Kojo Antwi honoured with keys to the city of Worcester, USA
Ghanaian music icon Kojo Antwi has been honoured with the Keys to the City of Worcester, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The presentation was made by Mayor Joseph M. Petty in a ceremony at City Hall. The Key to the City is a prestigious honour that is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant […]
Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Tory Lanez, the man convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 years in jail, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office told CNN. In December of last year, a Los Angeles jury found Lanez guilty of three charges related to the July 2020 shooting of fellow rapper […]
Zoom wants its remote work company to come back to the office
Zoom, a company whose name has become synonymous with video chats that have allowed many to work remotely during the pandemic, has told staffers who work within 50 miles of a company office that they’ll have to come back in two days per week, according to Business Insider. “We believe that a structured hybrid approach […]
NDC Ahafo Women’s Wing declares operation 6/6
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Ahafo Regional Women’s Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says its battle is ready to grab all the six parliamentary seats within the region come December 7, 2024. The group has thus constituted a Regional Working Committee to ensure that no stone is left unturned in order to hit its […]
Stonebwoy receives billboard plaque for REGGAE Chart achievement
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian Dancehall and Reggae superstar, Stonebwoy, has been honoured with a plaque after securing the 8th position on Billboard’s Reggae chart. This prestigious recognition comes on the heels of his captivating performance at the Summer Stage held in Crotona Park, Bronx, on August 6, 2023. The thrilling event showcased Stonebwoy’s undeniable talent, […]
Fred Nuamah withdraws from NDC’s Ayawaso West Wuogon primaries, supports Dumelo
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian actor, Fred Nuamah, has officially withdrawn from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. In a letter addressed to the party’s General Secretary on August 7, Nuamah stated that the decision was entirely personal and came after thorough consultations with key stakeholders, with no external […]
10% tax on betting, lottery winnings takes effect August 15
By Seli Baisie The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued notifications to sports betting and lottery companies regarding the implementation of a 10% tax on all winnings, effective from August 15. This move is part of the government’s strategy to expand the tax base and increase domestic revenue. The Ghana Revenue Authority has stated that […]
Cecilia Dapaah Case: Police discover four more houses and two cars
Police investigations have discovered four more houses and two cars bought by accused persons from the monies allegedly stolen from the residence of former Minister of Sanitation Cecilia Dapaah. The Prosecutor DSP Emmanuel Nyamekye said the two cars were purchased at a cost of 600 thousand cedis. He said the discovery was made after the […]
GBC DG, Prof Amin Alhassan says misinformation is gradually weaponizing information
Director General of GBC, Prof Amin Alhassan, says ‘information disturbance’ in the media space has come about due to techniques that are used which do not allow the public to discern between mainstream and social media journalism. Speaking at a GJA Forum on media space in Ghana, Prof Alhassan said the ”trends confront the professional […]
Using military force must be last resort in Niger – ECOWAS Leaders
A team of ECOWAS, UN and AU Heads are expected in Niger to continue diplomatic discussions in a bid to persuade the military to give up power and restore constitutional order. ECOWAS had set a deadline of Sunday for the junta to give up power – or face possible military action. Although the junta has […]
