Professor Alidu Seidu, the Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, has urged President Akufo-Addo to stand firm against international pressure and assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The bill, which was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, prohibits LGBT activities and criminalizes their promotion, […] The post Be
A devastating fire has engulfed the luxurious residence of Highlife legend Kojo Antwi, located in Hong Kong near Kwashieman in the Ablekuma North Constituency of the Greater Accra Region. The origin of the fire, which commenced on a Sunday evening, remains unknown but it is reported to have started in a corridor close to the […] The post Fire guts Kojo Antwi’s ‘luxurious’
Nhyiraba Kojo and Hajia4Reall Amid swirling allegations tying him to a romance scam purportedly involving socialite Hajia4Reall, rapper and entrepreneur, Nhyiraba Kojo has vehemently denied any involvement. In an Read More... The post Nhyiraba Kojo Denies Hajia4Reall appeared first
News of a fire engulfing legendary Highlife musician Kojo Antwi’s Kwashieman studio has sent shockwaves through the Ghanaian entertainment industry A shoemaker living near Kojo Antwi’s house, Oneday Oneday, spoke to GhanaWeekend about the fire that ravaged the building on Sunday, March 3, 2024. While clarifying that the building was primarily used as a recording […] The post Shoemaker
The University of Cape Coast is set to welcome the 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress, Professor Naana Jane-Opoku Agyemang, as guest speaker in an event scheduled to mark International Women’s Day. Scheduled for March 5, 2024, at the School of Graduate Studies auditorium at 10 am, the event will focus on ‘Inspiring […] The post Prof.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has staunchly defended his Parental Leave Bill Proposal, designed to address the gender gap by advocating for a parental leave period ranging from 7 days to 4 weeks for fathers to support their spouses after childbirth. Sosu highlighted the need for immediate parental leave for working […] The post Paternal leave
The Director of Advocacy and Policy Engagement at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kojo Pumpuni Asante, is advocating for the elimination of the delegate system in the selection of parliamentary and presidential candidates as a measure to combat corruption in Ghana’s electoral process. This call comes in response to recent revelations by Zebilla’s […] The post Delegate
The Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, has disclosed that over 200 nurses and other health professionals left the hospital in 2023. The CEO lamented that the departure of the health workers is negatively affecting the smooth operations of the facility. During an interaction with Finance Minister Mohammed Amin […] The post Over
The Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has admitted a total of 8,125 students comprising 5,386 males and 2,739 females out of the total of 8,392 who applied. Seventeen of these are international students and 52 Post graduate students, Professor Gabriel Dwomoh, Vice Chancellor of KsTU, announced at the 32nd Matriculation held last week, Friday. The ceremony legalised […] The post KsTU
Ace gospel music trio, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, have shared a miraculous account of how their music played a role in the healing of two mentally challenged individuals. The group’s leader, Cynthia Appiadu, disclosed this extraordinary experience during an interview with Upside Down on Citi TV. Cynthia recounted the heartwarming story on the show, detailing […] The post Daughters
Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has acknowledged that not all goals set by President Akufo-Addo’s administration have been achieved. In an interview on Face to Face on Citi TV on Tuesday, February 13, Oppong Nkrumah stated, “Not everything has gone right with the Akufo-Addo administration, and we are not shy to admit it.” However, Oppong […] The post Not
The Nkwanta South Traders Association has called on the Interior Ministry to review the curfew imposed on the township as their businesses are suffering. Mr Richard Owusu Ansah (Paa Rich), the Secretary of the Association, said the current curfew from 1700 to 0600 hours, resulting from the ethnic conflict, was affecting their business activities. Business […] The post Nkwanta South traders want curfew
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Youth Organizer, George Opare Addo, has stated that the party doesn’t underestimate the capabilities of Independent Presidential aspirant Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen in the 2024 general election. He indicated that Mr. Kyerematen would be treated as one of their political opponents if he appeared on the ballot paper. The […] The post 2024
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, says the management of the school has embarked on several infrastructure developments to augment the infrastructure deficit the school faces. The Vice-Chancellor, who was speaking at the 56th congregation of the University, noted that the school has embarked on the construction of lecture […] The post UCC
A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Joseph Atsu Ayeh, says Ghana’s position on the latest corruption percentage index can change if governments depoliticize appointment procedures in state institutions. The political science lecturer believes weaker institutions, coupled with the appointments of incompetent individuals, have contributed to Ghana’s static position of 43rd on […] The post Ghana’s
The 2020 running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed concern over the mass exodus of Ghana’s youth in search of better opportunities abroad. She highlights that a significant portion of Ghana’s workforce comprises individuals leaving the country. Addressing the youth during the launch of the “Voice Out, […] The post 24-hour
Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) has held its sixth edition of awards to celebrate the hardworking hotels and hoteliers in the tourism and hospitality industry at the Labadi Beach Hotel. The awards night is instituted to reward member hotels and individuals of the Ghana Hotels Association in good standing who have distinguished themselves in various aspects […] The post Ghana Hotels
The Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has expressed concerns about the lack of commitment by the government to invest revenue that will be accrued from the Emission Levy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) announced that the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal […] The post Don’t
Professor George Einstein Founder of the Einstein Medical Institute in Florida, USA, and cousin of the renowned physicist, Albert Einstein, Professor George Einstein, arrived in Ghana and Africa for Read More... The post Professor Einstein Visits Ghana appeared first on
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully conducted its parliamentary primaries for their constituencies, with 28 incumbents falling out of the race to December 7, 2024 parliamentary elections. The sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) failed to secure another mandate from the party’s delegates to be the parliamentary candidates for those constituencies in the upcoming elections. […] The post NPP primaries:
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