The big news stories in this edition of Eyewitness News are; We’ll deal with persons plotting to cause chaos during December polls – Nana Addo Work at North Tongu Assembly at standstill after attack by secessionists – Umaru Sanda Amadu interviewed Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on Government’s official response to the on-going secession attempts […] The post Eyewitness
iWatch Africa, a non-profit organization headquartered in Ghana has hinted of deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to foil cyberstalking and trolling of journalists and rights activists in Ghana. According to Gideon Sarpong, a Co-founder of iWatch Africa, the move to deploy AI is to help sanitize the digital ecosystem. “Due to the nature of our social […] The post iWatch
A Non-Governmental Organization, 350-Ghana Reducing our Carbon has held a virtual debate as part of the global climate strike. The debate was themed “COVID-19 has accelerated progress towards renewable energy development in Ghana.” It was aimed at highlighting Ghana’s progress in attaining its target of 10% energy mix by 2030. The one-hour debate explored various […] The post 350-GROC
The Mole National park in the West Gonja municipality of the Savannah Region has been re-opened to visitors. The park which is Ghana’s biggest animal reserve was closed to the public on March 23, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Manager of the Park, Ali Mahama assured that adequate COVID-19 safety measures have been […] The post Mole National Park reopens with
Discussions have been rife as to whether Okada (Motorbikes) business should be legalized, and this has certainly thrown people to different sides of the debate. Varied opinions have been shared by many as to whether the business should be legalized and regulated or the ban on it should still be in place. The controversy surrounding […] The post Young Positivist writes: Should
Traders within the Greater Accra Region are set to receive loans from the Coastal Credit Union initiative established by the Coastal Development Authority (CODA). The policy aims to provide support for traders to boost their business activities. Speaking at the launch of the program, CEO of CODA, Jerry Ahmed Shaib urged traders who stand to […] The post CODA sets up credit
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Barfour Awuah says the government is putting in place measures that will ensure the employment of the 1.2 million graduates from Senior High Schools and technical and vocational institutions. The Minister said the government’s efforts have been intensified following the high patronage of its Free SHS intervention […] The post Government
The Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatius Barfour Awuah says the government is putting in place measures that will ensure the employment of the 1.2 million graduates from Senior High Schools and technical and vocational institutions. The Minister said the government’s efforts have been intensified following the high patronage of its Free SHS intervention […] The post We’re
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned a six-unit classroom block for the Apraman Basic School in the Kumasi metropolis of the Ashanti Region. The school comprises a library, ICT lab, a kitchen, and a National Service Transit four-bedroom quarters. It was built by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Beauty Queen Hotel, […] The post A/R:
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated its Savannah Regional Campaign Team and Working Committees for the 2020 general elections with a call for party unity. The team headed by the Regional Chairman, Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana alias Professor Kalamonia is expected to canvass for more votes for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and all parliamentary […] The post NPP launches
Work at the North Tongu District Assembly has come to a standstill following the violent incidents in the area perpetrated by a secessionist group. Collins Arkuis, the District Chief Executive of North Tongu, told Citi News that stealing of the assembly’s pick-up vehicle by members of the separatists’ group has crippled their operations. “When they […] The post Work
I have an invitation for you. Go to Agbogbloshie, Mallam Atta market and Tudu, in Accra, Kejetia or Asafo markets in Kumasi late night on Saturday or well before cock-crow at dawn on Sunday. If you don’t shed a tear, it may be that like Nelson Mandela, your tear gland has been taken out. Stretched […] The post Enimil Ashon writes: Kayayei, next NPP-NDC football appeared
In this edition of The Voters’ Diary on Citi FM, Abena Nyamekye Ampadu hosted Bernard Avle, and Nathan Quo who continued their analysis of Ghana’s industrialization agenda by both the NDC and NPP. Click below to listen to the podcast: Citi97.3 · Voters’ Diary, Tuesday September 29, 2020 About Voters’ Diary The Voters’ Diary is […] The post Voters’ Diary,
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch has sued the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) over the latter’s decision to go head to engage some examiners, whose contacts details were leaked on social media, to mark the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) In Africa Education Watch’s statement of claim, WAEC has been careless […] The post WAEC
A Wikipedia excerpt defines Freestyle as a style of improvisation with or without instrumental beats, in which lyrics are recited with no particular subject or structure. While my motivation for this piece is unconnected with music and its minutiae, a snip of the excerpt which reads ‘with no particular subject or structure’ will be instructive […] The post Samuel
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo says government will deal ruthlessly with persons plotting to foment trouble during the December polls. President Akufo-Addo said he will ensure that the upcoming polls are violent-free and Ghanaians are able to undertake their civic duty without any hindrance or intimidation. The President made the remarks when he addressed a durbar […] The post We’ll
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has stated that the non-submission of all information and documents on the Agyapa Royalties Transaction from the Ministry of Finance is impeding his ongoing corruption risk assessment on the deal. In a letter addressed to the Minister of Finance and sighted by Citi News, the Special Prosecutor indicated that […] The post Suspend
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, led a government delegation to commiserate with former President Jerry John Rawlings following the demise of his mother, Madam Victoria Agbotui. Notable among the delegation were the Chief of Staff, Madam Frema Osei-Opare, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and others. Dr. Bawumia on his […] The post Bawumia
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has announced that over 80 percent of Senior High Schools and colleges of education across the country have Wi-Fi installed on their campuses. According to him, the project is part of the free Wi-Fi government is providing in all educational institutions across the country. He made this known today, […] The post Over
The Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Nyamah has urged government classify secessionist group, Homeland Study Foundation and any allied sects as domestic terrorists and apply the relevant punishments to them. According to Mr. Nyamah, the activities of the group posses national security threat and must be dealt with immediately. […] The post Classify
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