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Ignore Manasseh’s constant attacks on some Ghanaian businesses

    BY Emmanuel Akonnor, Policy Analyst/Communicator   When I first saw the picture capturing the newly appointed Greater Accra Regional Minister and Mr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, having a tête-à-tête, it was clear that Manasseh would launch a tirade of abrasive attacks …

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Why Asamoah Gyan is trending on social media

Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has been trending as Ghanaians on social media, specifically, X (formerly Twitter) compare his wealth to that of Ghanaian musicians. Some Ghanaians on X have been debating the wealth of Ghanaian musicians in comparison to Ghanaian footballers. A section of users argued that Ghanaian …

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Seventeen pupils burnt to death in Nigeria school fire

At least 17 children have died in a fire at an Islamic school in northern Nigeria. Several other pupils were injured and rushed to health centres in the town of Kauran Namoda, Zamfara state, for treatment. It is believed that the fire broke out in a nearby house on Tuesday …

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E/R: Margins group staff enstooled as chief of Apapam-Esaase

The Western North regional manager for the Foreigners Identity Management Systems (FIMS), a subsidiary of the Margins group, Mr. George Nana Effah Boadu (King Bobo) has been enstooled as chief of Apapam-Esaase under the Kyebi Traditional Council in the Eastern region with the stool name, Baffour Nana Kwaku Sono Sikabede …

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Footballer found dead in the sea after night out with teammates

Tragedy has struck Swiss football club FC Granges-Paccot as they mourn the loss of 24-year-old player Jakov Jelkic, whose body was discovered after he went missing in Alicante, Spain. Jelkic had been in the city with his teammates for a tournament. According to reports, Jelkic was last seen leaving a …

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Ghana likely to experience scarcity of bush meat – Fire Service

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the country is likely to experience scarcity of bush meat very soon. This is basically due to the rapid extinction of wild animals in the country, the Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADOI), Kwame Adomako, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the …

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Bushfire sets another yam barn ablaze, farmers appeal for help

A destructive bushfire has razed down another yam barn at KpareKpare, a farming community in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, leaving farmers in the area counting their losses. The deadly incident which happened on Monday, February 04, 2025, has brought the total number of yam barns destroyed …

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Bodies exhumed after tidal waves ravage Salakope, Agavadzi

Residents of Salakope and Agavadzi in the Volta Region have begun exhuming dead bodies after tidal waves swept through their towns, leaving behind a trail of destruction. According to the residents, the tidal waves started about a week ago. Homes have been submerged, properties lost, and livelihoods disrupted, with residents …

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Reactions as Kanye West’s wife goes naked on Grammy red carpet

It was arguably the biggest red carpet trend of 2024, dominating the Academy Awards, the Met Gala, and everything else in between. The naked dress, embraced by celebrities ranging from Elle Fanning to Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat to Charlize Theron, has become an eyebrow-raising red carpet fixture. At last year’s …

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BoG First Deputy Governor proceeds on leave

The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Maxwell Opoku-Afari, has proceeded on leave pending the end of his contract. A notice shared by the Central Bank noted that his leave takes effect from February 5, 2025. “This has received the approval of H.E President John Mahama,” the …

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NIA implements new fees for Ghana Card services at premium centres

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced updated fees for the registration of the National Identification Card, also known as the Ghana Card, at designated registration centres. According to a notice posted on the NIA’s official Facebook page on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the charges for services such as first-time …

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Atebubu Amanten MP Condemned Vetting Chaos.

  The Member of Parliament for Atebubu Amanten, in the Bono East Region, Hon. Sanja Nanja, has strongly and emphatically condemned the chaotic scenes that erupted during the vetting of ministerial nominees in Ghana’s 9th Parliament.   In an exclusive interview with Apiah-Kubi on Fabea FM’s “Me Man Ho Dadwen”, …

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