The Ministry of Works and Housing has stated that the construction of new housing units in all areas where Agenda 111 projects have been cited remains a priority for the new Minister and the Ministry. According to the ministry, the construction which will be part of the rural housing projects sanctioned by President Akufo-Addo in […] The post Agenda 111 remains govt’s

The leadership of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has endorsed independent presidential candidate, Alan Kyerematen’s commitment to introduce a fixed rate on import duties. Mr. Kyerematen has pledged to implement this initiative within the first six months of his administration if elected in the upcoming December 7 general elections. In a statement issued […] The post Abossey

The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper on September 23, 2024, and the parliamentary balloting on […] The post Election

About 170 people were killed in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor has said, as violence flares in the country. Aly Benjamin Coulibaly said in a statement on Sunday that he had received reports of the attacks on the villages of Komsilga, Nodin and Soroe in Yatenga […] The post About 170 people killed in

The Independent Power Producers Ghana (IPPs) have issued a stark warning that the country’s power sector challenges are on the brink of exacerbation. According to the Chamber, the sector is at risk of incurring an increased debt of approximately USD$1.8 billion to the IPPs alone by the close of 2024. This escalation is attributed to […] The post Power

Elon Musk, the multi-billionaire owner of Tesla and X, is suing artificial intelligence company OpenAI, accusing the firm of prioritising profit over developing AI for the public good. Mr Musk is bringing the suit against OpenAI, which he co-founded, and its chief executive, Sam Altman, for breaching a contract by reneging on its pledge to […] The post Elon

Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, is delighted with the recent approval of the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, his spokesperson has disclosed. After nearly three years of discussion, Parliament passed the anti-LGBTQ+ bill on February 28, 2024. The bill mandates a prison sentence of up to three years for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Additionally, […] The post Chief

Investments by Gold Fields Ghana’s Foundation in Host Communities have hit $100 million. Attached is a breakdown of the investments by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation       Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp! Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just […] The post A

Former President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the importance of education to the country’s development, noting that the sector consistently receives a significant portion of budgetary allocations from every government. He highlighted that the education sector remains instrumental in producing human capital for accelerated development. Mahama expressed appreciation for individuals who contribute their resources to […] The post Education

Residents of Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, have expressed satisfaction with the level of development being undertaken by the government ahead of the 67th Independence Day, which will be hosted in Koforidua. Age-old deplorable roads, which were abandoned for several years, have seen massive facelifts, while malfunctioning streetlights and traffic lights have all been replaced. […] The post Koforidua

Rev. Dr. Eric Adu-Gyamfi, Chairman of the National Peace Council, has clarified that his outfit serves as a mediator and remains impartial on matters concerning the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Rev. Dr. Adu-Gyamfi stated that they have not taken a stance on the anti-LGBTQ+ bill. He stressed the necessity of the group maintaining neutrality after being approached […] The post We’re

The Ministry of the Interior has declared Wednesday, March 6, 2024, as a national public holiday in observance of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day celebration. Government offices and agencies, schools, and businesses are expected to be closed in honour of the day. The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, in a statement, urged all and sundry […] The post 67th Independence

Ghanaian-based label owned by Lawrence Asiamah Hanson popularly known as Bullgod, Bullhaus Entertainment has released its much-awaited album dubbed ‘Horns Up’ Bullgod took to his social media pages to announce the release of the project with a trailer a few days ago. In the post, he captioned the trailer with anticipation which led to much […] The post Bullhaus

The Ghana Grid Company LTD (GRIDCo) has attributed the power cut that affected some areas in the western part of Accra, Winneba, and Takoradi on Sunday, March 3, to faulty equipment at its Mallam substation. GRIDCo in a statement signed by its Corporate Communications Manager, Dzifa Bampoh, indicated that its engineers have already begun power […] The post GRIDCo

A family has accused the Bimbilla Hospital of negligence following the loss of their loved one’s baby during childbirth. They allege that despite the woman experiencing severe bleeding when she was taken to the hospital, there was no medical personnel to assist her for almost 12 hours. As a result, the woman gave birth to […] The post Family accuses Bimbilla

A family has accused the Bimbilla Hospital of negligence following the loss of their loved one’s baby during childbirth. They allege that despite the woman experiencing severe bleeding when she was taken to the hospital, there was no medical personnel to assist her for almost 12 hours. As a result, the woman gave birth to […] The post Family accuses Bimbilla

Scores of students of the Ejisu Senior High Technical School have been displaced following a rainstorm that ripped off the roof of the boys’ dormitory on Saturday, March 1, 2024. The over 150 affected students sought shelter in classrooms on Saturday following the incident. The students were at the dining hall when the incident happened. […] The post Ejisu

Ghana’s celebrated Chef, Failatu Abdul-Razak, popularly known as Chef Faila, has fallen short in her ambitious bid for the Guinness World Record’s longest cooking marathon. Chef Faila dedicated an impressive 227 hours to her endeavour, drawing crowds of supportive Ghanaians to Tamale. Over 10 days, she tirelessly cooked and served over 200 meals to orphans […] The post Chef