After partaking in Ghana’s Most Beautiful pageant, a friend of AJ Poundz introduced her to a man she thought would be there for her ‘till death do us part’ but the narrative changed when she got pregnant with the man and gave birth to a baby girl, she recounted in …
Read More »Rawlings’ rise to power was hatred for the rich – Sekou Nkrumah
Dr. Sekou Nkrumah, one of the sons of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has indicated that the rise of former President Jerry John Rawlings was characterised by his hatred for those who are well-to-do in society. This is because the late NDC leader even though had the support of the grassroots, did not have …
Read More »The 3 voices that can bring an end to Adwoa Safo’s conspicuous, protracted absence
It appears Adwoa Safo is making history for herself with recent issues surrounding her long absence from the country even in her capacity as Gender Minister and also as Member of Parliament for Dome Kwabenya. Article 97 (1) C of the 1992 Constitution states that “A member of Parliament …
Read More »From rags to riches: The story of the Banahene twins who were mocked but are now hailed
Coming from a family that lacked basic things including food, life was unbearable for the Banahene twins and their mother who was bent on ensuring they have the best education despite not having enough resources. Their colleagues in school would usually gloat over their inability to ‘live a normal life’ …
Read More »The lingering scars of South Africa’s deadly riots
One year after what South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa called a violent “insurrection” that led to more than 300 deaths, the country is still wrestling with profound political and economic challenges and enduring fears of more unrest. The black skeleton of a burnt-out chemical plant looms over the N2 motorway …
Read More »Factions And Power Blocs in NDC: I Will Give Power To The Branch Executives – Hon Nii Armah Ashietey
Many researchers and political pundits have attributed the National Democratic Congress (NDC’s ), 2020 general elections defeat to the major cause of the party leadership losing touch with the branches at the grassroots, with this score the former Greater Accra regional minister Hon. Nii Armah Ashietey national championship hopeful has …
Read More »NAPO names library complex after the late Queen Mother of Ashanti Kingdom
Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South, Hon Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has named a library complex after the late Queen Mother of Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Apem II. He said the naming of the facility after the late Asantehemaa was to honour her in her passion for …
Read More »Call off strike for the sake of BECE candidates – Akufo-Addo beg teachers
President Nana Akufo-Addo has appealed to striking teachers to return to the classroom while negotiations continue with the government. The President mentioned that teachers should consider the pending BECE that must be written by third-year students in Junior High Schools. The President’s appeal comes at the back of ongoing …
Read More »Ghana has ‘all the ingredients to succeed’ but huge debt makes IMF only saviour – French Amb
The French ambassador to Ghana, Anne-Sophie Ave, has said although “Ghana has all the ingredients to succeed”, the country’s high level of debt, has necessitated the need to resort to the International Monetary Fund, which she said is the “only international bank that has the means and whose job it …
Read More »Kwasi Kwarteng: The Conservative MP tipped to succeed Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, resigned as head of his Conservative Party on Thursday, July 7, 2022, after losing the support of top cabinet ministers. “The process of choosing that new leader should begin now,” Johnson said on Thursday at the door of Number 10 Downing Street. “And today …
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