… So, obviously, something may have gone wrong to make some of them not want to get into the examination hall early enough to start the exam.” In an interview with Citi News, Mr. …
… But speaking on Citi News on Friday, Most Rev. Gyamfi questioned the true value of some forms of international aid, particularly when they are tied to conditions that may undermine Ghana’s principles. …
… The Chronicle acknowledges that some media houses, including JoyNews and Citi News, continue to dedicate airtime and resources towards educating the public on national issues such as illegal mining, environmental degradation and governance concerns. …
A recent public debate triggered by a Citi News report suggesting that Ghana’s debt service obligations could rise sharply again from 2027 has reopened discussion around the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and its long-term impact on the economy. …
… Speaking on Citi News yesterday, the GMA President described the decision to publicly identify the doctors as “unfortunate,” stressing that it had triggered widespread backlash against the individuals involved, which he stated has shifted focus to the gap in the country’s emergen …
… Speaking to Citi News on Monday, May 4, 2026, Mr Yandoh said Jumah’s health situation required urgent medical attention, leading to his admission at Korle Bu, where he is reportedly receiving treatment in the ICU. …
Severe flooding triggered by overflow of the Samre and Tano rivers after heavy rainfall has swept through Samreboi and Asankragwa in Wassa Amenfi West Municipality, displacing residents and destroying homes and property; NADMO confirms no fatalities but has relocated affected families to safe shelters while relief efforts continue.
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Over 24 building collapses in Western Region floods represent an escalating humanitarian crisis with ongoing displacement and relief operations.
Severe flooding triggered by overflow of the Samre and Tano rivers after heavy rainfall has swept through Samreboi and Asankragwa in Wassa Amenfi West Municipality, displacing residents and destroying homes and property; NADMO confirms no fatalities but has relocated affected families to safe shelters while relief efforts continue.
Residents and traders at Tesano Gardens Junction are calling for urgent road safety interventions including traffic lights and speed ramps after a motorcyclist died in a collision with a saloon car on Friday, June 12. According to residents, crashes occur almost weekly at the intersection, and they warn more lives will be lost without action from authorities.
The West African Examinations Council has upheld its decision to prevent 154 Sekondi College students from sitting Thursday's Chemistry examinations, citing its strict regulations against late entry and the need to maintain credibility across simultaneous regional exams. WAEC's Head of Public Affairs stated that students were already on campus and did not need to travel far, countering the PTA's claim that heavy rainfall caused the delay.
The Christian Council has endorsed President Mahama's decision to subject the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, to further legal and constitutional review before assenting to it, saying the President has a constitutional obligation to seek legal advice and ensure the legislation can withstand challenge.
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference said Ghana must prioritize its values and national interests over conditional foreign assistance, and should be prepared to forgo foreign aid if it comes with conditions conflicting with the country's values. His comments followed Parliament's passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities but exempts lawyers, journalists, and healthcare professionals providing relevant services.
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's media, mandated by Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to educate the public and uphold democratic accountability, has expanded significantly—comprising 784 FM radio stations, 132 television stations, and numerous newspapers and online platforms—and must continue to strengthen citizenship education.
Ghana's Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, launched in December 2022 as a response to severe economic crisis, focused on postponing debt servicing, reducing coupon payments, and extending maturities rather than outright principal haircuts for most bondholders. According to commentary, while politically unpopular, the programme may have prevented a deeper sovereign crisis.
The Ghana Medical Association has expressed concern over threats to medical doctors named in an investigation into Charles Amissah's death, with the GMA President saying the doctors have been exposed to public hostility, online harassment, and threats following the report's public release. He described the decision to publicly identify the doctors as "unfortunate" and argued there were better ways to handle the matter without exposing them.
Maxwell Kofi Jumah, former chief executive of GIHOC Distilleries, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and remains unable to meet the GH¢55 million bail conditions granted by EOCO on April 29, following his arrest in a raid related to alleged breaches of public financial management regulations.
Ferry fares from Dambai in the Oti region have increased from GH¢4 to GH¢7, prompting residents and commuters to plan a demonstration on Monday if the decision is not reviewed. The Assembly Member for Dambai Central Electoral Area says passengers and local leaders were not consulted before the increase was implemented.