There have been a lot of conversations about the use of the driver’s mate phrase by Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. It has been the subject of widespread commentary sometimes bordering on ridicule, humour and attack. While this is all well and good, it has drowned the undergirding or larger point made by the Vice […] The post Etse Sikanku writes: The driver’s
Social media users have criticized and backlashed a Nigerian pastor who falsely prophesied that the world will come to an end on April 25. The post Internet users slam Pastor for ‘fake’ prophesy about end of the world on April 25 first appeared on 3News.
Pro-New Patriotic Party group known as Patriotic Movement for Dr. Bawumia based in the Ashanti region made up of constituency executives and grassroots supporter of the Party executive are urging the party’s Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to ignore pressure from certain groups within the party to select their preferred candidate as his running mate for […] The post Stop
Political science lecturer at the University of Ghana (UG), Dr. Asah Asante says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) is wasting time with the selection of the running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawuamia. This comes on the back of the many calls from groups within the NPP on the flag bearer to select their preferred […] The post NPP wasting its own time on Bawumia’s running mate
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Dome-Kwabenya, Ambassador Mike Oquaye Jnr, has categorically denied allegations of washing a constituent’s underwear. During his door-to-door campaign, a video surfaced showing him assisting a woman with her laundry, which led to speculation that he was washing underwear. This video has since gone viral. The incident has […] The post I’ll
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party will hold a ceremony on Wednesday 24th April 2024 to outdoor the running mate for their flag bearer, John Mahama. The event is scheduled to take place at the Kofi Ohene Konadu Auditorium at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA). In a statement issued by the National […] The post NDC to outdoor Mahama’s running mate on
The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring programme, with an impressive performance that resulted in one of the biggest profitability ratios in the banking sector last year. The bank’s profit rose by 218 percent to GH¢150.6 million in 2023, indicating a significant turnaround from the loss suffered […] The post OmniBSIC
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to remain vigilant against the proliferation of fake news in the run-up to the December polls. Emphasizing the potential for fake news to stoke unrest during elections, the president stressed the importance of rejecting such misinformation to uphold national unity and harmony. Addressing attendees at this […] The post 2024
Dr. Peter Partey Anti, executive director of the Institute of Education Stidies (IES) and a lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, said he was alarmed about the news of some students from Presec who staged the kidnapping of a colleague. According to the Police statement issued on April 5, six persons including two adults, […] The post Presec fake kidnap: ‘I was a bit alarmed’ – Dr. Anti first
The Ghana Police Service has stated that its investigation has revealed that the reported kidnapping of a student of Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, Accra, was staged. According to the Police, the supposed kidnappers demanded an amount of Three Hundred and Forty Thousand Ghana Cedis (GHC340,000.00) as ransom from the alleged victim’s parents […] The post Fake
Once the new Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) policy becomes effective, it is expected to see approximately GH¢16.2billion – US$1.2 billion flow from banks to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). CRR is a rule set by central banks requiring commercial banks to keep a portion of their deposits – local and foreign currency – as cash […] The post Editorial:
The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum will hold a protest today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, against the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The demonstration aims to urge the central bank to address the issue of investments trapped in BoG-regulated financial entities. In a statement, Dr. Adu A. Antwi, the group’s convener, announced that participants would gather at […] The post Locked-up
Member of Parliament for Agona East Queenstar Mame Pokuah Sawyer has met with Okada riders within her constituency to address pertinent issues worrying their operations. The Member of Parliament, through a community dialogue series engaged Okada riders, mostly from Agona Kwanyako, Duakwa, Asafo and surrounding communities to find ways to address pertinent issues such as […] The post Okada
The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum (LIHF) is set to embark on a series of public protests aimed at pressuring the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address its concerns regarding locked-up investments. The protests are scheduled to commence on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, and will recur every two weeks until the end of November 2024, unless […] The post Investment holders
The hosts of Yen Nsempa on Onua 95.1 FM Nana Yaa Brefo and Isaac Ekow JB together with their team organized a clean-up exercise at Ring road Busy Internet with Buzstop Boys, Crusaders of Change, and Zoomlion to clean the city. On the chosen day, volunteers gathered at the designated meeting point armed with brooms, […] The post Onua FM’s Y3n Ns3mpa team teams up
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COCA) has expressed serious concern about the party’s unity and strategy for the 2024 general elections as the race for a running mate continues to threaten efforts. With the selection of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the party’s flagbearer […] The post Expedite
The selection of running mates in Ghana’s political landscape holds immense significance, akin to the election of flagbearers. While achieving a proper balance on the ticket is crucial for the electoral success of the party, it is noteworthy that, traditionally, this role has been predominantly filled by men in major political parties in Ghana. Decisions […] The post Breaking
Afro-Dancehall superstar Stonebwoy stunned the crowd at Washington DC’s Rolling Cocoa Festival with a noteworthy performance on Saturday night, at The Anthem. At the weekend, the acclaimed afrobeat, dancehall and reggae singer and songwriter delivered an epic performance of songs, mix of medleys and classics, backed by a band, at his headlining set for the […] The post Stonebwoy
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has been formally declared the running mate of John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Prof. Opoku-Agyemang previously held the position of running mate to Mr. Mahama during the 2020 general elections. The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party held a meeting on Thursday, March […] The post Profile
By Edna OBIRI As we bask in the unexpected warmth of recent weeks, it’s crucial to recognize that our weather patterns are sending a powerful message about the state of our planet. The unseasonably warm conditions we are experiencing are no mere glitch in the meteorological system but a stark reminder that now, more than […] The post Unraveling
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