A serious altercation erupted between the security personnel of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officials, leading to a physical confrontation. A video available to Citi News captured the tense moments between the two groups at the Ghana Port Security and immigration service. Information gathered indicates that a […] The post VIDEO:
Rapper Kofi Jamar has made an astonishing revelation that he has never been a member of the Asakaa Boys. The Asakaa Boys, a nine-member crew from Kumasi, have been making waves with their drill music. O’Kenneth, Jay Bahd, Kawabanga, Cedi City Boy, Reggie, Kwaku DMC, Sean Lifer, Rabby Jones, and Braa Benk have been grinding, […] The post I was never a member
Importers of second-hand cars in Ghana are encountering a substantial financial hurdle due to the government’s policy of levying import duties in US dollars. Eric Boateng the president of the Automobile Dealers Union, highlighted the impact of this practice on the car import business. In an interview with Bernard Avle on the Citi Breakfast Show on […] The post Cedi
The Manhyia Divisional Police Command in the Ashanti Region has prohibited the display and use of political party paraphernalia at the Voter Registration Center in the Oforikrom Constituency. This measure aims to prevent potential conflicts between political parties. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the constituency has expressed concerns about their rivals distributing New Patriotic […] The post Police
“If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich”, John F Kennedy, a conviction strongly shared by the Director-General of NLA, Mr. Samuel Awuku, who, upon taking office in August 2021, resolved to ensure that the Authority provides better care for the needy and underprivileged. […] The post The
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, a former aide to ex-President John Dramani Mahama, has outlined reasons why he believes his former boss should be elected in the 2024 general elections. He asserts that Mr. Mahama’s track record surpasses what the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) government can present in the upcoming elections. The 2024 elections are primarily […] The post Mahama’s
The New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets took a 3-2 lead each by winning their home games in the Eastern and Western Conference semifinal series. Jalen Brunson scored 44 points for hosts Knicks, who routed the Indiana Pacers 121-91 in Game 5 at a star-studded Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. The Knicks, who […] The post NBA playoffs: NY Knicks
AI systems able to interpret information in images via a phone camera, in videos and sounds and in spoken language have been shown off by Google. In one demo a prototype AI powered assistant running on a phone was able to answer the age-old question “where did I put my glasses”. It comes a day […] The post Google’s new AI can find lost specs appeared first on
At least eight people have been killed after a bus carrying farmworkers in the US state of Florida collided with a pick-up truck, authorities said. The bus was transporting 53 farmworkers when it collided with the truck in Marion County, north of Orlando, on Tuesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. About 40 passengers were […] The post At least
The Electoral Commission (EC) has denied allegations made by the president of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, that it disenfranchised the people of Santrokofi, Apkafu, Lolobi and Lipke (SALL). EC in a statement on Wednesday, May 15, clarified that at no point did it disenfranchise the people in the newly created Guan Constituency. In a seven-point […] The post We
The Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has accused transnational corporations of being the major contributors of environmental pollution and the destruction of biodiversity in Ghana. The Minister says the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right that ought to be respected by such multinational firms. Speaking […] The post Regulate
Members of the Senior Staff Association of the Volta River Authority (VRA) are expressing concerns over what they describe as unfair payments allocated to state-owned enterprises in the energy value chain. In 2023, the government and Independent Power Producers reached an agreement on a $43 million monthly payment plan to alleviate their indebtedness, which posed […] The post VRA
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure the prosecution of persons who are arrested for inciting violence in the ongoing limited voter registration exercise. Several incidents of violence have been reported at registration centres, including Kukuom in the Ahafo Region, Adugyama in the Ashanti Region, and Cape […] The post We
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, an aide to ex-President John Dramani Mahama, has praised the accomplishments of the former President during his time in office. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on Citi TV’s Face to Face, Kwakye Ofosu emphasised the substantial infrastructural progress made under Mahama’s leadership in comparison to the current administration’s seven-year term. […] The post Things
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced a collaborative initiative with the Ministry of Works and Housing to address the recurring issue of flooding on the Mallam-Kasoa road. The Mallam-Kasoa road, a major thoroughfare in the region, has been plagued by persistent flooding, causing significant disruptions to traffic and posing a risk to both […] The post Mallam-Kasoa
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a significant initiative aimed at assisting renal patients in need. Starting in June, the NHIA will allocate over GH¢2 million to support patients requiring dialysis treatment. Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, CEO of the NHIA, unveiled this initiative. The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has voiced concerns regarding the […] The post NHIA
The CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. DaCosta Aboagye, has allayed fears surrounding the financial sustainability of the national insurance scheme amidst concerns over subsidies for dialysis treatment. His reassurances follow scepticism raised by Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the ranking member of the Health Committee of Parliament and MP for Juaboso, regarding the NHIA’s […] The post Subsidies
The CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, has allayed fears surrounding the financial sustainability of the national insurance scheme amidst concerns over subsidies for dialysis treatment. His reassurances follow scepticism raised by Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the ranking member of the Health Committee of Parliament and MP for Juaboso, regarding the NHIA’s […] The post Subsidies
A one-year-old Ghanaian, Ace Liam, has secured the world record for the Youngest Male Artist by a Ghanaian artist. The child attempted the Guinness World Records in Accra between January 18 and January 20, 2024. The record was held by a 3-year-old. This achievement was announced at a press conference on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. […] The post 1-year-old Ghanaian
Richard Dzakpa, a businessman and the third accused in the trial involving Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, a former Deputy Minister for Finance, has firmly asserted that none of the accused individuals played a role in causing financial loss to the state. During his testimony in court, Mr. Dzakpa emphasized that the state accepted possession of […] The post 3rd accused
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