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Ashanti Regional Police Commander Removed Over Council Of State Election Chaos

The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, DCOP Frank Abrokwa, has been removed from his post, sources from the Police Headquarters have confirmed to Citi News.Local event listings and tickets His reassignment follows the violent disruption of the Council of State election in Kumasi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The election descended …

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Ebola Cases In Uganda Rise To 9, While 265 Others Are Being Monitored Under Quarantine

Ebola cases in Uganda have risen to nine, while 265 other people were being monitored under quarantine, health authorities said Tuesday. The nine include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on Jan. 30. That man remains the only fatality. Eight patients …

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Ken Ofori-Atta’s Residence Raided By Individuals In Military Uniform

The residence of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been raided by unknown men. Sources indicate that the group, dressed in military uniforms, stormed the former minister’s residence on Tuesday, February 11. The incident occurred in Cantonments in the afternoon while Mr. Ofori-Atta was reportedly out of the country. However, …

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Kwesi Afreh Biney Appointed As New Director-General Of SSNIT; Adam Sulley Taking Over As Deputy

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 …

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The Leader Upper West Akim Needs As DCE – NDC Party Faithful Endorse William Agbalenyo

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. …

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Mahama Directs Finance Minister To Address $156m USAID Funding Gap

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 …

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Chief of Staff Revokes All Public Service Appointments And Recruitments After December 7

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 …

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Mahama Inaugurates 19-member Task Force For 120-Day Social Contract With Ghanaians – Full List

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 …

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SSNIT Shake-up: President Mahama Sacks Osafo-Maafo’s Son, 3 Deputies Sacked

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 …

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