Election 2024: Don’t be manipulated to cause violence – Ga Mantse

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has admonished traders and the public to desist from activities that will characterise electoral misconduct. He asserts that the national development is built on the values of peace and unity. He made these comments when he visited the … Read more

Kumasi-Accra highway: Fire fighters deployed to reposition overturned tanker

Fire service personnel, police and other agencies have been deployed to reposition an overturned fuel tanker causing traffic since Friday morning at Fulanikrom. A Burkina Faso tanker, loaded with fuel, overturned on the Kintampo-Kumasi/Accra highway, blocking traffic on both sides of the road since Friday, July 12, 2024. Citi News understands that a collision involving … Read more

SSNIT must officially communicate to Organised Labour or we’ll proceed with strike – GMA

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to participate in the impending strike on Monday by Organised Labour unless the Social Security National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) officially communicates its termination of the sale of its four hotels. Organised Labour announced its intention to embark on a nationwide strike on Monday, July 15, to … Read more

CLOGSAG calls off strike

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has called off its strike after a productive meeting with government representatives. The decision comes after CLOGSAG engaged in talks with the Office of the Senior Presidential Adviser, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR), and the Fair Wages and Salaries … Read more

Fuel tanker overturns on Kintampo-Kumasi/Accra Highway

A Burkina Faso tanker, loaded with fuel, has overturned on the Kintampo-Kumasi/Accra highway road, blocking traffic on both sides road since Friday, July 12, 2024. Citi News understands that a collision involving the fuel tanker and a sedan resulted in the tanker driver losing an arm and the sedan driver losing both legs. Passengers travelling … Read more

Election 2024: Reject me if I don’t deliver after four years – Bawumia

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has called for the support of the people of Nanung in the upcoming December elections. He emphasised that he has the potential to serve for eight years, compared to former President John Mahama, who can only serve for four years. Dr. Bawumia urged the people … Read more

Channel One TV’s Swimming Championship takes off today at Borteyman Sports Complex

The highly anticipated second edition of Channel One TV’s National Swimming Championship is scheduled to commence today, Saturday, July 13, at the Borteyman Sports Complex, featuring over 150 swimmers competing across various age categories. The second part of the competition will continue on Sunday, July 14, where the winners will be crowned. At the recently … Read more

SSNIT hotels: Rock City wasn’t given preferential treatment – Bryan Acheampong

The Minister for Agriculture and owner of Rock City Hotel, Bryan Acheampong, has dismissed allegations of preferential treatment in the proposed sale of the 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the North Tongu MP, claimed that Rock City was allowed to pay … Read more

VRA meets Interior Ministry, security agencies on possible precautionary spillage of Akosombo Dam

As part of the annual stakeholder engagements for the Volta River Authority’s emergency preparedness plan, officials of VRA led by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of services, Ing. Ken Arthur, met with the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey and representatives of various security agencies. This meeting comes as the Volta River Authority began its sensitisation … Read more