Contrary to the notion that Ghanaian comedy is gradually gaining ground, comedian Khemikal has revealed that the trade is not lucrative. In an exclusive interview with Citi Showbiz on Friday, 1st December, 2017, Khemikal noted that Ghanaian comedians are poor because they are treated with disdain. “Ghanaian comedians are broke because most event organisers, especially those who mount ... The post Ghanaian

Turkish prosecutors have ordered the seizure of assets of a Turkish-Iranian gold trader who is testifying in a US trial of a banker accused of violating US sanctions against Iran. Witness Reza Zarrab earlier told a New York court that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had approved his and the defendant’s sanctions-breaking deals. Mr Erdogan ... The post Reza Zarrab

Taking ‘heavy breakfast’ apparently does not promote healthy living. This is the view of the President of the Vegetarian Association of Ghana, Dr. Kofi Asare, who says the perception of taking heavy food in the morning for breakfast is a lie trumpeted by Western Medical Science. According to him, the most important choice of healthy living Ghanaians must make ... The post Stop

Users of the state-owned Intercity State Transport Company Limited [STC], are unhappy with the suspension of the company’s services to  Tamale. The company’s management suspended operations from the south to Tamale, following the temporary closure of the Buipe and Yapei bridges. This is affecting most travelers who rely on the Intercity STC coaches for safety, ... The post STC

A children’s playground has been opened at the Kakum National Park in the Central Region. The aim of this new branch of the national park, is to help diversify its tourism potential and serve as the perfect place for children who visit the park to play, learn and interact with nature. It was launched by ... The post Children’s playground opened at Kakum National Park

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has introduced drought-resistant and early maturing crop varieties to farmers in the Dormaa Central Municipality of Brong-Ahafo Region to help minimise the effect of climate change on farming activities in the area. Munkaila Jawad, the Municipal Director of MoFA, said climate change has shortened rainfall patterns, caused bush fires, ... The post MoFA

Tramadol, a pain relief drug used to treat moderate or severe pains, is a household word on the lips of the youth in the Upper West Region. However, the wrongful use of Tramadol according to medical experts can cause difficulty in breathing or even death. Some youth in the region have become addicted to the ... The post Abuse of Tramadol, other hard substances ruining

Parliament has approved a $40 million loan facility to improve some Senior High Schools in the country. This forms part of a financing agreement between the government of Ghana and the International Development Association of the World Bank. This financial support is coming at a time government is implementing the ambitious Free Senior High School ... The post Parliament

The Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs), has called on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), to provided it with the tools to also monitor the premix fuel distribution routes in a bid to ensure transparency and curb the diversion of premix fuel. The Association also called for the premix fuel distribution routes to be published ... The post Give us

The Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMCs), has called on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), to provided it with the tools to also monitor the premix fuel distribution routes in a bid to ensure transparency and curb the diversion of premix fuel. The Association also called for the premix fuel distribution routes to be published ... The post Give us tools to track premix

Government is seeking to increase the local fish supply by 100,000 metric tonnes by 2018. This is in line with the objective of reducing the country’s overdependence on imported fish. The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Elizabeth Afoley Quaye, who disclosed this also maintained that the effort will correct the balance of trade deficit that ... The post Ghana’s local fish