South African music icon Winnie Khumalo passes away at 51
By Belinda Nketia Renowned South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age of 51 after a short illness, her family announced. The Afropop singer, known for her powerful voice and versatile performances, passed away on Tuesday while being rushed to the hospital. Khumalo’s sister, Tshepi Akeepile, confirmed the news, stating that […]
Mahama calls emergency meeting over looming ‘Dumsor’ crisis
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Mahama has directed the Chief of Staff to hold an emergency meeting with key players in the energy sector to address Ghana’s looming power crisis, popularly known as ‘dumsor’. The meeting, scheduled for today at 10 a.m., will include major stakeholders such as GRIDCo, WAPCo, VRA, GNPC, and BOST. The […]
President Mahama revokes appointments of MMDCEs
By: Franice Tandoh The President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) as well as appointed Assembly Members nationwide. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from the Office of the President, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural […]
NFF appoints Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Super Eagles
By Kwame Bediako The Nigerian Football Federation has officially appointed Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. This decision comes at a crucial time as the team prepares for the upcoming challenges in international football. Chelle, a former international player for Mali, has a proven track record in coaching, having […]
Ghana faces looming power crisis; IES urges immediate action
By Ashiadey Dotse The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has issued a strong warning about a looming power crisis, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ urging the government to act swiftly to prevent nationwide outages. This warning follows concerns raised by Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu John Abdulai Jinapor, who revealed that Ghana’s fuel reserves […]
Jones Anlimah writes: Taxpayer’s lament – misplaced priorities in leadership
By Jones Anlimah As a citizen and taxpayer, I believe in the importance of contributing to the development of our country. Taxes are a means to raise needed revenue to fund critical sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and social welfare. They symbolise a shared responsibility to build a better future for all. Yet, when […]
John Mahama dresses in his past, present and ‘future’ story
By Adjei Dickens Ofori Asare I now understand what they mean when they say, “𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘈𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘳𝘢𝘩, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘳, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘬.” On Wednesday, January 7, 2025, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama dressed […]
Elon Musk’s father reveals billionaire interested in Liverpool takeover
By Kwame Bediako Errol Musk, father of the world’s richest person, Elon Musk has confirmed that his son is interested in buying Liverpool Football Club. The Musk family has historical ties to the city of Liverpool, with Elon’s grandmother and relatives having lived there. Additionally, Elon Musk has friendships with members of the legendary rock […]
Shatta Wale returns to Ghana after Jamaica visit
Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has returned to Accra following a visit to Jamaica, following a historic performance at Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street Concert in Kingston, Jamaica. The Freedom Street Concert, headlined by incarcerated dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, featured a line-up of top Jamaican artists, with Shatta Wale’s performance standing out as a highlight. His […]
Mahama should leave legacy we can boast of—Counsellor Lutterodt
By, Savannah Pokuaah Duah Renowned Ghanaian Counsellor Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt, popularly known as Counselor Lutterodt, has expressed his hopes for President John Dramani Mahama as he returns to office as president. In an interview during the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Counsellor Lutterodt emphasised the need for continuity and progress. “You are […]
