Outspoken member of the governing New Patriotic Party and nephew of the current President, Gabby Asare Otchere Darko has taken on investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni over his claims that there is a growing ‘culture of silence’ and threats against journalism and free speech under the current administration. A senior citizen, Mr …
Read More »VIDEO: Saglemi 1,502 affordable housing project left to rot
In August 2012, as part of moves to alleviate the housing deficit of this country, the then President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama signed a $280 million deal to construct 5,000 housing units at Saglemi in the Ningo-Prampram District. Then the Government changed hands. Under the new administration, the …
Read More »Child killed as Zimbabwe military helicopter crashes
AFPCopyright: AFP Zimbabwe’s government has complained that it has not been able to acquire new spare parts due to Western sanctionsImage caption: Zimbabwe’s government has complained that it has not been able to acquire new spare parts due to Western sanctions A Zimbabwean military helicopter has crashed into a house …
Read More »Socrates safo announces retirement from filmmaking
Celebrated Ghanaian filmmaker, Socrates Safo has announced he will be bowing out from filmmaking. Mr. Socrates Safo is taking a bow after several decades of nurturing talents, directing and producing several movies for the industry. The controversial producer who is known for his famous movies with sensational titles such …
Read More »Ghana basks in Twitter’s surprise choice as Africa HQ
IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGES Twitter delivered a surprise for Africa when it said it was establishing a regional headquarters in the West African nation of Ghana, triggering vigorous debate about the business environment for technology start-ups across the continent. For the social media giant, its decision was based on shared values …
Read More »VIDEO: Stop nudity, it’s not good – ‘Repented’ Akuapem Poloo tells other celebrities
With her 90-day jail term suspended until the determination of an appeal against her conviction, a repented Akuapem Poloo says she has already learnt her lesson. Her lesson being that the sharing of obscene sexually graphic content on social media is very much against the laws of Ghana and she blames …
Read More »VIDEO: Stonebwoy, Davido, and Zlatan connect to create a new African sound
Giants of African music, Stonebwoy, Davido and Zlatan, connect to create a new African sound and another promising presentation from the Afrobeats – Afrodancehall community. The Ghanaian Nickelodeon & BET Winner, who tripped to Nigeria to engage in a week-long brand and media activation, was captured in the studios of the two …
Read More »Bodybuilding President Abdul Hayye Yartey Chairs New Look GOC Communications Committee
The Board of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has appointed the President of Ghana Bodybuilding Association Abdul-Hayye Yartey as Chairman of the GOC Communications Committee. Abdul-Hayye Yartey is also the President of Division two football outfit Cheetah FC and the newly formed Cheetah Beach Soccer Club among other franchises. Recognised …
Read More »Sompahemaa Foundaation Donates To Artisans In Suame
Wife of the Majority Leader in Parliament and Chief Executive Officer for Sompahemaa Foundation, Mrs Irene Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has given artisanal equipment worth GHS 50,000.00 to about two hundred ladies in the Suame constituency. The items is to help set up the 200 ladies who have undergone some training in hair …
Read More »One dead, 9 on admission after consuming ‘poisoned’ food from funeral grounds
Police at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region have launched investigations after an 18-month-old boy died after consuming food suspected to have been poisoned. Nine others who attended the funeral at the St. Thomas Primary School park on Saturday, April 17, are also receiving treatment at separate health facilities including …
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