The GH¢2 price of a ball of the local Ghanaian meal made from fermented white corn, called kenkey, was phased out in Accra as far back as November 2022, according to the ‘The Kenkey Index’. According to the Index, by November 2023, one-third of kenkey joints in Accra sold their product at GH¢5. It emphasized […] The post Kenkey

Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong, has expressed optimism that schools in Kwahu Bepong will reopen by Wednesday. The closure of schools in Kwahu Bepong was ordered by the Kwahu South Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) in response to a shooting incident on Sunday, February 4. The unfortunate event resulted in two fatalities and several others […] The post Kwahu

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the global availability of the new Galaxy S24 series, which has received an impressive number of pre-orders thanks to its transformational Galaxy AI capabilities. Following the announcement, the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series achieved a double-digit increase in pre-order sales compared to its predecessor with above 65% of consumers opting for […] The post Samsung

The National Democratic Party (NDP) is set to organize its National Conference in March to nominate the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 general election. According to party leadership, they are optimistic about electing and forming their regional executives, which would pave the way for the acclamation of the party’s flagbearer. In an interview with Citi […] The post NDP

Osei Bonsu Amoah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem South, has justified his decision not to seek re-election. He said after 16 years of legislative service, he believes it’s an appropriate time for him to retire from Parliament. Mr. Amoah is part of a group of prominent majority MPs who decided not to return […] The post 16 years good enough to

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has expressed confidence in the party’s ability to address the economic challenges facing the country if the NDC secures victory in the upcoming elections. He emphasized the quality of men within the NDC, stating that they are well-equipped to positively impact the nation’s fortunes. Addressing […] The post We

Republic Bank Ghana Limited has presented fifty life jackets to the Municipal Education Directorate in the Weija Gbawe Municipality for onward distribution to school children at Faanaa in the Weija Gbawe Municipality. Faanaa is an island community where children who want to access education have to go through the struggles of crossing the estuary using […] The post Republic

Management and staff of award-winning private real estate firm, Imperial Homes Limited, organized a health walk over the weekend as part of activities marking the firm’s 15th-anniversary celebration. The anniversary is themed: “15 years of living up to our brand promise: a signature of luxury.” The health walk began at the Aviation Social Centre, where […] The post Imperial

The Bank of Ghana will engage officials of the Ghana Revenue Authority and stakeholders within the financial sector on Tuesday, February 6, to address concerns related to unauthorized deductions on mobile money transfers. Over the past week, Citi FM has been at the forefront of advocating for Bank of Ghana officials to intervene and rectify […] The post BoG

The Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK to visit King Charles “in the coming days” after Buckingham Palace announced the monarch had been diagnosed with cancer, the BBC understands. A source close to Prince Harry said he had spoken to his father about the diagnosis. The news comes as well wishes pour in […] The post King Charles cancer: Prince

The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama II, has admonished the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, not to amass wealth and properties if re-elected in the upcoming 2024 polls. He further entreated Mahama to prioritize leaving a meaningful legacy rather than accumulating personal wealth if he assumes power […] The post Don’t

The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources is set to undertake a monitoring exercise aimed at assessing the quality of water sourced from boreholes across diverse communities. The ministry has expressed concern that many communities are dependent on boreholes, the water content of which has not been examined by the Water Resources Commission. This situation […] The post Sanitation

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer but was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The type of cancer has not been revealed, but according to a palace statement, the King began “regular treatments” on Monday. Buckingham Palace says the King […] The post King

Egypt has sacked its head coach, Rui Vitoria after its hopes of a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations triumph were dashed last week The country’s football federation on Sunday said Portuguese manager, Rui Vitoria, had been dismissed. Egypt struggled throughout the tournament, failing to win a game before exiting at the last-16 stage. An […] The post Egypt sacks head

The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has arrested forty-six more persons in connection with attacks on the Bepong Chiefs palace and some Police officers at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region. The Police Service had earlier arrested 25 persons in connection with the attack. The arrests bring the total number of suspects so far arrested to […] The post Police

Residents living in flood-affected areas in the lower Volta Basin are at risk of experiencing a possible rise in female genital Schistosomiasis (bilharzia), as aquatic weeds that carry freshwater snails, which are carriers of the parasites, have drawn closer to communities living along the Volta River. The Deputy Health Director in charge of Public Health […] The post Akosombo

Members of Organized Labour in the Ashanti Region are set to hold a meeting on Tuesday to finalize routes for the February 13 protest against the imposition of a 15 percent VAT on Electricity. Organized Labour has begun a series of actions as members have been directed to wear red bands as a signal to […] The post Ashanti Region: Organised Labour

The new Black Stars will be built on home-grown players, according to National Democratic Congress’ 2024 flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. He made this statement during the Northern Region leg of his “Building The Ghana We Want Tour” as he campaigns to be elected as President of Ghana, aiming to replace outgoing Ghanaian President, Nana Addo […] The post Next

Some residents of Teshie Camp 2 in the Greater Accra Region are complaining about an abandoned Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in the community for the past 8 years. The residents say the neglect of the health facility is impeding access to quality healthcare as patients are forced to seek medical attention at the […] The post Teshie Camp 2 residents

The Savanah Regional Director of the Ghana Education Service, Mrs. Mabel Judith Micah, is in critical condition after the car she was travelling in was involved in a crash on the Kumasi-Accra highway. The accident reportedly occurred between Suhum and Nsawam on Monday morning. The Regional storekeeper, Mr. Baba Wusamah, who was travelling with Mrs. […] The post Savannah