Geoffrey Ocansey, Tax Analyst and Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation Africa, has asserted that Ghana is a wealthy country but poorly managed. During the Oxfam Tax Dialogue themed “Is Ghana’s Tax Regime Fit for Purpose?” on Citi TV on Thursday, he told host Vivian Kai Lokko, “We are only a poorly managed country.” He emphasised […] The post Oxfam
Ghanaian sprinter, Solomon Hammond has revealed to Citi Sports that he completed the men’s 200m semifinals with a groin injury. According to the Coppin State University athlete, he picked up a groin injury in the heats in the morning session and that affected him in the semis. Hammond completed the race in fifth place with […] The post Accra 2023: “I was running
The Minority in Parliament is urging swift action from the police regarding the disappearance of some seven biometric devices, fearing potential repercussions for the upcoming December polls. According to the Minority, the missing biometric devices were meant for the registration and verification of voters by the Electoral Commission ahead of its limited voter registration exercise. […] The post 2024
Adjei Jnr (3rd L) mapping out a strategy. INSET: Issuing out instructions Sammy Adjei Jnr, son of former Black Stars defender Sammy Adjei, is steadily climbing the coaching ladder Read More... The post Sammy Adjei Jnr Targets Women’s National Team Job
The Electoral Commission (EC) has clarified that none of its Biometric Verification Devices (BVD) are missing, contrary to claims made by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Instead, the EC stated that only five laptops have been stolen from their custody. In response to inquiries from the NDC regarding the alleged disappearance of seven BVD […] The post Our
With the athletics competition in the 13th African Games up and running, Team Ghana has a unique opportunity to claim double in the men’s and women’s 4x100m final. Both the men’s and women’s teams breezed past their opponents at the University of Ghana Stadium in the previous round to earn a place in the final. […] The post Accra
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo due to his reluctance to assent to the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South […] The post Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State nominated by President Akufo-Addo. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, rendering Parliament unable to sanction new ministers nominated by President Akufo-Addo. This action […] The post We
The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed grave concerns over a letter from the Presidency requesting Parliament not to transmit the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values to President Akufo-Addo for assent, describing it as a significant threat to Ghana’s democracy. The Office of the President, in a letter […] The post Anti-Gay
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter site, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 14 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed […] The post W/R:
A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed-landed in Bonsokrom, located within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region. Eyewitnesses who spoke to Citi News revealed that the helicopter, now cordoned off from public access by Air Force personnel, was reportedly carrying 21 individuals, including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators. The helicopter crashed-landed into […] The post W/R:
Popular Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene narrowly escaped a fatal accident when his car rammed into a tipper truck on Sunday night near CP close to DSTV’s head office along the George Walker Bush N1 Highway. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm. According to eyewitnesses, the award-winning musician’s Range Rover struck the tipper truck from behind, […] The post Kuami
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Freddie Blay has clarified that allowance increases for GNPC management were reasonable and approved by the corporation. The former NPP National Chairman refuted the notion that the increases were exorbitant, emphasizing that they were implemented two years ago, not in 2024 as suggested by North […] The post Freddie
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Damongo, Adam Mutawakilu, has attributed Ghana’s power challenges to a lack of generational capacity and liquidity lapses. The government is burdened with an over GH¢2.3 billion debt owed to Independent Power Producers in Ghana (IPPs), with regular power cuts that have had Ghanaians agitated. Speaking on The […] The post Dumsor:
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has expressed confidence in fostering a closer partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster Ghana’s economic resilience and expedite sustainable and inclusive growth. According to Amin Adam, this collaboration with the IMF will pave the way for a more prosperous future for all Ghanaians. Dr. Adam’s remarks […] The post Collaborative
Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has assured that the current internet disruptions will not compromise the integrity of the 2024 general elections. The assurance comes amid concerns raised due to recent cuts in undersea fibre optic cables, which have significantly impacted mobile network operations since March 14, leading to widespread internet outages across the nation. In […] The post Internet
Government spokesperson on governance and security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has appealed to Ghanaians for patience as the administration addresses the ongoing power supply challenges. In recent months, Ghana has grappled with a significant power crisis, resulting in widespread outages across various regions, eliciting frustrations among citizens. Amidst calls for a structured load-shedding schedule to facilitate daily […] The post Dumsor:
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed grave concerns over the delays in clearing essential healthcare medications, including crucial anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), at the ports. Three containers containing HIV ARVs have been stranded at the ports since June 2023, posing a significant risk of a potential spread of the virus. In an interview […] The post AIDS
Kwaku Kwarteng, the Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament, has disagreed with government machinery that Ghana’s economic woes are largely to blame on global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. The Obuasi West MP said reckless public spending and economic mismanagement of past and present governments are also major contributing […] The post Reckless
Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) President Delphina Quaye has commended the performance of the national team in the 2023 African Games. The team battled resiliently rubbing shoulders with South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and others who are known to be dominant forces in swimming. Nonetheless, Ghana managed to secure its first swimming medals in African Games and […] The post Our
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