Nigerian actress, Regina Daniels has shared some clips with her fans following the birth of her second son. In one video, the new mother was seen on her hospital bed jokingly complaining about something her mother said. She was later seen cradling her new baby. “My new addiction,” the actress Read more…
There has been a public outcry following allegations that a state land in the Volta Regional capital of Ho was sold for GHC41.00 by the Lands Commission. The said land, alleged to measure about an acre, is located in an area allocated to the Ghana Meteorological Agency, off the Ho-Aflao Read more…
At least 18 people, including one child, have died in overnight Russian missile strikes on Ukraine’s southern Odesa region, Ukrainian officials say. The state emergency service, DSNS, says 16 people were killed and 30 injured when one missile hit a nine-storey building in the Serhiyivka village. Two more people, including Read more…
Rush hour in Accra’s traffic is never a pleasant sight. It is brazenly chaotic and messy. Especially when traffic lights are not functioning and no warden from the MTTD or even a benevolent is on the spot, the situation makes one wonder if motorists struggling to undo each other to Read more…
Former President, John Dramani Mahama has called on government to set its priorities right and avoid arrogance in the face of the current economic hardship in the country. According to him, government must work on bringing relief to citizens under the current circumstances. In a Facebook post to commemorate this Read more…
Private Legal Practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has asked President Akufo-Addo to dismiss the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare. He said the Chief of Staff has failed to act on an alleged fraud case involving the CEO of the Northern Development Authority (NDA). Speaking on the Super Morning Show, on Friday, Read more…
Award-winning investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni has reacted to President Akufo-Addo’s directive to the Finance Minister to engage the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for support. In a Facebook post on Friday, the ace journalist wrote, “You can do all the propaganda you want, but if the fundamentals of the economy Read more…
Rapper and singer, Feli Nuna, says it is “uncouth” on the part of Kwame A-Plus to insult people to stay relevant. According to the ‘Towel’ singer, the musician cum politician’s habit of belittling people’s hard work and brands can be described as his career. “I feel like that is what Read more…
The MP for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George has reacted to government’s intention to begin formal engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). For the outspoken politician, the move is long overdue, since the country’s economy has not been in good form for many months. “We are officially going back to the Read more…
On Friday, the Information Ministry announced that President Akufo-Addo has directed the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to begin formal engagements with the International Monetary Fund. The decision has taken many Ghanaians by surprise. This is because before approaching IMF, the government, on numerous occasions, insisted that a bailout from the Read more…
The Ukrainian president has been outlining his vision for the technology sector in his country. Source: BBC
Ruja Ignatova is accused of defrauding victims out of $4bn (£3.2bn) through a cryptocurrency scam. Source: BBC
Multiple award-winning musician Jane Awindor, better known by her stage name Efya, has announced her new album is in the works. The ‘Little things’ hitmaker told JoyNews’ Becky “it’s going to drop like a bomb, I think that’s better.” Efya, who remained tight-lipped, said it will be a positive the Read more…
Re-elected Eastern Regional Executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) have been sworn in on Wednesday, June 29 at the Koforidua High Court. The elected executives, Maxwell Kudekor (Regional Chairman) and McAnthony Dagyenga (Regional Secretary) were sworn into office as required by the GJA constitution. The swearing-in was administered by Read more…
Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, Abeku Crentsil, says he is impressed with the operations of the Ekumfi Fruits and Juices Factory, one of the factories under the government’s One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative. The legislator explained that he is, for the matter, ready to push for more support for Read more…
The North Tongu District Assembly has instituted an Educational Scholarship Program which is opened to all brilliant but needy students, especially female students This, according to the DCE for the area, Osborne Divine Fenu, at the commissioning of a 6 unit classroom block at the Battor Vome Methodist Primary School Read more…
The Country Director of Pencils of Promise, Freeman Gobbah, has called on government to pay critical attention to early childhood education in the country. According to him, the neglect that has characterized early childhood education in the country has led to inadequate nursery and kindergarten infrastructure development across the country. Read more…
The head coach of Candy Soccer Academy ladies, Smith Effah Owusu, has appealed to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to also give the lower women teams in the regions the needed support to help unearth more talents. The premier women’s teams and the various national teams depend on these lower Read more…
Kenya’s flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea. Source: BBC
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has written to clarify misleading reports on social media which claim that starting July 1, merchant SIMs will be charged the E-levy. According to the GRA, per the legal framework governing the operation of the e-levy – Electronic Transfer Levy Act, 2022 (Act 1075) – Read more…