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Musician and politician, Rex Omar has said he defied his father’s advice not to pursue a music career when he was growing up. The politician in an interview said his father who was a better musician than himself, advised him to only choose music as a hobby and not a career. According to him, his…

The leadership of the Abossey Okai Spares Dealers’ Association has issued a strong warning to politicians not to use their business premises as a political arena. According to the Association, the premises are purely a business center and not a place to be used by politicians for their political gains. The Association explains politicians have…

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the North Tongu Lawmaker, has reported that the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has initiated an investigation based on his petition concerning the sale of hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to the Agriculture Minister Bryan Acheampong. He mentioned that CHRAJ has reached out…

Joseph Yaw Bernie Bennie, Director of Legal Affairs at the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is in contention with critics of the Authority’s ban on alcohol advertisement by celebrities. Mr. Bennie in an interview on 3FM’s Sunrise on Thursday, June 20 did not agree with the assertion that its directive will impede the livelihoods of…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Akwasi Agyeman, has advocated for a reconsideration of the Supreme Court decision banning celebrity endorsements of alcoholic advertisements. He suggests that there should be further discussions or clarification on the Supreme Court’s decision to establish guidelines that benefit artists. “How do we say they cannot…

Ghanaian afrobeats artiste, Camidoh has called for a holistic approach in the music industry to reward musicians for their works. The ‘Sugarcane’ hitmaker said the current system in place to provide royalties to musicians is imbalanced indicating that there is no equality and fairness. “We all want our music to be loved properly so that…

Former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has been appointed as the new manager of Leicester City on a three-year deal. Cooper, 44, has been without a club since departing from Nottingham Forest in December 2023. Leicester City had been in search of a new manager since Enzo Maresca left for Chelsea at the beginning of…

Media personality Serwaa Amihere has made a significant contribution of GH¢10,000 towards Nana Aba Anamoah’s fundraising campaign for the Kidney Dialysis Centre at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Nana Aba, known for her philanthropic efforts, launched the initiative to raise funds to support kidney patients who require dialysis treatment but face financial challenges. The funds raised aim…

The flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to take a firm stand against corruption if elected as president in the December 7 polls. Speaking at the Christian Service University’s (CSU) 50th Anniversary public lecture in Kumasi, on the theme “Sustainability of Democracy in Africa: The Ghanaian Experience,”…

Former Black Queens goalkeeper Patricia Mantey has made a heartfelt appeal for financial assistance to undergo ligament surgery. She is seeking support from the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the public. Mantey, who played a pivotal role in helping Ghana Immigration Ladies qualify for the National Women’s League (now…