The Minority members on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament have defended the comments made by the Director of Research and Planning in the Police Service, DCOP Gabriel Waabu, regarding the exclusion of the military from providing security during this year’s elections. The Minority members assert that DCOP Waabu’s statements align with constitutional principles. […] The post Minority

On Tuesday, February 20, Ghanaian songstress Wendy Asiamah Addo better known as Wendy Shay celebrated her birthday with a heartwarming act of generosity. Through her Shay Foundation, she visited the Paediatric Theatre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, her birthplace, to offer meaningful support. Beyond donations of essential items like baby cots and a digital […] The post Wendy

Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the Chief Executive of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has linked the organization’s GH¢2 billion loss in 2021 to the decline in the international market price of cocoa. He noted that the price of cocoa on the global market has experienced a significant drop of over 30 per cent in recent years, […] The post GH¢2bn loss due to global

Ghana’s highly acclaimed live band, the Adaha Dance Band, is set to make a triumphant return to BlackBerry Lounge on 24th February, following their spirited Christmas performance last year. This eagerly anticipated event promises to deliver a captivating musical experience for Accra’s music enthusiasts. Renowned for their dynamic and entertaining stage presence, the Adaha Band […] The post Adaha

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has stated that no docket fit for prosecution or action has been submitted to his office over the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Suale. While investigations are ongoing, the Minister highlighted that four suspects were initially detained to aid the inquiry. However, they were later granted […] The post No

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has expressed concern about the deteriorating condition of its current head office. This issue arose after the Electoral Commission, upon vacating its head office, reportedly did not hand over the space to the NCCE. Instead, the rooms have been utilized as storage space. During an appearance before the […] The post NCCE

Ghana Athletics President, Bawa Fuseini, has announced that the National Invitational Students Athletics Championship (NISAC) has earned a spot on the World Athletics calendar. He made the announcement in an interview on Citi TV’s Breakfast Daily, in the lead-up to the maiden edition of the senior high school-focused competition. Scheduled to take place from February […] The post World

Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has affirmed the government’s dedication to resuming and completing stalled infrastructure projects in the Ashanti Region. Dr. Amin Adam is currently on an official visit to the Ashanti Region, where he paid a courtesy call to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Ashanti Regional Minister. Highlighting the pivotal […] The post We’ll

The Manhyia South Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhassan Mustapha, has been granted bail by the police after being charged with offences related to his conduct. Mustapha was charged with Offensive Conduct conducive to a breach of peace and making threats of death. The arrest followed a viral video in which Alhassan […] The post NDC

The Manhyia South Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhassan Mustapha, has been granted bail by the police after being charged with offences related to his conduct. Mustapha was charged with Offensive Conduct conducive to a breach of peace and making threats of death. The arrest followed a viral video in which Alhassan […] The post NDC Manhyia South Organiser

The Accra Sports Stadium has been disconnected from the national power grid due to non-payment of accumulated electricity debts. During a visit on Tuesday, a few offices had power from a mini power generator, while the entire facility remained off. This is not the first time the stadium has been disconnected. Some officers, who declined […] The post ECG disconnects Accra

Is it right for journalists to blackout or boycott errant politicians? The answer depends on our conception of what journalism is about; who it serves; and the import of media freedom. It is possible to conceive of journalism as a servant to the public or a slave to politics. As servant to the public, journalism […] The post To blackout or not to blackout?

The Majority caucus in Parliament has strongly dismissed reports of impending changes to its leadership. Addressing concerns and speculations about potential shifts in leadership within the Majority Caucus, Joseph Osei Owusu, the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Bekwai, emphasized the stability and unity among caucus members. He stated, “The publications […] The post ‘Ignore

An amount of GH¢5 million has been released by the government to settle arrears owed by Second Cycle institutions, sources within the Electricity Company of Ghana have disclosed to Citi News. This move follows the recent power disconnection to Accra Academy by the ECG national task force due to a GH¢400,000 debt. The disconnection left […] The post Govt

The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command for negligence, resulting in the death of a student. The 17-year-old student, who tragically passed away on Sunday night, was entrusted to his fellow students’ care to take him to the hospital after obtaining an exeat […] The post Kalpohin

BlueCrest and OpenLabs proudly announce the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Maheshwari as the Group CEO, bringing a wealth of expertise to lead operations in Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Distinguished Career: Pankaj Maheshwari, an accomplished education professional, boasts an illustrious career spanning over two decades. His journey began as a business partner with NIIT in […] The post Pankaj

The US has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. It has also warned Israel against invading the overcrowded city of Rafah. The US has previously avoided the word “ceasefire” during UN votes on the war, but President Joe Biden has made similar comments. However, […] The post Israel-Gaza war:

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that Accra Academy Senior High School was disconnected from the power grid due to an outstanding debt of GH¢400,000. The school experienced a power outage on Monday, February 19, following the disconnection. A teacher, who requested anonymity, mentioned that some on-campus teachers also faced disconnection. Importantly, the […] The post Accra

Dennis Miracles Aboagye has officially been named the Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the 2024 Bawumia campaign team. This was revealed by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the unveiling of its campaign team for the flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2024 polls. The campaign team has Dr Bawumia as the Campaign […] The post Miracles

The institution of chieftaincy has been long established in the legal system of our country. Even before colonization, the various communities in the country were for the lack of better words governed by chiefs and traditional systems. All post-independence constitutions guaranteed and preserved the institution of chieftaincy as doing otherwise would have caused a “kyphosis” […] The post Is