Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido says the country’s entertainment industry has helped improve its image abroad, despite what he describes as poor leadership. Speaking in an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the award-winning singer said: “We [Nigerians] don’t have the best leaders. We have the worst governments. But the music and entertainment industry in general has impacted…
Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who was defeated in the NPP’s recent parliamentary primaries, has refuted reports suggesting that she is considering running as an Independent Candidate in the December elections. According to her, despite the setback and outcome of last Saturday’s parliamentary primaries in Dome-Kwabenya, she remains steadfast in her commitment…
The Chief of the Army Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Major General Lawrence Kwaku Gbetanu, has said personnel of the GAF and other security agencies remain steadfast in their commitment to restoring peace and security in Bawku in the Upper East Region. “The GAF and other agencies have been managing the crisis over…
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Protesters participating in the ‘Save Ghana Football’ movement booed and dismissed Ghana Football Association (GFA) and Sports Ministry officials who arrived to receive their petition. The protest stems from the perceived failure of football authorities to address the consistent underperformance of the Black Stars and other national teams. This frustration intensified after…
President-elect John Dramani Mahama recently met with Kenyan President William Ruto to express his gratitude for Ruto’s ongoing support and to formally invite him to his inauguration on January 7, 2025. John Mahama shared highlights of their discussions on Facebook on December 29, 2024, which focused on regional integration, continental security, and boosting trade through the African…
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted…
Some ammunition contained in a 40-foot container has been intercepted by the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) at the Tema Harbour. The content of the container seized by the Authority include 53 pistols [side arms], 65 pieces of live ammunition, 74 magazines, and a PC hoster at the Golden Jubilee Terminal of…
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticised the Chief of Staff, Frema Osei Opare for dismissing reports of ‘expired rice’ being distributed to Senior High Schools as untrue and propagandist. The MP argued that Chief of Staff’s comments, which sought to downplay the seriousness of the issue, were inappropriate and…
Forward Kwame Opoku has rejoined Asante Kotoko on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 25-year-old signed the contract as a free agent and is now subject to a medical and international transfer clearance. Opoku, who featured for the Porcupines in the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season before departing midway, had talked about having “unfinished business” with the…
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has directed all Medical Doctors, Dentists, and Dental Surgeons practising in Ghana to effect changes in their name tags, effective January 1, 2024. The GMA instructed doctors and other professionals in the medical field to ensure additional academic titles are prefixed on their name tags. GMA believes this will help…
