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Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has labelled the current administration, led by President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as the “biggest political scam” in Ghana’s history. He further urged Ghanaians to make informed decisions in the upcoming elections on December 7, 2024. The former President expressed these views […] The post Akufo-Addo’s

The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has criticised the government’s newly launched Performance Tracker. During his ‘Building the Ghana We Want’ tour in Nalerigu in the North East Region on Tuesday, April 16, Mr Mahama dismissed the projects listed in the tracker as mere fantasies that do not merit […] The post Mahama

The Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, is leading Ghana’s delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings taking place in Washington DC. The delegation which is made up of officials from the Finance Ministry and the Central Bank include, Hon Abena Osei Asare, Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Hon Fatimatu Abubakar, Minister-Designate […] The post Amin

In today’s competitive business landscape, entrepreneurs must be able to make informed judgements and decisions to navigate the obstacles and possibilities that arise. Developing discernment skills is critical for entrepreneurs who want to effectively determine the best course of action, make informed decisions, and propel their enterprises forward. As a business coach with years of […] The post Dr

Four persons arrested for the theft of Biometric Voter Registration kits of the Electoral Commission have been charged with four counts of stealing and dishonestly receiving. They have been remanded into Police custody. Three of the accused persons are officials of the Electoral Commission while one is a student. The three electoral commission staff members […] The post Four

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) has announced the opening of applications for several positions in preparation for the upcoming 2024 general elections. The positions available include registration officers, Exhibition officers, presiding officers, registration assistants, Exhibition assistants, and Polling assistants. In a social media post on April 15, 2024, the EC stated that the deadline […] The post Election

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) implemented price hikes for fuel, marking the second pricing window of the month. Checks by Citi News at various OMC outlets revealed significant increases in fuel prices. For instance, state-owned Goil raised the price of petrol to GH?14.99 per litre from GH?14.15 in the previous […] The post Consumers

Deputy Attorney General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision to incarcerate former MASLOC CEO Sedinam Tamakloe. An Accra High Court delivered a verdict on Tuesday, April 16, sentencing Sedinam Tamakloe to 10 years in prison with hard labour. Additionally, the court sentenced Daniel Axim, the former Chief Operating Officer of MASLOC, to […] The post We

Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang, the outgoing Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), has outlined numerous accomplishments he achieved since taking office in 2017. On Monday, April 8, President Akufo-Addo terminated Dr. Ofori-Tenkorang’s appointment as the Director-General of SSNIT. He was instructed to hand over his duties to Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo by […] The post Ofori-Tenkorang

Former CEO of MASLOC Sedina Tamakloe has been sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour while former Chief Operating Officer of MASLOc, Daniel Axim has also been jailed for five years with hard labour. They were both found guilty on 78 counts of causing financial loss to the state, stealing, conspiracy to steal, […] The post Former MASLOC CEO jailed 10 years

The Institute for Energy Security has disclosed a decrease of around 4.47% in Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) usage between January 2020 and December 2023, in contrast to a growth of about 6.43% in the preceding four years, spanning January 2016 to December 2019. Throughout this period, November 2020 saw the highest monthly consumption, exceeding 35 […] The post LPG consumption drops by 4.47%

The Odumase-Krobo District Police Command is currently investigating the death of a young lady whose body was found abandoned at Aklomuase Odjam, a suburb in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. According to sources, the body, which is said to have been deposited at the location for some days now by unknown […] The post Odumase-Krobo: Police probe death of

Multiple-award-winning Ghanaian singer and dancer, Mr Drew is out with his first single of the year, titled ‘Sneaky’. ‘Sneaky’ is a beautifully composed Afrobeats song with a blend of Amapiano which tells the story of someone who has been sneaking around with another person’s partner and is now asking to be more than a sneaky […] The post Mr Drew tells his own story

As part of preparations ahead of the December polls, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is set to officially outdoor the party’s running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as its running mate. The event, earmarked for Wednesday, April 24, 2024, will take place at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA). […] The post NDC

Namibian police are on a hunt for 11 prisoners who broke out of a police cell in the northeastern Zambezi region. The escapees, awaiting trial for serious offences, managed to cut through the roof of the Katima Mulilo police station and flee. Items believed to have aided the escape, such as blades and makeshift ropes, […] The post Namibia: Manhunt as ‘dangerous’ suspects

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has questioned the rationale behind relocating the Ameri Power Plant from the Western Region to the Ashanti Region, urging the government to address the financial issues affecting the power sector as a priority. The NDC criticized the government’s decision to recommission and rename the plant, originally […] The post Recommissioning

Senegal’s customs authorities have intercepted a record-breaking haul of cocaine, weighing over a tonne. The drug, concealed in packets and stashed in bags, was found in a lorry in the town of Kidira, near Mali’s border. Valued at $146 million, this haul marks the largest inland seizure of cocaine in Senegal. Such drug interceptions are […] The post Senegal seizes nearly

A Commissioner of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Ishmael Edjekumhene, has disclosed that the decision to impose a fine of Five Million, Eight Hundred and Sixty-Eight Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHS 5,868,000.00) on members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) board was given by PURC’s legal department. The legality of the fine’s imposition was […] The post GH¢5.8m

The Ghana Private Roads Transport Union (GPRTU) views the Transport Ministry’s directive to security agencies to monitor commercial drivers who impose new transport fares beyond the current ones as a measure to regulate the system and ensure proper procedures are followed. The Ministry of Transport has instructed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies […] The post Transport