The Ghana Railway Company Limited’s decision to enter a $3.2 billion loan deal with Thelo DB Railway of South Africa in order to restructure the business has the approval of the Ghana Railway Worker’s Union. The union had previously voiced concerns about the deal, charging that their employer had neglected to include them in the contract discussions ‘’Our attention has been drawn to a social media report indicating a supposed contract to be signed between Ghana Railway Company and Thelo DB Railway of South Africa. As a stakeholder in the Ghana Railway Company limited, we are really surprised that we...
It’s difficult to stay out of negative news – Adjetey Anang.
Adjetey Anang, award winning actor has said that it’s difficult to stay out of negative news especially if the person is a public figure. He said this on Time with the Stars on CTV during an interview with Larry Dazzle on 16th August ,2022. The actor responded that it has not been easy for him to stay out of negative news as a public figure.” It’s not easy to do that” . ” For me it’s not just an opportunity to show my talent and gift but I recognize I’m in a position where I’m inspiring others , especially younger...
Bridget Otoo fires after advised to stay off social media
Media personality Bridget Otoo has replied to fans and concerned social media users who advised her to stay off social media for some time since she is now a married woman. She made it clear to her fans who advised her to stay off social media and that she will not do so because she hasn’t lost her voice as a married woman. These comments followed after a Face book user with handle”Nana Aseidu Agyekum” in a post called on the friends of Bridget Otoo to advise her to take a break from social media and concentrate on marriage and...
Global oil prices fall, but transportation costs unchanged
Since January, crude oil prices have fallen to a six-month low. At the height of the Russia-Ukraine war, oil prices skyrocketed to over $120 per barrel. On the world market in July, oil was $102, compared to a significant drop to $87 as of Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Despite this development in the world oil market, the Ghanaian transport industry has seen no reduction in the cost of transportation. The sharp increase in transport fares, which began in March this year, was mainly due to Russia, a major oil-producing country’s involvement in a conflict with Ukraine. Oil prices are volatile...
BOG to increase policy rate at emergency MPC MEETING to attract investors – Prof Quartey predicts.
Professor peter Quartey , Director of Institute of statistical, social and Economic Research (ISSER) of Ghana (BoG) is likely to increase the policy rate of 19% at it’s emergency meeting today Wednesday, August 17. He said, both Foreign and local investors will be attracted to do business in the local economy if that should happen. Speaking with Alfred Ocansey on TV3 on Ghana Tonight show, Tuesday August 16, Prof Quartey said ” certainly, they will look at the economic temperature , they will look at exchange rate depreciation , they will look at inflation expectation and may likely increase the...
Maamobi residents to protest against planned demolition exercise.
Residents of the Senya electoral district in Accra who live close to the Maamobi market are protesting the Ayawaso North Municipality’s proposed demolition project. The inhabitants claimed that, If the exercise is carried out without sufficient interaction 6,000 people will become homeless. Before they consent to any eviction, they are requesting that the government or the assembly assess their possessions, compensate them, or find another place for them to live. The locals claim that they have lived there for many years and that they will fight any forced eviction. According the locals they have lived there for many years and...
Chiefs perform rituals for father who slept with his 3 daughters in Assin South.
A 60-year-old father who engaged in sexual activity with his three biological daughters underwent a purification rite in Assin Andoe in the Central Region. Opanin Kwame Atta, also known as Showboy, was fined $12,000 and ordered to provide materials for cleansing ceremonies, including 5 fully grown sheep, crates of different drinks, and bottles of exotic schnapps. Kwame Atta was able to raise 8,000 cedis out of these demands and begged for money to buy four lambs because of financial difficulties. After the ritual at the palace, the local chief, Nana Atta Banafo III, told the reporters that they will conduct...
Man kills wife after forcefully enganging her to have sex
A man named Gideon Tetteh , is suspected of murdering his wife by forcefully engaging her in a sexual act in Awutu Mankomeda on the 17th August, 2022. The Awutu Ofankor District Police Commander has detained Gideon Tetteh aged 57, on suspicion of killing his wife after engaging in sexual activity with her. The terrible event took place in the Central Region’s Awutu Senya West District at Awutu Mankomeda. The dead, known as Sabina Bonney reportedly advised her husband to use a condom to prevent conception because they already have five children. The man reportedly claimed that he wanted to...
Heavy police presence at UG as Commonwealth Hall students protest
There is a heavy police presence at Commonwealth Hall on the University of Ghana campus after a protest by residents. The protesting residents of Commonwealth Hall converged at their forecourt to demand the reinstatement of their Hall Master and Senior Tutor. Police Officers have currently been stationed at the entrance of the Commonwealth Hall. Citi News understands there’s some engagement with the leadership of Commonwealth and Mensah Sabbah Hall to find an amicable solution to the conflict between both halls. The protest came after the University of Ghana Council recommended the removal of the Hall Master and Senior Tutor of Commonwealth...
Adwoa Safo officially hands over
The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya,Sarah Adwoa Safo has officially handed over her duties at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection after her appointment was rescinded on Thursday, July 28. The Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya, expressed her gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his support during her “difficult time.” She has written to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to inform him about her action and thank him for allowing her to serve in both his governments. In a letter dated 5th August 2022 she expressed her gratitude for the opportunity given her to serve as...