The Minority caucus in Parliament has succeeded with a private members’ motion for the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to present the Domestic Debt Restructuring Programme to the House for consideration. The motion was moved by the Minority Leader, Cassiel Ato Forson, Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agboadza, Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, Bolgatanga Central MP, […] The post Speaker
Dean of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Prof. Vladimir Antwi Danso has called for the strengthening of the role of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) as enshrined in the 1992 constitution. This he says will enable the Commission to fulfill its core mandate. Prof. Antwi Danso is worried that the functions […] The post Strengthen
The Speaker of Parliament has admitted a private members’ motion from the Minority caucus to allow the setting up of a committee to probe the National Cathedral and all related matters. The Committee will also make appropriate recommendations for consideration of Parliament. The National Cathedral project has been engulfed in several controversies and has also […] The post Parliament
Dr Wilberforce Dzisah, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), now University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), has admonished governments to stop unnecessary interference in the administration of tertiary institutions in the country. In his view, tertiary institutions must be governed by statutes and not the whims and caprices of political […] The post Educational
The High Court in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, has so far cross-examined four witnesses in the case involving the Juaben NPP constituency chairman, Alexander Sarfo-Kantanka, and the state. This is according to the Special Prosecutor’s office. Alexander Sarfo-Kantanka is accused of 26 counts of corruption for allegedly paying bribes to assembly members in the area in […] The post Rejected
Former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), now University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Professor Wilberforce Dzisah has been speaking about circumstances under which he was kicked out as the rector of the former premier communication studies institution. Describing his removal as unfair, Prof. Dzisah was unhappy that some lecturers he secured […] The post Some
Former Chief Justice, Sophia Akuffo believes the country needs to hold a national discussion about how to move forward toward economic recovery. Ghana’s economy has recently taken a nosedive, with the government seeking $3 billion in IMF assistance while implementing a domestic debt exchange program to secure it. Speaking at a public lecture on the […] The post National
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is urging the country not to panic over alleged reports of Russian oil brought to Ghana and kept at the Tema Oil Refinery. The European Union (EU) placed a ban on imports from Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking to Citi News, Executive Director of COPEC, Duncan […] The post Ghana should not panic over
The Ghana Police as part of the Police Action Against Rider Indiscipline (PAARI) programme has arrested over 250 motorbike riders for jumping the red light in Accra. The Police, in April 2022, introduced “OPERATION PAARI”, a road safety intervention to check indiscipline, among motorcycle users on the roads, which was becoming a major cause of […] The post Police
The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga says the Majority group in Parliament has not provided any sound justification for the Electoral Commission’s proposed repeal of the guarantor system. The EC’s new proposed constitutional instrument seeks to use the Ghana Card as the source document for voter registration for the upcoming elections. Because […] The post Voter
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has lashed out at former President John Dramani Mahama, saying he lacks the capacity to become President of Ghana again. The NPP accused the former President of leaving the economy in tatters during his tenure. Mr. Mahama launching his presidential campaign on March 2, 2023, at the University of Health […] The post Mahama lacks capacity to
Former Deputy Communications Minister and spokesperson for John Mahama’s 2024 presidential campaign, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that the former president is the right candidate to rescue Ghana from all the problems brought on by the New Patriotic Party government. Mr. Ofosu said the mismanagement of the Akufo-Addo-led government has derailed Ghana from the course […] The post Mahama
Former Deputy Communications Minister and spokesperson for John Mahama’s 2024 presidential campaign, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that the former president is the right candidate to rescue Ghana from all the problems brought on by the New Patriotic Party government. Mr. Ofosu said the mismanagement of the Akufo-Addo-led government has derailed Ghana from the course […] The post Mahama
Beginning Saturday, March 4, 2023, patrons of Citi TV and Citi FM‘s Heritage Caravan will be treated to another thrilling and fascinating annual road trip of a lifetime across Ghana. The Caravan which is part of Citi TV and Citi FM’s Heritage Month will take patrons to 14 different regions over the course of seven […] The post Another
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has taken a dig at former President John Dramani Mahama, describing his campaign launch as flat and lacked hope for the ordinary Ghanaian. Mr. Ahiagbah said the former President’s campaign launch was characterised by the rehashing of old promises and ideas plagiarised from the […] The post Mahama’s
A young man believed to be about 25 years old has allegedly drowned in the Volta river at a popular waterfront resort, Eli beach at Adidome in the Volta Region. According to accounts, Goka Selorm (the deceased) went to the said resort with his friend to ‘while away time’ at about 5pm on Thursday when […] The post 25-year-old man drowns in Volta river at Adidome
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