President John Mahama has appointed Kwesi Afreh Biney as the new Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), with Adam Sulley taking over as Deputy Director-General in charge of Operations and Benefits. These appointments follow the revocation of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo’s position as Director-General of SSNIT. The …

The residents and National Democratic Congress (NDC) party faithful of Upper West Akim District Assembly are unanimously urging President John Mahama to nominate Mr. William Agbalenyo as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the area.   They describe Mr. Agbalenyo as a selfless leader who embodies integrity, commitment, and accountability. …

President John Dramani Mahama has directed Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to take urgent steps to address the funding gap created by the suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programme. A February 11 statement from the Presidency highlighted Mahama’s deep concern over the estimated $156 …

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has revoked all appointments and recruitments made into the Public Service after December 7, 2024. A confidential letter, seen by Citi News, has been circulated to all heads of government institutions, instructing them to comply with the directive. The decision is expected to affect individuals …

President John Dramani Mahama has officially inaugurated a 19-member Taskforce dedicated to fulfilling his 120-day Social contract. The Taskforce will oversee the implementation of the promises made by President Mahama, as outlined in the 26-page contract. These promises include key economic reforms, governance standards, and social interventions. Among the prominent …

The government has revoked the appointment of Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo as Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT). Citi News sources confirm that the contracts of his three deputies have also been terminated.Local event listings and tickets The three deputies are, Kwame Adu-Darkwa, Deputy Director-General, Finance and …

The Council of State elections in the Ashanti Region descended into chaos as a group of unidentified thugs stormed the election center, disrupting the sorting and counting of ballots. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants forcefully entered the venue, overturning tables, destroying ballot boxes, and scattering voting materials, compelling Electoral Commission …

Nene Drolor Bosso Adamtey I has been elected as the Greater Accra Region’s representative on the Council of State after securing 40 votes in a closely contested election. The election initially featured 13 candidates, but before voting commenced, three aspirants—Obed Nyarko, Albert Borketey Naawu, and Musah Ziyad—stepped down, narrowing the …

Graduands of the University of Ghana’s February 2025 congregation will receive their degrees without their medals and scroll holders due to last-minute procurement setbacks.   In an official notice dated February 10, 2025, the Academic Affairs Directorate informed graduands that the distribution of these items has been delayed.   However, …

Ghana’s standing on the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has seen a slight decline, with the country dropping from a score of 43 to 42 in the 2024 rankings.   This was revealed in a press release issued on February 11 by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter …