Popular Ghanaian gospel music group, Team Eternity Ghana, has confirmed the passing of one of its lead singers, Nhyira Marfo. In a statement, the group indicated that Nhyira died on August 7, 2024. “On Wednesday, 7th August 2024, we received news of the sudden passing of our friend and sister, Nhyira Marfo. Grief-stricken and heartbroken […]

Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has identified former president John Dramani Mahama as the Government Official 1 in the Airbus Scandal. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Thursday, August 8, the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng also confirmed the brother of the former president, Samuel Mahama, as intermediary 5. Giving a brief overview […]

Director General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo says management has made strides in the improvement of the trust. According to him, management has adopted three key pillars to steer the affairs of the scheme indicating that the sustainability of the scheme, adoption of state-of-the-art technology and ensuring that […]

Controversial Ghanaian musician, DJ Azonto has said that he will only agree to perform at events organized by the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) if the flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party[NPP] Dr Mahamudu Bawumia permits him. Speaking on Hitz FM, DJ Azonto affirmed that Dr Bawumia was the first to have invited him as […]

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has advocated for an expansion of Ghana’s road-tolling architecture to ensure it is more inclusive and encompassing. The proposal comes in the wake of the government’s 2022 budget decision to abolish road tolls, which was replaced by the introduction of the electronic transaction levy (E-Levy). Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched a scathing attack on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, accusing him of being a chronic liar who cannot be trusted to fight corruption if elected president. The NDC further accused Dr Bawumia of being one of the key architects of the ongoing state capture […]

Traders in the Ashanti region have expressed excitement over the resumption of work on phase two of the Kejetia-Central Market redevelopment project after it was abandoned for over a year. The traders have urged the government to ensure it is completed as early as possible to allay their fears of using the project to deceive […]

Socialite Efia Odo has opened up about her relationship with Revloe. According to her, Revloe who she dated in the past broke up with her two weeks after she tattoed his name on her body. “He broke up with me after tattooing his name on my body. He saw me doing the tattoo. I used […]

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana has attributed rising labour agitations, high business costs, and the collapse of some businesses to the high foreign exchange rates and inflation. This finding is sourced from the Institute’s assessment of the recent mid-year budget review presented by the Minister of […]

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on Ghanaians to reject John Mahama in the upcoming 2024 general elections. According to Dr. Bawumia, a Mahama presidency would only last four years, rendering him unaccountable to the people since he would not be seeking re-election. Dr. Bawumia made this statement […]

Ghanaians living in the United Kingdom are expressing fear and concern over recent anti-immigrant protests that have turned violent in several British cities. The protests, fuelled by misinformation online, have resulted in attacks on mosques, hotels housing immigrants, and individuals of colour. The unrest follows the tragic killings of three young girls in Southport, England, […]

Disgruntled workers of the Produce Buying Company (PBC) of Ghana have called for the dissolution of the company’s management. On Wednesday, August 7, the workers protested at the company’s headquarters to demand the payment of their one-year unpaid salaries. A similar protest was organised by staff of the company in the Ashanti region on May […]

The Minority in Parliament has tagged the government’s District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) project as the brainchild of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, July 31, launched the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) intervention and commissioned essential equipment aimed at enhancing the country’s road networks. However, […]

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has downplayed calls by some Ghanaians to close down all Teacher Trainee Colleges in response to the ongoing strike by members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). CETAG began a nationwide strike on June 14 due to the government’s failure to implement their arbitral awards […]

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), criticising the rising administrative expenditure amidst declining cocoa production. According to the caucus, cocoa production dropped to 655,000 tonnes over the last four years whereas COCOBOD’s head office expenditure surged to approximately GH¢3.4 billion in 2023. The Ranking Member […]

Hiplife legend Mzbel has announced the death of her mother Mzbel shared the sad news on her Instagram page on Tuesday, August 6 where she posted a picture of her late mother with the caption “Rest in Power mummy”. But the ‘Asibolanga’ singer did not disclose the details surrounding her mother’s passing. Mzbel known in […]

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has summoned Parliament to sit on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. This decision comes in response to a petition from the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin requesting an urgent recall of the House to deliberate on government business. In his response on Wednesday, August 7, the Speaker noted that a careful review […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in the alleged “Agyapadie” document, which purports to reveal a grand scheme by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to annex state assets. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dismissed the document as fabricated by his opponents to undermine his political career. Speaking […]

Nursing mothers have been advised not to substitute breast milk with cow milk products when feeding their babies. Dr Simon Osei Frimpong, Medical Superintendent of the Kwesimintsim Hospital in the Western Region, made these remarks during the distribution of cocoa products to breastfeeding mothers at the hospital by the Cocoa Processing Company (CPC). The distribution […]

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that a company belonging to the brother of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, received a staggering GHS218 million from the Akufo-Addo government for five sole-sourced contracts. Addressing journalists during “The Moment of Truth” on August 7, 2024, Sammy Gyamfi, the party’s National Communications Officer, […]