Author: Barbara Quarshie

Comedian AY Makun has broken his silence in the wake of his wife, Mabel Makun’s confirmation of their marital crisis. Speculation about the couple’s two-decade marriage turmoil has been circulating, although the exact cause remains unclear. Mabel recently expressed gratitude to fans for their supportive messages on social media, acknowledging the challenging time they are…

Renowned physicist Peter Higgs, celebrated for proposing the existence of the Higgs boson, has passed away at the age of 94, as confirmed by the University of Edinburgh. Higgs, who died on April 8, 2024, after a brief illness at his home in Edinburgh, made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of particle physics. In 1964,…

Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, son of Osafo Marfo, has been appointed as the new Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) by President Akufo-Addo. The appointment comes after Dr. John Ofori Tenkorang, the former Director-General, was relieved of his duties and instructed to hand over to Osafo-Maafo by Monday, April 15, 2024. Sources…

Ghanaian comedian Funny Face has been granted bail by the Kasoa Akweley District Court, according to recent reports. The bail, set at GH¢120,000, was granted with the condition that the comedian meets the bail requirements for his release. The court session, held on April 9, 2024, follows Funny Face’s remand in police custody for two…

Ghanaian comedian Funny Face has been granted bail by the Kasoa Akweley District Court, according to recent reports. The bail, set at GH¢120,000, was granted with the condition that the comedian meets the bail requirements for his release. The court session, held on April 9, 2024, follows Funny Face’s remand in police custody for two…

Entertainment pundit Mr. Logic has expressed his strong disapproval of recent comments made by gospel musician Broda Sammy, urging that the singer be taken to court for his remarks. Broda Sammy came under fire after launching verbal attacks against fellow artiste Nacee, accusing him of undermining his chances of winning a TGMA award. In a…

The Ministry of Finance has announced the appointment of Ms. Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to hold this esteemed position. Ms. Essiam takes the reins from Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, who was relieved of his duties on March…

A Chinese national, known as Wu, along with five Ghanaian accomplices, have been apprehended for trespassing and causing significant damage to Zoar Mining Enterprise’s 50-acre concession in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central region. Utilizing excavators and earth-moving machinery, the illegal miners ravaged over half of the 120-acre concession owned by the company, purportedly…

Jide Awobona, a prominent figure in Nollywood, has stepped forward to defend his colleague, Funke Akindele, amidst accusations of neglect from the late Jumoke’s brother. Following the public call-out by Jumoke Aderounmu’s brother, accusing Funke Akindele of neglecting his sister during her illness and demise, Jide Awobona has refuted these claims. Jide Awobona revealed that…

The Global Fund has put a stop to the delivery of essential medical supplies to Ghana due to delays in clearing previous donations held up at the Tema Port. Included in the affected items are crucial antiretroviral drugs vital for patients battling HIV/AIDS. Expressing serious concern, the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis…