A three-storey building under construction behind Ofankor Market near Asofan collapsed on Saturday, September 23. It is unclear what caused the collapse, but sources blame the heavy rains that occurred the day before. No casualties were reported. One of the workers on the site noticed that the building was about to collapse and raised an […] The post Ofankor: Three-storey

A bitcoin scammer who was uncovered and prosecuted by his victims has been given a suspended prison sentence. Doede Osman Khan, 50, warned investors about online scams and said he would help them avoid falling prey to con artists while also making them money. But he stole thousands from people across the world, including Teesside […] The post Bitcoin scammer who was snared

Police in Florida were shocked when the driver they stopped on a major highway turned out to be a 10-year-old boy. The boy and his 11-year-old sister were stopped in Alachua, hundreds of miles from where they were reported missing by their mother earlier in the week. Police said the pair had made their runaway […] The post Florida police stop 10-year-old driver on highway

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has denied allegations that he destroyed the farms of some poor farmers in Kwahu, in the Eastern Region. The allegations surfaced in a viral video shared on social media, where the farmers called on the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and the government to address the issue. […] The post Bryan

The Majority Leader and MP for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, is mourning the passing of the former MP for Bantama, Daniel Okyem Aboagye. Okyem Aboagye died on Saturday, September 23, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) after a short illness. In a statement, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu described Okyem Aboagye as an “unblemished patriot” and a “joy to […] The post Okyem

Popular Ghanaian rapper D-Black has joined members of the political pressure group, Democracy Hub on the third and final day of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration today, Saturday, September 23, 2023. The three-day demonstration against the high cost of living, leadership failure in resolving economic challenges, poor road infrastructure (#FixTheMotorWay), galamsey, corruption and greed began on Thursday, […] The post D-Black

The Ghana Club in Accra hosted a two-day Film Pioneers Achievement Gala on September 19 and 20, 2023, to honour two of its members, Kwaw Ansah and King Ampaw, for their significant contributions to Ghanaian cinema. On the first day, the Club screened King Ampaw’s 2006 film “No Die To Die,” followed by a Q&A […] The post Ghana Club

Bernard Mornah, one of the leaders of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, has criticized the Ghana Police Service for preventing protesters from going ahead with their planned demonstration in the vicinity of the seat of government, Jubilee House. In an interview on Citi TV‘s political talk show, The Big Issue, Mornah rubbished the police’s claim that the […] The post Jubilee

In a significant move towards enhancing the quality of healthcare services at Spintex, Tema and its environs, MMALABS has formed a strategic partnership with the esteemed Spintex Medical Center (SMC). This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the healthcare industry, as two leading institutions unite with a shared vision of delivering excellence in patient care, […] The post MMALABS

Members of the political pressure group, Democracy Hub, have massed up at the 37 Trotro station on Saturday to embark on their third and final day of protest. The group is protesting against the government’s mismanagement of the economy and the difficulties it has caused Ghanaians. The police are also stationed at the 37 enclave […] The post #OccupyJulorbiHouse demo:

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has condemned the shooting and killing of travellers in Pusiga District in the Upper East Region. On Thursday, September 21, nine people were shot dead in an attack on two buses in Pusiga. According to Citi News sources, the assailants blocked the buses on their way to […] The post Mahama Ayariga condemns killings at Pusiga

Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has announced a suspension of his campaign tour, effective Saturday, September 23, 2023. A statement issued by Gideon Boako, the Spokesperson for Dr Bawumia, said the Vice President will use the campaign break to visit selected registration centres. He will also use the visit to encourage all party faithful to […] The post Bawumia

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has cautioned the public against forecasted heavy rains. This follows the inundation of parts of Accra on Friday after almost an hour of rainfall. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NADMO, George Ayisi, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) which the organisation was in constant talks with had […] The post NADMO

The Ministry of Energy has debunked claims by the Minority in Parliament that the ‘GNPC-LITASCO’ re-financing arrangement is being done in secrecy without parliamentary approval. In a statement signed by Ranking Member of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee and Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, the minority alleged that the government seeks to […] The post No

Civil society group Justice for Ghana has urged the Electoral Commission to decentralize the limited voters’ registration exercise at its district offices by establishing more nationwide registration centres. This decision comes in response to criticism from stakeholders raising concerns about the EC’s insistence on exclusively conducting limited voter registration at district offices. Speaking to Citi […] The post Justice

Authorities at the Swedru Secondary School in the Central Region have expressed concern over the lack of adequate accommodation for teachers on campus and the incomplete fence wall of the school. The headmistress of the school, Golda Esi Andam, told Citi News that the lack of accommodation for teachers on campus is hindering teaching and […] The post SWESCO

The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Bantama, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, is reported dead. He is said to have died Saturday dawn, September 23, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) after a short illness. Citi News sources say he was rushed to KATH on Friday, September 22. The family has yet […] The post Former Bantama MP Okyem Aboagye dead appeared first

The University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana Branch (UTAG-UG), has condemned the police for molesting protesters of #OccupyJulorbiHouse. The UTAG-UG lashed out at the police for exhibiting unprofessionalism deemed an affront to the tenets of the Constitution. UTAG-UG in a statement said democracy easily dies off when citizens are subjected to inhumane treatment. […] The post Unprofessional

The management of Pantang Hospital in the Greater Accra Region has raised concerns about the dwindling staff numbers, calling on the government for support. Pantang Hospital’s management blamed the poor working conditions and the high cost of living as the primary drivers behind the departure of their healthcare workforce. They urgently appeal to the government […] The post Pantang

The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has released the guidelines for the November 4 primaries that will take place at all the 276 constituencies across the country and the Party Headquarters, Asylum Down, Accra. In a statement issued in Accra on Friday, the committee said the guidelines outlined the procedures and […] The post NPP