BY: Angelina Tukpe In an unexpected turn of events, former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has hinted at the possibility of venturing into the realm of politics by expressing openness to becoming the running mate for Ghana’s Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Gyan’s announcement has ignited widespread discussions and speculation …
Read More »Ghana fails to reach debt deal with international bondholders
By Wilhelmina Oddoye Ghana’s efforts to reach a deal with two bondholder groups (one “international” group of Western asset managers and hedge funds, and another including regional African banks) to restructure $13 billion of international bonds has proven futile. The regional African bondholder group had rejected part of the proposed …
Read More »Arrest drivers charging unapproved fares – Transport Ministry to Police
The Ministry of Transport has instructed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver found charging new transport fares beyond the established rates, which places undue financial strain on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit in Accra on Sunday, April 14, …
Read More »Ken Ofori-Atta and Gabby are the ones controlling the country now – Owusu Bempah alleges
The founder and leader of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, Rev. Isaac Owusu-Bempah, asserts that the country is being run by people such as Ken Ofori-Atta and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko instead of President Akufo-Addo. In a message directed at the president, a well-known and controversial pastor expressed his disappointment with the president’s handling of …
Read More »Five EC officials interdicted over missing BVDs
Five Electoral Commission (EC) officials have been interdicted over the alleged theft of some Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs). The suspects have been handed over to the police for further investigations. Dr Serebour Quaicoe, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, revealed this information while updating on the case of …
Read More »Ablakwa praises Mahama for enhancing Ghana’s reputation
BY: Angelina Tukpe In a heartfelt message shared on Twitter on April 15th, 2024, Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, extended his congratulations and admiration to Former President H.E. John Mahama for his consistent efforts in elevating Ghana’s reputation on the global stage. Ablakwa highlighted …
Read More »Nyantakyi’s Political Demise: A Fall from Grace
Angelina Tukpe Frank Nutifafa, a member of the communication team for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has shed light on the downfall of Kwesi Nyantakyi, former president of the Ghana Football Association (GFA). According to Nutifafa, Nyantakyi’s popularity was rooted in two pillars: his prominent position within the GFA and …
Read More »Nyantakyi’s opponent will take advantage of his absence to win – Frank Nutifafa
BY: Angelina Tukpe During a recent appearance on Adoatv’s “AM Ghana show,” Mr. Frank Nutifafa, a prominent figure within the National Democratic Congress (NDC), made a significant revelation regarding the former Ghana Football Association president, Kwesi Nyantakyi. Nutifafa disclosed that Nyantakyi had been rushed to the hospital just one day …
Read More »High Record Temperature: Understanding the heatwave phenomenon
BY: Angelina Tukpe In recent years, Ghana has found itself thrust into the spotlight of a global conversation on climate change, particularly due to its alarming increase in temperatures. Yaw Agyeman Boafo, a senior research fellow at the University of Ghana’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, sheds light …
Read More »Cry of drivers during routine Traffic stops by Police
By: Mary Wellington Police brutality is a known issue in Ghana, but another common problem is the police’s tendency to extort money from drivers, with or without cause. This practice has greatly diminished the respect that people have for the Ghana Police Force. It is often done in public, with …
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