Author: Gifty Boateng

Citi FM and Channel One Television, initiators of the annual Literacy Challenge programme, have extended the date for submission of entries for this year’s competition, the 18th edition. The stations had earlier announced during the official launch of the contest that the deadline for submission of entries was July 20, 2026. However, weeks after that announcement, organizers have extended the date Thursday, to 30 July. This will afford interested students, more time to prepare themselves and enter into the competition which is designed to promote and test extraordinary skills in writing, and knowledge of students between the ages of 11…

Head of Events and Partnerships at Channel One TV and Citi FM, Frema Adunyame, has outlined the requirements for businesses seeking to participate in the 2026 Northern Business Fair, citing the need for exhibitors to showcase indigenous Ghanaian products, services and innovations. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, July 14, she explained that the fair is strictly focused on promoting locally produced goods and homegrown solutions from Ghanaian businesses. The exhibition serves as a platform to market and showcase the work of businesses, particularly those from northern Ghana, while providing them with an opportunity to reach consumers…

A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice William A. Atuguba, has eulogized the memory of the late Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Justice Daniel Francis Kweipe Annan, describing him as a man of integrity, wisdom and tact. He said these exceptional qualities are what largely endeared the former Court of Appeal judge to ex-President Jerry Rawlings during his coup era without any fracas. According to the revered former justice of the apex court, the late speaker was a leader whose legacy needs not only to be celebrated but studied to shape the path of the current generation. Speaking at…

Economists, business leaders and policymakers have urged the government to maintain strict fiscal discipline and adopt a cautious borrowing strategy to safeguard Ghana’s improving macroeconomic recovery, warning that the country’s recent economic gains could quickly unravel if debt accumulation accelerates. The call was made during Channel One TV’s second Quarterly Economic Outlook, held under the theme, “A Mid-Year Review of the Ghanaian Economy: Measuring Progress, Identifying Risks and Charting the Way Forward.” The forum brought together leading voices from academia, banking and the private sector to assess Ghana’s economic performance and identify policy priorities for sustaining growth. Managing Partner at…

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, continues to show enormous compassion and support to Ghanaian nationals abroad after paying a surprise visit to health professionals working in Bahamas to see how they are coping with work. The visit took him to the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), where the Ghanaian nurses received him with warmth and took memorial photographs with him. According to the minister, he was excited to see them in high spirits and being looked after well. The Minister, who was in The Bahamas, representing President John Dramani Mahama, as the country marks its 53rd independence anniversary,…

President John Dramani Mahama has earned applauds after he was captured in a video stopping to offer a helping hand during an accident in Accra. The incident apparently happened on Thursday, July 9, while on his way home on the Airport Hills road. In the video that has gone viral, the President is seen with members of his convoy, stopping at the scene offering assistance as often done passersby on the street in Ghana. The video recorded by an enthused lady said the accident occurred moments before the president arrived. But instead of getting his security details to clear the…

President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, are this morning leading several others, including ministers, Metropolitan and Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and security agencies, in a two-day national clean up exercise. As early as 5am on Friday, July 10, officers including the Ghana Armed Forces, the Police Service, Fire Service, among others converged at designated areas including the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, readying themselves for the major exercise. Also featuring prominently in the exercise is waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, which is providing equipment and logistics. The company is led by the Managing Director (MD)…

The 18th edition of the Citi FM and Channel One television’s Literacy Challenge has officially been launched at Alisa Hotel, in Accra, bringing together, pupils, educationists, parents, institutions and other stakeholders.The annual competition targeting pupils between the ages 11 to 14, is designed to promote and unearth extraordinary skills in writing, literacy and a host of other hidden talents.Previously, the competition targeted only Junior High School (SHS) students, but it has been expanded to attract more pupils nationwide and provide them a rare chance to display their skills and academic capabilities.Launching the programme together with the General Manager of the…

Reports indicate that Ghanaian national, Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, has been extradited to the United States on Thursday morning. He is said to have departed Ghana aboard Delta Airlines flight DL 157. The extradition comes hours after his lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, said Kumi had been rushed to the Police Hospital in Accra and raised concerns over being denied access to legal counsel. The lawyer added that he was unable to locate or meet his client before he was flown out. By Gifty Boateng

As China marks the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), founded in 1921, the occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on one of the most significant modernization journeys of the modern era. While perspectives on China’s political system may differ, there is broad recognition that the country’s transformation has reshaped global trade, manufacturing, technology and development. Over the past several decades, China has achieved remarkable progress in poverty reduction, infrastructure, industrialization and innovation. For Africa, the significance of this milestone lies not in replicating China’s development path, but in examining which aspects of its experience—particularly long-term planning,…