In a powerful address that could reshape the future of West African regional cooperation, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, delivered a compelling call for reform at the closing session of the parliamentary meeting in Abuja on July 13, 2024. The Effutu MP, who doubles as the Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, highlighted […] The post ECOWAS:

Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) has launched a small-scale gold mining incubation pilot programme to support the formalisation of the sector and convert small-scale mining entities into medium to large-scale businesses. The support focuses on corporate governance, provision of capital, a gold production traceability mechanism, and access to the market through the MIIF gold […] The post MIlF

A 20-year-old gunman shot and wounded Donald Trump in an attempted assassin at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday in one of the most horrifying acts of violence in political history. The former president was speaking to thousands of fans when he grabbed his ear and had blood covering his face after the suspect opened fire […] The post Trump shooter identified as Thomas Matthew

Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has praised the participants of Saturday’s Homowo clean-up exercise in parts of Accra and its central business district (CBD). He expressed his pleasure at seeing the streets of Accra’s CBD clean and healthy and commended the efforts of those involved in the exercise. His Royal Majesty King Tackie […] The post Ga Mantse

ASA Savings and Loans Limited has taken a significant step towards supporting Ghana’s Green Ghana agenda by organizing a tree planting exercise at Osei Tutu Senior High School in the Ashanti Region. The event, which took place on Friday, July 5, 2024, saw the planting of over 200 trees on the school premises. The tree […] The post ASA Savings

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong appeal to the public to diligently check expiry dates and the registration status of food and drug products before purchasing them. The Upper East Regional Head of the FDA, Sebastian Mawuli Hotor, also emphasised the importance of buying from accredited and recognised outlets to ensure […] The post Upper

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has announced that the Kojo Ashong Bridge will reopen to traffic by the end of this weekend. The bridge was closed for repair works on July 6, 2024, due to its deteriorating condition, which made it unsafe for use. Heavy-duty vehicles and passenger vehicles were […] The post Titus Glover announces

There has been an outcry by chiefs and people in communities in the Western North over deplorable road networks following a visit by the Roads and Highways Minister to the area. Inhabitants are calling on the government to fulfil its promise of fixing deplorable roads in the region after a similar pledge made by President […] The post Western North residents lament deplorable

The Ghana Police Service has arrested four individuals who claimed to be armed robbers in a viral video. The suspects were seen threatening to harm anyone they encountered at night. The suspects, Isaac Ampong alias Bullet, Emmanuel Buah alias Network, Festus Agyei, and Asaana Isaac, were apprehended on 12th July 2024. They are currently in […] The post Four suspects

Former US President Donald Trump was rushed off stage after gunshots erupted at a rally in Pennsylvania in an apparent assassination attempt. Footage showed him grimace and raise a hand to his right ear, before ducking as sharp cracks – a series of shots – broke out. He was quickly swarmed by US Secret Service […] The post Trump shot in ear in rally assassination

Secret Service agents have rushed former President Donald Trump off stage after what sounded like gunshots rang out at a rally in Pennsylvania. Footage showed him grimace and raise a hand to his ear, before ducking as sharp cracks – apparently shots – broke out. He was quickly swarmed by secret service agents and rushed […] The post Trump rushed off stage at rally

The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, says both former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and President Akufo-Addo share the same legacy of bankrupting Ghana. He drew parallels between the two leaders, citing Ghana’s financial ruins. His comments come after Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, compared the current […] The post Akufo-Addo,

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has obtained an interlocutory injunction to halt the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). CETAG had been on strike since Friday, June 14, 2024, protesting the government’s delay in implementing the arbitral award and negotiated service conditions. Despite the NLC’s order to call off […] The post NLC

Swimmers from across the country are participating in the highly anticipated Channel One TV National Swimming Championship, currently taking place at the Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra. The two-day event, now in its second edition, brings together top athletes to showcase their skills and compete for national glory, promising thrilling performances and intense competition in […] The post [Photos]

Edward Bawa, the Member of Parliament for Bongo and a member of the Energy Committee in Parliament, has criticised Attorney General Godfred Dame for deceiving the public following the International Arbitration Tribunal’s ruling on the ENI/Vitol lawsuit. The International Arbitration Tribunal in the Eni & Vitol versus Ghana and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) arbitration […] The post Edward

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has admonished traders and the public to desist from activities that will characterise electoral misconduct. He asserts that the national development is built on the values of peace and unity. He made these comments when he visited the […] The post Election 2024: Don’t

The Management of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) in the Ashanti Region has shut down the Barekese Water Treatment plant and the Achiase Booster for repairs. The shutdown is due to a major burst on the 36” (900mm) transmission line that supplies water to a greater part of the Kumasi metropolis. In a statement, the GWL […] The post GWL shuts down Barekese Water

Fire service personnel, police and other agencies have been deployed to reposition an overturned fuel tanker causing traffic since Friday morning at Fulanikrom. A Burkina Faso tanker, loaded with fuel, overturned on the Kintampo-Kumasi/Accra highway, blocking traffic on both sides of the road since Friday, July 12, 2024. Citi News understands that a collision involving […] The post Kumasi-Accra

The Speaker of Parliament, the Rt. Hon S.K Bagbin has called for an urgent and collective action to eliminate all forms of language barriers that has impeded socioeconomic growth within the West African sub-region over the years. He said although West Africa linguistic diversity, while culturally enriching, often poses challenges to effective communication and collaboration […] The post Language

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to participate in the impending strike on Monday by Organised Labour unless the Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) officially communicates its termination of the sale of its four hotels. Organised Labour announced its intention to embark on a nationwide strike on Monday, July 15, to […] The post SSNIT