The recently-concluded World Federation of Honorary Consuls (FICAC) Pan African Conference witnessed a distinguished delegation’s visit to Otumfo Osei Tutu II, where the esteemed leader was honored with a citation. The delegation, comprising 15 Honorary Consuls from various countries was led by President Hon. Nikolaos Margaropoulos and accompanied by Vice President Hon. Asif Chowdhury, and […] The post FICAC
Persons working in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) space are lamenting the numerous barriers to technology and internet penetration in Ghana. Speaking on the May edition of EdTech Monday on the Citi Breakfast Show, personnel from organizations such as the Africa Center for Economic Transformation, MTN Ghana, Center for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling […] The post EdTech
In a timely turn of events, some roads within Assin Bereku, the district capital of Assin North, are currently being repaired, just a day after the Electoral Commission scheduled a by-election for June 27 in that constituency. Several residents, speaking anonymously to Citi News‘ Calvis Tetteh, believe that the upcoming by-election has provided an opportunity […] The post Because
The national executive council of the Technical University Senior Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has appealed to its members across the country to suspend their strike, which was scheduled for June 1. TUSAAG on May 19 threatened to go on a nationwide strike if the government did not address its concerns with the conditions of service […] The post TUSAAG
The Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, has made a passionate plea to Pensioner Bondholders, urging them to exercise patience as the government scrambles to secure the necessary resources to settle their unpaid matured coupons. Despite rainy weather conditions, members of the Pensioner Bondholders Forum resumed their picketing at the Finance Ministry on Thursday, June […] The post Be
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called upon all factions involved in the Bawku conflict to join forces with the government and other key stakeholders in resolving the disputes that have plagued the area. He emphasized that without peace, Bawku would not experience the much-needed development it deserves. Speaking before the Chiefs and Queenmothers of […] The post Bawumia
The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry has charged Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to begin intensive public education on the entire processes of building and its associated requirements to reduce the incidences of building collapses. The Chamber blamed the MMDCEs for their failure to live up to their responsibility in ensuring the structural […] The post Chamber
Authorities of the Winneba Municipal Motor Transport and Traffic Unit (MTTU), have handed over recovered items from the travelers involved in the Gomoa Okyereko accident to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). Items retrieved from the travelers in the accident that claimed about sixteen lives and forty injuries included a cash amount of $9,670 […] The post Winneba
Authorities of the Winneba Municipal Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD), have handed over recovered items from the travellers involved in the Gomoa Okyereko accident to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU). Items retrieved from the travellers in the accident that claimed about sixteen lives and forty injuries included a cash amount of $9,670 […] The post Winneba
The troubles of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), are not going away anytime soon. An association calling itself the Concerned Staff of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) is appealing to President Akufo-Addo to immediately withdraw the appointment of Nana Ofori Ansah I as Council Chairman of the University. The group also wants the […] The post Concerned
James Gyakye Quayson has officially declared his intention to contest in the Assin North by-election set for June 27. Mr. Quayson was ousted from Parliament and his name expunged from the legislative body’s records after the Supreme Court nullified his election in the 2020 polls for holding dual citizenship. In a statement, Mr. Quayson insisted […] The post Gyakye
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo says he has not received all of his retirement benefits after he was unconstitutionally removed from office in 2020. Mr. Domelevo was forced by the presidency to take a 169-day leave of absence in 2020. This was accumulated leave days that Mr. Domelevo had not taken, according to the presidency. […] The post I’m yet to receive
Some 9 million unregistered SIM cards have been deactivated by telecommunication firms in Ghana. This is in compliance with a directive by the National Communications Authority (NCA). The Minister of Communications, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful announced the commencement of the re-registration of all mobile SIM cards on October 1, 2021. The exercise was expected to have lasted […] The post NCA blocks
A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, is questioning an order by President Akufo-Addo directing senior management of SOEs and the Electoral Commission (EC) to submit their Curriculum Vitae (CVs) for review. Professor Gyampo argues that the EC must be allowed to operate as the independent body that the Constitution […] The post Prof.
Members of the Pensioner Bondholders Forum will today resume picketing at the Finance Ministry following the failure of the government to pay their matured coupons and principals. Three weeks ago, the pensioners held a similar protest demanding the payment of coupons and principals. According to the group, the Finance Ministry is yet to pay matured […] The post Pensioner
A Ghanaian polling agency, Global Info Analytics has tipped the National Democratic Congress NDC to win the Assin North constituency seat in the upcoming by-election. The Electoral Commission slated June 27, 2023, for the by-election at the Assin North constituency after the seat was declared vacant by Parliament following a Supreme Court order. Executive Director […] The post NDC
The Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, believes his party will emerge victorious in the Assin North by-election. The Electoral Commission (EC) has set June 27 for the election of a parliamentary candidate for Assin North following a decision by the Supreme Court to nullify the polls held in the area […] The post Assin North
Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has praised the Supreme Court’s ruling which described a former Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo’s forced leave as unconstitutional. Professor Gyampo who was part of the groups that called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to rescind his decision described the ruling as a […] The post Gyampo
Former Auditor General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, says he has no intention of pressing charges against the presidency following the Supreme Court’s ruling which declared his forced leave null and void. Mr. Domelevo said it’s pointless to seek damages in which the taxpayer’s money will be used to compensate him. The Supreme Court on May 31, […] The post Supreme
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