Yearly Archives: 2021

Electricity for all promise laudable but execution remains sceptical – IES

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has said it is sceptical about the Akufo-Addo administration’s renewed promise to supply electricity to all by the end of its second term. This comes after President Akufo-Addo in his inaugural speech during his swearing-in last week disclosed of government’s commitment to extend electricity …

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VIDEO: Shatta Wale releases video for ‘1 Don’

Shatta Wale has released the visuals of a new song. Titled ‘1 Don,’ the Beatz vampire-produced song is a boastful record about the self-acclaimed African Dancehall king. Shot at Maaha Beach Resort, and directed by PKMI, the video finds Wale in bed with two women as the opening scene. The camera …

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Akufo-Addo appoints caretaker ministers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed caretaker ministers to hold the fort pending the substantive appointments. This follows the expiration of his first term and the commencement of his second four-year term on January 7, 2021. The action is in accordance with the Presidential Transition Act, 2012, (Act 845), to avoid …

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Bulldog arrested over ‘threats’ against Akufo-Addo

Information trickling in suggests that artiste manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, known in showbiz circles as Bulldog has reportedly been picked up by National Security operatives. According to reports from close associates, Bulldog was picked up late afternoon. It is believed that his arrest is in direct connection to statements …

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Fire renders many homeless at Tema

Several residents have been rendered homeless following a wild fire which swept through Abonkor, a suburb of Tema Newtown in the Greater Accra Region, Saturday dawn. About 40 wooden structures were completely burnt, with their occupants unable to salvage any of their valuables in the area commonly called Waterland. Aside …

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Ashanti: Fire destroys wooden structures at Dagombaline

Fire has swept through some wooden structures serving as makeshift shelters at the slum Dagombaline in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi. Citi News’ Ashanti Regional correspondent, Hafiz Tijani said fire personnel are at the scene but appear to have been having difficulties gaining access to the fire.     The …

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Two illegal miners remanded for stealing

The Nkawie circuit court has remanded two illegal miners into prison custody for assault and stealing at Asuowin, in the Amansie West District. Emmanuel Boakye Mensah 19, and Kwabena Agyeman 24, were said to have attacked their victim at a drinking spot in the town at night and made away …

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