In the spirit of Eid-ul-Fitr, MTN Ghana has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating food items and cash to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu. The donation, which included 25 bags of rice, 15 cartons of vegetable oil, 40 packs of mineral water, 10 cartons …

An 18-year-old Gabriel Osei Kwame, a student at Adanwomase Senior High School, has been handed a 15-year prison sentence with hard labour by the Circuit Court at Old Tafo in the Ashanti Region. Gabriel’s conviction comes after he confessed to robbing his teacher, Matilda Boatema, in a brazen attack near …

The Electoral Commission (EC) has fixed April 30, 2024, as the date for the by-election in Ejisu constituency, necessitated by the untimely death of the sitting Member of Parliament, John Kumah, on March 7, 2024. The 45-year-old MP passed away after a brief illness, leaving behind a wife and six …

Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has announced Ghana’s readiness to consider hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following the withdrawal of Australia and Malaysia due to financial constraints. Ussif stated that Ghana is well positioned to host the Olympic-style tournament, which includes all Commonwealth nations, citing the country’s …

The Fourth Estate, a prominent private media organization, has disclosed its forthcoming publication of the complete list of scholarship beneficiaries from 2019 and 2020, as uncovered by their investigative report. Conducted by The Fourth Estate, the investigation revealed that certain influential individuals, as well as the children, relatives, and associates …

Highlighting the government’s track record, Boafo noted that Ghanaian cocoa farmers have consistently received higher payments than their Ivorian counterparts, except in 2023. He emphasized that Ghanaian cocoa farmers receive $47 more than those in Cote d’Ivoire, challenging accusations of exploitation and cheating. Boafo also addressed concerns about replicating the …

Ghana is set to experience higher temperatures in 2024 compared to previous years, according to Professor Chris Gordon, the Founding Director of the Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana. In an interview with Citi News on April 8, 2024, Professor Gordon highlighted the urgent need …

The Ghanaian government is scheduled to unveil its Performance Tracker initiative on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra. This innovative platform aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the implementation of infrastructure projects nationwide. The Performance Tracker will address longstanding …

The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has called for the immediate suspension of the Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat following allegations of corruption. This call comes after an investigative report by the Fourth Estate revealed that scholarships, meant for deserving students, were awarded based on political affiliations and other inappropriate criteria. …

  A devastating ferry sinking off the north coast of Mozambique has resulted in the loss of over 90 lives, according to local authorities. The incident, which occurred in Nampula province, saw only five of the 130 people believed to have been on board rescued. Reports indicate that those on …