Parliament has directed the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) to provide compensation to farmers who suffered losses due to the avian influenza or Bird Flu outbreak between 2015 and 2018. The 2022 Auditor General’s Report has revealed that a significant portion of the allocated compensation funds, exceeding GH¢1.8 million, remains unutilized in the Ministry’s […] The post Disburse
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
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
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to reverse the names President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo gave some public universities in the country if he is re-elected as president in the 2024 polls. Some public universities were renamed by the President when he assumed office. For instance, the […] The post I’ll
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has called for the immediate disbandment of a search committee set up by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to find a new coach for the Black Stars. He emphasizes the need for a total overhaul of the country’s sporting structure and the formulation of a […] The post AFCON loss: Disband Black
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticized the Interior Ministry for inefficient monitoring of private security companies in the country. The 2022 Auditor General’s report reveals that more than 440 companies failed to renew their licenses, leading to a revenue loss of over GH¢800,000. The Chairman of PAC, James Klutse Avedzi, believes that the lives […] The post PAC
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has nominated 26 new Municipal and District Chief Executive Officers. The nominations are in accordance with Article 243 (1) of the Constitution. The nominations of these new MCEs and DCEs follow the revocation of 24 DCEs on Friday. The President in a statement on February 3, said, “Pursuant to […] The post Akufo-Addo nominates 26 new MDCEs
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has sacked 24 District Chief Executives with immediate effect. In a letter dated Friday, February 2, the President noted that his decision is in accordance with Article 243 (3) b of the Constitution and section 20 (3) (b) of the Local Government Act, 2014, (Act 936). The DCEs who […] The post Akufo-Addo sacks 24 DCEs with immediate effect
Management of Citi FM and Citi TV has handed over a resettlement centre with ancillary facilities to residents of Kpando Torkor in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region. The blocks have the capacity to accommodate about 250 people. The gesture comes in response to the devastations caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam […] The post Akosombo
Information reaching citinewsroom.com indicates that the immediate past District Chief Executive of Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district, Barikisu Losina, has been involved in an accident. The accident reportedly happened near Guripe on the Sawla-Damongo Road Saturday morning. This comes 24 hours after Barikisu Losina was sacked by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo together with 23 other Municipal and […] The post Sacked
The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has appealed to supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop mounting pressure on Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia regarding his selection of a running mate for the upcoming elections. Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized the importance of allowing the party’s flagbearer the autonomy to choose his running mate, believing it […] The post Allow
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has rejected claims by banks that the Ghana Card is responsible for identification challenges leading to illegal charges on money transfers between personal bank accounts to mobile money wallets. This comes after complaints from individuals about fees charged for transferring money between bank accounts and mobile money wallets with the […] The post NIA
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has rejected claims by banks that the Ghana Card is responsible for identification challenges leading to illegal charges on money transfers between personal bank accounts to mobile money wallets. This comes after complaints from individuals about fees charged for transferring money between bank accounts and mobile money wallets with the […] The post NIA
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, is urging the Nana Akufo-Addo government to immediately withdraw the controversial Emissions Levy. He asserts that emission levies are typically imposed on developed nations that have embraced electric cars to address climate change. The National Organiser of the […] The post Withdraw
Ghana Water Limited has refuted the claim made by Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nettey George, regarding the importation of a new water treatment called ‘One Drop’. This follows an accusation made by the MP on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on February 1, 2024, alleging that the government, together with GWCL, has procured […] The post GWL denies
The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, has accused the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government of institutionalizing corruption. Gyamfi’s assertion is grounded in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), where he highlights a stark decline in Ghana’s performance over the last seven years. According to Gyamfi, Ghana achieved its best CPI score of 48 in 2014 […] The post Akufo-Addo
Tension has gripped the New Juaben traditional area following an incident where a group, reportedly led by the New Juaben divisional police commander, forcibly entered the stool room of the Adwampong royal family in Koforidua. The confrontation ensued after the queen mother of the Adwampong royal family resisted the unauthorized removal of the black stool. […] The post Tension
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has disclosed that it will increase transport fares following the imposition of the Emissions Levy which took effect on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Emissions Levy which is contained in the 2024 budget is in line with the government’s efforts aimed at tackling greenhouse gas emissions to promote […] The post Emissions
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused President Akufo-Addo of deliberately ignoring development projects in districts where the NDC enjoys majority voter support. Pointing to President Akufo Addo’s statements during the Mepe visit after the Akosombo Dam spillage and recent comments during a courtesy call from Ekumfi chiefs, the former President […] The post Akufo-Addo
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has voiced his concerns about the Electoral Commission’s proposal to move the voting date from December to November. In Mahama’s view, the new proposals have the potential to raise doubts about the integrity of the elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested moving the voting […] The post Major
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