The 2024 ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival’, organized by Citi FM/Citi TV, got heated at the forecourt of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), with vendors sharing their unique experiences. The festival, a key part of the 2024 Heritage Month celebrations, offers patrons a chance to savour a variety of authentic Ghanaian dishes. These dishes […] The post 2024

Enthusiastic attendees of the 2024 Citi FM/TV ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival’ took over the dance floor at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) as ‘Kwan Pa Band’ delivered electrifying traditional songs. The band’s performance was a vibrant journey through Ghana’s rich cultural tapestry, featuring songs representing the Northern, Volta, Ashanti, Eastern, Bono, Ahafo, Western, […] The post Participants

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia says the aggressive campaign strategy of moving door to door and window to window to preach the achievement of his government to electorates is a sure possible way of breaking the 8. In a bid to win the hearts of voters in the upcoming December […] The post 2024 Polls: Bawumia tours Kwahu, pledges to break

Bernard Avle, the General Manager of Citi TV and Citi FM, has stated that the organisation’s ‘Back to Your Village Food Festival’ goes beyond simply celebrating differences. It’s about recognizing the underlying unity that binds Ghanaians together. “We are not here because we are different, we are here because we are similar. We are not […] The post ‘Back

Steven Asamoah Boateng, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has emphasized the critical role Ghana’s diverse cuisine plays in driving employment and bolstering small businesses. Speaking on Day 1 of Citi TV/Citi FM’s Back to Your Village Food Festival, he said “In fact, when we talk about employment, the best way to create employment […] The post ‘Back

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) has expressed concern over the recent surge in fraud and its ripple effect on the insurance industry. Acting Commissioner of Insurance, Michael Kofi Andor, emphasized that insurance fraud poses a significant threat to the insurance industry, potentially resulting in substantial losses for insurers. “I know some of you chat people […] The post NIC

The North East Regional Health Director, Dr. Ibrahim Baba Abubakar, has disclosed some challenges bedevilling health care delivery in the region. He revealed this during the annual health performance review meeting in Nalerigu, stating that poor road networks and inadequate staff redistribution have heavily impacted the region’s health sector. Dr Abubakar explained that the area’s […] The post North

Three United Nations observers and a translator have been wounded by shelling in Rmeish, southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission said. Lebanon’s state news agency reported that an Israeli drone strike was behind the explosion, but the Israeli military denied it was responsible. The UN mission, Unifil, said those hurt were receiving treatment and that […] The post UN

Amidst the intensifying political climate in Ghana, characterised by the forthcoming election and the choice of a running mate for the Vice President and the NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the tension between prominent political figures from the Ashanti Region has become evident. The discord between the political figures from the region has become […] The post 2024

With repeated school closures and mass flights, children in Haiti have been left suffering under the shadow of the ongoing violence in the Caribbean country. The national capital Port-au-Prince remains engulfed in violence and a political power vacuum, with gangs having a stranglehold on roads and ports in the city and tens of thousands fleeing. […] The post Education, child safety

A high-tension cable has detached from the main line between the Avornyo and Gati junctions in Ashalaja, a town near Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra region. This incident, which occurred on Friday, March 29, 2024, has left the residents in a state of fear and uncertainty. Despite their efforts to […] The post Residents panic as high tension cable

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to usher in a new era of governance by appointing young leaders to his cabinet should he be elected in the upcoming December 7 elections. This groundbreaking initiative, a first in Ghana’s political history, according to him, aims to reflect the nation’s […] The post Next NDC govt

One thousand miles east of Gaza, large blocks of aid are being loaded on to a US military transport plane, its crew silhouetted by the morning sun glancing over the desert landscape around Qatar’s al-Udeid airbase. They push 80 crates into the plane’s cavernous interior, each canvas-wrapped block strapped to a cardboard pallet and topped […] The post Israel

Food enthusiasts rejoice! The 2024 Citi TV/Citi FM “Back to Your Village Food Festival” is in full swing at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) forecourt. Vendors are proudly displaying a vibrant array of Ghana’s indigenous dishes, tempting visitors with their delicious aromas. This annual two-day event, formerly known as the “Back to Your Village Food […] The post Photos:

Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund has completed its fourth investment in just over two years since its closing, with a US$3 million preferred equity investment in Zeepay. Zeepay specialises as a Mobile Money Challenger, and is currently the biggest non-telco Mobile Money Operator in Africa by balance sheet and revenue with Mobile Money Licenses in six […] The post Zeepay

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang, has urged contractors working on the Atibie Odweanoma road in the Eastern Region to expedite their work following this year’s Easter paragliding in Kwahu. The much-anticipated 2024 Easter Paragliding Festival has commenced in Kwahu Atibie, with hundreds of enthusiasts gathering at the Odweanoma paragliding […] The post Paragliding

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned Europe is in a “pre-war era” and Ukraine must not be defeated by Russia for the good of the whole continent. He said war was “no longer a concept from the past”, adding: “It’s real and it started over two years ago.” His comments came after Russia launched […] The post War a real

KFC Nigeria has issued an apology after the airport authority shut one of its outlets over alleged discrimination against a disabled client. Adebola Daniel, son of a former Nigerian state governor Gbenga Daniel, said in a post on X that he was ordered to leave a KFC outlet at Lagos airport because of his wheelchair. […] The post KFC Nigeria

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has announced plans to restructure the Youth and Sports Ministry to better serve the interests of Ghana’s youth. Speaking at the unveiling of the NDC’s National Youth Wing Secretariat and Campaign on Friday, March 29, 2024, Mr. Mahama emphasized the need for a more comprehensive […] The post 2024

On a beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu stand six tall concrete posts planted in the pure white sand. The waves of the bright blue Indian Ocean break gently nearby – and often bear witness to some grim events. Warning: This article contains descriptions that some people may find upsetting Every so often the security […] The post Somalia’s football