Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, who is contesting the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency, has been hospitalized. A source from his campaign team confirmed to Citi News that Mr. Nyantakyi suffered stomach pain on Friday night and was taken to the hospital for treatment. According to the […] The post Kwesi
The Presidency has explained the reasons behind the dismissal of Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang as the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). In a statement on Saturday, April 13, the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, clarified that Dr Ofori-Tenkorang’s dismissal was not due to misconduct or malfeasance. On Monday, […] The post SSNIT
The government is under scrutiny for its handling of the co-financing agreement with the Global Fund, as revealed by Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, the president of the Ghana HIV and AIDS network. This issue has come to the forefront following the Ministry of Health’s clearance of 14 containers of anti-retroviral drugs and TB medications at the […] The post Govt
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached the staff-level agreement on review of the extended credit facility with Ghana. The IMF in a statement released on Saturday April 13, 2024, said Ghana will have access to about US$360 million in financing once the review is approved by IMF Management and formally completed by the IMF […] The post IMF
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ketu North, has raised concerns about the government’s Performance Tracker initiative, which aims to document and publish projects undertaken since 2017. Speaking on The Big Issue on Citi FM, Agbana emphasized that the government should prioritize addressing its unfulfilled promises and performance issues rather than […] The post Stop
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ketu North, has raised concerns about the government’s Performance Tracker initiative, which aims to document and publish projects undertaken since 2017. Speaking on The Big Issue on Citi FM, Agbana emphasized that the government should prioritize addressing its unfulfilled promises and performance issues rather than […] The post Address
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has called on the government to improve the information and data contained on the newly launched Performance Tracker. The think tank said the tracker is a good policy that needs data and information to improve it. The performance tracker was launched by the Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong […] The post Performance tracker vague,
Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in a clash between local youth and navy personnel at Tema Manhean in the Greater Accra Region. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, April 12, 2024. As part of this year’s Kplejoo festival, the youth organized a street procession. Upon reaching the street in front of […] The post Two dead in clash between youth,
The flyover on the Motorway Interchange at Flowerpot will be opened to traffic by the end of October this year. When opened, it would improve traffic connectivity between the north and south of the Motorway. It would ease movement from areas, including Cantonments and Burma Camp to East Legon, Spintex and Tema and improve the […] The post Flowerpot flyover to be opened to
Kwabena Boateng, the second Vice Chairman for the Ejisu Constituency, has emerged victorious as the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Ejisu ahead of the upcoming December elections. Boateng secured 394 votes in Saturday’s primary, outperforming his closest competitor, Helena Mensah, who garnered 302 votes. Yaa Akyemaa Aboagye trailed with 229 votes. Former GFA President, […] The post Kwabena
Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has praised the government’s performance tracker as a groundbreaking initiative. He asserts that no previous government has ever implemented such a measure. The tracker, launched on Wednesday, April 10, is designed to promote transparency and accountability in the implementation of infrastructure projects throughout […] The post Performance
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority are hopeful that the Ministry of Finance will consider providing tax reliefs in the mid-year budget review for operators in the sector following a paper they presented on the issue. According to the two entities, poised to make tourism the number one GDP […] The post Domestic tourism:
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant against the proliferation of fake news in the run-up to the December polls. Emphasizing the potential for fake news to stoke unrest during elections, the president stressed the importance of rejecting such misinformation to uphold national unity and harmony. Addressing attendees at this […] The post 2024
A court in Kumasi has granted bail to five persons who attacked match officials during the Ghana Premier League (GPL) match involving Asante Kotoko and Nations FC on March 24, 2024. The suspects, Anthony TwumBarima, Habib Moro, George Aduko, popularly called ’Adongo’, Baba Iddi and Yaw Bediako, nicknamed ‘Osebo,’ appeared before Circuit Court 1, Asokwa … The post Suspects
Medeama SC defeated Hearts of Oak 2-0 at the Akoon Community Park in their match day 25 clash of the Ghana Premier League (GPL). Second-half goals by KobinaAmoah and Godfred Abban handed the Phobians their third defeat in a row after losing to Samartex and Gold Stars in Accra over the weekend. Amoah, a centre-back, … The post Medeama shock Hearts, Samartex maintain lead appeared first
The third edition of the Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon has been fixed for Saturday, August 3, 2024. The race is part of activities earmarked for the celebration of the annual Homowo festival by the chiefs and people of Ga in the Greater Accra region. A statement from the organisers, Medivents Consult, said this year’s race … The post 3rd Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon Aug 3 appeared
The Board of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has set Saturday, April 20, for its Extraordinary General Assembly. The current date was arrived following the postponement of the February edition to concentrate on the just ended 13th African Games. The meeting would consider the approval of annual membership fees, approval of new para sports and … The post NPC sets April 20 for
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has decided to contest the upcoming by-election as an independent candidate. His decision stems from what he perceives as the reluctance of the National Leadership of the NPP to address crucial concerns regarding the existing delegates album, which he believes undermines […] The post Former
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