OSP orders closure of case on alleged bribery of NPP MPs to influence removal of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta
By: Bubu Klinogo The Office of the Special Prosecutor, OSP has confirmed that a wealthy businessman had in fact attempted to offer money to a section of the majority caucus of Parliament with the intention of influencing their demand for the resignation or removal of the Minister for Finance Ken Ofori-Atta. This is contained in […]
Deploying security to Nkwanta South is just temporary measure – Peter Lanchene Toobu
By: Jeremiah Nutsugah The Member of Parliament for Wa West and Member of the Defense and Interior Committee of Parliament, Peter Lanchene Toobu, has clarified that the security deployment to Nkwanta South for peace and order is a temporary measure, not a permanent one. Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show on January 3, 2024, the Member […]
Braids, the new trend and lifestyle among young men in Ghana
By Dankwa Prince The practice of hair braiding has a long history in Ghana, and it holds various meanings and purposes within Ghanaian society. Braiding has traditionally been associated with women to depict femininity, beauty, and cultural heritage. Today, there is a noticeable trend towards male hair braids. This has become part of modern Ghanaian […]
Afcon 2023: Nigeria replace injured Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi in squad
Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign because of injury. The 27-year-old Leicester City midfielder was named in the Super Eagles’ 25-man squad on 29 December but was absent from his club side’s win over Huddersfield Town on Monday. Royal Antwerp midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has been called up to replace […]
Morocco seizes 1.4 tonnes of cocaine concealed as bananas
Police in Morocco have seized 1.488 tonnes (3,280lb) of cocaine in a joint operation with Spanish security forces. The cocaine was found concealed in banana boxes inside a shipping container that was aboard a vessel originating from South America and headed to Turkey. The seizure was made on Tuesday at the Tanger Med port in […]
2023 GOPREX Awards: AMA PRO named Regional PRO of the Year
The Head of Public Affairs at Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Gilbert Nii Ankrah, has been named the Regional PRO of the Year at the 4th Government Public Relations Excellence (GOPREX) Awards Ceremony 2023. Mr Ankrah was honoured with the prestigious PR award at the ceremony on a night filled with accolades and recognition at the […]
COPEC projects drop in fuel prices in 2024
By Roselyn Ganyaglo Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has projected that 2024 could see better fuel prices, especially for consumers. He said investments in the hydrocarbon space may result in price stability during the year. Mr. Amoah’s comments come after some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) cut the prices of […]
Famous Ghanaian waakye seller Auntie Muni dies aged 72
Auntie Muni, the famous Ghanaian waakye seller at Labone junction in Accra has passed away, aged 72. The family of the celebrated waakye seller, Auntie Imoro Muniratu popularly known as Auntie Muni, has confirmed her passing. The 72-year-old known for the long queue at her waakye joint, reportedly died after a short illness at the […]
Vice President Dr. Bawumia expresses extreme confidence in 2024
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his excitement and confidence about the year 2024. Dr. Bawumia, in his New Year message to Ghanaians, described the year 2024 as an opportunity to review the old years and reset ourselves for the future. He also tagged the year […]
Over 1500 complaints lodged against ECG, GWL in Eastern Region in 2023
By: Gloria Edinam Atiase The Eastern Regional office of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC, received one thousand 519 complaints lodged against the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG, and the Ghana Water Limited, GWL for 2023. Out of the total number of complaints the Commission was able to amicably resolve 1,512 complaints representing 99.53%. The […]
