo Maafo lamented that some chiefs in areas where illegal mining, also known as “galamsey,” takes place, offer their lands to the miners, who then pollute the water bodies beyond […] The post Traditional
The Minerals Commission has clarified that the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources has not approved any contract, transaction, deal, or stake for any person, company, or entity in relation to the Ewoyaa Lithium project. This follows reports that Piedmont Lithium has acquired a stake in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana. In a statement […] The post ‘Lands
The Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency, James Gyakye Quayson, has accused the Akufo-Addo government of interfering in his daily trial. During the campaign period for the Assin North by-elections, the then-candidate, James Gyakye Quayson, was ordered to face a daily trial. He had been commuting from his constituency to the court on a […] The post I’m
The Accra Regional Police Command has invited the leadership of the Minority caucus in Parliament for a meeting today, Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The meeting has to do with the minority’s intended protest against the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and his two deputies. The Greater Accra Regional Police Command in a letter […] The post Minority to meet
The Media Coalition Against Galamsey is admonishing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to emulate the actions of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II by dismissing government officials who are found guilty of engaging in illegal mining activities. This comes on the back of Otumfuo’s decision to destool the Chief of Abuontem, Nana Kwaku Duah III […] The post Emulate
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