The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed commendation for the Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, applauding the professionalism demonstrated by police officers during the recently concluded Ejisu by-election. In an official statement released on May 2 and endorsed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Koduah Frimpong, the NPP lauded the leadership of Dr […] The post NPP
Since February 2024, Ghana has experienced frequent power outages, sometimes known as “dumsor.” These power interruptions have had a huge impact on many different sectors of the economy, including online enterprises. As e-commerce and digital marketing have grown in popularity in Ghana, many firms have moved their activities online in order to reach a broader […] The post Dr
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed gratitude to its stakeholders for their significant contributions towards the successful Ejisu by-election on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. In a statement on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the party acknowledged several key figures, including President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Mrs Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, Chief of Staff, and […] The post Ejisu
The New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced his plan to amend the Minerals Act if he wins the upcoming presidential elections. He emphasised that the proposed amendment would incorporate the Chiefs into the mineral licensing process, ensuring their involvement before any miner can obtain a license to operate in a given area. […] The post Chiefs
The Eastern Regional Health Directorate and Management of the Eastern Regional Hospital have announced advanced plans to activate their emergency response to help contain the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the region. This decision comes in the wake of a report by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) revealing 31 new cases of COVID-19 in the […] The post Eastern
Election Watch Ghana, a civil society organisation, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP0 to investigate Dr Kingsley Nyarko, the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso for what they describe as electoral misconduct The petition comes in the wake of a viral video from the Ejisu by-election on April 30, which captured Dr Nyarko handing a […] The post Group
The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged the public to disregard a viral video allegedly depicting a man staffing a ballot box. Reports on social media indicate that the incident was recorded during the recent by-election at Ejisu. But Samuel Tettey, the Deputy Chairman of Operations at the EC in a statement clarified that the video […] The post EC dismisses viral video
Following the successful rebranding in March 2024, Telecel Ghana, a leading telecommunications giant, has demonstrated its commitment to strengthening community collaboration by engaging traditional leaders across the country. In April 2024, the Senior Management Team led by the CEO, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai paid a courtesy visit on the Omanhene of Essikado, Nana Kobina Nketsia V […] The post Telecel
Russia is disrupting satellite navigation systems affecting thousands of civilian flights, according to experts. The Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and the eastern Mediterranean – the regions where Russia’s military has been most active – have seen an increase in disruption to the Global Positioning System (GPS). This has left aircraft unable to receive GPS […] The post Russia
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his firm belief that he can contribute positively to Ghana and that divine intervention can guide him towards this goal. He shared these sentiments during a meeting with the clergy in Takoradi on Thursday, May 2, as part of his Western regional campaign […] The post I believe God can
Ralf Rangnick became the latest high-profile coach to turn down the vacant Bayern Munich job on Thursday. Rangnick has decided to remain in charge of Austria beyond this summer’s European Championship. “I am the Austrian team manager with all my heart. This job gives me incredible joy and I’m determined to continue successfully on the […] The post Rangnick
Election Watch Ghana has filed a Right to Information (RTI) application demanding serial numbers of all Biometric Verification Register (BVR) kits to be used for the upcoming limited voter registration exercise. Jude Balma, the convener of the group, in a signed statement, is also requesting the corresponding registration centres where each BVR kit will be […] The post Election
The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has vowed to resist the Education Ministry’s proposed rebranding of public schools and the introduction of new school uniforms. In a statement released on May 2, 2024, the association emphasised its determination to resist any government initiative that threatens the job security of its members. Expressing deep concerns, the […] The post We’ll
A 15-year-old girl, who was rescued from a forced marriage in 2023, is calling for support to enable her to complete her secondary education. Salamatu (not her real name) revealed to Citi News in an interview the intervention of benevolent groups that helped whisk her out of the marriage arranged by her father. She is […] The post 15-year-old girl rescued from
Joseph Abuabu Dadzie has officially taken over as the new Chief Executive of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). Mr. Dadzie takes over from Mr. Opoku-Ahweeneh Danquah, whose term of office ended on April 26, 2024. Until his appointment, Mr. Dadzie was GNPC’s Deputy Chief Executive responsible for Commerce, Strategy & Business Development. Prior to […] The post GNPC’s
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for greater levels of cooperation and collaboration among the broad spectrum of global maritime stakeholders. “No nation can afford to do it alone. Ghana, being cognizant of her responsibilities as a coastal state, is playing her part in collaborating with the international maritime community towards enhancing maritime security […] The post Greater
The Ghanaian government has reiterated its commitment to creating a favorable investment environment to attract foreign investors and boost economic development. Yoofi Grant, CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC), highlighted the crucial role played by investors in contributing to the country’s growth and emphasized the government’s openness to collaborate with foreign partners for […] The post Ghana’s
The University of Ghana Co-operative Credit Union Ltd held its 2023 Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2024, at the University of Ghana Great Hall. During the meeting, the Union announced a net surplus of over GH¢16 million for the 2022/2023 financial year, marking a 16.78% increase from the previous year. This growth exceeds the […] The post UG Credit
Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, the President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has expressed serious concerns about their compensation. In an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on Citi TV during the celebration of Workers’ Day on Wednesday, May 1, Madam Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo revealed that the service conditions for nurses and […] The post May
At least 10 people have died and more than 20 are missing after storms caused flooding in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Helicopters are flying over the region searching for people who have been left stranded. In some areas, the flooding is so severe that helicopters have been unable to land […] The post Brazil floods: Residents stranded
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