Edwin Kwakofi

Journalist (@Citi973), Student, Movie buff, Music addict, Video game enthusiast, Sports fanatic, Sweet talker, Sarcasm king, Part-time nerd. Carefree since 2003

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A fire outbreak has destroyed the premix fuel station at the Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour in Sekondi following a suspected landslide that brought down an electricity pole.

Eyewitnesses say the fallen pole triggered the inferno after heavy rainfall, burning premix fuel storage facilities, two vehicles, and parts of office and ice room structures.

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The Toase District Court has struck out the case involving a teacher and a student of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School who were captured in a widely circulated video engaging in a physical altercation on campus.

More here: https://t.co/BTE4iDOkEp

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Military personnel have reportedly stormed the Afari Military Hospital site to block Minority MPs on Parliament’s Health Select Committee from continuing their inspection visit.

The MPs had earlier expressed disappointment over the state of the 500-bed facility, accusing the Mahama administration of failing to operationalise it.

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Members of Parliament on the Health Select Committee have expressed disappointment over the state of the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital, accusing the Mahama administration of failing to take the necessary steps to operationalise the facility.

During a tour of the project site, the Minority members said portions of the hospital have been overtaken by weeds and are showing signs of deterioration.

#CitiNewsroom #Health #AfariHospital #GhanaNews

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Deputy Ranking Member on the Health Committee and MP for Obuasi East, Patrick Boakye-Yiadom, was seen weeding at the Afari Military Hospital during a parliamentary committee visit to the facility.

The visit forms part of efforts to assess the state of the hospital and push for its completion and operationalisation.

#CitiNewsroom #Health #AfariHospital #GhanaNews

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“We’ve built everywhere; this is a concrete jungle. In many countries there are green spaces that soak up water, but in Accra there’s nowhere.” — President John Dramani Mahama warned, pointing to unchecked development as a driver of worsening flooding in the capital.

Speaking on his return to Ghana, he said the loss of green spaces and encroachment on wetlands and waterways have reduced the city’s capacity to absorb floodwaters.

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“That’s an occupational hazard at the airport. Incidentally it was the South African Airways”

WATCH: Moment when President John Dramani Mahama paused his press address on arrival in Ghana after UK and Belarus visits when aircraft noise briefly made him barely audible.

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🎥 🇬🇭 “We need to take all three points against Panama to improve our chances of qualifying, but it won’t be easy.”

Former Ghana international Ahmed Barusso on Black Star’s opening group game against Panama at the World Cup.

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WATCH: Janitors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have used the ongoing strike period to clean and disinfect emergency ward beds, taking advantage of reduced patient traffic at the facility.
The exercise comes as services at the emergency unit remain less busy than usual due to the industrial action.

#KATH #CitiFM #AshantiRegion #GhanaNews #CitiNewsroom

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The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council has authorised the sale of livestock along the Kanda Highway and selected street medians in Accra ahead of Eid-ul-Adha.

Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says the temporary approval, granted on request from traditional leaders, will run until May 29, 2026, with plans to provide designated spaces for future trading activities.

#CitiNewsroom #EidUlAdha #Accra #GARCC #Livestock #GhanaNews

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"You get up and say whatever you want to say. That you are who?!" - Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga flares up at Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin after the Effutu MP expressed concern over the proposed 0.75 per cent fee on wallet-to-bank transfers at the start of parliamentary proceedings.

Full video here: https://t.co/QAfUf7DZ2n

#CitiFM #ChannelOneTV #Parliament

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End of an era. 🥺💙

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Chelsea FC, el equipo al que mas le han robado en finales en toda la historia

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Ghana Olympic Committee raises alarm over funding shortfall ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Stop obstructing fire scenes — GNFS warns public

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Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Xabi Alonso as Manager of the Men’s Team.

The Spaniard will begin his role on July 1, 2026, having agreed a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Welcome to Chelsea, Xabi!

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Ghana has climbed to become the eighth-largest economy in Africa in 2026, following a significant expansion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has issued a final warning to traders operating along the streets of Lapaz, urging them to move off the roadside.
During a joint visit by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey and AMA officials, traders were given a 7-day ultimatum to vacate the area or face enforcement actions.

#GhanaNews #AMA #Lapaz #ChannelOneNews #ChannelOneTV #CitiFM

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‘It costs more to ship from Lagos to Accra than from Spain to Lagos – Dangote

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