The Ministry of Roads and Highways is in support of the arrest of pedestrians who cross the Madina-Adentan highway at unauthorized locations instead of using the newly constructed footbridges on that stretch. The sector minister, Kwasi Amoako- Attah described as regrettable and unfortunate the lack of patronage of the footbridges. He said there is a […] The post Roads

The Upper East Regional NADMO Director Jerry Asomani is entreating the general public to ensure their safety during heavy downpour. Speaking to Citi News in the wake of the destruction caused by floods in the Upper East Region, Mr. Asomani cautioned among other things that persons who live in defective buildings fix them or try […] The post Be cautious during rainy season –

The Takoradi Technical University, TTU, has inducted into office its first Vice-Chancellor in the person of Reverend Professor John Frank Eshun. Other key officials also inducted include the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Victor Kweku Bondzie Micah, the Registrar, Moses Maclean Abnory, and Dr. Gabriel Sam Ahinful as the Director of Finance. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eshun in his […] The post Takoradi

The National Disaster Management Organization’s (NADMO) Coordinator for the Akuapim South District, Akufo Buckman Ntow has blamed what appears to be a landslide on parts of the Aburi highway on the poor drainage system at a facility close to the road. After nearly an hour of heavy rains on Friday, some rock particles and debris […] The post Poor drainage responsible

Ophthalmologists in the Ashanti Region have called on women to play a lead role in tackling preventable blindness following what they observed to be the high prevalence of Glaucoma, Cataract and Refractive error in the region. Statistics show that a total of 7,742 residents in the region have been diagnosed with cataract, a defect that could […] The post A/R:

The Bui Power Authority will undertake controlled spilling at the Bui Generating Station (BGS) from October 21, 2019. The exercise is expected to last for about five to ten days. The dam is designed to hold water up to elevation 182 meters above sea level noted as the maximum designed water level. However, as of […] The post Bui Power Authority to undertake

The Upper East Regional National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has clarified the death toll resulting from torrential rains over the past week. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Jerry Asamane, the Upper East Regional Coordinator of NADMO, explained that the initial figure of 29 was a cumulative number from other flooding incidents over the last two months. […] The post Death

The Upper East Regional National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has clarified the death toll resulting from torrential rains over the past week. Speaking on Eyewitness News, Jerry Asamane, the Upper East Regional Coordinator of NADMO, explained that the initial figure of 29 was a cumulative number from other flooding incidents over the last two months. […] The post Death

Over 1,206 delegates are expected to cast their votes in the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) parliamentary elections at Awutu Senya East constituency today, Saturday. The Awutu Senya East constituency was part of the 23 constituencies across the country barred from holding primaries when the party organized its national parliamentary primaries in August 2019. There were […] The post Over

Kay-Billie-Klaer International School will match up against Royals Shakespeare International School in this week’s edition of Best Brain of Citi TV. The two international schools need to display riveting knowledge of the subjects being taught them at the Junior High School level for a slot in the next round of the quiz competition. This will […] The post  Best

“I think if I die, I will feel at peace for the first time in 9 years because I am really tired”. This was the opening statement of Yaa, a seamstress in Accra, whom I have been providing emotional support to for a few months now. She’s going through the challenging tides of infertility and […] The post I’m not mentally ill; I just have a pregnancy tale appeared first

Citi News explores undernourishment in the consumption of food among Ghanaians as part of World Food Day. Some Ghanaians cite laziness and lateness as reasons for patronizing from food vendors. The post Expert warns against consumption of unhealthy diets appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana, Current Affairs,

Puma Energy, a global integrated mid- and downstream energy company with a local focus, has launched its annual Global Road Safety Campaign, dubbed #BePumaSafe. This campaign was aimed at sensitizing its staff, stakeholders, and esteemed customers across the country and the general public. Keeping to the theme of last year’s campaign, the company retained the […] The post Puma

Residents of Esreso-Adagya in the Bosomtwi District of the Ashanti Region are threatening to stage a massive demonstration over the poor nature of a bridge in the area which led to the death of six people last month. According to them, about 8 lives have been lost in the area due to the nature of […] The post Esreso-Adagya residents threaten demo over ‘death trap’

Businessman, Ibrahim Mahama has won a defamation case against Ernest Owusu Bempah of Ghana Gas and the Despite Group. The court presided by Justice Georgina Mensah Datsa (High Court, Accra) granted all the reliefs except the cost of GHC 2 million which the Judge awarded GHc300,000. They have also been directed to publish a retraction […] The post Ibrahim

There has been a landslide on the Aburi road after a downpour on Friday afternoon. Police have created a diversion and urged drivers to be cautious. “Users of the Aburi to Accra road are advised to drive carefully and obey diversion instructions of Police on that stretch, as there is a landslide on a portion […] The post Police divert traffic after landslide on Aburi

President Nana Akufo-Addo has said government will continue to equip the country’s security agencies to prevent terror attacks. According to the President, 33 armored cars have been presented to the Military to aid their work. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of regular career course 59 of the Ghana Armed Force in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said […] The post We’ll

The Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Ghana Standards Authority, Professor Chris Gordon, says there are no concerns over the integrity of the Akosombo Dam. He made the remark against the backdrop of recent reports suggesting the Akosombo Dam had reached its decommissioning point after over 50 years of use. Prof. Gordon explained on […] The post Akosombo

A group calling itself the Concerned Navrongo Citizens for Development in the Kassena-Nankana Municipal is demanding the suspension of plans to rename the now autonomous University for Development Studies, Navrongo campus after C.K. Tedam. The group on Friday marched on the streets of Navrongo in protest to the change. President Nana Akufo-Addo on June 22, […] The post Group

Heavy rains this week in the Upper East Region has left some 29 persons injured and about 19 others dead due to flood-related incidents including electrocution and drowning. Many residents have been displaced as a result of the floods. Some of the worst affected areas include Builsa North, Builsa South and Kassena Nankana Municipal. See […] The post Floods wreak havoc in