The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has reminded commuters to expect an increase in transport fares from Saturday, 26 February 2022. Speaking in an interview, the Union’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Imoro Abbas said they are currently engaging the government on what percentage the upward adjustment should be. “We …
Read More »‘You go sick for room for years unless I touch you’ – Shatta Wale ‘curses’ Sam George
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has sent out a strong warning to Sam Nartey George, MP, Ningo Prampram, that if he [Sam George] does not stop talking about him, he will be sick for years unless he [Shatta Wale] touches him. According to the ‘I know my level’ hitmaker, he has never seen …
Read More »Fuel price to go up again by 30 pesewas
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumer Ghana (COPEC) is predicting yet another fuel price increment in the coming days. The move is expected is to impact prices of petroleum products which are currently selling at around GH¢7 cedis at some pumps in the country with consumers already grappling to purchase. According …
Read More »Prices of food items go up in Sunyani
Food prices have gone up in various markets across the Sunyani Municipality, a Ghana News Agency (GNA) market survey shows. The price of yam, maize, plantain, and vegetables are all up. One hundred (100) tubers which used to sell between GHC400.00 and GHC1,400.00 depending on the sizes about two weeks …
Read More »I need encouragement to go far with music – Emelia Brobbey
Emelia Brobbey is one of Ghana’s celebrated actresses who ventured into music in 2019. She has however received several critics from Ghanaians, advising her to stop singing and concentrate on her acting career. During an interview on Graphic showbiz, Emelia Brobbey indicated that she needs support to grow her music career. “I’m doing …
Read More »E-levy: Don’t Annoy Me! Nobody Wants To Go To The IMF – Kwesi Pratt Blasts NDC
Seasoned Journalist and Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. has snapped at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over comments by some members that Ghana should return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance. Speaking on Friday edition of Peace FM’s ”Kokrokoo” programme, Mr. Pratt alluded to some …
Read More »AG charges EOCO to go after entities evading taxes
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has resolved to go after tax offenders. He says government’s efforts at widening the tax net and consequently prosecuting its development agenda are being frustrated by some big oil companies in the country. “This year, the Finance Minister and I …
Read More »Will Zuma go to jail? ConCourt set to hand down judgment
CHEEKY After being summonsed to appear before the state capture inquiry, former president Jacob Zuma refused. Then he chose not to address the ConCourt on what an appropriate penalty would be should it find him in contempt for failing to do so. Image: Alon Skuy The Constitutional Court will hand down judgment …
Read More »Rampant Hearts edge Legon Cities to go top
Accra Hearts of Oak narrowly edged their regional counterparts Legon Cities 2-1 in a match-week 30 encounter of 2020/21 Ghana Premier League played at the Accra Sports Stadium. Two first-half goals from Kwadwo Obeng Junior and Fredrick Ansah Botchway ensured Hearts regained top spot of the league heading into their …
Read More »‘Go on your knees and apologize or lose your media license’ – Sefa Kayi ordered
Award-winning broadcaster and host of Peace FM’s Kokrokoo morning show, Kwame Sefa Kayi, has been ordered by the National Media Commission to go on his knees and apologize to former DVLA boss, Mr Yao Amegashie, or risk losing his license. According to the case brought before the NMC, Kwame …
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