Four Ghanaian artistes, King Ayisoba, Koo Nimo, Fuse ODG and Skuulfo, have been nominated in the 2012 Kora Awards which is Africa’s foremost music awards. Founded in 1994 by Ernest Adjovi, a businessman originally from Benin, the ceremony awarded the … Continue reading →

Ghanaian renowned fashion house, Aya Morrison will be launching its first ever atelier in Accra on Friday November 2, 2012, at its brand new premises: 23 Nii Bonnie Crescent, Dzorwulu, Accra. The launching event is a one-day affair full of class & style … Continue reading →

Evergreen highlife musician Abrantie Amakye Dede, who was recently honoured for his immense contribution to the Ghana music industry, yesterday donated a set of musical instruments valued at thousands of Ghana Cedis to the Music department of Achimota School. During … Continue reading →

Ghana’s Parliament on Monday passed a bill to grant tax amnesty to people who have failed to file their tax returns or pay taxes as required under the Internal Revenue Act, 2000 (Act 592). The Internal Revenue (Tax Amnesty) Bill, … Continue reading →

Government is seeking parliamentary approval of GHC6,067,600,214.00 from the Consolidated Fund to cater for expenditure for the first quarter of 2013 fiscal year. This is in accordance with Article 180 of the Constitution which states that “where it appears to … Continue reading →

Pioneer Food Cannery (PFC) Limited, producers of Star-Kist tuna, other quality tuna products and fishmeal, has presented products and a cheque for GH¢11,000 to support this year’s National Farmers’ Day. The products 20 (50kg) bags of PFC fishmeal and 65 … Continue reading →

Alitalia continues to rank among the top airlines in the world for the punctuality of its flights. Total revenues for the third quarter of 2012 increased from 1,080 million Euros in 2011 to 1,126 million Euros of 2012. The net … Continue reading →

The Forestry Commission has now been given the permission to prosecute perpetrators engage in illegal logging in the country. The Attorney General’s Department, which issued the permit, is acting in line with government’s drive to halt illegal felling of trees. … Continue reading →

MANET Properties was over the weekend presented with the overall property award for 2012 dubbed ‘Property Walk of Fame’ at the 5th Ghana Property Awards held at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Accra. Dr Theresa Oppong Beeko, … Continue reading →

The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) has expressed confidence in the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its flagbearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s ability to implement its promise of ‘Free Senior High School’ when voted into government. At a press … Continue reading →

Despite government’s claim that it has reduced rice importation by 30 percent and increased local production by 59 percent, the cost of production of the cereal remains high and uncompetitive on the local market. This is attributed to high equipment … Continue reading →

Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, founder of the Worldwide Miracle Outreach and convener of the Ghana for Christ Crusade says there is no reason why Ghana should not cross the December general elections without violence. “I have been to many countries but … Continue reading →

They differ in many ways. One is a revolutionary, the other is not. He is a lawyer, a politician and an intellectual. The other is a soldier, a politician, a maverick and down to earth who broods no nonsense. One … Continue reading →

When the story about Pastor Mensa Otabil’s so-called position on the most active political slogan in the country today—free SHS—made landfall, courtesy Nana Akufo Addo, the backlash resonated countrywide. But for the almost immediate rejoinder to set the records straight, … Continue reading →

THE INDEPENDENT People’s Party (IPP) has dragged the Electoral Commission (EC) to court for disqualifying its flagbearer from contesting the upcoming December elections. The flagbearer of the registered political party, Kofi Akpalo’s nomination forms were rejected by the EC after … Continue reading →

Stephen Boafo, also known as Fiifi Boafo, the host of ‘National Agenda’, the morning show on Oman FM in Accra, yesterday appeared before an Accra Circuit Court to tell the court what transpired the day Kennedy Agyapong made a statement … Continue reading →

Seven suspected armed robbers including an aviation security officer at the Kotoka International Airport who attacked some victims at Greda Estate Roundabout in Teshie, and Kokomlemle near Circle, respectively, have been nabbed by the police. Three of the suspects were … Continue reading →

AN ATTEMPT by some residents of Sakumono Village in Tema, perceived to be National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters, to discredit Irene Naa Torshie Addo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema West, backfired yesterday. A group, dubbed ‘Concerned Citizens of … Continue reading →

The Asante-Mampong Government Hospital has been thrown into shock, disbelief and grief over the gruesome murder of a 24- year-old nurse at the facility by her boyfriend. The deceased, Ivy Awuah, was reportedly stabbed several times in the abdomen by … Continue reading →

TWO NOMINEES for appointment as Supreme Court Judges, Justices Anthony Alfred Benneh and Joseph Bawah Akamba, were yesterday grilled by the Appointment Committee of Parliament for hours as they were quizzed on several constitutional matters in the country. Justice Benin, … Continue reading →