I almost died of drug overdose – Odumodublvck
Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has revealed his near-death experience with drug abuse and how he eventually overcame the addiction. The rapper, born Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu in 1993, is one of Nigeria’s most prominent new-generation artists, celebrated for his “Okporoko music,” a fusion of Afrobeat, Drill and Grime. He rose to prominence with tracks like Picanto and […]
Jury clears Cardi B of assault on security guard in Los Angeles
Cardi B has been cleared of assault by a Los Angeles jury after a security guard sued her for $24m (£18m) in a fingernail attack. Emani Ellis alleged that the US rapper cut her cheek with a 3in (7.5cm) fingernail and spat on her outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018. The rapper was pregnant at […]
Google not required to sell Chrome or Android, judge rules in win for tech giant
A US judge has ordered that Alphabet’s Google will not have to sell Chrome, its massively popular web browser. Google will not have to sell its Chrome web browser but must share information with competitors, the US federal judge ordered. Google’s dominance of online search has been the subject of a five-year legal battle with […]
NDC’s resounding victory in Akwatia by-election: A mandate for change
By Sharon Zoe Williams Akwatia, in a closely contested by-election necessitated by the death of incumbent Member of Parliament Ernest Yaw Kumi, has on 2 September seen the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, emerge victorious, reclaiming the parliamentary seat. Bernard Bediako secured 18,199 votes, surpassing his closest rival Solomon Kwame Asumadu of […]
Ghana’s Embassy in Tehran to reopen on September 16 after security review
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Embassy of Ghana in Tehran, Iran, will resume operations on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The embassy was temporarily closed on June 16, 2025, to ensure the safety of staff amidst heightened tensions between Iran and Israel.In a statement issued on September 2, 2025, […]
Akwatia by-election: Bediako breaks diamond deadlock as NDC wins seat
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Akwatia, often described as Ghana’s political diamond, has once again lived up to its reputation for drama and unpredictability. In the fiercely contested by-election held on 2 September 2025, Bernard Bediako of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) emerged victorious, reclaiming the seat for the party. Bediako secured 18,119 votes, while his […]
Akwatia by-election: I knew NDC will win – Mussa Dankwah
The Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, stated that he was certain the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would win the Akwatia by-election, citing voter data as the basis for his prediction. Speaking on Joy News, Mr Dankwah explained: “Once you work with data and you understand the dynamics, you tend to know exactly what’s […]
Many university students are on vacation but only a few are home – Eva Kuupuolo, UniMAC-IJ lecturer
By Lucy Mawufemor Kpeglo A lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication, Institute of Journalism (UniMAC-IJ), Madam Eva Kuupuolo, has raised concerns about the whereabouts of some students during the school vacation, stating that many are on break but only a few return home. In a recent video posted on her TikTok page, […]
Ga Mantse calls for compulsory teaching of Ga and Dangme in schools
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei In a bid to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen identity, the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for the compulsory teaching of Ga and Dangme languages in all basic schools, both public and private, across Ga and Dangme communities, beginning with the next academic year. The King […]
Commotion in Akwatia as minority leader orders removal of posters
By Umaru Sanda Hamidu Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, sparked commotion in Akwatia this morning after allegedly instructing the removal of posters near a polling station. Mr Afenyo-Markin, who was in the constituency with New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong to observe the ongoing by-election, reportedly asked […]
Being in government not a prerequisite to serve Akwatia – NPP communicator
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Western Regional Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Issah Fuseini, has emphasised that being in government is not a prerequisite for helping the people of Akwatia. According to him, individuals can make a positive impact in their communities regardless of whether their party is in power. “Your government does […]
Analyst calls for constitutional review to replace costly by-elections
By Ruth Serwaa Asare As voters in Akwatia head to the polls to elect a new Member of Parliament, political analyst and Social Watch member Kojo Asiamah Addo has reignited debate on Ghana’s by-election system, calling for constitutional reforms to save the nation time and resources. Speaking on GBC’s special coverage of the Akwatia by-election, […]
AAMUSTED fashion students design robust bee suit for apiculturists
Final-year Master of Philosophy (MPhil) students in Fashion Design and Textiles Education at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) have developed an innovative bee suit to address deficiencies identified in existing products on the market. The AAMUSTED Bee Suit is made from lightweight, breathable fabrics and features a fully-netted hat […]
Chief Justice ouster fuels political rift, testing judiciary and democracy
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The immediate removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama, a direct consequence of a constitutional committee’s recommendation, marks a tectonic shift in Ghana’s political and legal landscape. This event is not just a high-profile ouster; it is a profound legal, social, and human event that […]
