The Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, dedicated her Christmas to bringing joy and support to the children of the Assurance of Hope Orphanage in Teshie, Accra. Amidst the festivities and merriment that characterize the Christmas season, Osei-Opare chose to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate, embodying the true essence of the season […] The post Chief
Celebrated Ghanaian songstress Adina Thembi has visited the Akwaaba Village to show her love and support to Afua Asantewaa as she embarks on her journey to hoist the flag of Ghana with her attempt to break and set a new Sing-a-thon record. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after […] The post GWR Sing-A-thon: Adina visits
A team of bankers is ordinarily not a regular sight in any health facility in Ghana. Therefore, many patrons of the Madina Poly Clinic might have wondered “why”, when a sharply dressed team from the Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) drove into the clinic’s compound here in Kekele, Madina; a popular, densely populated suburb of Accra. […] The post #UMBCares brings holiday
Ghana’s Afua Asantewaa kicked off her attempt to break the record for the longest individual singing marathon at Akwaaba Village at the airport. The Ghanaian singer is expected to break the longest singing marathon by an individual which lasted 102 hours. The record is held by Indian Sunil Waghmare, who earned the milestone after singing […] The post Afua
Accra came alive with music and excitement on Saturday, December 23, 2023, as one of Ghana’s most celebrated singers Jane Fara Fauzzier Afia Boafowaa Yahaya Awindor, popularly known as Efya hosted her highly-anticipated “Efya Live” concert. The event, held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) was a star-studded affair, bringing together some of Ghana’s […] The post Efya,Sarkodie,
Sports Panorama: Friday, 22nd December, 2023 The post Sports Panorama: Friday, 22nd December, 2023 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
Pakistani police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse female-led protests in Islamabad on Thursday. At least 200 people were arrested, including protest leader Mahrang Baloch, as they entered the capital. Protesters have been marching across the country for weeks against alleged enforced disappearances of men in Balochistan province. This was sparked by the death […] The post Pakistan
Police in Nicaragua have arrested a bishop who expressed solidarity with a fellow bishop found guilty of treason. Isidoro Mora was taken away by police after he had told his congregation that Nicaragua’s bishops were “united in prayer” for Rolando Álvarez. The Rt Rev Álvarez is serving a 26-year prison sentence imposed after he criticised […] The post Nicaragua arrest bishop in
An Oklahoma judge has exonerated a man who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, the longest known wrongful sentence in the US. Glynn Simmons, 70, was freed in July after a district court found that crucial evidence in his case was not turned over to his defence lawyers. On Monday, […] The post US judge exonerates inmate after 48 years in prison appeared first on
France’s powerful CGT trade union has called for nationwide “civil disobedience” following the adoption by parliament of an immigration law designed to toughen conditions for foreigners living in or moving to France. CGT chief Sophie Binet on Thursday made the call for civil disobedience against the legislation, which she says calls into question France’s “republican principles”. Speaking […] The post French
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Parliament has legalized the cultivation and management of cannabis for industrial and commercial purposes. This follows the approval of the Narcotics Control Commission Regulations 2023 which legalizes cannabis with a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content of 0.3. Hence, in this article, I explore the science behind cannabis for medicinal use and not […] The post Cannabis extends lifespan
China and Russia wrapped up a bumper year of cooperation with an annual year-end meeting in which the two vowed to deepen ties across a range of issues as record trade between them surged past a symbolic target. Bilateral trade between China and Russia surpassed $200 billion in the first 11 months of the year, Chinese […] The post China hails Russia cooperation as record
The 10 American prisoners freed by Venezuela in exchange for a jailed ally of President Nicolas Maduro, have arrived back in the United States in the latest sign of improving relations between Washington and Caracas. The group, including six citizens the US considered wrongly imprisoned, landed at the San Antonio military base in Texas on […] The post Venezuela, US reach prisoner swap deal
Liverpool vs Arsenal preview; Kudus thriving; Man City quaking The post The EPL Pitchside Show: Tuesday, 19th December, 2023 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.
In response to the surge in digital banking platforms and the corresponding increase in cyber threats, Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately owned bank, took proactive steps last month by dedicating a week to intensifying efforts against fraud, empowering its staff to be the first line of defence. Under the theme “Leveraging on Fraud Awareness and […] The post Fidelity
The CSIR Forestry Research Institute of Ghana has commissioned a Wildlife Museum and Solar Power System at Fumesua, near Kumasi. Solar power system is clean and creates no carbon emissions or other heat-trapping greenhouse gases, and also avoids environmental damage associated with mining or drilling for fossil fuels. Prof. Daniel A. Ofori, Director of CSIR-FORIG […] The post CSIR-FORIG
The National House of Chiefs has urged all stakeholders in Ghana’s electoral process to prioritize the creation of a peaceful and transparent environment for the upcoming 2024 polls. According to the National House of Chiefs, failure to ensure free and fair elections risks plunging the country into the dark chapters of violence that marred past […] The post Ensure
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said his country is willing to agree a new temporary truce with Hamas in Gaza to secure the release of more captives held by the Palestinian group. “Israel is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional humanitarian aid in order to enable the release of hostages,” Herzog told a gathering of ambassadors […] The post Israel signals readiness
A former doctor in Rwanda has been jailed for 24 years by a French court for his involvement in the 1994 genocide in the east African country. Sosthene Munyemana was found guilty of crimes including genocide and crimes against humanity. He was accused of organising torture and killings in the genocide, in which 800,000 people were […] The post Former Rwanda doctor jailed 24yrs for role
A group of South Korean students are suing the government because their college admission examination ended 90 seconds earlier than scheduled. They are asking for 20 million won ($15,400; £12,000) each – the cost of a year’s studying to retake the exam. The error affected the rest of the students’ exams, their lawyer says. The […] The post South Korea Students
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