Joe Lartey to be given state burial on September 20
Veteran Broadcaster, Joachim Awuley Lartey will be laid to rest on September 20, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra. The former SWAG President, who passed on at age 96, would be given a state burial. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to lead a delegation of government officials to mourn the […]
GBC pays tribute to the late Godwin Avenorgbo
Story By: Rachel Kakraba Ghana will over the weekend bid farewell to one of her illustrious sons, the late Godwin Avenorgbo, otherwise known as the Grandmaster or Big G. His contribution to the broadcast and communication industry remains unparalleled. As the day approaches, tribute continues to pour in for the once vibrant voices ever to […]
Election 2024: Do not announce election results ahead of EC – CODEO to media
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has urged media houses to avoid announcing election results before the Electoral Commission (EC) during the upcoming 2024 General Elections. This advisory was issued during the launch of the Citi FM and Channel One TV’s 2024 General Elections Coverage in Accra on Tuesday. CODEO emphasized the critical importance of preserving the integrity […]
Economist proposes alternative strategies for BOG to grow the economy
By: Roselyn Gayaglo An Economist and Professor of Finance, Professor Godfred Bokpin has advised the Bank of Ghana to consider alternative strategies to strengthen the economy, rather than relying on measures like the mopping up of excess liquidity, which incurs additional costs for banks. In an interview with Business News he explained that fluctuations in […]
Asamoah Gyan quits party politics to focus on humanitarian efforts
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has announced his intention to withdraw from all political activities. This decision comes despite his recent involvement with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Manifesto Sports Committee ahead of the upcoming 2024 December 7 elections. Gyan shared this significant update across all his social media platforms, […]
Francis Xavier Sosu files nomination; urges constituents to vote for NDC
Story By: George Antwi The member of parliament for Madina constituency has filed his nomination in a confident boost to retain the Madina seat in the upcoming 7th general election. The MP for Madina constituency Francis Xavier Sosu, after filing his nomination urged constituents to vote for the NDC. Mr Sosu made his bold stance […]
A vote for Dr Bawumia is a vote for massive youth employment – Okere NPP Parliamentary Candidate
Mr Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, the Okere NPP parliamentary candidate says a vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the President, is an endorsement of youth employment and massive development. He therefore urged the youth in Okere to vote massively for Dr Bawumia and himself to continue the works of Mr Dan Botwe, the former MP. The […]
100 more journalists benefit from Media Capacity Enhancement Program
The Ministry of Information has commenced the third cohort of its flagship programme, the Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) today at the University of Media Arts and Communications (UNIMAC) with 100 journalists enrolling. The four days training scheduled from September 10th to 13th, 2024, seeks to equip journalists with requisite skills and knowledge to play […]
“Election 2024 not do or die affair, let’s prioritise the peace – National Commission for Civic Education
The Nabdam District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr Joachim Elbazer, has called on political parties to preserve the peace of the country and not consider elections 2024 as a do-or-die affair. He noted that regardless of which political party won, it would need peace and a calm atmosphere to govern, […]
Media Capacity Enhancement Programme kicks off at UniMAC with 100 journalists to be trained
Story By: Gloria Anderson The Minister for Information, Honourable Fatimatu Abubakar has officially inaugurated the third cohort of the Media Capacity Enhancement Programme (MCEP) at the University of Media Arts and Communication (UNIMAC) in North Dzorwulu today. The 3rd cohort will train 100 journalists in a hybrid session with 40 attending in person and 60 […]
Police restore calm at Walewale NPP Parliamentary primary; one person arrested
Story By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Ghana Police Service has restored order in Walewale following a disruption during the vote-counting process in the ongoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary rerun election. One person, Kamara Bawah, has been arrested for damaging ballot papers. The Walewale parliamentary primary rerun election was marred by sporadic disturbances, resulting in […]
UTAG threatens nationwide demo if illegal mining is not totally banned by September 30
Story By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has joined the growing chorus of voices calling for a ban on illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, in forest reserves. The devastating impact of these activities on Ghana’s water bodies, forests, and agricultural lands has sparked widespread concern. In a press release, […]
John Mahama Inaugurates Ultramodern Lordina Foundation Maternity and Children’s Ward in Nkoranza
Story By: Celestine Avi Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr. John Mahama, has inaugurated the Lordina Foundation Maternity and Children’s Ward at the Nkoranza Health Centre in the Bono East Region. The facility, constructed by his wife’s foundation, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, is fully equipped with advanced medical tools including incubators, ultrasound machines, and […]
Walewale NPP Parliamentary primary re-run ends in chaos after Police seize ballot boxes
The Walewale parliamentary primary re-run election has once again faced disruption, ending inconclusively after police seized the ballot boxes. Voting, which had already been delayed for several hours in the morning, concluded around 5 p.m. However, shortly after, the sorting process was interrupted when police removed the ballot boxes. Citi News North East Regional correspondent, […]
