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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‘Okomfour Kwadee’s condition worsened after he was whisked away from rehab’ – Kwaku Manu
Following a recent video circulating on social media about the deteriorating mental condition of Ghanaian musician Okomfour Kwadee, actor Kwaku Manu has shared details about what contributed to the singer’s unstable state. In a video shared on social media on February 7, 2025, Kwaku Manu explained that when Okomfour Kwadee’s …
Read More »Watch the moment Jose Mourinho ‘slaps’ translator after mixing up ‘twilight’ and ‘toilet’
In a lighthearted moment during a press conference, Jose Mourinho playfully slapped his translator after a comical translation blunder. The Fenerbahce manager, who joined the Turkish club this summer, was left amused when his translator mistakenly replaced the word “twilight” with “toilet”, sending the press room into fits of laughter. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »More than 100 women raped and burned alive in DR Congo jailbreak, UN says
More than 100 female prisoners were raped and then burned alive during a jailbreak in the Congolese city of Goma, according to the UN. Masses of prisoners broke out of Munzenze prison last Monday, after fighters from the M23 rebel group began to take over the city. Between 165 and …
Read More »Sidney Washington Daniels Pleads With President Mahama To Make Re-Integration Program For Ghanaian Deportees
Concerned with the back home economic re-integration and welfare of Ghanaians that would be deported from the US, Sidney Washington Daniels entreats President Mahama to create a universal relief program that will make life easy for the Ghanaian Deportees that Donald Trump will send home. Washington Daniels, the UK-based British-Ghanaian …
Read More »Special Prosecutor to Grill UPPF Coordinator Jacob Amuah Over Missing GHC 1.3 Billion
Mr. Jacob Amuah, the Coordinator of the Unified Petroleum Price Fund (UPPF), is facing increasing scrutiny over allegations of financial misappropriation, with the latest controversy surrounding the missing GHC 1.3 billion UPP cash. Reports suggest the funds were allegedly distributed among some top past political appointees. The latest development indicates …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Under UAE President’s Patronage: Abdullah bin Zayed attends Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony, recognizing 2025 honorees
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended the ceremony of the sixth edition of the Zayed Award for …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Government considering using revenue from betting for sports development – Kofi Adams
Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has disclosed that the government is exploring ways to raise revenue from betting to develop sports in the country. He indicated that the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) promise to establish a sports fund could be achieved by generating funds from lottery and betting. The …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Trump administration puts on leave USAID staff globally in dramatic aid overhaul
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that it was going to put on leave all directly hired employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development globally and recall thousands of personnel working overseas. “On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Minority vows to petition IMF over Mahama’s appointment of new BoG Governor
The Minority in Parliament has hinted at its decision to petition the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the appointment of Dr. Johnson Asiama as the Governor of the Bank of Ghana. This comes after the Minority raised concerns about his nomination, questioning the legality of his actions and the integrity of his appointment. …
Read More »Roland Agambire’s African Industrial Solutions Sparks Debate Over Future of Ghana’s Road Tolls
A fierce debate has erupted over the future of Ghana’s road tolling system, with stakeholders divided between a return to manual or semi-manual toll collection and a full embrace of digital tolling. At the center of this controversy is African Industrial Solutions, a company reportedly linked to Roland Agambire, which …
Read More »Pooley died before Nsoatreman scored – Atta Poku reveals details of Nsoatreman incident
Ace broadcast journalist Collins Atta Poku has shared further details about how popular Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley lost his life at the Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatreman on Sunday, February 2, 2025. In an interview with GhanaWeb, Atta Poku revealed that, contrary to reports that Pooley passed away at …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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”, …
Read More »Only delegates electing our Presidential and Parliamentary candidates must cease – Jaman South Nasara Coordinator
The Jaman South constituency NPP Nasara Coordinator, Mr. Amadu Hadra (walab3ba), has urged the Party Leadership to consider a revised approach for their primaries in selecting presidential and parliamentary candidates. He contends that the current system, where only delegates are tasked with voting to select presidential and parliamentary …
Read More »Floating Voters Association have in a press release condemned the vandalism in Ghana’s Parliament last week.
A statement signed by Mr. Donald Dzamesi and Madam Hajia Hakiba who are the Communication Officer and Director of operations respectively, the group expressed their displeasure about the Law makers spoiling public properties within the space of Parliament House. Statement Below… 3rd Feb 2025 Press Release.. …
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