A professor at the Department of Pathology at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Prof. Galam Paul Poku Sampane Osei, reveals that a study indicates children who consume crops or drinks from galamsey-polluted environments absorb a dangerous 90% of heavy metals, significantly higher than the 15% assimilated by adults. Speaking to Citi News during […] The post Research

The Tourism Minister, Dr. Mohammed Awal, asserts that the plans to construct the Boti Falls road in the Yilo Krobo Municipality have not been abandoned, despite delays. The Minister, during a visit to the site in July 2021, made a promise of getting the Boti road fixed. However, two years on, the road has not […] The post Tourism Minister affirms

The Bank of Ghana has cautioned the general public to desist from dealing with unapproved Money Transfer Organisations (MTOs). In a statement, the BoG said a number of these MTOs operating within the remittance and the Ghana Forex Market were without approval from it. These organisations include “LEMFI, WISE, TRANSFER GO, XOOM-A PAYPAL SERVICE, SENDWALU, […] The post BoG

Imagine an ECOWAS region with an enhanced digital surveillance system where there is a coordinated approach to prevention, detection and response to infectious diseases. That is the agenda for the ongoing regional technical workshop. It will be a platform to forge a stronger and more universal digital surveillance system within the sub-region. The workshop is […] The post Enhancing

The Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management have urged the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to refrain from conditioning the payment of their locked-up funds on the outcome of any court case and to proceed with the disbursement. This follows Mr. Ofori-Atta’s indication during the budget presentation on Wednesday that “a provision of GH¢4 […] The post Gold

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has urged the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to quickly address the recently sprouted bad fuel menace. This comes after complaints by gasoline users across the country who reported being served by various Oil Marketing Companies with suspected bad fuel. COPEC in a statement issued on Thursday said: “While commending […] The post Expedite

Chairman of the Greater Accra Association of Ghana Industries, Tsonam Cleanse Akpeloo, has lauded the government for removing certain taxes via the 2024 budget. He specifically praised the removal of taxes on locally produced sanitary pads. The AGI has long been pushing for the removal of duties on imported raw materials used for the production […] The post Greater

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the recent power outages experienced across the country to regular maintenance work carried out by members of the Chamber of Independent Power Producers. ECG says the maintenance work is necessary to ensure the smooth running of the power-producing plants to enable a regular and uninterrupted supply of […] The post ECG

Former Health Minister, Alex Segbefia has clarified that he was not in court to testify in the €2.37m ambulance case because he had not been required to be there. The Minority Leader, Dr. Casiel Ato Forson, concluded his case in the ambulance saga on Thursday, November 16, 2023. At a previous sitting, he had intended […] The post €2.37m ambulance

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of attempting to plagiarize its flagbearer, John Mahama’s, visionary ’24-hour economy’ policy. Mr. Mahama has positioned the 24-hour economy as a cornerstone of his campaign for the 2024 presidential election, advocating for its potential to stimulate economic growth and job creation. However, […] The post NDC

Citi FM/Citi TV’s relief team, with a truckload of items, has today extended its support to Makango in the Salaga South constituency to assist flood victims in the Savannah region. The intervention is a swift response to the Member of Parliament for the Salaga South constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, by the management of Citi […] The post Citi

Access Bank Ghana has been named the SME-Friendly Bank of the Year at the prestigious 2023 BRANDCOM Awards, a testament to the bank’s unwavering commitment to supporting and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Ghana. This award recognizes Access Bank Ghana’s exceptional dedication to providing SMEs with access to customized financial solutions, business advisory […] The post Access

U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has pledged her country’s commitment to dedicating resources to help empower young Ghanaians. She said young people remain the nation’s greatest resources, and empowering them is the surest way to shape the future of Ghana and also deepen and promote economic opportunity, political participation, public health, peacebuilding, and community […] The post US

The Electricity Company of Ghana’s nationwide exercise to capture the consumption of customers and ensure all customers pay their bills has commenced in the Volta and Oti Regions. The exercise, which began on 6th November 2023, will end on 11th December 2023. Addressing the media, the General Manager of ECG Volta Region, Ms. Christina Jatoe-Kaleo, […] The post ECG’s

The Aggrieved Customers of Gold Coast Fund Management will picket at the Ministry of Finance on November 28, 2023, to demand their delayed locked-up funds. The defunct company, which was later changed to Black Shield Fund Management, had more than 55,000 customers whose investments were locked up when the government revoked its license. The group […] The post Aggrieved

Prince Appiah Debrah has withdrawn his bid to contest the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in Klottey Korle. The unifier, as he is affectionately known in the constituency, Appiah Debrah, said he successfully went through the party’s vetting process but has decided to withdraw from the race due to infighting and factionalism within the party […] The post Prince

The Minority Leader, Dr Casiel Ato Forson concluded his case in the €2.37 million ambulance saga. On the last court sitting, he intended to summon former Health Minister Alex Segbefia as his third witness, but Mr Segbefia was absent. “The first accused wishes to inform the court that we’re calling no further witness and we’re […] The post €2.37m

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has described the projections by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta that Ghana’s economy is anticipated to surpass GH¢1 trillion in 2024 as the lowest point of the 2024 budget presentation. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, the Finance Minister disclosed that the economy is expected […] The post Ofori-Atta’s

The National Media Commission (NMC) has issued a warning to some 15 television stations, ordering them to desist from content not deemed fit for broadcast. The NMC warned that there will be severe consequences for their actions if they don’t advise themselves. These TV stations were reported by the public for showing content considered unacceptable […] The post Stop

Thousands of mourners gathered at the forecourt of the State House today, November 16, 2023 and paid their last respects to former First Lady Theresa Kufuor. The former First Lady died at her home in Peduase, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, October 1, at the age of 87. She was described by many as […] The post State funeral held for late Theresa Kufuor [Photos] appeared