The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to probe the Electoral Commission’s (EC) unaccounted Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) and parts of Biometric Verification Registration Kits to ensure that the December polls are free and fair. In a statement from the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, […] The post Election
Former Deputy Attorney General Joseph Kpemka has asserted that a comprehensive investigation into the actions of the former MASLOC CEO and Chief Operating Officer clearly demonstrated their guilt under the law. This statement comes in the wake of an Accra High Court’s decision to hand down a 10-year jail sentence to former MASLOC CEO Sedina […] The post Former
Franklin Cudjoe, the CEO of IMANI Africa, has expressed concern for the people of Ghana amidst the current challenges in the energy sector. In addition to the irregular power supply, Ghanaians are grappling with a rise in fuel prices. Fuel prices were raised by several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on April 16, 2024, marking the […] The post Energy
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman and the District Chief Executive for North Tongu, along with the owner of the Hyundai Gold 5-tonne vehicle involved in the rail accident, have collectively debunked claims of political sabotage as the cause of the train crash on the Tema-Mpakadan road. The incident took place on Thursday, April 18, […] The post MP, DCE debunk political sabotage
The University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) has extended its gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, for his personal intervention in addressing the recent robbery incident targeting students and lecturers on the Odumase-Badu road near Sunyani in the Bono Region. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, 16th April 2024, […] The post Your
The Ghana Boundary Commission (GhBC), in partnership with the Ghana Navy (GN), has carried out the third Maritime Boundary Inspection (MBI) exercise along the Western Frontiers of Ghana’s maritime domain. This four-day MBI exercise, which spanned from Monday, April 8 to Thursday, April 11, 2024, was conducted around the Tweneboa Enyenra Ntomme (TEN) Oil Fields, […] The post Ghana
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Dome-Kwabenya, Ambassador Mike Oquaye Jnr, has categorically denied allegations of washing a constituent’s underwear. During his door-to-door campaign, a video surfaced showing him assisting a woman with her laundry, which led to speculation that he was washing underwear. This video has since gone viral. The incident has […] The post I’ll
The Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged the government to focus on strengthening the Cedi to ensure a reduction in the prices of petroleum products. Prices of petroleum products have been on a free fall in the past weeks and further worsened with the reversal of the suspension of the […] The post Fuel price hikes: Strengthening
Samuel Ayeh-Paye, the former Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, has called for a thorough investigation into the recent train accident, stating that the sentencing of the driver involved is not sufficient to close the case. Ayeh-Paye highlighted the need for accountability from various stakeholders, including the railway development authority and the Ghana Railway Company Limited. […] The post New
Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an Energy Analyst and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has urged Ghanaians to refrain from politicising fuel prices. On April 16, 2024, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) increased fuel prices, marking the second pricing window of the month. Investigations by Citi News at various OMC outlets showed a notable rise […] The post We shouldn’t
The Minority in Parliament has slammed their Majority counterparts for asking Ghanaians to reject the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama in the December 7th presidential election. Majority leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin in an address to the media rejected the failure tag slapped on the Nana Addo administration by persons within the opposition […] The post 2024
The Chiefs and People of Nsuekyir in the Effutu Municipality have vowed to support the Omanhene of Effutu Traditional Council Nenyi Ghartey VII in his quest to use portions of Nsuekyir lands for a cemetery project. Citi News understands that the old cemetery is full hence the need for an alternative. The decision sparked widespread […] The post Nsuekyir chiefs
The government has started rehabilitating major roads in communities across the Ejisu Municipality and has committed to completing the projects. On April 18, Roads and Highways Minister Francis Asenso Boakye led Ministry officials to inspect the ongoing work and denied claims that the projects were only initiated because of the upcoming by-election in the area. […]
Organized Labour has issued a warning of a possible strike on May 2, 2024, if the government does not meet its obligation to pay Tier-2 pensions to its members. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and its affiliated unions claim that the government has ignored their repeated appeals. Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Secretary-General of the TUC, […]
The Ghana Police Service has arrested the driver of a Hyundai truck in connection with Thursday’s accident involving a newly acquired train from Poland on the Tema-Mpakadan railway line. According to a statement released by the Police, their preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect, whose truck bore the registration number GS 9018-20, allegedly left the […]
The Ministry of Interior has announced the imposition of a curfew on Sampa Township in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region effective Thursday, April 18, 2024 due to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the area. According to a press release, the curfew will run from 4:00 pm to 7:00 am daily until further notice. […]
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has called on global leaders to take decisive actions in addressing urban challenges and climate change at the ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York. Highlighting Ghana’s rapid urbanization rate, Hon Mustapha Ussif stressed the urgency of adopting innovative solutions to combat pollution and emissions. He emphasized Ghana’s […] The post Ghana
Abel Dzidotor, a 41-year-old truck driver who abandoned his vehicle on the Tema-Mpakadan rail lines, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Juapong Circuit Court. This was after he pleaded guilty to three out of four charges namely – careless and inconsiderate driving, unauthorized stopping, and causing harm. He was convicted on […] The post Driver who caused accident
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