The death toll from a landslide in north-west Colombia has risen to at least 33 people with children accounting for most of the victims, the vice president says. Nineteen others were injured and rescue operations are ongoing. Landslides had already closed the road connecting the cities of Medellín and Quibdo so people left their cars […] The post Colombia landslide toll rises to 33 including
President Biden says the US has delivered a “private message” to Iran about the Houthis in Yemen after the US carried out a second strike on the group. “We delivered it privately and we’re confident we’re well-prepared,” he said without giving further details. The US said its latest strike was a “follow-on action” targeting radar. […] The post US
Joe Ghartey, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu Deputy Whip of the Minority in Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, has stated that the 9th Parliament will suffer from the exit of experienced members known as Read More... The post Losing ‘Old Hands’ Will Affect Parliament
…safeguards financial system integrity Old Mutual Ghana, a leading insurance company, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to reinforce their commitment to ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s financial system. The visit’s purpose was, among other things, to address key issues regarding Old Mutual’s collaboration with the FIC and shed light […] The post
Aggrieved customers of the now-defunct Gold Coast Fund Management Limited are expressing concern about the delay in the commencement of work by the parliamentary ad hoc committee tasked with investigating issues related to their frozen funds. The committee, established by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin on December 6, 2023, with a 3-month timeframe for the […] The post Gold
Old Mutual Ghana, a leading insurance company, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Center (FIC) to reinforce their commitment to ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s financial system. The purpose of the visit was, among other things, to address key issues regarding Old Mutual’s collaboration with the FIC and shed light on their […] The post Old
Dr. Cadman Mills, the brother of the late President of Ghana, John Evans Atta-Mills, has responded to the renewed request from certain relatives of the late president, who are Read More... The post Cadman Mills Blasts Family Over Atta Mills
Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has taken a swipe at the alleged corrupt dealings of the current government, stating that corruption is currently on the loose and running all over the country without control. Mahama, during his tour of the Volta region on Thursday, said the New Patriotic Party […] The post Corruption
Comoros will vote in an election on Sunday that is expected to deliver a fourth term to President Azali Assoumani, a former military officer whose opponents accuse him of muzzling dissent in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation. Nearly 340,000 people are eligible to vote in the country of fewer than one million people. Assoumani, 65, […] The post Comoros President seeks fourth term in
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has declared his unwavering confidence in winning the upcoming December elections, stating that there will be no need to contest the results in the Supreme Court. Instead of legal battles, Mahama emphasized the importance of vigilance and collective effort within the party to secure victory. During […] The post 2024
Two Russian missiles have struck a hotel in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, injuring 11 people, the Kharkiv governor says. Photos from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service showed the hotel heavily damaged and firefighters at the scene. Governor Oleh Synehubov said the injured included Turkish journalists. Two S-300 missiles struck at about 22:30 (20:30 GMT), he said. […] The post Russian
A comprehensive digital solution to address the challenge of ‘Ghost’ names and delays in the payment of salaries of newly enrolled Government staff on the National Payroll System has been launched by Vice President Bawumia in Accra. The system involves the linkage of the Government of Ghana (GOG) National Mechanized Payroll Database of the Controller […] The post Bawumia chases ‘Ghosts’ on gov’t
The Guinness World Records organization has responded to Chef Faila’s cook-a-thon attempt. The Ghanaian chef embarked on a 10-day cook-a-thon from January 1st to 10th January, 2024. In a spectacular display of unwavering resilience and with support from Ghanaians, Chef Faila Abdul Razak brought her cook-a-thon to an end yesterday. Chef Faila cooked for 227 hours nonstop […] The post Guinness
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest Addison, has said that the central bank exceeded its reserve target by almost US$1billion in 2023 with the help of the domestic Gold for Reserves programme. He stated that the BoG plans to continue with the programme to help in terms of building reserves going into […] The post BoG to continue ‘Gold for Reserves’ programme to prop
Nuhu Bayorbo Mahama President Akufo Addo has appointed Mr. Nuhu Bayorbo Mahama as the Chief Executive of the Students Loan Trust Fund. In a letter signed on Tuesday, January Read More... The post Akufo Addo appoints Nuhu Bayorbo Mahama as SLTF Boss
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
In his address to the nation on Constitution Day, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo expressed his surprise that his main opponent in the 2020 elections, John Dramani Mahama, had Read More... The post President
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 flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to set up and personally chair an Accelerated Export Development Council to prepare Ghana to become an export-led economy. This move comes alongside his 24-hour economy plan aimed at boosting economic growth and creating job opportunities for the country. Mr. Mahama […] The post Mahama
Nuhu Bayorbo Mahama has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Students Loan Trust Fund. This was announced in a letter the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, wrote to Mr. Mahama dated January 2, 2024, and sighted by citinewsroom.com. “Pursuant to Section 13 (1) of the Students Loan Trust Fund Act, […] The post Nuhu Bayorbo Mahama
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