Twelve individuals have been remanded into custody by the Accra High Court for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities without the necessary licenses at Aboi-Nkwanta in the Western Region, leading to the pollution of the River Tano. The accused include a diverse group of individuals: Evans Atanga Agana, a motor mechanic; Stephen Tuffour Bempah, a…
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…
The Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) gold reserves have soared to 31.37 tonnes as of April 2025, marking a substantial rise from 8.78 tonnes recorded in May 2023. This significant growth—amounting to an increase of approximately 264.4%—comes as a result of the central bank’s ongoing “Gold for Reserves” initiative. Launched in July 2021 under the Domestic…
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,…
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…
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…
In response to escalating violence in Bawku, Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has mandated the closure of seven courts across the Upper East Region to protect judges, court staff, and the public. This decision affects the High, Circuit, and District Courts in Bolgatanga, as well as District Courts in Zuarungu, Zebilla, Garu, and Bongo. The…
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Commonwealth on the concluding day of the group’s summit in Samoa. Botchwey’s appointment marks a significant achievement for the seasoned diplomat and politician, who has long been a vocal advocate for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and…
Attorney General Godfred Dame has mounted a defense in the ongoing Supreme Court case that challenges the legality of Members of Parliament (MPs) retaining their seats after declaring their intent to run as independent candidates ahead of the December 2024 elections. The case, filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, questions the Speaker of Parliament’s decision…
