Ghanaian sensation Black Sherif has once again captured the hearts of music lovers with his latest release, “Zero,” featuring the talented UK star Mabel. This collaboration marks a significant moment in the music scene, bringing together two powerhouse artists to advocate for positivity and peace through their music. “Zero” serves …
Read More »How J.B. Danquah wanted Queen Elizabeth’s head, not Nkrumah’s on Ghana’s currency
Just some three months after Ghana gained independence on March 6, 1957, the rivalry between Dr. J. B. Danquah’s National Liberation Movement (NLM) and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s Convention People’s Party (CPP) simply could not go away, manifesting into a much broader situation that led the then opposition holding a press conference regarding …
Read More »Organised Labour suspends demo against 15% VAT on electricity
Following the suspension of a planned demonstration against the implementation of a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, Organised Labour has called off its protest against the tax measure of government. Prior to this, various labour unions across the country had planned to proceed with the demonstration even …
Read More »IGP, others slapped with GH¢250,000 in damages for assault on a man by police officers
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and three others have been slapped with damages in the total sum of GH¢253,709 as compensation to a father of four who was assaulted by a police officer which led to his “inability to have an erection.” This was after the High Court in …
Read More »Unified Group Calls on Gov’t to withdraw ‘Unnecessary’ Emission levy
A group calling it’s self as “Unified Group” has implored the government and as a matter of urgency withdraw the killer emission levy imposed on vehicles. In a Press release signed by the group’s National Communication Coordinator, Nana Kwakye Anarfi, the group expressed it’s vehement disapproval of the Akuffo Addo …
Read More »My life had been threatened for dating Dr. Grace Boadu’ – Boyfriend as he shares account on doctor’s death
Partner of the late Dr. Grace Boadu, Pastor Kingsley Gyamfi, has shared some details of his two-year relationship with the late Grace Gift Herbal Hospital founder. He made these statements while sharing a blow-by-blow account of his last moments with the deceased and what he witnessed at her residence on …
Read More »Nollywood actress sentenced for stepping on naira notes
A Nigerian actress has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for tampering with the currency after she was filmed spraying and stepping on newly issued naira notes last year. Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin was arrested last February in Lagos after the video of her at a party surfaced online. The Nollywood star …
Read More »Mahama speaks on killing of three in Bawku
I am deeply saddened and disturbed by recent developments in the Bawku municipality and the killing of three men, as confirmed by soldiers from the Ghana Armed Forces. While I recognise that our security services face the difficult task of securing peace in the Bawku area, the military must work …
Read More »Oil palm products-smuggling on the rise
The Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) has said incidents of oil palm products-smuggling into the country is intensifying despite several complaints made to designated authorities. President-OPDAG, Samuel Avaala, told B&FT that smugglers have been using unapproved routes while others take advantage of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme to …
Read More »Daniel Amartey deletes all national team posts on social media
Ghanaian defender Daniel Amartey has created a stir by deleting all national team-related posts from his Instagram ahead of Ghana’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) game against Mozambique. The move has sparked speculation about Amartey’s frustration with his lack of playing time during the tournament. Amartey, who plays as …
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