Author: Barbara Quarshie
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Ghanaian Filmmaker Ayebea ‘BZ’ Darko Earns AMVCA Nomination for “GH Queens”
Ghanaian Filmmaker Ayebea ‘BZ’ Darko’s groundbreaking reality TV show, GH Queens, has garnered significant recognition with a nomination at the prestigious 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in the Best Unscripted Series category. This historic nomination marks a significant achievement for Ghanaian television, as GH Queens becomes the first Ghanaian reality…
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Otwiso Community Grapples with Severe Water Scarcity, Relies on Sachet Water for Survival
The Otwiso community, nestled in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, is currently facing a dire water crisis, leaving its residents in a precarious situation as they struggle to access clean and potable water for their daily needs. During a recent visit to the area by the Ghana News Agency (GNA), it was…
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WAEC Commences Online Registration for BECE, WASSCE, and G/ABCE Candidates
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has commenced online registration for candidates sitting for the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), West African Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE), and General/Advanced Business Certificate Examination (G/ABCE). The registration portals for BECE candidates opened on Monday, March 11, 2024, and will close on Friday, April 19, 2024. BECE…
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President Akufo-Addo Acknowledges Oteng-Gyasi’s Resignation as GRA Board Chair
President Nana Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr. Anthony Oteng-Gyasi from his position as Board Chair of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), leading to the dissolution of the entire board. Following this development, President Akufo-Addo has appointed Ms. Julie Essiam as the new Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, succeeding Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah.…
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Tema General Hospital Confirms: No Casualties Recorded Amid Last Tuesday’s ‘Dumsor’
Tema General Hospital Dismisses Rumors of Fatalities Amid Tuesday’s Power Outage The Tema General Hospital has moved swiftly to quash rumors circulating about casualties during the recent power outage experienced at the facility on Tuesday, March 26th. In a press release issued on Wednesday, March 27, the hospital firmly refuted these claims, labeling them as…
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‘Ninja,’ Leading Twitch Streamer, Diagnosed with Skin Cancer
American gaming icon Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, renowned for his dominance on the Twitch streaming platform, recently shared a personal revelation with his legion of fans: he has been diagnosed with melanoma, a type of skin cancer. In a candid X post on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the 32-year-old disclosed the news, expressing his initial shock…
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Reports of Disappearing Manhoods in Kasoa Untrue-Awutu Senya East MUSEC
Rumors circulating about mysterious instances of disappearing penises in Kasoa and its surroundings have been refuted by the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) of the Awutu Senya East Municipal Assembly. In a statement issued by Anita Love Obo Amissah, the Municipal Chief Executive and Head of the Municipal Security Council, it was clarified that there is…
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Dumsor reportedly Results in Tragic Death of Newborn at Tema General Hospital
The Tema General Hospital recently witnessed a heartbreaking incident as a newborn lost its life due to the erratic power supply plaguing the facility. According to reports from Accra-based GHOne TV, the neonatal unit of the hospital experienced power cuts on the evening of Tuesday, March 26, 2024, leading to the devastating loss. The neonatal…
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AY Poyoo Engages in Legal Battle with Former Manager Over Income
Ghana’s viral sensation and burgeoning artist, AY Poyoo, finds himself entangled in a legal battle with his former manager over income disputes. In a candid self-recorded video, AY Poyoo expressed profound frustration over the abrupt removal of all his songs from online streaming platforms by his former manager. The decision, he lamented, has not only…
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Son of Former Guinea-Bissau President Sentenced in US for Drug Trafficking to Finance Coup Attempt
Malam Bacai Sanha Jr, the son of Guinea-Bissau’s former president, has been sentenced to more than six years in prison by a US court for his leadership role in an international heroin trafficking syndicate. Authorities assert that Sanha Jr intended to utilize the profits from drug trafficking to finance his aspirations of orchestrating a coup…
