The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed concern over the mass exodus of Ghana’s youth in search of better opportunities abroad. She highlights that a significant portion of Ghana’s workforce comprises individuals leaving the country. Addressing the youth during the launch of the “Voice Out, […] The post 24-hour
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is advising Ghanaians to consider wearing nose masks following the recent surge in air pollution in the country. GMet says Ghana’s airspace is polluted and cautioned citizens to wear protective nose gear to stay safe. Ghana was recently ranked as the most polluted country by the Air Quality Index. The […] The post Air
In opposition to the government’s Emissions Levy, the Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is advocating for increased investments in diversifying Ghana’s energy mix. FABAG emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the environment and discourages the imposition of a flat-rate levy on Ghanaians. The chairman of FABAG, John Awuni on the Citi Breakfast Show on […] The post Govt
Effective Tuesday, February 6, parliamentarians will commence sessions by reciting the National Pledge, marking the implementation of the new standing orders. This significant change in the new standing orders introduces a requirement for heads of state of institutions to directly appear before Parliament to address queries related to their agencies. The shift contrasts with the […] The post New
Students with disabilities from the University of Education, Winneba, and Cape Coast University have picketed at the Scholarship Secretariat in Accra to demand the release of long-overdue scholarship funds promised by the government. The aggrieved students, represented by the Association of Students with Disabilities, claim the lack of funds jeopardizes their education. The group leader, […] The post Students
The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says the Minority in Parliament will resist any attempts by the electoral management body, the Electoral Commission (EC), to cancel the use of indelible ink from the 2024 polls. The EC announced plans to scrap the ink, traditionally applied to voters’ fingers to prevent multiple voting, in favour […] The post We’ll
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has instructed the various media organizations in the country to blacklist the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Aliu Mahama for assaulting Citi News’ Northern Regional Reporter, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira. Farouk Mahama and his team unleashed mayhem on Alabira while he was covering the chaos that disrupted the New […] The post GJA,
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has called on the Electoral Commission to reconsider its decision to discard the use of indelible ink in the upcoming 2024 general elections. The Electoral Commission has suggested abandoning the use of indelible ink in the December polls, a proposal strongly opposed by the Minority caucus in Parliament. […] The post Don’t
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has urged the people of northern Ghana to place their trust in John Mahama during the upcoming 2024 elections. He emphasized that individuals with small businesses cannot rely on the Nana Addo-Bawumia government, as they are likely to impose burdensome taxes that could […] The post Mahama
Some residents of Agogo in the Asante Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have taken to the streets in protest following the closure of Salt FM by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The radio station, owned by a renowned businessman, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, who recently declared his intention to run as an independent parliamentary […] The post Agogo residents
2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has for the umpteenth time voiced his criticism of the state of Ghana’s economy under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, President Akufo-Addo “didn’t inherit a mess; it is your clueless economic management team and finance minister that created the mess […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed concern over the impact of losing experienced legislators from both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the National Patriotic Party (NPP) on the legislature and Ghana’s democracy. Several key Members of Parliament (MPs) were defeated in the primaries of the two major parties. Additionally, some have announced […] The post Exit
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) says it has evidence indicating that the Member of Parliament for Yendi, Farouk Mahama, indeed assaulted Citi News’ Northern Regional Reporter, Mohammed Aminu M. Alabira. Mr. Mahama and his team attacked Alabira while he was reporting on the disruption of the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the Yendi constituency […] The post Yendi
ACP Benjamin Agordzo has recounted the mistreatment he faced while he was kept at the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), formerly the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), cells after his arrest with others for allegedly plotting to overthrow the sitting government. ACP Agordzo, who escaped a death sentence, decried the maltreatment by officials of the NIB, […] The post NIB
The Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has disclosed the financial implications involved in parliamentary elections, asserting that a minimum of GH₵2 million cedis is required to contest. He characterized this amount as an entrance fee with no direct impact on the election outcome. Despite his recent loss in the NPP Parliamentary […] The post GH₵2m
The campaign team of John Dramani Mahama, the 2024 flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has denied allegations that their leader is making excessive promises to Ghanaians in the run-up to this year’s general elections. Public sentiment suggests that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer is making too many promises, raising doubts about […] The post 2024
Two people have been reported dead after allegedly being hit by stray bullets fired by the police during a confrontation to disperse a ruthless crowd in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region. According to sources, the incident occurred at the chief’s palace where the police had gone to rescue an alleged suspect accused […] The post Two killed during confrontation
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 Ghana Police Service (GPS) has arrested forty-six more persons in connection with attacks on the Bepong Chiefs palace and some Police officers at Kwahu Bepong in the Eastern Region. The Police Service had earlier arrested 25 persons in connection with the attack. The arrests bring the total number of suspects so far arrested to […] The post Police
Residents living in flood-affected areas in the lower Volta Basin are at risk of experiencing a possible rise in female genital Schistosomiasis (bilharzia), as aquatic weeds that carry freshwater snails, which are carriers of the parasites, have drawn closer to communities living along the Volta River. The Deputy Health Director in charge of Public Health […] The post Akosombo
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