Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said he will not assent to an anti-gay bill until the Supreme Court rules on its constitutionality. Earlier, the finance ministry warned that billions of dollars in World Bank funding could be lost if it became law. Passed by MPs last week, it imposes a jail term of up to…
By: Araphat Dimah The 13th edition of the Gandawii Naabahilime Festival, celebrated by the Chiefs and People of Pulima Traditional Area, commenced with a call for harmony in diversity to ensure peaceful elections. The theme for this year’s festival, “Harmony in Diversity: Empowering Voices for Peaceful Elections,” resonated throughout the community. Kuoru Deiwia Osman Nankpa…
By: Araphat Dimah The Chief of Dasima, Kuoru Nmasi Huaru Batong VI has announce plans to construct 12-seater bio-gas places to eliminate open defecation in the community. He said this while appealing to members of his community to be conscious about sanitation. “I would on this note, Mr. Chairman, like to appeal to my community…
After nearly three years of deliberation, Parliament has finally passed the highly contentious Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill, introduced in the House years ago, was approved unanimously on Wednesday, February 28, following the completion of the third reading. Proposed amendments to the bill were rejected by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, during the session. The bill is…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery and assault incident targeting a mobile money operator on Monday, February 12, in Walewale, North East Region. According to the police, the arrests were made following an intensive intelligence-led operation, leading to the capture of the suspects at their hideout. In a…
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Relationship coach Rev. Dr. Nanayaa Prempeh has emphasised the importance of spouses sharing phone passwords, deeming it a healthy practice for marriage that can prevent conflicts. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast show, she clarified that phone passwords are not to keep partners at bay but to safeguard data. “While I may not endorse…
Moments after Chef Failatu finished her bid to set a new record in an impressive cooking marathon, the Guinness World Records has acknowledged the move. This was after the Ghanaian chef Failatu Abdul-Razak completed a 227-hour cook-a-thon attempt after 10 days in the kitchen. The chef undertook this attempt to set a new mark at…
The Diaspora Affairs Directorate at the Office of the President has provided clarification on the abrupt cancellation of The Convention 2024, organized by the New Africa Foundation. Despite receiving approval in November 2023, the organisers were instructed to call off the event, prompting confusion and disappointment. According to Dr Nadia Adongo Fynn, Deputy Director of…
In recent times, there has been a remarkable surge in the desire among Ghanaians and West Africans at large to break and set new Guinness World Records. From epic cook-a-thons to soul-stirring sing-a-thons, individuals across the region are demonstrating an unprecedented passion for pushing their limits. Notable record attempts include Nigeria’s Hilda Baci’s cook-a-thon, Ghana’s…
Dancehall king, Shatta Wale, and his former manager, Bulldog, have once again found themselves in a public space, hurling insults at each other. The latest feud erupted when Shatta Wale took to Facebook to accuse Bulldog, along with other showbiz personalities, of impeding the progress of the music industry. In his post, Shatta Wale listed…
