Citi News understands that the Office of the Special Prosecutor is investigating the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, for allegedly using his outfit’s funds to finance his personal political campaign. This information was disclosed by Citi News‘ sources at the Office of the Special Prosecutor. Mr. […] The post Kofi
The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim Central, Kwame Ayimadu-Antwi, has criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its alleged failure to protect experienced MPs within the majority caucus. Ayimadu-Antwi, who is currently engaged in a highly competitive race for his seat with Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurial and […] The post NPP
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)-centered inventions through a $60 million skill development fund provided by the World Bank. Speaking during a news conference in Accra, the sector minister, Yaw Osei Adutwum, urged individuals to leverage the available government resources to commercialize their inventions. “The […] The post Education
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Chairman of the committee probing the leaked tape capturing an alleged plot to oust the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has stated that the committee is yet to finalize its report. He called on the public to disregard rumours suggesting that the report has been submitted to […] The post Leaked IGP tape: We’re
The upcoming primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could have significant ramifications for Ghana’s Parliament, according to the First Deputy Minority Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim. With 18 incumbent NPP MPs choosing not to seek re-election, the loss of institutional memory and expertise poses a serious challenge. Comparing the NPP situation to the recent NDC primaries […] The post Exit
President Nana Akufo-Addo has rallied the Black Stars, Ghana’s senior national football team, to approach the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with self-belief and a “can-do” spirit. He expressed optimism that the team can finally bring home the coveted trophy, which has eluded Ghana for over four decades. President Akufo-Addo, accompanied by key officials […] The post End
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, firmly rejected calls for the review of the Free SHS policy during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. While acknowledging that the policy has faced criticism, Dr. Adutwum emphasized that it requires improvements in specific areas rather than a complete review. Former President […] The post Free
Get ready for an exhilarating journey as the highly anticipated 2024 edition of the Heritage Caravan is set to unfold from the 3rd to the 10th of March. Following its triumphant return in 2023, the Caravan is gearing up for another captivating adventure, traversing the diverse landscapes of 14 regions across Ghana. Beginning the eight-day […] The post 14 regions,
Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, former Chairman of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, has painted a stark picture of the country’s democracy, lamenting politicians’ broken promises and open vote buying in a hard-hitting keynote address during the Constitution Day Public Lecture on Monday, January 8, 2024. The event was organized by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law […] The post Broad
The Minority in Parliament has criticized President Akufo-Addo over the decision to cancel the Convention 2024. According to the minority group, the cancellation of the event has brought disgrace to Ghana. The Diaspora Affairs Directorate at the Office of the President provided clarification, citing an unforeseen event scheduled at the venue on Sunday, January 7, […] The post Govt’s
Nana Kwame Bediako, widely known as Cheddar or Freedom Jacob Caesar, has revealed himself as the driving force behind the emerging political movement called New Force. Addressing the press after the cancellation of a planned pan-African event he and his team tried to organize, dubbed “The Convention,” at the Black Stars Square in Accra on […] The post ‘I am the man in the
At least fifty (50) shops have been destroyed by a fire outbreak in some parts of the Dome market. The incident, reported to have occurred in the late hours of Sunday, January 7, 2024, affected shops and other structures around 9:30 pm on Sunday. A member of the Public Relations Department at the Ghana National […] The post Fire outbreak at Dome Market, 50 shops destroyed
A former chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, is proposing punitive sanctions against persons who are unsuccessful in election petitions they send to the law courts. Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, in an address at the Constitutional Day Public Lecture organized by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School and the One Ghana […] The post Failed
Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has bemoaned the widespread and pervasive public corruption plaguing Ghanaian society, stating that it has made citizens poorer over time. Speaking at the Constitutional Day Public Lecture organized by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School and the One Ghana Movement, the former […] The post We’ve
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticized President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for expressing dissatisfaction over the refusal of his key contender, John Mahama of the NDC, to congratulate him for emerging victorious in the 2020 general elections. The President, emphasizing the need for unity and tranquillity in an address ahead of the commemoration of […] The post Mahama
Former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has described as saddening and unconscionable the silence of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo three years after the loss of eight lives during the 2020 elections. In a statement issued to commemorate thirty-one years of Ghana’s Fourth Republic, the NDC’s flagbearer slammed […] The post It’s
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully vetted and cleared 81 out of 85 aspirants to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries. Three others, including one aspirant for Oda and the DCE for Akuapem South, have been put on hold pending further deliberations, while one female aspirant for New Juaben South was disqualified. Mr. Haruna Mohammed, […] The post NPP
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson as the Deputy National Security Coordinator. Dr. Dickson brings a wealth of experience, spanning an impressive 25-year career in national security operations and legal affairs, to his new role. Before his appointment, Dr. Osei Bonsu Dickson held numerous leadership positions within the Ministry of […] The post Akufo-Addo
Hundreds of mourners, including public office holders, politicians, and relatives, gathered at the State House on Friday, January 5, 2024, to pay their last respects to the late statesman, Enoch Teye Mensah, popularly known as ET Mensah. Several dignitaries, including President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, former President, John Dramani Mahama, former Speaker of Parliament, Edward […] The post Akufo-Addo,
The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding the late ET Mensah’s position on the Council of State. ET Mensah was unanimously elected as the Greater Accra Regional representative on the Council of State on February 12, 2021. Although some members of […] The post Asiedu
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