Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu in the Volta Region, has expressed his sadness over the death of Ama Benyiwa-Doe, a stalwart of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a one-time Central Regional Minister. According to him, the legacy of the former minister will be celebrated by generations […] The post ‘Her
It wasn’t ‘Mother’s Day’, but the atmosphere at Nana Asaase’s ‘Mental Pictures V’ was one filled with a lot of adulation for mothers. Dubbed ‘Confluence: the flute belongs to Mother,’ the programme took place on Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Accra City Hotel. The programme, put together by poet and literary coach, Nana Asaase, […] The post Poet
Some youth of the governing New Patriotic Party at Chereponi in the North East Region, have destroyed some structures after the nomination of Zuwera Mada Nashiru as the District Chief Executive was announced. The aggrieved youth wanted their favourite candidate, S. K. Orlando, nominated, although he was not recommended for nomination. The District Police command […] The post Chereponi:
President Akufo-Addo has appointed outgoing mayor of Kumasi, Osei Assibey Antwi as the Executive Director of the National Service Scheme. The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Opare, dated September 17, 2021. “I am pleased to inform you that the President has appointed you to act as […] The post Former KMA Mayor
The Head of Citi FM/Citi TV’s Sports Desk, Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo, has been hailed by his former student after he paid her fees during his national service at some point to enable her complete her Senior High School education. The lady took to her Facebook wall to express her heartfelt gratitude to Fentuo who was […] The post Citi Sports’
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated former Deputy Greater Accra Regional Minister, Madam Elizabeth Sackey as Mayor of Accra. She will take over from Mohammed Adjei Sowah, who has been serving in that position since 2017. Her name was on the list of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives released by the Minister for […] The post Elizabeth
The President, Nana Adddo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has nominated the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Secretary, Mr. Sam Pyne as the Mayor of Kumasi. This was made known today, Sunday, September 19, 2021, by the Minister for Local Government, Dan Botwe at the minister’s press briefing. Sam Pyne is expected to take over from the outgoing Mayor, Mr. […] The post Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has nominated Mr. Kennedy Kamkam, a former Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso as the MCE for Asokore Mampong in the Ashanti Region. This was made known today, Sunday. September 19, 2021, by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Dan Botwe at the minister’s press briefing. Mr. Kennedy […] The post Former
The Police Administration has deployed personnel nationwide to curb any disturbances that may arise following the release of the list of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives. This was made known by the acting Director of Public Affairs, ACP Kwesi Ofori. ACP Kwesi Ofori in a Citi News interview said the police will do everything […] The post MMDCEs
The government has released President Akufo-Addo’s choice of nominees for the various metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies across the country. The minister for Local Government, Dan Botwe at the minister’s press briefing on Sunday, September 19, 2021 indicated that the list has been forwarded to the various regional ministers. The regional ministers are expected to […] The post Full
Former President John Dramani Mahama is sad over the death of Ama Benyiwa-Doe, a stalwart of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The 2020 Presidential Candidate of the NDC described the late Ama Benyiwa-Doe as a true gender activist. Mr. Mahama made the remark in a post on Facebook. “I have received, with deep sadness, […] The post Mahama
With a few minutes for the Local Government Ministry to release the names of the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, supporters of the MCE for Nzema East Municipality, Frank Okpenyen, who have picked up information about him not being retained are demonstrating on the streets of Axim. The dozens of supporters of the MCE, […] The post Nzema
One-time Central Regional Minister under the Mills government, Ama Benyiwa-Doe, has died. Citi News sources say she died in the early hours of Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Tema. Madam Benyiwa-Doe, otherwise known as Chavez for her strong political views and courage, is said to have died at age 73 after a protracted ailment according […] The post NDC stalwart, Ama ‘Chavez’
The Enterprise Group has held a series of financial literacy sessions for both students and parents of the Bishop Mixed School at James Town in Accra. Michael Otu-Larbi, Senior Manager at Enterprise Insurance, introduced the students of the school to topics such as the importance of saving, time management, basic bookkeeping among others. For the […] The post Enterprise
The Head of Brand Communications Quick Angels Limited, Veronica Ofosuhemaa Owusu Ansah, a savvy communications strategist, has been adjudged the 4th Finalist in the Multinational/Pan African Positive Role Model category of this year’s prestigious Gender Mainstreaming Awards. The event saw talents and their outputs from across the continent slugging it out for a spot and […] The post Quick
The Chereponi District Police command has foiled a planned demonstration against the purported District Chief Executive nominee, Zuweira Mada Nashiru. The police in a statement said the demonstration was going to be embarked upon by some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who were aggrieved that their favourite candidate, S. K. Orlando, was not […] The post Chereponi:
A private legal practitioner and the former president of the Greater Accra Bar Association, Frank Davies, has charged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to crack the whip on its members who fail to respect its treaties and conventions. Mr. Frank Davies, made this call on the back of the coup in Guinea […] The post Guinea coup:
Following a survey by the Ghana Women Experts (GWE) project highlighting the dearth of women’s voices in Ghanaian media, Professor Audrey Gadzekpo has stressed that the onus is on journalists to actively work to reverse this trend. Data gathered by GWE indicates that more men who are specialists in various fields dominate radio and television […] The post Audrey
A record 167 golfers from across the country participated in the 2021 edition of the CalBank Open Golf Championships, which concluded on Saturday 18th September, 2021 at the Achimota Golf Course. The number is a significant increase from last year’s, when 152 golfers participated in the event, indicating a positive growth trajectory for the competition […] The post Golf:
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Ghana on Friday, 17th September 2021, as leader of Ghana’s delegation to the 76th Session of the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York. He will also, on this trip, hold bilateral engagements with some colleague Heads of State; NATO Secretary General, MR. J. Stoltenberg; […] The post Akufo-Addo
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