I attended government schools all my life, from Asutsuare Junction D/A Basic School to Tema Secondary School and later, the Ghana Institute of Journalism. Although these are state owned-schools financed with state money, there have been subtle attempts to “Christianize” me through the education system. That has always been the fear of my dad for which […] The post Umaru
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned National Security operatives’ arrest of Citi FM journalist, Caleb Kudah and the subsequent invasion of the premises of the media house on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The NDC insists the action by the security operatives is “unlawful and preposterous”. A team of seven heavily-armed police officers besieged […] The post Gestapo
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned National Security operatives’ arrest of Citi FM journalist, Caleb Kudah and the subsequent invasion of the premises of the media house on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The NDC insists the action by the security operatives is “unlawful and preposterous”. A team of seven heavily-armed police officers besieged […] The post ‘Gestapo-style’
KiDi is girding up for the release of his much-anticipated second studio album titled ‘Golden Boy’. After releasing the first single off the forthcoming album about a week ago, he is out with the visuals for the song, titled ‘Touch It’. Directed by REX, the music video comes with amazing visuals and concept. ‘Touch It’ […] The post KiDi
The Ghana Grid Company and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have, in a joint statement, indicated their resolve to ensure that ongoing maintenance works within their domains are completed on time to bring relief to Ghanaians. The two companies said the various ongoing works will enhance power supply reliability in the Greater Accra Region, […] The post We’re
The Minister for Defense, Mr. Dominic Nitiwul has lamented the extent of devastation galamsey has caused the country’s river bodies. Mr. Nitiwul says the observations made from “Operation Vanguard” and “Operation Halt” reveal a sorry state of a degraded environment with high health risks and hazards. According to him, the illegal miners have “terrible and […] The post Nitiwul
Ghana’s musical hopes of securing US$100 000 and gaining continental fame and bragging rights were dashed when the country’s two singing sensations K3M and Apopearls were eliminated in the second season of Old Mutual Amazing Voices. The four-man Acapella group, K3M from Takoradi, a city in the western region of Ghana formed their group two […] The post Double whammy
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu Kotoe, is calling for a roundtable discussion with all parties for and against the decision by authorities of the Wesley Girls’ High School not to allow a Muslim student to observe the Ramadan fast. According to him, the meeting is meant to help all stakeholders figure […] The post MP
A former Director-General of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Nii Moi Thompson says economic growth and employment creation should be the primary objective of the Bank of Ghana. According to him, this is the only way to tackle the unemployment situation in the country. Nii Moi Thompson made the remark on the back of […] The post Make employment
The early intervention of officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) prevented a fire outbreak at the new Kejetia Market from escalating. One shop was affected as firefighters ensured the fire did not spread to other areas. Fire officers say the cause of the fire is not yet known. Following the incident, the Mayor […] The post KMA closes new Kejetia
The Eastern Regional Police Command says it will deal ruthlessly with individuals who will take the law into their own hands in the region. This warning comes in the wake of disturbances at Amanase, after youth in the area set ablaze a vehicle belonging to a traditional priest they accused of trying to abduct a […] The post E/R: Police vow
The General Manager of Citi FM and Citi TV, Bernard Koku Avle, has condemned the approach used by the Police in their attempt to arrest a journalist at the premises of the media house on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. A team of about seven heavily armed police officers besieged the premises of Citi FM and […] The post Rambo-style arrest of journalist at Citi FM unnecessary
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is being sworn in on Wednesday for his sixth term. He won re-election in a disputed poll in January. Security has been increased in the capital, Kampala, ahead of his inauguration. Several heads of states have already arrived for the ceremony – including from Burundi, South Sudan and Somalia. On Monday, […] The post Uganda deploys
The remains of a second-year medical student on GNPC scholarship in Cuba, Erasmus Klutse, will be flown back to Ghana as soon as the autopsy is completed. This is according to the Executive Director of the GNPC Foundation, Dr Dominc Eduah. The deceased passed on May 7th in Havanna under circumstances yet to be fully […] The post Body of
The General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. John Boadu has disclosed reasons behind the party’s decision to lift the suspension of their former General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong. According to him, Mr. Kwabena Agyepong officially wrote to the party on January 5, 2021, appealing for his suspension to be lifted. He further […] The post Kwabena
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