Prophet Nkansah, son granted ₵3m bail for alleged fraud
The founder of New Pentecost Vision Church, Prophet Daniel Nkansah, who was remanded into Police custody two weeks ago, has now been granted bail by the Circuit Court in Accra. This was after Prophet Nkansah, 59, and his son, Daniel Boahene Nkansah, both pleaded not guilty to two charges of conspiracy and defrauding by false […]
Nigerian art student breaks record with 100-hour painting marathon
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong A Nigerian Art Student, Chancellor Ahaghotu, has broken a decade-old painting marathon record after painting for 100 consecutive hours. Chancellor Ahaghotu, a sophomore at the Savannah College of Arts and Design in Atlanta, surpassed an old record of a 60-hour painting marathon set by a Belgian, Roland Palmaerts in 2013. According […]
Afua Asantewaa visits Chef Failatu on Cook-a-thon Day 4
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum, the Ghanaian lady who concluded her captivating Guinness World Record attempt for the singing marathon after an impressive 126 hours and 52 minutes, has visited Mrs Failatu Abdul-Razak at the Cook-A-Thon event in Tamale. Her visit on Thursday, January 4, was to give her full support, pulling […]
Peasant Farmers Association raises concerns with Phase Two of Planting For Food and Jobs
By Bubu Klinogo The Peasant Farmers Association says it has lost confidence in the government’s flagship Planting for Food and Jobs Phase Two program. According to the Association, the program has not been beneficial to farmers in any way. Giving an overview of last year and the prospects of this year so far as smallholder […]
I represent the hope Ghana needs- Mahama to Ghanaians
Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says he is poised to repair the damage caused by the recklessness of the government in the next NDC Government. In a new year message, Mr. Mahama promised to lead the charge by creating new opportunities for Ghanaians, alleviating them from unbearable hardships. […]
Lardowayo community members cry over exposed human parts due to illegal sand-winning
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The activities of illegal sand winners in Lardowayo, a farming community in the Shai Osudoku District has led to the destruction of the community’s public cemetery. Residents say the activities of the illegal sand winners have left them in fear as human parts have been exposed. With a population of over […]
CAF increases AFCON 2023 prize money by 40 percent
By Nana Kwame Bediako The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday, 4th January, 2024 announced an increase of 40% in the prize money for the winner of the AFCON 2023. The increase in the prize money depicts the progress the tournament has made since its 33rd edition in Cameroon. The biggest Football governing body […]
Decision to increase Cement Prices worrying- K.T Hammond
Trade and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, has described as troubling the decision by Cement Producers and Importers to increase prices. He says the development is a conspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers, which should be condemned. The Minister noted that the government has provided the necessary enabling environment for cement producers to […]
E.T. Mensah to be buried January 5
The burial service for former Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram constituency and Council of State member, Mr. E .T. Mensah, is scheduled for Friday, January 5, 2024, at the forecourt of the State House. He will be laid in state at his residence in Prampram on Thursday, January 4, 2024, from 5 to 10 […]
GMA directs doctors, dentists to adopt new designation effective January 1
All Medical Doctors, Dentists and Dental Surgeons practicing in Ghana are to use Dr. (Med) and Dr. (Dent) as their new designations effective January 1, 2024. President of the Ghana Medical Association, GMA, Dr Frank Serebour in a statement, says reason for adding “Medical” and “Dental” to the “Doctor” title is to help enhance Patients’ […]