It is estimated a third of girls are married off before they turn 18 in the West Africa nation.
The former Public Relations and External Affairs Director of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has detailed the circumstances that led to her departure from the outfit. Nana Yaa Jantuah revealed that she was forced out of PURC by certain elements within the Akufo-Addo administration. In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu […] The post I
Ghana and West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has delivered an inspirational message to students about the importance of education and perseverance in their life journey.
Vishing, a blend of “voice” and “phishing,” is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals use phone calls to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that compromise their security. Unlike traditional phishing, which relies on email or text messages, vishing exploits the human voice, making it a potent tool in the […] The post
FOCAC and Global Competition As I wrote in the Part 1 of this series, the race for the development of Ghana’s Nuclear power plant invites not just investment but also political gamesmanship from global powers. The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) strengthens China’s position, solidifying its role in Africa’s energy development. Evaluating Nuclear Energy Partners […] The post
Ghanaian Millennium Chef Ebenezer Smith has been arrested by a joint task force of police and military personnel. The arrest took place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, where he held a press conference to announce himself as the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. […] The post Chef Smith arrested and
Ghanaian Millennium Chef Ebenezer Smith has been arrested by a joint task force of police and military personnel. The arrest took place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, where he held a press conference to announce himself as the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. […] The post Chef Smith arrested and detained at La Police station
The Ghana Police Service has initiated an investigation into a tragic incident in Barniekrom near Mankranso in the Ashanti Region, where three people were fatally shot by suspect Osman Majeed.
By Ebenezer M. Ashley (PhD.) Generally, prolonged civil conflicts in certain parts of Africa have the tendency to stall economic development and growth by starving foreign direct investments, which feed essentially on stable political atmosphere and friendly business environments. The imminent question is: if African and other regional economies are struggling to create congenial environments […] The post
Renowned Ghanaian chef, Chef Ebenezer Smith, has been arrested and detained at the La police station on allegations of fraud.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has imposed a one-month suspension on its Central Regional Chairman, Prof Richard Kofi Asiedu, and Assin Central Constituency Secretary, Sadique Broni Yeboah, citing anti-party conduct. This decision was reached following a meeting involving the party’s national executives, the Functional Executive Committee (FEC), and Assin Central executives. The meeting centered on […] The post NDC
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended the Central Regional Chairman of the party, Prof Richard Asiedu, with immediate effect. This is the outcome of a meeting held on July 2, 2024 on the withdrawal of the Assin Central parliamentary candidate, Shaibu Migyimah over alleged amorous relationship with the […] The post NDC
The Public Policy Manager for Anglophone West Africa for Meta, Sade Dada, has officially communicated to the Ministry of Information about the monetization of its expanded features for content creators in Ghana. As part of the monetization, creators will also have the option to earn a share of revenue from Facebook’s in-stream ads, thus, when […] The post Meta
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the MP for Tamale Central, has expressed his opposition to the Legislative Instrument (LI) proposed by Trade and Industry Minister KT Hammond, which aims to control cement prices. He believes the LI is unnecessary and will not bring about any change. The Minority in Parliament on Tuesday welcomed to the LI despite […] The post L.I on cement price
As the nation gears up for the pivotal December 7 polls, the spotlight falls on the Ayawaso East Constituency, which encompasses communities like Nima, Maamobi, Kanda and its environs. Nestled in the heart of the constituency is the most populous zongo in Accra, Nima which stands out as its capital. Nima is known for its […] The post Constituency Watch: Ayawaso East residents lay
Atlantic Lithium Mining Company have made a cheque donation to the Mfantsiman Municipal Assembly and the Abura Asebu Kwaman Kese District Assembly as part of efforts to support some schools that have had their building ripped off as a result of heavy rains. Part of the money is also meant to be used for renovation […] The post Atlantic Lithium supports four schools in
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) had earlier issued a directive that placed a ban on celebrities from advertising for alcoholic beverages. The FDA’s directive is aimed at protecting minors from being influenced by celebrities into alcoholism. Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah popularly known as Mzbel, speaking in an interview over the weekend with the host […] The post I’m
Ghanaian musician Belinda Nana Ekua Amoah, popularly known by her stage name Mzbel, has expressed her deepest disappointment with the FDA ban on celebrity alcohol advertisements. The Supreme Court has ruled to maintain the FDA’s guidelines, which were established in 2016, prohibiting well-known personalities from participating in alcohol advertisement campaigns. Mzbel, who is deeply disturbed […] The post There’s
In response to increasing deforestation and attacks on its field staff, the Forestry Commission of Ghana is deploying additional personnel from its Rapid Response Unit to support the police and military task force in forest reserves. This strategic move aims to curtail illegal chainsaw activities that are devastating Ghana’s forests. Ghana’s deforestation rate is among […] The post Forestry
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