Talented Ghanaian dance duo, Afronitaaa and Abigail have placed 3rd at the Britain’s Got Talent Series 17 held in London. Afronitaaa and Abigail came third after Jack Rhodes and Sydnie Christmas who came second and first respectively. They danced their way to the grand final on Thursday, May 30, 2024, after receiving rousing applause from the […] The post Afronitaaa
Some centres in the Ashanti Region are experiencing network challenges during the ongoing Voter Card Replacement and Transfer exercise being conducted by the Electoral Commission. The exercise, which started on Thursday, aims to allow voters to replace lost cards and transfer their votes. However, network challenges have slowed the process at some centres, with some […] The post Network
Last week, Ghana’s Minister of Communications (and “digitalisation”) held a press conference in the heat of controversy about the government’s decision to award the country’s only 5G telecom license to a shadowy entity called, Next Gen Infraco Ltd. In a letter to the lead regulator of the telecom sector, the National Communications Authority (NCA), on […] The post Bright
The Ghana Police Service on Sunday, June 2 2024 arrested three persons at Ofaakor, near Kasoa in the Central Region for possession of a firearm without lawful authority. The suspects, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, Mustapha Mohammed and Abdul Aziz Musah onboard a Honda CRV saloon car with registration number GX-2044-19 were arrested around the EC […] The post NDC
The Ghana Police Service on Sunday, June 2 2024 arrested three persons at Ofaakor, near Kasoa in the Central Region for possession of a firearm without lawful authority. The suspects, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, Mustapha Mohammed and Abdul Aziz Musah onboard a Honda CRV saloon car with registration number GX-2044-19 were arrested around the EC […] The post Kasoa:
The Ho Municipality marked a significant milestone on May 28th with the celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024. Under the theme “Together for a Period-Friendly World,” the event saw representatives from 17 schools gather to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene in Mawuli School Ho. The Deputy Municipal Director of Education, Cynthia Ayim, graced […] The post Ho
Four persons have been injured after violence broke out at the Electoral Commission’s office in Kasoa. One of the injured persons has been transferred to the 37 Military Hospital in Accra due to the intensity of his injury. The violence occurred at around 5 am between members of the National Democratic Congress and some members […] The post Violence at
The Toll Workers Association of Ghana has criticized Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s proposal to reintroduce road tolls as a strategy to secure votes from them. In 2022, Ghana eliminated road tolls to alleviate traffic congestion on major roads. During a tour of the Volta Region, the Vice President, who is also the flagbearer of […] The post Bawumia’s
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has projected the revenue requirement for the second quarter to be GH?6.81 billion. The projection, the PURC believes will result in an increase of GH?1.14 billion over the first quarter revenue requirement. Total revenue requirement for the first quarter of 2024, amounted to GHS5.67 billion. The PURC has announced […] The post PURC
The 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), a prestigious event in the music industry, was successfully hosted by Charterhouse on Saturday, June 1, 2024. The highlight of the evening was dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, who clinched the most coveted award. The Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon the legendary Highlife Artiste, Amakye Dede, […] The post 25th TGMA: Full list
In the Sagnarigu Municipality in the Northern Region, a significant number of junior high school (JHS) girls are facing increased absenteeism due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities, particularly during their menstrual cycles. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for improved WASH infrastructure to support the educational and health needs of adolescent […] The post Sagnarigu
Inaki Williams, the forward for Black Stars and Athletic Bilbao, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Patricia Morales, in a stunning ceremony. The event took place on Saturday, June 1, at the Basílica de Begoña in Bilbao, Spain. The wedding was a significant gathering, with attendees from the football world, including Athletic squad members, […] The post Black
Two far-right Israeli ministers have threatened to quit and collapse the governing coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to a Gaza ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden on Friday. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said they were opposed to striking any deal before Hamas was destroyed. But […] The post Israeli
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to establish an electric motorbike assembling plant if he wins the 2024 general elections. He pledged to offer the motorbikes on a hire-purchase basis to commercial motorbike operators, also known as “Okada” riders. While addressing motor riders in Ashaiman, Mr. Mahama stated, […] The post Election
The Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has dismissed claims that the 3rd accused in the Ambulance case, Richard Jakpa, doctored the leaked tape involving him and the Attorney General, Godfred Dame. In an interview on The Big Issue on Citi TV/FM, hosted by Selorm Adonoo, Mr. Cudjoe expressed his belief that the […] The post Ambulance
The Executive Presbytery of Assemblies of God Ghana, led by General Superintendent Rev. Stephen Wengam, has launched a book on Ministerial Ethics, Code of Conduct and Etiquette for Pastors and their Spouses. The book, along with another manual for administrative programmes and activities and a disciplinary code, was unveiled and launched at the 4th Executive […] The post Assemblies
Commuters using the Bimbilla Chichagi road to reach communities in the area have expressed fear of losing their lives due to the poor condition of the boats and canoes on the Oti River. The state of these canoes is alarming. The boats and canoes not only suffer from water leakage but also have weak engines […] The post Commuters demand action as unsafe boats
Pedestrians who frequent the Kawukudi stretch in Accra have raised concerns over the presence of mentally ill individuals occupying the bus shelters. These road users lament that the situation becomes particularly unbearable when they have to wait for public transport at these shelters. Bus shelters, commonly known as bus stops, provide passengers with protection from […] The post Kawukudi:
Alexander Segbefia, a former minister of health has called on Attorney General Godfred Dame to step aside to protect the reputation of Ghana’s legal profession. Segbefia’s comments come after a leaked tape involving the Attorney General and the 3rd accused in the Ato Forson ambulance case. The former minister believes the tape has adversely affected lawyers […] The post Step
Iconic Afro-Dancehall musician Livingstone Etse Satekla better known as Stonebwoy has emerged victorious at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, claiming the prestigious Artiste of the Year award. He faced tough competition from fellow Ghanaian music stars Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Sarkodie, Nacee, and Black Sherif but ultimately emerged on top. This remarkable win marks […] The post 25th
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