The Gborbu Wulomo’s Office has issued a grave warning, threatening potential divine consequences for those impeding the release of Naa Okromo, the 16-year-old girl wedded to the Gborbu Wulomo for ceremonial purposes ahead of the Homowo festivities. Despite promises from Child Rights International that Naa Okromo would be reunited with her family on Friday, April […] The post Underage

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) USA branch is set to officially introduce Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer, as their presidential candidate for the upcoming general election. This move underscores the group’s unwavering commitment to ensuring Bawumia’s success in the December polls. The occasion marks a significant milestone in the 30th Anniversary celebration of the […] The post NPP-USA

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the commencement of a comprehensive maintenance project for the cooling systems within Terminal 3 at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The primary goal of this initiative is to tackle condensation issues that have led to leakages. It is also to improve the overall efficiency of the cooling […] The post GACL

The Government is seeking to plug the revenue gap created as a result of the abandoned VAT on electricity with a tax on the foreign incomes of resident Ghanaians. At the beginning of the year, the government introduced a value-added tax on electricity, however, it was forced to abandon the initiative following a public backlash. […] The post Govt

Introduction In the pulsating world of music creation, there exists an unsung hero—the music producer. Yet, beneath the glitz and glamour lies a narrative often overlooked—a tale of sweat, dedication, and sometimes, heartbreak. Today, let’s embark on a journey to unravel the intricate dynamics between music producers and recording artists, exploring the depths of their […] The post Unveiling

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has concluded its investigations into alleged organised crime in the award of contracts at the Ministry of Roads and Highways. The probe stemmed from claims made by Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In October 2023, Professor Adei […] The post EOCO

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, has announced that a sector-wide audit of the energy sector will be conducted as part of the International Monetary Fund-supported programmes. He also mentioned that the government will strengthen the implementation of the cash waterfall mechanism as part of the reforms. During a joint press conference by […] The post IMF

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is introducing a framework to break down barriers that hinder access to education for all Ghanaians in the tertiary space through distance learning. The Commission, together with other relevant stakeholders are advocating for a system that pushes for inclusivity and the use of technology. Speaking at a Stakeholder Dialogue […] The post GTEC

The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has tasked contractors working on the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project to expedite construction works to mitigate the risk of flooding in the Capital during the rainy season. The Minister’s directive came in a meeting on Friday, April 12, 2024, with project coordinators […] The post Work

Nigerian music star Tekno has reacted to the ongoing rumour that he received over N1bn in royalties from Kizz Daniel on the popular hit song “Buga.” The rumours circulated that Tekno claimed Kizz Daniel gave him royalties totalling more than N1bn for their collaboration on “Buga.” The report also claimed that Kizz Daniel sends him […] The post I

Award-winning American author and artist Faith Ringgold has died at the age of 93. Ringgold broke barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly coloured and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, The artist’s assistant, Grace Matthews, said that Ringgold died Friday night at her home in Englewood, New Jersey. Matthews […] The post American

The Member of Parliament for Wa West, Peter Toobu, says the statements and conduct of Interior Minister Henry Quartey since he assumed office are provoking senior Police officers against the Inspector-General of Police and the Police Management Board (POMAB). Toobu highlights that during the Minister’s recent visit to the Police Headquarters and his announcement regarding […] The post Interior

Rotary International has conferred its most prestigious fellow’s medal on the Inspector-General of Police Dr George Akuffo Dampare. The prestigious Paul Harris Fellow’s medal was conferred on the IGP during the Rotary International District 9104 Official District Conference in Kumasi which the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu attended. This recognition celebrates Dr Akuffo Dampare’s exceptional leadership […] The post Rotary

The fastest-growing bank, OmniBSIC Bank, has emerged stronger in the aftermath of the debt restructuring program, 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

Former president John Dramani Mahama has called on African leaders to embrace a visa-free regime, facilitating seamless travel across the continent. Speaking at the Afro-Heritage Conference in Lagos, Nigeria, the NDC flagbearer emphasized the importance of such a policy in fostering regional integration and economic growth. The former President also opines that by removing barriers […] The post Mahama

Victor Manuel Rocha, a former United States diplomat, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to acting as an agent of Cuba, in what the US Department of Justice has called one of the highest-reaching and longest-lasting infiltrations of the US government. According to US prosecutors, Rocha secretly supported Cuba’s governing Communist […] The post Former

The founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to abolish several taxes imposed on imports that he said are unnecessary and a huge burden to the trading community. Mr. Kyerematen made the pledge in an engagement with members of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). He said the abolishment […] The post Ghana will have

Meta has lowered the minimum age to use the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. The move, which came into effect on Thursday, reduces the age limit from 16 down to 13 in the UK and EU. It has been criticised by a number of campaign groups who have urged the company to reverse the decision. Smartphone […] The post Meta criticised after lowering WhatsApp minimum

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Niger’s capital to demand the departure of United States troops, after the military government further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord with the US and welcoming Russian military instructors. Marching arm in arm through central Niamey on Saturday, the crowd waved Nigerien flags in […] The post Hundreds

The United Nations has called on Iran and Israel to show restraint, with the threat of a full-scale direct conflict between the pair looming over the Middle East. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the adversaries at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday not to further escalate tension in the region with further […] The post UN