Nigeria’s first family, the Buharis, are embroiled in a still-developing story resembling one of Nollywood’s many Sunday-evening soap operas. It is a story about the president purportedly taking a second wife – a female cabinet member to boot – while his wife’s furious outburst hint at deeper issues. The plot was supplied by Nigeria’s vibrant … The post The

Despite the consistent caution and education on cyber fraud, many people are still falling prey to the activities of criminals through the Internet, resulting in the loss of millions of US dollars to businesses and individuals in Ghana. Last year alone, Ghanaian businesses and individuals lost $97 million to fraudsters. A total of $69 million … The post Cyber fraud: Ghanaians lose $200m in 3 years

A labour expert, Ben Arthur has appealed to government to increase the allowance being paid personnel of the Nation Builders Corps (NABCo). He said the government should top up the about 700 cedis currently being paid the personnel under various modules to further motivate them to work hard and also to make life easier for … The post Increase NABCo allowance to enhance productivity

Over 13,000 delegates of the National Democratic Congress are voting in 13 constituencies in the Ashanti Region today to elect parliamentary candidates in those areas for the party in the 2020 general elections. Five aspirants are going unopposed and per NDC rules, will be introduced to delegates as automatic candidates. These constituencies are Adansi Asokwa, … The post Over

The CEO of Africa Integras, Andrea Pizziconi says she retracted her seeming sexual harassment claims against the vice chancellor of the University of Ghana because she felt threatened by the university and its ability to negatively impact her business. In the wake of the explosive documentary on “sex for grades” by the BBC which included … The post I backtracked

An Accra Circuit Court has granted a 26,000-cedi bail with two sureties each to a NADMO officer and a teacher for allegedly defrauding a man of 25,500 under the pretext of enlisting his family and friends into the Ghana National Fire Service and other security services. Kofi Arhin Ghansah, alias Fiifi, 48, NADMO officer was … The post NADMO officer, teacher in court over recruitment fraud

The 2019 Ghana Football Association (GFA) elections started on September 18, at the Regional Football Association (RFA) levels, as all the ten regions (except the newly created regions) have successfully elected its leaders for the next four years. The election was the first step towards the general GFA Presidential elections. The elected chairmen would resume … The post GFA elections:

Government says it would next week make public, its findings after probing into the controversial Power Distribution Service (PDS) deal which was fraught with “fraud”. Energy Minister Peter Amewu said the government will “come out with credible evidence” and bring closure to the brouhaha surrounding the PDS concession agreement with Electricity Company of Ghana. Information … The post Findings

Parliament will sit on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years to vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal. The PM has been trying to convince MPs to support the agreement he secured with the EU, ahead of what is expected to be a knife-edge vote in the Commons. His former DUP allies and … The post MPs set for knife-edge Brexit deal vote appeared first on

A 21-year-boy said to be the most wanted thief in Jukwa in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District of the Central Region has been arrested. Bismark Agyei, popularly known as Akokodompe, was arrested in Tarkwa in the Western Region after stealing GH¢22,000 belonging to a relative of his. The relative is said to be a … The post Most wanted thief in Jukwa grabbed appeared first on

Many singers and rappers showed up at TV3’s premises in Accra to audition for the “reloaded” Mentor. From far and near, hundreds of people interested in pursuing a career in music were present to showcase their talent to judges with hopes of being selected amongst the Top 12 for the competition. While some of the … The post Reloaded Mentor auditions take place in Accra appeared

Elections have been held for the chairmanship positions of the 10 Regional Football Associations (RFAs) across the country. The elections follow a roadmap by the Normalisation Committee to re-structure the Ghana Football Association (GFA). It was scheduled to be held one clear week before the presidential elections, which will, in turn, be preceded by the … The post Regional FA

Lady Gaga took a big fall from the stage last night. While performing during her Enigma residency in Las Vegas on Thursday, a fan — who had picked her up while dancing together — accidentally stumbled and they both fell from the stage. He appeared to have landed on top of the petite songstress. The fall … The post Lady Gaga falls off stage after being picked up by a fan appeared

A landslide on the Adenta-Aburi road has caused a section of the major road to be blocked, causing gridlock along the Peduase – Ayi Mensah stretch. The landslide was triggered by heavy rains in the area Friday afternoon. It sent mud and rocks from the Akuapim Ridge onto the road at a sharp curve, just … The post Rains cause landslide near Peduase Lodge; traffic diverted appeared

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged newly commissioned officers of the Ghana Armed Forces to discharge their duties professionally and diligently, fearlessly and efficiently, and act to promote national integration and cohesion. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Regular Career Course 59 and Short Service Commission/Special Duties Course 57 Officer Cadets of the … The post “Maintain

Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu has denied assertions by the opposition NDC that government has ceded 30 percent of Meralco’s shares in Power Distributions Services (PDS) to Meridian Power Ventures. General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Aseidu Nketia Thursday that government has restructured the PDS agreement, accusing the Akufo-Addo-led government of “trampling” the constitution of … The post We’ve

This week, the Minister for Communications, Madam Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has been talking tough. It has been towards the telecommunications networks who started deducting in an upfront way, the increment in the communication service tax (CST). The tax popularly known among many as the talk tax was reviewed from 6% to 9%. The Minster describes the … The post Talk Tax: the history

The MP for Bolgatanga Central, Mr Isaac Adongo has accused the Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Ernest Addison of double standards as far as the revocation of the licence of Heritage Bank is concerned. According to the opposition lawmaker, Dr Addison tried forcing Heritage Bank to merge with UMB three weeks prior to the revocation … The post BoG Governor “pressured”

The office of the Attorney General has dropped all charges against four out of the eight persons arrested for allegedly kidnapping two Canadian girls in Kumasi. The four were initially charged for allegedly conspiring with the rest to kidnap the young ladies who were in the country for humanitarian purposes and later demanded a ransom … The post 4 Canadian girls ‘kidnappers’ freed appeared first

The International Monitory Fund (IMF) has been part of Ghana’s underdevelopment story since the 1960s. Most of the advice they have given to Ghana has worsen her development process compared to any other organization across the globe. This is because the kind of advice provided by IMF is only to strengthen their neocolonial economic architecture … The post International Monetary