Category: News

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has highlighted non-competitive procurement practices within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the root cause of the recent hike in passport fees. Ablakwa raised concerns over the monopoly granted to a single entity for passport booklet printing, arguing that this lack of competition does not…

Ghanaian actress Salma Mumin has made it clear that she is not interested in men who lack financial stability. In an episode of the Delay Show hosted by Deloris Frimpong Manso, Salma emphasized that she is fortunate to attract financially secure men who can support her lavish lifestyle. “I am a very beautiful woman; I…

The Ghana Comedy Awards 2024, organized by Creative Republic, has set the date for its much-anticipated main event. Scheduled for April 20th, 2024, this marks the inaugural edition of the awards since its separation from the Comedy & Poetry Awards (CoPoAwards). The event has been generating significant buzz as it aims to shine a spotlight…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced an emergency Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, aimed at addressing pressing issues with political parties. The decision to convene the meeting follows calls from the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), urging the EC to engage with political parties regarding several unresolved…

Accra, Ghana is gearing up to take center stage with the announcement of the inaugural West Africa Music & Arts Festival. Set to kick off on June 19th, 2024, and spanning four days, this groundbreaking event coincides with Ghana’s official Juneteenth celebration, promising an immersive experience like never before. More than just a celebration, the…

Reggie Rockstone, known as the Hiplife Grandpapa, has offered his insights into the investment potential of two prominent figures in Ghanaian music, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. During a conversation on the ‘Uncut with D-Black’ show, Reggie Rockstone was posed with a hypothetical question regarding which of the two artists he would prefer to invest in.…

Krachi East MCE, Bernard Aborkugya Mensah has died. His sudden demise has left the community in shock and mourning. The tragic incident occurred while Mr. Mensah was delivering a matriculation speech at the Dambai College of Education on Friday morning. According to reports from the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Mensah collapsed during his speech and…

Consumers should brace themselves for a hike in fuel prices in the coming weeks, this is according to the Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES). This prediction follows a directive issued by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on April 3, 2024, which instructed additional charges to be applied to petroleum products. According…

The Ministry of Information says the 16-year-old girl who is reportedly married to Gborbu Wulomo, the High Priest of Nungua Traditional Council is currently under the protection of the Police Service and the Gender Ministry. In a statement released by the government, it emphasised the importance of safeguarding vulnerable individuals from exploitation and harm. Gender…

The National Peace Council says it is taking steps to ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process ahead of the 2024 general elections. Engaging all stakeholders involved in the electoral process, the Council has proposed major reforms aimed at enhancing the integrity and efficiency of Ghana’s electoral system. One of the key reforms put forward…