Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has taken aim at the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing the government of failing to deliver on key promises, particularly regarding stable electricity supply. Speaking during the Minority Caucus’s assessment of the government’s performance after its first 120 days in office, Afenyo-Markin criticized what…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced scheduled maintenance activities across parts of the country today, Thursday, May 8, 2025. The planned and emergency maintenance works are aimed at improving power distribution systems and ensuring reliable electricity supply. According to a public notice from ECG, the maintenance efforts will affect sections of the Ashanti,…
A 10-member taskforce has been officially inaugurated in Accra to spearhead efforts towards the re-establishment of a national airline. Chaired by Mr. Charles Asare, the taskforce has been mandated to finalize the business model and operational framework for the new airline. It will also coordinate with potential strategic and technical partners, and ensure compliance with…
In a strategic move to boost the agricultural sector in the Volta Region, Gabriel Kwamigah Atople—widely known as Chief Tanko and the Region’s representative on the Council of State—has initiated a tour of key farming communities to explore potential investment opportunities. Over the weekend, Chief Tanko led a delegation through several towns including Weta, Afife,…
The government is set to introduce a bill in Parliament seeking to rename the C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS) and several other public universities across the country. The Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, made the announcement during the inauguration of the Governing Councils of CKT-UTAS and Tamale Technical University (TTU),…
Former National Signals Bureau (NSB) Director, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, has dismissed allegations of misappropriating GH¢49.1 million, offering a detailed account of how the funds were allocated. In a letter addressed to the National Security Coordinator, and obtained by Citi News on Wednesday, May 7, Adu-Boahene clarified that the funds in question were used for various operational…
Some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have marginally increased fuel prices as the second pricing window for January takes effect. Leading OMCs, including state-owned GOIL and Shell, have already adjusted their petrol and diesel prices upward. At GOIL, petrol, which sold at GH₵14.99 per litre during the first pricing window, now retails at GH₵15.74. Diesel prices…
In the aftermath of the just-ended elections, several Kumawood actors, including Christiana Awuni, Big Akwess, and Okomfo Kolege, have shared their motivations for supporting President-elect John Mahama. Their advocacy, they revealed, was driven by a desire to address the longstanding challenges faced by Ghana’s creative arts industry, not personal or political gain. Speaking on Daybreak…
As the 2024 US election reaches its pivotal Election Day, polls across the country have opened to welcome voters in one of the most consequential elections in modern history. This election will determine not only the next president but also control over Congress, with every seat in the House of Representatives and many in the…
A brazen daylight robbery unfolded near Adabraka Market in Accra on Saturday, November 2, as gunmen allegedly made off with sacks of cash. The alarming incident, captured on video, shows four masked and heavily armed assailants confronting a man in a red Toyota Corolla parked close to the market. In the video, the robbers are…
