King of Burger Highlife, George Darko, has died. He reportedly died on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The cause of his death is currently unknown. George Darko gained immense popularity in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, with his songs remaining among the most timeless and enduring highlife tracks in Ghana’s music scene. The late musician, known […] The post King of Burger Highlife

Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, has expressed concerns about the potential threat of terrorism in the sub-region. He urged the army to undergo adequate training and be prepared to respond and protect the country effectively and promptly in the event of an attack, noting that the country is […] The post Let’s

Some residents of the Bonsukrom community in the Ahanta West Municipality have contested reports of an emergency landing by the Ghana Armed Forces after one of its helicopters purportedly crash-landed near the community on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. All 21 individuals aboard the helicopter were successfully rescued. The Ghana Air Force, in a statement issued […] The post W/R:

The Chairperson of the Presidential Emoluments Committee, Dr. Janet Ampadu Fofie, has emphasized that a national referendum will be held to amend Article 71 of the 1992 Constitution if the need arises. The focus on emoluments for Article 71 officeholders has heightened following the President’s establishment of a committee to review Ex-gratia for public officers. […] The post Article

The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to vote massively for the party’s flagbearer John Dramani Mahama. During an interview on the Face to Face on Citi TV, Sammy Gyamfi, highlighted Mahama’s accomplishments, emphasizing his reliability and capability to lead Ghana. He […] The post Vote

Suame’s Member of Parliament, Osei Kyei-Menah-Bonsu, has called on the government to swiftly allocate funds for the distribution of tablets across various senior high schools in the country. Kyei-Menah-Bonsu highlighted that Parliament approved a budget exceeding GH¢1.4 billion for the procurement of these devices, aimed at benefiting students in different senior high schools. Vice President Dr. […] The post Ensure

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphasized the pivotal role of traditional authorities in combating sanitation issues nationwide. Speaking to residents of Breweniase in the Oti region, Mahama asserted that empowering traditional leaders to take decisive action within their communities is key to addressing the persistent challenges of sanitation. […] The post Traditional

A cure for HIV could be on the horizon after scientists eliminated the virus from cells in a laboratory. Using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, researchers were able to target HIV DNA and remove all traces of the virus from infected cells. Working essentially as scissors, the Nobel Prize-winning technology can cut DNA at […] The post Hopes of HIV cure

The Gambia has taken steps towards lifting a ban on female circumcision, a move that could make it the first country in the world to reverse legal protections against the practice for millions of women and girls. Politicians in the West African nation’s parliament voted 42 to four on Monday to advance the controversial bill, […] The post The Gambia votes

Civilians caught up in Sudan’s civil war have given graphic accounts to the BBC of rape, ethnic violence and street executions. Our journalists have managed to make it to the front line of the fighting close to the capital, Khartoum. Top UN officials have said the conflict has plunged the country into “one of the […] The post Famine looms in

The Deputy Ranking Member on the Local Government Committee of Parliament, Benjamin Kpodo, has disclosed that the government is indebted to the District Assemblies Common Fund to the tune of over GH¢6 billion due to the delay in the release of funds by the Finance Ministry. According to the Ho Central MP, the Ministry of […] The post Govt owes Common Fund over

The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has voiced his support for Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, endorsing her as the ideal partner to help Mahama fulfil his vision for Ghana. In an interview on Face to Face with Umaru Sanda […] The post Prof.

The government has announced plans to implement a law permitting organ donations by the end of the year. Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, emphasized that the legislation will also oversee organ transplants and related procedures. This move comes in response to growing demands within Ghana to facilitate organ donations, which could […] The post Law

A lawyer for R. Kelly struggled on Monday to convince a U.S. appeals court to overturn the former R&B superstar’s sex trafficking conviction and 30-year prison sentence. Kelly, 57, is appealing his September 2021 conviction by a Brooklyn, New York, jury on all nine charges he faced, including racketeering and eight counts of violating the Mann Act, […] The post R.

The Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has expressed doubts about the suitability of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s presidential candidate for the 2024 elections. Gyamfi asserts that Dr. Bawumia’s leadership has led to the nation’s economic downturn. In an interview on Face to […] The post 2024

The Minority in Parliament is urging swift action from the police regarding the disappearance of some seven biometric devices, fearing potential repercussions for the upcoming December polls. According to the Minority, the missing biometric devices were meant for the registration and verification of voters by the Electoral Commission ahead of its limited voter registration exercise. […] The post 2024

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr Joe Anokye, has stated that he anticipates Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to offer compensation to subscribers for any losses incurred due to the recent internet disruptions. However, he noted that the MNOs are independent entities and will need to make this decision before the Authority […] The post Internet