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Tension continues to rise to dangerous levels at Ejura in the Ashanti Region over the physical assault on the Member of Parliament (MP), Alhaji Mohammed Bawa Braimah, by suspected hoodlums of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The MP was ambushed last week while on his way to some communities in …

Residents of Yendi in the Northern Region have kicked out the Divisional Police Commander for the area for allegedly disrespecting the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II. A former Presiding Member of the Yendi Municipal Assembly, Abu Zolge told Citi News that Yaa-Naa had directed that the Police Commander, …

News made rounds yesterday in the media that star actor and comedian Kofi Adu, known in showbiz as Agya Koo, was involved in a tragic accident with his new Zoyte SUV prize car in Accra, on his way to Kumasi after organizers of Ghana Movie Awards presented the car to …

Gal Pissetzky, a top Chicago based attorney, who is representing Hushpuppi has said that his client has been kidnapped and not arrested. Gal Pissetzky during an interview with the BBC about the Nigerian socialite, who is now in the grip of America’s FBI and facing multiple charges of cyber scam …

The Ghana Domain Name Registry and the Internet Society Ghana Chapter will hold the Ghana Internet Governance Forum (Ghana IGF) on July 17, under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications. A statement issued by the Society, copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Friday, said the Forum …

The Bui Generating Station, manned by the Bui Power Authority (BPA), has significantly transformed the lives of inhabitants in Bui and surrounding communities, beneficiaries say. The Authority through its “Livelihood Enhancement Programme”, has provided educational, health and economic and livelihood empowerment support to 816 persons under its obligation. The communities …

Former AC Milan and Black Stars midfielder Sulley Ali Muntari would one day like to play in South Africa and he specifically wants to join Kaizer Chiefs. However, there are several factors that might prevent him from realizing that dream. At 35, Muntari is already in the twilight of his career and if he …

A bench warrant could be issued for the arrest of some 56 persons, who are facing a circuit court at Nsuta in the Ashanti Region for breaking COVID-19 rules. At a first court appearance on Friday, July 10, 2020, only one out of the 57 accused persons, who had been …

A rather bizarre incident happened at Kaneshie Market, Sunday, when a young man attempted to commit suicide on the overpass. Footage of the act which has been in circulation since Sunday morning captures the unidentified man holding on to what appears to be a metal which forms part of the …

The Electoral Commission (EC) on Friday began registering eligible voters in Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country but there were setbacks at some of the schools. The two-day special exercise was targeted at final year students and those in form-two gold track who were 18 or more but could …

About 300 registrants at D/A Primary Akwadaanyame 1 in the Ahafo Ano North Constituency were forcibly dispersed by gun-wielding military officers from the 3rd Infantry Battalion at 4pm on Saturday before the closing of registration. The BVRs had been breaking down intermittently throughout the day, according to our correspondent. The …

A 25-year-old farmer has been put before Bibiani Circuit Court in the Ahafo region for attempting to sell his 5-year-old son. The accused priced his son at the cost of Ghc170,000. Prosecuting officer Detective Inspector George Asanti Noye told the court presided over by His Honour Yaw Owoahene Acheampong that …

Effective today, Saturday, 11 July 2020, commuters will be paying 15% more in transport fares following approval by the government for commercial transport operators to hike fares. A deputy Transport Minister, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover had told Citi News that the decision was taken after a meeting with transport operators on Tuesday, July 7, …

The Police Administration says it has started an investigation into a video circulating on social media in which a Policeman is seen slapping a woman. There is a video currently circulating on social media in which a Policeman is seen slapping a middle-aged woman. According to eyewitness, the incident happened at Ofankor …

Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced the dissolution of the constitutional court in an attempt to calm unrest that saw four people killed in street protests on Friday. The president said he said would not tolerate such violence. The court has been at the centre of controversy after it …

The public uproar, displeasure and condemnation about Counsellor George Lutterodt rape statement made on Adom TV few days ago still lingers on. Counsellor Lutterodt making an appearance on Peace Fm’s Entertainment Review show stated that his statement he made has been misconstrued and taken out of contest for mischief purposes. …

Lilwin and Funny Face almost exchanged blows on UTV as they clashed over their past feud. Lilwin and Funny Face got involved in a heated argument on UTV and they almost exchanged blows on set. They were on Nana Ama McBrown’s United Showbiz Agenda to discuss serious matters surrounding their …

A family has filed a suit against the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) following the death of their relative. A member of the family, Franklin Battanis Akiti, is said to have died at the hospital on June 29, 2020 – just a day after he was admitted. The family, …

With barely six months to the general elections in December, political leaders who intend to contest for the presidency have begun making promises to the electorate but none has so far outdoored a manifesto. In one of her streaks of promises, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party …

Bill Gates said that once a coronavirus vaccine is discovered, it should be distributed fairly and not just go to the “highest bidders.” The billionaire Microsoft founder was speaking at a virtual conference on the coronavirus hosted by the International AIDS Society on Saturday. “If we just let drugs and vaccines go …

Malawians have voiced anger after newly appointed President Lazarus Chakwera unveiled a cabinet that they said was tainted by family ties. Chakwera, 65, comfortably beat Peter Mutharika with 58.5 percent of the vote in last month’s election, marking the first time in African history that an election rerun led to …

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of playing politics with COVID-19, saying, “if you think you are advancing the course of your political party via COVID-19 when we all die, whom are you going to govern; let say if …

Five people have been killed after attackers stormed a South African church, reportedly amid an argument over its leadership. South African police said they had rescued men, women and children from a “hostage situation” on the outskirts of Johannesburg on Saturday morning. They have also arrested at least 40 people, …

A 19-year-old man is in custody for allegedly strangling his grandmother to death after he accused her of practising witchcraft. The suspect allegedly killed his 74-year-old grandmother inside their house in Hlanganani outside Giyani on Friday night. The suspect was arrested on Saturday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the …

The Ashanti regional branch of the National Democratic Congress has called on President Akufo-Addo to caution  Chairman Wontumi over his attacks on the NDC running mate. The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling NPP is reported to have attacked the person of Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang after she was …