In a celebration of exceptional achievements by women in the mining and energy sectors, the 3rd edition of the Women in Mining and Energy Awards (WIMEA) came off with outstanding women honoured for their excellence in a male-dominated industry. Women from Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), AngloGold Ashanti, Volta River Authority (VRA), National Petroleum Authority (NPA), […] The post GRIDCo,

The Police on Thursday arrested a total of 49 suspects in connection with an unlawful assembly and violation of the Public Order Act. According to a statement issued by the Police Service in Accra on Thursday, “the 49 suspects, who are currently in custody assisting in the investigation, were arrested within the vicinity of the […] The post #OccupyJulorbiHouse

A BBC reporter in Ghana, Thomas Naadi, and his Cameraman who were earlier picked up by the Police have been released. The Journalists were picked up while they were covering a demonstration organized by Democracy Hub on Thursday. In a statement, the police explained that “in dispersing the illegal demonstrators, a group of them were […] The post #OccupyJulorbiHouse

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the arrest of protesters who were demonstrating against the government on Thursday, September 21. In a statement, the NDC General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey described the arrest of the protesters as shameful and a violation of their fundamental rights. “The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has learned with great disappointment […] The post #OccupyJulorbiHouse

Pressure group, FixtheCountry, has condemned the arrest of protesters of ‘OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration, calling for their immediate release from cells. Early Thursday morning, the Ghana Police Service arrested several protestors including key members of Democracy Hub, for defiling their orders to go ahead with the protest. The group in a statement dated September 21 described the […] The post OccupyJulorbiHouse

Former President John Dramani Mahama has admonished Africans to desist from tying African stories to colonialism. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), acknowledged that though colonialism has shaped African stories, the continent will be at a disservice if citizens continue to centre their stories on colonisation. According to him, the African continent has […] The post Don’t

The Chief and people of Nkroful have criticized the government for neglecting them despite the town producing Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana. Nana Kwasi Kutuah, the Chief of Nkroful, while emphasizing Dr. Nkrumah’s achievements on his birthday which is being celebrated as a national Memorial Day, told Citi News that the […] The post We have

Africa’s most anticipated annual fashion and music entertainment show, Rhythms on da Runway, is back for its 11th edition. Themed “The Aqua Edition,” this year’s event will focus on Sustainable Development Goal Six (SDG -6) Clean Water and Sanitation.   The event was launched in a colourful ceremony at the Soho Bar in Accra, Ghana, […] The post 11th

Members of the Teachers and Education Workers Union of Ghana at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are expressing reservations regarding the appointment of a Finance Officer for the university. TEWU-GH is demanding immediate action from the University’s Council to disqualify one of the candidates shortlisted for the Finance Officer position at […] The post KNUST:

Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged former leaders and religious figures to express concerns regarding the precarious state of Ghana. Addressing an anti-corruption forum held at the forecourt of the Asogli Palace, in conjunction with this year’s Asogli Yam Festival and the 20th Celebration of the Agbogbomefia, […] The post Speak

A BBC reporter, Thomas Naadi, and his cameraman were arrested as part of the protesters of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration Thursday morning. Naadi was subsequently released, but his cameraman is still in police custody. A reporter with Metro TV was also assaulted by the police during the peaceful demonstration which started Thursday morning. Citi News’ Fred […] The post #OccupyJulorbiHouse

Nine people have been shot dead in an attack on two buses in Pusiga, in the Upper East Region. According to Citi News sources, the assailants blocked the buses on their way to Bawku from Cinkaasi in neighbouring Togo at the Gbewaa College of Education police barrier and opened fire. The security agencies are currently […] The post Upper East region: Nine shot dead

The lawyer for the organizers of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration, who were arrested, has condemned the police personnel who made the arrest. He described the arrest of the members of the group, named Democracy Hub, as “undemocratic” and said that the organizers had never received any court notice. Approximately 50 members of the group are currently […] The post Lawyer

In an era of digitalization and convenience, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has taken a significant leap forward by introducing the all-new ECG PowerApp. This innovative mobile application is revolutionizing the way Ghanaians manage their electricity accounts, enabling cashless transactions, and empowering customers to take control of their energy consumption. With a host of […] The post ECG

The Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Biikunuto Soale Jewu I, has appealed to the government to expedite construction work on the Doli bridge.  The bridge located in the Bole district of the Savannah region was washed away by heavy rain waters on Sunday cutting off access from the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba and the Upper West Region. The Minister […] The post Yagbonwura

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has granted permission to form two students who are 18 years and above to go home and register in the ongoing voter registration exercise by the Electoral Commission (EC). The students have been granted three days off from campus, effective Friday, September 22 to Sunday, September 24, 2023. The GES […] The post Voter

Chairman of the Ofankor-Muuse Timber Market, Okrobia Asante says the Ghana Police Service has beefed up security at Ofankor-Muuse Timber Market in the Ga North Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. This comes after the killing of one person and the injuring of many who were hospitalized after some land guards shot at wood sellers […] The post Police beef up security in Ofankor-Muuse

Despite warnings from the police, hundreds of protesters gathered at the 37 Trotro Station in Accra on Thursday, September 21, 2023, to participate in the OccupyJubilee House protest. The protesters are demanding a range of reforms, including a reduction in the cost of living, an end to corruption, and improved governance. The police had obtained […] The post OccupyJubileeHouse

Despite warnings from the police, hundreds of protesters gathered at the 37 Trotro Station in Accra on Thursday, September 21, 2023, to participate in the OccupyJubilee House protest. The protesters are demanding a range of reforms, including a reduction in the cost of living, an end to corruption, and improved governance. The police had obtained […] The post OccupyJulorbiHouse

Lawyers for those arrested in the money-stealing case of the former minister for sanitation and water resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, have bemoaned the inability of their clients to post their bail bond. An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to four out of the seven accused persons. Mr Augustine Gyamfi who represented Sarah Agyei, the […] The post Cecilia Dapaah’s