Access Bank Ghana PLC has partnered with Citi FM Foundation run by Citi FM and Citi TV to provide support to the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage in the Volta Region of Ghana. In commemoration of Valentine’s Day, the Bank and staff embarked on a campaign dubbed ‘More Love for Volta’. This initiative underscores […] The post Access
The National Taskforce of the Electricity Company of Ghana is set to disconnect 91 hospitals from the national grid due to outstanding debts owed to the power distributor. The health facilities, spread across the country, collectively owe a substantial amount of GHc261 million. According to information obtained by Citi News from the ECG, numerous health […] The post ECG
John Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed plans to unveil the party’s manifesto for the upcoming 2024 General Elections by mid-year. The manifesto launch will feature key policies, including the introduction of a 24-hour economy, the abolishment of ex-gratia, and the export of nurses to address unemployment among health workers. […] The post 2024
The Christian leader, life coach, entrepreneur and psalmist, Eric Oduro Kwapong, founder of the Eric Kwapong Ministries is set to host ‘Leaders in Worship’ on Friday, April 19th, 2024 at the Physicians and Surgeons Hall, Accra, at 6:00 pm. This initiative is a leader’s spiritually enriching resource space as explained by Eric Oduro Kwapong, “This […] The post Eric
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, has criticized Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s remarks about Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, describing them as culturally and professionally unacceptable. On Monday, the Minority caucus took exception to the Majority Leader’s claim that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman in her 70s, […] The post Afenyo-Markin’s
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) branch at the University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has officially called off its indefinite strike. The strike, which commenced on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, was initiated in response to the government’s failure to disburse the Online Teaching Support Allowance. Efforts were made to resolve the issue […] The post UTAG-UESD
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that the debt in the energy sector poses the greatest risk to the nation’s economy. “The reality, Mr Speaker, is that this crippling indebtedness and the mess in the power sector, created by the Akufo Addo/Bawumia government, remains the biggest threat to the Ghanaian […] The post Energy
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has disclosed that Tamale, the northern regional capital, has exceeded its water supply capacity, prompting the need for a systematic rationing approach to meet the demand. Managing Director Dr. Clifford A. Braimah attributed this challenge to disruptions caused by urban roads during their construction works. During a recent visit to the […] The post Tamale:
The Kumasi chapter of the Coalition of Concerned Teachers of Ghana has issued an ultimatum to the government and the Finance Ministry, demanding the payment of all accrued funds and welfare dues owed to its members by April 30. Expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s prolonged delay in releasing the funds, the Coalition attributed the setback […] The post Coalition
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has withdrawn remarks he made about the NDC’s running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, during his debate on the State of the Nation address. The Minority caucus was incensed by the Majority Leader’s assertion that the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, a woman in her 70s, as the NDC’s […] The post Afenyo-Markin
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for its handling of the educational sector. He accused the government of favouring superficial populism in its management of education. During a parliamentary debate on President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, March 11, Dr Ato Forson further […] The post Akufo-Addo
Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has filed a second petition with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) concerning the controversial new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). Earlier, he had accused the Governor, Deputy Governors, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank, and the project contractor, Goldkey Properties […] The post Ayariga
The Minority in Parliament has accused the management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of engaging in illegal activities by allegedly writing off approximately GH¢48 billion of government debt. According to the caucus, these actions have resulted in the insolvency of the central bank. During the final debate on the State of the Nation Address […] The post BoG
The Minority in Parliament has accused the management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of engaging in illegal activities by allegedly writing off approximately GH¢48 billion of government debt. According to the caucus, these actions have resulted in the insolvency of the central bank. During the final debate on the State of the Nation Address […] The post BoG
The Minority in Parliament has accused the management of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) of engaging in illegal activities by allegedly writing off approximately GH¢48 billion of government debt. According to the caucus, these actions have resulted in the insolvency of the central bank. During the final debate on the State of the Nation Address […] The post Minority
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has strongly criticised the Akufo-Addo administration, accusing it of failing to deliver on its commitment to transform Ghana within the first 18 months of taking office. During a debate on President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Monday, March 11, Dr. Ato […] The post Akufo-Addo
The President of Malta, H.E Dr George Vella and the First Lady of Malta, Mrs. Mary-Anne Vella, on Friday, 8th March 2024, paid a working visit to the National Lottery Authority (NLA) as part of his three-day State Visit to Ghana. The Board Chairman, His Eminence Torgbui Francis Seth Nyonyo, the Director-General, Mr. Samuel Awuku, […] The post Maltese President, Dr George Vella visits
The debate on the State of the Nation address by President Akufo-Addo was put on hold by Parliament due to rising tensions within the minority caucus. This was due to remarks made by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, about the running mate of the NDC, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The Majority Leader, during his final remarks […] The post Parliament
Nigeria’s central Niger state has decided to rename its newly renovated local airport after President Bola Tinubu. According to the state’s spokesperson, Hajia Binta Mammam, the decision to rename the Minna International Airport was made in recognition of President Tinubu’s contributions to the state’s development. However, this decision has faced criticism from some Nigerians, who […] The post Nigerian
The Minority in Parliament has announced its intention to introduce a private member’s bill aimed at repealing the E-levy, emissions tax, and betting tax. This move comes in response to the recent proposal by the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who pledged to eliminate these taxes if elected in the 2024 polls. While […] The post Minority
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