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The founder and leader of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev Victor Kusi Boateng, has declared his readiness to go to jail over his association with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.Speaking to his congregation in a viral video clip, the founder of Power Chapel Worldwide, Rev Kusi Boateng, asserted that nothing can stop his friendship with Dr Bawumia and his wife, former Second Lady Samira Bawumia, who was present at the event.He indicated that going to prison for his friends would not be the end of his life, adding that it would not be the first time he has been incarcerated.“I want to…

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in the Central Region has temporarily shut down four hospitality establishments for breaching various tourism regulatory requirements.The affected facilities are the Elmina Beach Resort in Elmina, Savoy Hotel, Veke Executive Lodge, and Wiz Homes, an Airbnb property, all in Cape Coast.While some operated without licences, others were sanctioned for non-payment of the tourism levy, operating substandard facilities, providing poor services, among other regulatory breaches.Caution notices were also placed at some facilities yet to be licensed and operational, but intelligence suggested they were preparing to receive visitors during the Oguaa Fetu Afahye.The affected facilities were caught…

Ghanaian media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has taken a swipe at South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following his recent remarks on the treatment of foreign nationals in South Africa.Recently, Ramaphosa, in a speech that has gone viral on social media, expressed concern over the way some South Africans have treated other African nationals living in the country.The South African president stated that he deeply regrets the treatment meted out to foreign nationals, adding that many South Africans are ashamed of the acts of discrimination, intimidation and violence directed at fellow Africans.“We South Africans are deeply concerned and ashamed that people…

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says staff of Ghana’s Passport Administration will receive a special bonus next week in recognition of their performance and contribution to ongoing reforms. Mr Ablakwa announced the incentive after paying a working visit to the Passport Head Office, where he congratulated management and staff for the institution’s performance in the latest Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) report. According to a Facebook post by the minister, the Passport Administration emerged as the most transformed and least corrupt public institution in the report. He said the bonus was intended to recognise the “impressive output” of passport administration staff and…

The Ministry of Health has begun a three-day mid-year review of government’s key healthcare commitments outlined in the NDC’s 2024 Manifesto. The review, which started in Ho on Saturday, August 15, 2026, is being led by the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and brings together heads of agencies, institutions and programmes under the Ministry. In a statement issued on Saturday, August 15, the ministry said the exercise is focused on assessing progress, identifying challenges and strengthening the implementation of government’s healthcare promises. Key areas under review include the Free Primary Healthcare initiative, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known…

TDC Ghana Ltd has defended its statutory mandate to plan, lay out and develop the Tema area, insisting that its role cannot be treated as that of an ordinary private developer operating under the authority of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA). The state-owned development company says the current disagreement over the Community One, Site Three infilling housing project should not create the impression that its activities within the Tema Acquisition Area are subject solely to the approval of the Assembly. In a statement, TDC explained that its mandate dates back to 1952, when the Tema Development Corporation was established under…

The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Boamah, says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must focus on selecting strong parliamentary candidates as part of efforts to reclaim seats lost in the Greater Accra Region. He said securing victory in the region should be a key priority for the new regional executives who will emerge from the ongoing elections. Speaking to Citi News after casting his ballot at the WAEC Hall in Tema West, Mr Boamah commended the organisers, the Electoral Commission and the Police for ensuring an orderly process. Live News Streaming “You can see that the place is…

Former Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has been elected the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Greater Accra Regional Chairman after securing a decisive victory in the party’s regional executive elections held on Saturday, August 15. Dr Okoe Boye polled 490 votes to defeat Alfred Boye, who secured 172 votes, giving him a 318-vote margin. His election comes at a critical time for the NPP in the Greater Accra Region, where the party is seeking to rebuild its political fortunes after a significant setback in the 2024 general elections. The NPP previously held 14 of the region’s 34 parliamentary seats but…

Antoine Semenyo has opened up after his most prolific campaign in the English Premier League, which led to him breaking a long-standing Tony Yeboah record.Before his 17-goal haul last term, Yeboah had held the record for the most goals by a Ghanaian in a single season in the Premier League after scoring 12 times in the 94/95 and 95/96 campaigns.“Tony Yeboah is a player I always looked up to. Asamoah Gyan too, (former Ivory Coast star) Didier Drogba, the names are endless,” Semenyo told CNN Sports.The 26-year-old now hopes his success in the top division of English football will be…

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa West, Alexander Abban, has stated that he does not buy into the government’s defence by lawyer Kobina Tahir Hammond (KT Hammond), his party’s former MP for Adansi Asokwa, who is implicated in the AKSA power deal bribery allegation together with his client, former Power Minister Kwabena Donkor.Alexander Abban made these remarks during a recent panel discussion on Channel One TV, while bemoaning acts of corruption in the government, where the costs of projects are inflated at the expense of taxpayers.“Where is it that this… If you go to the ordinary market, let’s say it is…