NAM1 still facing charges in Dubai – Ghana Police
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service says embattled boss of gold dealership firm, Menzgold Ghana, is still facing prosecution in the United Arab Emirates. According to the CID boss, DCOP Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Nana Appiah Mensah, alias NAM 1 cannot be charged and prosecuted in Ghana until his case in Dubai […]
Drake debuts Top Boy trailer at London O2 Arena show
After years of talk about the new series, Drake finally debuted a teaser for the forthcoming Top Boy season, coming to Netflix this autumn. The God’s Plan rapper took a moment out of the concert to play a teaser of the show’s anticipated season three and needless to say, fans were thrilled. In the minute-long […]
‘Adopt mother tongue as medium of teaching in schools’
The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Mr Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, has called for the adoption of the mother tongue as a medium of teaching in schools. He said studies had shown that “when children are taught in their mother tongue, they assimilate things and perform better than when a foreign language is used to […]
NSS releases posting of 9,018 nurses for 2019/2020
The National Service Scheme (NSS) has released postings of 9,018 nurses for the 2019/2020 service year. They have been posted to various health facilities in all the 16 regions across Ghana to undertake their mandatory one-year national service. The 2019/2020 service year for the newly trained nurses starts on Monday April 8, 2019. Registration and […]
NPP launches operation win Krobo block in 2020
A Former Energy Minister and Chairman for the Eastern Regional Conflict Resolution Committee of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Boakye Agyarko, has declared the Lower Manya Krobo Constituency Parliamentary seat as a must win seat for the NPP. He has, therefore, called for unity ahead of the 2020 election as he launched, “operation […]
Tyler Perry complains about pricey bottled water
An Instagram post Tyler Perry made a few days ago is getting quite the reaction. Thousands of people are cracking up about his comments regarding the price tag of bottled water at a Minnesota hotel. The actor, filmmaker, and comedian said he is on his Madea’s Farewell Tour and got “mad as hell” when he […]
First degree to be minimum requirement for all teachers – Minister
As part of Government’s strategic reforms in the teacher education space, first degree will be the minimum requirement for teaching at any of the country’ s education system, Prof Kwesi Yankah the Minister of Tertiary Education said. Prof Yankah said the upgrading of all colleges of Education to Universities affiliated to the five public Universities […]
Don't panic over cedi depreciation — Barclays Ghana MD
Barclays Bank Ghana, has expressed confidence in the local currency saying, there is no need for the public and the investor community to panic about the depreciation of the Ghana cedi against some of the major foreign currencies, particularly the United States dollar in the system. According to the bank, the present depreciation of the […]
Actor Omari Hardwick draws fan outrage for kissing Beyoncé at NAACP Awards
Actor Omari Hardwick felt the wrath of Beyoncé’s fans Sunday after footage of him kissing the superstar singer twice on her cheek was called out as inappropriate. A video posted online shows the “Power” actor greeting Beyoncé at the 50th NAACP Image Awards this past weekend. When Hardwick embraces the singer, who took home the […]
Roger Federer responds to Stefanos Tsitsipas special treatment accusations
After securing his 101st career title on Sunday, Roger Federer was forced to defend tennis umpires over allegations of special treatment. The claim, made by rising Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas, is that Federer and other top stars benefit from ‘privileges’ from match officials. Tsitsipas first made the accusation in court when frustration boiled after what […]
I have contributed to peace in Ghana — Otumfuo
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has revealed that he is the reason Ghana did not “burn” since it entered into multi-party democracy some 27 year ago. He said but for his interventions, Ghana could have become one of the war ravaged countries in Africa with deep-seated hatred among opposing individuals. Otumfuo said from the […]
Koforidua Prison runs out of water
Water shortage has hit the Koforidua Prison at Effiduase in the Eastern Region, leaving the inmates unable to bath and wash their clothes regularly. The situation has led to skin irritation and infections among the 800 inmates. The prison was originally built to accommodate 400 inmates. Due to the heat and the overcrowded nature of […]
Asantehene launches $100 million dev fund for Ashanti
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has launched a $100 million development fund for the implementation of a 10-year development plan for Asanteman. The fund, an initiative of the Asante Professionals Club, a group of young Asante businessmen and women, is to help implement the plan to complement efforts by the government to develop the […]
Chris Rock slams Jussie Smollett at NAACP awards
Jussie Smollett might have been a no-show at Saturday night’s NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood but that didn’t stop comedian Chris Rock from blasting the “Empire” star. “They said ‘No Jussie Smollett jokes’ … What a waste of light skin. Do you know what I could do with that light skin? That curly hair? My […]
