The Police in the Suaman Dadieso District have intercepted 336 bags of cocoa beans allegedly being smuggled to the neighbouring Ivory Coast for sale. The Daewoo Kia with the registration number AS 3513-19 loaded with bags of cocoa in jute sacks was intercepted by the task force in the Dadieso-Enchi Read more
A bride brought all shades of drama to her wedding reception when she fainted briefly upon sighting her husband’s surprise package. The elated bride, who danced gracefully while being ushered into the auditorium, slumped for a second upon seeing gospel musician Joe Mettle performing live at the reception. After coming Read more
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has announced the cancellation of the filling of embarkation and disembarkation cards by travellers at the Kotoka International Airport. GIS in a statement issued on March 20th and signed by the Director General, Charles Kraikue noted that the recent directive is in line with the Read more
Kumasi’s favourite rap group Asakaa Boys started the year on a good note with their Obaa Hemaa song. The song that went viral on TikTok has been trending for months. Skyface SDW, O’Kenneth, Reggie, Beeztrap, Kotm, and Jay Bahd’s masterpiece is at number one in week 11 of the Adom Music countdown show. Read more
The Appianyinasehene of Juaben in the Ashanti Region has commissioned new KG block and playing grounds in memory of his late sister Ama Penamang for Owusu Forkuo RC Primary. The two facilities form part of Nana Kwanin Kwanfo II’s educational project aimed at supporting the Otumfuo Osei Tutu Education Fund. Read more
Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from football at the age of 34. Ozil won nine trophies during his club career including four FA Cups and the Spanish La Liga title in 2012. He also won 92 caps for Germany and was part of the Read more
Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame says Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was “criminally reckless” in the ambulance transaction. This is Mr Dame’s conclusion in arguing before an Accra High Court to ask that the former Deputy Finance Minister be ordered to open his defence. Dr Forson has been slapped Read more
Hey, it’s been a while, no? I have not been here in a while and I am not the most favourite person in the books of the Editor of Graphic Showbiz at this material moment. In fact, if there is any consolation, I am the worst person to her and Read more
UK based The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revised its global growth forecast for 2023 to 2%, from 1.9%. This upward revision, it said, reflects an improvement to the US growth outlook, which it now forecast at 0.7% for 2023 (up from 0.3% previously). “EIU expects global economic growth to Read more
Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, says the company intends to meter all its distribution transformers across the country to fight power theft. According to him, the electricity company loses millions of cedis annually as a result of power theft. He mentioned that two Read more
The former Medical Director for the Greater Accra Regional Hospital has filed nomination to contest the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Garu constituency of the Upper East region. Dr. Thomas Anaba on March 21, 2023 filed the nomination forms at the party’s office in Garu to formally Read more
Jordan Schwarzenberger talks about his attitude to alcohol in the workplace for our CEO Secrets series. Source: BBC
A goalpost struck and injured Black Stars goalkeeper, Joseph Wollacott during the team’s training at the Baba Yara Stadium on Tuesday, March 21. Wollacott had reportedly sustained an injury following the incident which left the team worried for a moment. A goalpost struck and injured Black Stars goalkeeper Joseph Wollacott Read more
Uganda’s parliament has passed a bill which would criminalise people who identify as gay, or a sexual minority. Individuals could face lengthy prison terms if the bill is signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni. Under the proposed legislation, friends, family and members of the community would have a duty Read more
The spokesperson for Alan Kyerematen’s campaign team, Yaw Buaben Asamoah has eulogised the visionary leadership of the former Minister for Trade and Industry,Mr. Alan Kyerematen. The NPP flagbearer aspirant is currently on a tour of the Upper West Region to announce his presidential aspirations to the party faithful. The revered Read more
The Board Chair of the Multimedia Group Limited, Kweku Andoh Awotwi, says there is a decline in press freedom. He explained that there is increasing violence and threat to journalists in their line of duty. “We are a free country if you will, and a peaceful country. I do think Read more
Actor-turned-politician Fred Nuamah has expressed confidence he will emerge victorious in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. According to him, he is far ahead of his major contender, John Dumelo who represented the NDC in the 2020 election. Speaking in an interview on Read more
On Monday, the Electricity Company of Ghana undertook a massive disconnection exercise to recover GH₵5.7 bn debt owed it by some customers. They made a number of stops at public and private companies to recover part of the debts. On the back of this, JoyNews’ PM Express will host the Read more
The National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated that the Electoral Commission (EC) has become an annex of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Mr. Sammy Gyamfi described the development as unacceptable. Mr Gyamfi’s comment comes on the back of President Akufo-Addo swearing in Dr Peter Appiahene, Read more
Afrobeat singer, Kelvyn Brown, better known by his stage name Kelvyn Boy has explained the reason he stopped granting interviews for some time. The musician said he needed to pay more attention to his personal life to make sure everything was right with him outside the public domain. Despite the Read more