The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has confidently declared that the 2024 Voters’ Register is both robust and credible, urging citizens to disregard claims suggesting otherwise. In an X post on Wednesday, the Commission emphasised the integrity and reliability of the Voters’ Register, assuring the public that it is fully prepared for the upcoming 2024 Elections. This follows claims by the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the register has discrepancies that must be corrected ahead of the elections. NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama has also asked the EC to sit up and do its work properly. Speaking at a gathering in Adjen Kotoku within the Amasaman constituency as part of his Greater Accra regional campaign on Wednesday, Mahama emphasised the need for the EC to intervene immediately to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. “A lot of people cannot find their names. Other people’s names have been transferred without their knowledge. Peopl...

Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician Ras Kuuku shared his thoughts on the much-discussed 24-hour economy during a studio discussion on Onua TV.  With the 2024 elections drawing closer, the topic has gained traction as John Mahama, the presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), campaigns on the promise of implementing a 24-hour economy. Ras Kuuku expressed his curiosity and interest in the concept, stating, "For digitalisation, we have already been experiencing it. Ghana is gradually being digitized. But we haven’t seen the 24-hour economy before." His remarks highlight the gradual shift towards a more digital society but also underline the novelty and potential impact of a 24-hour economy in Ghana. He further added, "It is something I want to see, so I would like for him [Mahama] to come and implement it so I can witness it." Ras Kuuku's statement reflects a desire to see the practical application of this economic model in the country, ...

  Tyrone Iras Marhguy, the Rastafarian student who initially faced admission denial to the Achimota School in 2021 for refusing to cut off his dreadlocks, has announced that he has been awarded scholarships worth $1.4 million from universities in the United States (US). Tyrone, after winning his legal battle against Achimota, represented the school at the 2023 National Maths and Science Quiz programme and scored 8As in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). He also made news headlines in December 2023 after he was crowned the overall national top scorer in a US maths contest, the American Mathematics Olympiad, beating over 150,000 students from all parts of the world. In a post shared on X on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the former Achimota student disclosed that he has been awarded a full scholarship to study computer engineering at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). He indicated that he also received scholarship offers from Franklin & Marshall Col...

In Ghana, the concept of next of kin plays a significant role in banking and financial transactions. The next of kin is typically a trusted individual designated to inherit a person's assets, including bank accounts, in the event of their passing. However, Ghanaians' perception of bank next of kin is shaped by a complex mix of cultural, social, and economic factors, leading to varying degrees of trust and security concerns. In Ghanaian culture, family ties are paramount, and the next of kin is often seen as a responsible and trustworthy individual. This cultural significance is reflected in the way Ghanaians view bank next of kin, with many considering it a vital aspect of estate planning and asset protection. Despite the cultural significance, trust and security concerns surrounding bank next of kin are prevalent. Some Ghanaians worry about: - Unauthorised account access - Mismanagement of funds - Family conflicts - Lack of transparency These concerns stem from past experience...

Over the weekend, the National Democratic Congress ( NDC) launched their Manifesto for the year 2024 at the University of Education, Winneba.  A colorful even that brought together party foot soldiers and party faithfuls clad in their party emblems. Below is a highlight of key points from the NDC MANIFESTO. 1. Resetting the Economy for Prosperity -  * National Dailaogue on National Development Plan, * Scrapping obnoxious taxes 2. Alleviating the current economic stress -  * No academic fees for First Year University Students, * Free Tertiary Education for all PWDs. * Free sanitary pads for all girls in school. * Uncap the NHIL. * Implementation of Free Primary Health Care.  * Expansion of Health Infrastructure for recruitment of health professionals. * Establishment of a State-of-the Art Specialist Children Hospital. * Establishment of National Fertility Centre. * Establishment of Modern Dialysis Centres in Regional Hospitals that don't have them.  3. Implementa...

Three construction workers have lost their lives after the building they were working on collapsed at Asempa down in Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region. According to a worker on site who survived, a carpenter and two other construction workers got entrapped under the rubble of the collapsed building. The carpenter died on the spot while the others died while they were being evacuated to the hospital. The workers were filling concrete for the first floor of the storey building when the entire building collapsed. Patrick Sarfo, a worker on site who survived narrating the incident said, “I was standing by the machine surfing those working on the building. When I noticed that the building was gradually coming down, I pushed one of my brothers closer to me aside and I also managed to jump.” “I noticed that the building was not strong from the foundation, so I prompted the boys to work on the building that the foundation was not strong. Passers-by helped us remo...

Several shops at the Kasoa New Market have been lost in an early morning fire that destroyed several properties. Although that section of the market is not connected to the national grid, the entire space was engulfed in the fire. Citi News sources say human activities might have been the cause of the fire. Some market women who lost their belongings to the fire say they are devastated. “I was in the house when I had a call that my shop was on fire. The entire space was up in flames when I got to the scene. I have lost all my belongings in the fire and I wonder how I will get money to start a new business,” Akosua Agyeiwaa, a devastated market woman told Citi News. Officials of the Ghana National Fire Service have been in the area to ensure the fire is controlled. “We had information about 08: 28 hours of a fire outbreak. When they got here the fire had reached its growth stage. My men did very well because if you look at the combustible nature of the fire it would take a longer time t...