Senior Presidential Advisor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has distanced himself from a viral social media message purporting to endorse Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen as the next flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Describing the message as disappointing, he added he has never at any point made such …
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Twice rejected Kumawu DCE nominee finally secures 100% endorsement
The District Chief Executive nominee for the Sekyere Kumawu District in the Ashanti region, Samuel Addai Agyekum has finally been confirmed by the Assembly members of the district. The twice rejected nominee of President Nana Akufo-Addo secured an overwhelming endorsement of 100% Yes votes in the 28 total votes cast. …
Read More »VIDEO: Funny Face curses ex-wife
Comic actor Funny Face has launched a scathing attack on his ex-wife Elizabeth Ntim. According to the actor, his ex-wife, who is now married to another man, is one of the main reasons for his deteriorated mental health. In his attack against her, the ‘Children President’ invoked curses and swore …
Read More »Asante Kotoko ace Gama makes bold claim in Ghana Premier League
Asante Kotoko’s Brazilian attacker Fabio Gama Dos Santos considers himself the best player in the Ghana Premier League. The 29-year-old playmaker has been a sensation in the West Africans’ top flight since joining the Porcupine Warriors ahead of last season. In his first term, he made 28 league outings, scoring …
Read More »LilWin becomes ‘highest-paid player in Ghana’ after signing for New Edubiase United
Famous Ghanaian musician, actor, and comedian Kwadwo Nkansah, popularly known as LilWin, claims he has become the highest-paid footballer in Ghana after signing for New Edubiase United. Nkansah, 34, is one of twelve new signings Edubiase who competes in Zone II of the Division One League. Despite the likes of …
Read More »Radio Gold, XYZ, 131 others yet to receive re-authorization letters from NCA – GIBA
President of the Ghana Independent Broadcasters Association (GIBA), Mr Cecil Thomas Nee Lantey Sunkwa-Mills, has said none of the radio stations that were shut down for noncompliance has received letters from the National Communications Authority (NCA) announcing their re-authorisation. He said on the Key Points on TV3/3FM Saturday, October 16 …
Read More »Joint Patrol Team intercepts parcels of suspected Indian hemp at Logba
A joint Patrol Team (Operation Calm Life), at Leklebi Dafor, has intercepted 216 parcels suspected to be India hemp at Logba in the Volta region. The parcels were being transported in a blue-black ‘Opel Astra’ vehicle with registration number AS 8242 V. Some of the square-shaped parcels have inscriptions like …
Read More »The story of Lance Corporal Precious Obeng: From Sekondi-Takoradi to the British army
• Every October in the calendar year is dedicated to Black History Month • The British Amry has therefore highlighted the achievements of a young Ghanaian • Lance Corporal Precious Obeng hails from Sekondi-Takoradi As the world marks Black History Month every year in October, the British army is celebrating …
Read More »Ghana Beach Soccer given lifeline as Odwira Beach Soccer Cup kicks off in Okere District
The Chairman of the Ghana Beach Soccer Committee has applauded the CEO of the Okere District Assembly Hon Kenneth Dan Addo for transforming the virgin forest into a mini Beach Soccer arena. Speaking to the media who are covering the ongoing 2021 Odwira Beach Soccer Cup, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah described …
Read More »You made unnecessary noise when I was in power, but quiet now – Mahama to the Media
Former President John Dramani Mahama has said he is not afraid to open his three accounts for a probe to prove his incorruptible nature. This was in response to what he claims were the vile lies and propaganda peddled against him while in government. Speaking on Cape 93.3 Fm in …
Read More »LGBTQ: 5 Key Benefits of Inclusive Workplace Environments
The crucial link between performance and LGBTQ inclusion is employee engagement. Analytics provider, Gallup has been measuring the link between employee engagement and company performance across all industries; their finds show that employee engagement drives significantly higher productivity and profitability. Companies that openly embrace LGBTQ people are sending a clear signal to …
Read More »LGBTQI debate: Love the sinner, hate the sin, I’m not there to judge them – Father Campbell
Founder of Lepers Aid Committee and Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Church in Accra, Rev. Fr. Andrew Campbell said in relation to lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) that he cannot condemn those who engage in the practice. His reason is that everyone is a child …
Read More »‘I’m no fool to build sugar plant with no raw material plan’ – Mahama
Former President John Mahama has said his government had plans of establishing a sugar cane farm around the Komenda sugar factory to provide the raw materials for production but that part of the project has been ignored by the Akufo-Addo government since taking office in 2017. He told Cape 93.3FM …
Read More »1m ‘extra ballots’ stuffed for NPP yet ‘run-away’ Jean Mensa says 2020 polls ‘best ever’ – Mahama
Former President John Mahama has said some one million extra ballot papers which were printed for the 2020 general elections, were thumb-printed in favour of the governing New Patriotic Party and stuffed during last year’s polls. “More than one million extra ballot papers were printed, which the EC claimed …
Read More »Fans shower gifts on MzVee in Accra FM studios
Some fans showered afro-pop sensation Mzvee with gifts when she appeared in the studios of Accra100.5FM on Thursday, 14 October 2021, to promote her latest song ‘Coming Home’ featuring Nigerian music sensation Tiwa Savage. During her interview on the station’s mid-morning show Ayekoo Ayekoo hosted by Nana Romeo, a Taifa-based …
Read More »Power restored to shops at New Kejetia Market after dispute over payment of bills
Power has been restored at the New Kejetia Market after it was disconnected on Wednesday. About 7,200 shops at the facility were affected by the disconnection exercise. For months, the traders, and the management of the facility have had disagreements over the payment of electricity bills. This led to them …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu rallies MPs for ‘make-or-break’ anti-LGBTQ Bill
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has rallied his fellow legislators to back the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Parliament. At a press conference on Friday, October 15, 2021, Mr. Iddrisu said the Bill had full bipartisan support, with all MPs united in “holding high the moral flag of our country.” He …
Read More »Katamansu to UPSA Podium: How a herder became valedictorian at graduation
• Ali Inusah needed a miracle to enable him to pursue tertiary education • He was a herder after SHS but his good results attracted a miracle • His First Class in Accounting at UPSA earned him a slot on the podium during their recent graduation Four years ago, Ali …
Read More »Bortianor Hills Neigbours Association begins self-help project
The Bortianor Hills Neighbours Association (BHNA) in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, has embarked upon a self-help development to improve the lives of residents and boost economic activities. They have, therefore, began with the construction of a drainage system to pave way for a network of …
Read More »Anti-LGBTQ+ bill: We’ll reciprocate if visas are used as weapon – Ablakwa cautions Ayorkor Botchwey
• It has emerged that some MPs are being threatened with visa bans • Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described the action as primitive and a grave assault on the sovereignty • He says Ghana will reciprocate Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has advised Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, to caution …
Read More »New Kejetia Market traders withdraw payment of all levies
The leadership of the Combined Kumasi Kejetia/Central Market Traders Association at the New Kejetia market in the Kumasi Metropolis of have directed their members not to pay market premium, service charges and any other levies until issues with electricity tariffs are resolved. The directive which came on Thursday October 14, …
Read More »How CCTV footage captured moment man stabbed his brother to death in broad daylight
This is the shocking moment a man is knifed to death through a car window by his own brother in broad daylight. Shocking CCTV footage captured the moment David Rogers, 32, lunged into the vehicle with the blade before he and his other brother escaped. David Rogers wielding a knife …
Read More »Suame: Police after man who slit throat of colleague
Police at Suame in the Ashanti Region are on a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly stabbed his friend to death on Wednesday, October 13. The 23-year-old victim, Ebenezer Asare, died shortly after he was rushed to the hospital following the incident. Police say they have begun investigations into the …
Read More »More than 85% of Covid cases in Africa undetected – WHO
Six out of every seven coronavirus cases are not being detected in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. It has made the calculation based on a formula that looks at recorded deaths and case fatality rates. So far only eight million Covid cases have been recorded but the WHO …
Read More »Honest taxi driver mocked for returning $50,000 cash
The Liberian teenage motorcycle taxi driver who found and returned money to a prominent businesswoman now says he is being mocked and threatened by those opposed to his actions. Emmanuel Tuloe, 18, returned $50,000 (£37,000) after hearing the owner, Musu Yancy, making an appeal on radio. Tuloe who dropped out …
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