The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects over the robbery and murder of a mobile money vendor and one other in Walewale in the North East Region. A statement by the Police said the two suspects, Zakaria Yamusa alias Vandam and Fatao Issah, shot and killed two people including the mobile money vendor and […] The post Two suspects arrested over murder of

An eight-member delegation from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) led by Hollywood actor, Dr. Idris Elba and the SDF CEO, Denelle Dixon, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of Bank of Ghana, on Thursday, 16th February 2024.  The non-profit organization, whose objective is to use blockchain to unlock the world’s economic potential […] The post Idris

An eight-member delegation from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) led by Hollywood actor, Dr. Idris Elba and the SDF CEO, Denelle Dixon, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of Bank of Ghana, on Thursday, 16th February 2024.  The non-profit organization, whose objective is to use blockchain to unlock the world’s economic potential […] The post BoG

The Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has asserted that President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle is driven by political considerations rather than the need for effective governance. Vanderpuye’s comments come in the wake of President Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle on February 14, 2024. According to him, the adjustments were prompted by the President’s awareness […] The post Akufo-Addo’s

Zimbabwe’s powerful vice president said the government will block a university scholarship for young LGBTQ+ people, a move that human rights groups described on Friday as a perpetuation of the African country’s homophobic practices. The state university scholarship for people between the ages of 18 and 35 is sponsored by GALZ, a membership organization for […] The post Zimbabwe’s

The New Force Movement has refuted allegations that its leader, Nana Kwame Bediako, widely known as Cheddar, has aligned with the National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. This denial comes on the back of reports suggesting that Cheddar is contemplating joining another political organization due to existing challenges. In a statement released on February […] The post I’m

The Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and incumbent Member of Parliament for Asante Mampong, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong has been re-elected as the Parliamentary Candidate ahead of the December elections. Mr Ampratwum-Sarpong polled 555 votes to win Saturday’s primary. His close contender Dennis Kwakwa garnered 167 Votes. The New Patriotic Party (NPP), had initially paused the primary due […] The post Asante

The lifeless body of a young man was discovered in Krofrom, a suburb of Kumasi, in the early hours of Saturday, February 17. Residents reported waking up to the incident but remain uncertain about the details surrounding the occurrence. Speculation among them suggests that the deceased might have been a suspected thief who was lynched […] The post Fear

Ghanaians  Ama K. Abebrese and Kofi Kinaata have been selected as part of a group of influential personalities for the United Nations International Organisation for Migration (UN-IOM) newly launched Goodwill Ambassador Pilot Programme and Celebrity Engagement Programme. The UN-IOM stated that the Goodwill Ambassador Pilot Programme and Celebrity Engagement Programme aims to “utilize the influence […] The post Ama

The Deputy Health Minister-designate and Member of Parliament for Akim Oda in the Eastern Region, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has proposed a strategy to address the issue of unemployed nurses by suggesting their training and exportation to generate funds for the country. Amid concerns raised by stakeholders about health professionals leaving Ghana due to unfavourable working […] The post Unemployed

The Upper East Region finds itself in a governance gridlock as several district assemblies grapple with the inability to elect a Presiding Member, with divisions along party lines impeding the democratic process. The impasse, attributed to the polarization between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), underscores the challenges of partisan […] The post Partisan

The Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has stated that the president’s ego prevented him from heeding stakeholders’ input regarding the recent Ministerial reshuffle. President Akufo-Addo’s reshuffle on February 14, 2024, has triggered public discussions, with some, including the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), labeling it an “injury time remix,” deemed “insipid […] The post Ministerial

– The recent ministerial reshuffle by President Akufo-Addo. Is it too little too late? – What options exist for Ghana football after the #SaveGhanaFootball demo? The post The Big Issue: Saturday, 17th February, 2024 appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) outgoing Chief Executive, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, on February 15, 2024, unveiled the Customer Service Point, also known as the Pulpit Initiative at Damongo, during the inaugural ceremony of the Savannah Regional NHIA office complex. Through the pulpit initiative, some NHIS staff will be present at credentialed healthcare facilities […] The post NHIA

Picture this scenario: you took a bite of a juicy red tomato in your salad, only to uncover a disturbing truth—it contains Lambda-cyhalothrin, an insecticide chemical known for causing disruptions in the reproductive system, cancer, and even death. This image raises a critical question: do we truly care about where our food comes from? The […] The post Do you even

In a proactive effort to bolster community involvement in counter-terrorism measures, the Ministry of National Security, through the “see something, say something” campaign, has engaged over thirty-six (36) basic schools across various districts in the Greater Accra Region. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the “See Something, Say Something (SSSS) campaign among students using […] The post National

Local, regional, state, and national dignitaries gathered to honour iconic American singer Usher at an event sponsored by Amazon. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his New Look Foundation at Clark Atlanta University, Usher was recognized for his musical achievements and his impactful humanitarian work.   Mayor Andre Dickens presented him with the Phoenix Award, while […] The post Usher

Former President Donald Trump must pay nearly $355m (£281m) to New York state for lying about the values of his properties, a judge has ruled. Judge Arthur Engoron also banned him from serving as a company director or taking out loans from banks in the state for three years. The New York real estate mogul […] The post Trump ordered to pay $354m to New York for lying

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has been recognised in Avance Media’s list of 50 influential young Ghanaians. Throughout his tenure as a lawmaker, George has made significant contributions that have positively impacted numerous lives across the country. As a second-term MP, his focus remains on enhancing the human capital […] The post Sam

The Attorney General’s Office has refuted claims of involvement in the disbarment of Chief State Attorney, Samuel Nerquaye-Tetteh, who lost his legal license due to allegations of receiving GH¢400,000 from businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome in 2011. As a consequence, Mr. Nerquaye-Tetteh is barred from practising law in Ghana, with the General Legal Council (GLC) finding […] The post AG’s