Category: News

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made a significant announcement that’s set to bring relief to prospective Hajj pilgrims. During a meeting with the Hajj Task Force and other stakeholders at the Hajj Village on Tuesday, March 4, 2025,  Mr. Ablakwa revealed that passports for Hajj pilgrims will now be issued within an...

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has scheduled planned maintenance works for Tuesday, March 4, and Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in parts of the Greater Accra Region. The exercise aims to enhance service delivery, but will result in temporary power outages in affected areas. Areas Affected on Tuesday, March 4: – Dome Pillar 2 –...

As the holy month of Ramadan commences, Alhaji Said Sinare, former Ghana Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, has urged Muslims across Ghana to dedicate their prayers to President John Dramani Mahama. Alhaji Sinare, who serves as the National Chairman of the Zongo Caucus Working Committee of the NDC, emphasized the need for divine intervention...

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Muslim communities and Zongo areas in Ghana. In his 2025 State of the Nation Address, he outlined several initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Muslims and Zongo residents. Enhancing Islamic Education Mahama announced plans to resource the Islamic Education Unit, recruit more Islamic and...

President John Dramani Mahama has delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since returning to office for a second term, marking his comeback to Parliament after nearly a decade. He expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their historic electoral mandate and acknowledged the unpredictability of life. Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to resetting Ghana’s economy,...

The Director General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Felix Gyamfi, has urged The Fourth Estate to allow state agencies to complete their investigations into the ghost names scandal before drawing conclusions. His remarks follow President John Dramani Mahama’s directive for an inquiry into 81,885 suspected ghost names on the NSA payroll. Presidential Spokesperson and...

President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has decided to scale back this year’s Independence Day celebrations, hosting the event exclusively at Jubilee House as part of an effort to cut costs. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communications, announced the change, explaining that the previously planned regional rotational celebrations have been suspended. The...

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his post, sources from the Police Headquarters have confirmed to Citi News. His reassignment follows the violent disruption of the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The election descended into chaos when a group of unidentified thugs stormed...

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a suspect in four high-profile corruption investigations, including cases related to the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two undisclosed matters. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng stated that Ofori-Atta is now a...

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged Ghanaians living abroad to connect with their local embassies for assistance. This call comes in response to US President Donald Trump’s policy to deport undocumented foreign nationals. Ablakwa revealed that 156 Ghanaians are facing imminent deportation from the United States. Reasons for Registration Ablakwa emphasized...