The founder and leader of pressure group, Citizen Eye Ghana (CITEG), has dismissed any possibility of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia winning the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership. Ahead of the NPP’s upcoming flagbearer election, Dr Bawumia who is enjoying massive endorsements among the leadership of the NPP and government officials is deemed as …
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UPSA student videoed whipping two others mercilessly dismissed
The female student of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), who was captured in viral videos bullying two other students with canes, has been dismissed from the school. The dismissed student, Mabel Teye-Nomo, is said to have gone on the rampage over claims that the other students had gossiped …
Read More »US deploys more troops to Djibouti for possible Sudan evacuation
The United States is preparing to send a large number of additional troops to its military base in Djibouti in case of an eventual emergency evacuation from Sudan of American citizens. Forces commanded by two previously allied leaders of Sudan’s ruling council began a violent power struggle last weekend that …
Read More »Ghana’s crude oil production declines for third consecutive year
Crude oil production has been on the decline at an average of 10 per cent per annum for three consecutive years, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has observed. It explained that a volume of 71,439,585 barrels (bbls) was produced in 2019, but declined to 66,926,806 bbls in …
Read More »‘It could take three or more years for Ghana to access capital markets’ – Ofori-Atta
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that it would take a while for the country to return to the international capital market. According to him, it may take at least three or more years. Ken Ofori-Atta explained that, although this new development may look like a challenge, it presents the country with …
Read More »This entrepreneur is the first black woman to win a US patent for disposable underwear
Patricia Kayanga is an innovator, eco-friendly entrepreneur, and founder of Ohhs disposable underwear. She recently became the first black woman to hold a U.S. patent for disposable underwear made out of bamboo. Speaking on how it feels to make history as the first black person to own a patent for …
Read More »All the big names listed as galamsey ‘culprits’ in Prof. Frimpong’s report
Former Environment Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng has been in the news following a 36-page statement he released on illegal small-scale mining in Ghana. The former Minister, while submitting a report on the work of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), not only cited the challenges the committee faced …
Read More »I am utterly disappointed but I forgive him – Oppong Nkrumah replies Prof Frimpong Boateng
The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, has responded to allegations of his involvement in an attempt to derail Ghana’s fight against galamsey by the former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Prof Kwabena Frimpong Boateng. Prof Frimpong Boateng in a report on illegal small-scale mining (galamsey) in Ghana, said that …
Read More »Coach Kwasi Appiah in talks with two foreign clubs despite offer from Kotoko
Former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah is weighing up proposals from two foreign clubs who have expressed interest in appointing him as head coach. The former Black Stars coach has been approached by Asante Kotoko to appoint him as the next coach following the dismissal of Seydou Zerbo. Kwasi Appiah confirmed the talks …
Read More »WATCH: Gyakie releases ‘Scar’ featuring rapper JBEE
Rising Ghanaian afro-fusion artist, Gyakie has teamed up with North London’s rap riser, JBEE with newest single ‘Scar’. ‘Scar’ is a powerful and emotionally charged R&B cut laced with Hip-Hop brought to life by Gyakie’s fierce flow over a Sosa-crafted drill beat featuring JBEE. Gyakie tells the story of a …
Read More »VIDEO: Gifty Anti speaks on marriage separation rumours
Social media has been buzzing with rumours of Oheneyere Gifty Anti and her husband, Nana Ansah Kwao’s supposed failed marriage. Reports from countless blogs that the Ghanaian broadcaster and her husband have separated, spread like wildfire, amidst massive reactions from fans and netizens online. But nothing was heard from Gifty Anti until a social …
Read More »Such a great day – Elon Musk jubilates after removing Twitter blue checkmarks
Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of Twitter described Friday “a great day” despite widespread criticism over recent changes to the social media platform’s verification system. “Such a great day in so many ways,” Musk tweeted on April 21. The tweet has been met with outrage with users …
Read More »UCC 2023 best medical student is a Ghanaian not Nigerian – Ga Mantse settles matters
There was a tassel between Ghanaians and Nigerians over the citizenship of Nathan Codjoe, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) medical school graduate who swept 16 out of 22 awards at the university’s 55th Congregation for the College of Health and Allied Sciences. A social media row between citizens of …
Read More »Ghanaian footballers who have lost their Twitter verifications
All active former and current Ghanaian footballers on Twitter have lost their verification as Twitter get rid of legacy verification. This comes after a purge of the checkmarks began on Thursday Thursday, April 20, 2023, to remove all blue check marks of users who have not subscribed to Twitter Blue. …
Read More »Tears flow as mortal remains of sports commentator Sarfo Abrebrese arrive in Ghana
Family members and sympathizers wept as the mortal remains of late sports commentator, Lawyer Sarfo Abrebrese arrived at the Aviance Cargo village for a short ceremony on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Abrebrese passed away in his sleep on March 9th in the United States of America, where he had been …
Read More »Osu Teinor-We family head (Akwei Oklemekuku) remanded by Accra circuit court for meddling in Teshie Gbugblah Chieftaincy Affairs
The Accra Circuit Court 9 has remanded the Family head of Osu Teinor We, Akwei Oklemekuku for meddling in Teshie Gbugblah Chieftaincy affairs. The Accra Circuit Court remanded 3 persons for illegally installing a new Atofotse within the Teshie Gbugblah Quarter whilst there is an existing one by the name …
Read More »Social media users mourn lady shot 5 times by her boyfriend in Kumasi
Reports coming in from Adum, Kumasi, state that the life of a young lady, identified as Maadwoa, has been cut short by her boyfriend, who shot her five times. Maadwoa, 26 years, was pronounced dead at the scene. The police are on a manhunt for the male suspect who murdered …
Read More »‘Greatest danger to forests of Ghana was Sir John’ – Frimpong Boateng report
Former Environment and Science Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has stated in a report how he once referred to former Forestry Commission boss, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie (Sir John) as the greatest danger to forests in the country. Frimpong-Boateng cited actions and inactions of Sir John during his tenure as FC boss …
Read More »Yonny Kulendi is next Chief Justice – New report shoots down Torkornoo’s chances
The search for the next Chief Justice (CJ) to replace Chief Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah is becoming topsy-turvy as an emerging report suggests Akufo-Addo’s former legal partner, Justice Yonny Kulendi, could be the next CJ instead of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Earlier this week, graphic.com.gh reported that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has …
Read More »Asian African Consortium partners UCC to boost rice production in Ghana
The Asian African Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of Jospong Group of Companies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to undertake research to boost rice, maize and soya production in the country. The objectives of this partnership are to identify common areas of collaboration …
Read More »Who leads the CPP as party opens nomination for flagbearehip race?
The Convention Peoples Party has open Nomination for its flagbearship contestants at its Head Quaters at Asylum down in Accra. The Congress committee Headed by Wing Commander Patrick Sorbodjor (RTD) as it chairman begun meetings to bring out the modalities which included Nomination Fees and Filling Fees after the Central …
Read More »Eight Nigerian nationals arrested in Libya as police raid apartment allegedly used for prostitution
Police have arrested eight Nigerian nationals in Benghazi, Libya over alleged prostitution. The Nigerians, four men and four women, were arrested on Thursday, April 20, 2023, during a raid on an apartment allegedly used for prostitution. “Police carried out raid in Bouatni area (Benghazi) targeting a dwelling …
Read More »Several Ghanaian celebrities lose Twitter verification badge over $8 charge
By close of day on Thursday, April 20, 2023, micro-blogging site Twitter commenced full implementation of its $8 monthly charge for account verification. Thus, every verified account will have to pay $8 every month to keep their blue badge. Several Ghanaian celebrities who are yet to subscribe have since lost …
Read More »MoH denies reports of plans to halt Zipline delivery service
The Ministry of Health has denied claims that it has plans to halt Zipline drone delivery services. The denial comes on the back of reports in some sections of the media that the Helth Minister, Kweku Agyemang-Manu during a meeting with management of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Tuesday, …
Read More »Twitter removes ‘legacy’ verified blue ticks
Twitter on Thursday said goodbye to its ‘legacy’ blue ticks following Elon Musk‘s controversial decision to switch up the platform’s verification system. As of Thursday evening, our correspondent observed that ‘legacy’ verified accounts had their blue tick removed by Twitter. The development has affected several individuals including journalists as Twitter …
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