GENERAL NEWS

Ghanaian associations in South Africa has described as discrimination the amended mining law of Ghana that stipulated a minimum of 15 years and maximum of 25 years for illegal miners (galamseyers) without any stiffer punishment for traditional rulers who give out lands for them. They alleged that there is no …

Police in the Northern Region have confirmed the burning down of 65 houses, three motorbikes and 10 bicycles in Bagurugu in the Karaga District. According to the Public Relations Officer of Northern Region Police Command, cattle of one Tahiru Ali who lives in Bagurugu, destroyed a rice farm belonging to …

Two persons were killed when residents of Ayamfuri in the Central Region clashed with members of Operation Vanguard, the anti-illegal mining task force, last Friday. According to sources, the incident happened as a result of the alleged refusal by Perseus Mining Company in the area to cede part of its …

A regular panel on South Africa – based Press Radio current affairs program dubbed “Ghana Te Sen”, Rev. Emmanuel Donkor has called on the Ghana government to train Indoctrinated Youth who can shape the future of the country. According to him, an Indoctrinated Youth who can selflessly serve the nation …

President Akufo-Addo, on Thursday 22nd August, suspended from office, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Adjeinim Boateng Adjei, after he was unmasked in an exposé over the sale of juicy government contracts he had through the institution he heads, awarded himself and his brother in-law; …

Five persons have been confirmed dead in a gory accident on the Nsawam – Accra highway. The accident which involved four cars occurred Sunday, the police confirmed. According to eyewitnesses, one of the vehicles had a burst front tyre and veered off its lane, crashing into other vehicles. Personnel of …

The Ghana Police Service has cautioned the public to be wary of some persons who claim to have links with high-ranking officers and dupe persons interested in being recruited into the service. The caution follows the invitation of applicants from the 2016/2017 recruitment application process to continue its recruitment. In …

Citi News has sighted a correspondence between the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the presidency which suggests that the recently publicized exposé by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni which indicted the suspended Public Procurement Authority CEO, Adjenim Boateng Adjei had been a subject of investigation by the state institution for several …

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has decried what he terms as hypocrisy in the fight against corruption. Professor Stephen Adei noted that “it’s amazing when the watchdogs or the keepers themselves come out to be among the most corrupt.” The veteran educationist’s comments come few days …

Sergeant Agatha Nana Nabin has been laid to rest in Tamale after her murder while on duty on July 30. The burial service for the slain police officer was held at the Holy Cross Parish at Choggu, Tamale. In attendance was the Ag. Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, some senior …