EC Chairperson decries abuse of guarantor system during registration of voters
The EC Chairperson expressed worry over the abuse of the guarantor system which cast a dent on the country’s electoral credibility. She said the Commission after the 2020 registration, expunged 15,000 minors and foreigners, out of 40,000 applications that were challenged. This, Mrs. Mensa said, calls for the need to expedite action on a draft […]
Keke Palmer stars in Usher’s new music video following outfit-shaming from boyfriend
Keke Palmer has teamed up with Usher and appeared in his new music video. The collaboration comes a month after her boyfriend Darius Jackson publicly criticised her for wearing a sheer dress to the R&B star’s concert. The couple – who had a son together earlier this year – were thrown into the limelight last […]
Rapper OJ Blaq Passes Away at 40
By Seli Baisie Ghanaian rapper and former Lynx Entertainment signee, Andy Nii Akrashie, famously known as OJ Blaq or the ‘Biggie Boy Lover,’ has passed away. The artiste, aged 40, reportedly died on August 16, 2023. The circumstances surrounding his demise remain undisclosed at this time. However, back in 2016, OJ Blaq disclosed in an […]
Ghanaian diplomat urges women to support each other for success
By Seli Baisie Renowned Ghanaian diplomat and former Managing Director of Ghana International Trade Fair Company, Mrs. Esther Dzifa Ofori, has called on Ghanaian women to stand together and strive for excellence. Speaking at the launch of the ‘Female President Project,’ orchestrated by West Africa International Press Limited in Accra, Mrs. Ofori emphasized the importance […]
Sports rights should be directly funded by government – Prof. Amin Alhassan
By Roberta Gayode Modin Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan has called for a sustainable funding mechanism to enable the state broadcaster to efficiently deliver its constitutional mandate. According to him, sports rights should be directly funded from government resources because the business of GBC going for sports rights in […]
ECOWAS must not promote war in Niger- Richard Kumadoe
The Army Chiefs of the Economic Community of West African States, Ecowas, are expected to meet in Accra in the next two days to discuss the situation in Niger. The meeting will reportedly work out a plan for military intervention in Niger to return Mr. Bazoum to power. This follows the expiration of an Ecowas […]
Ghana Shippers’ Authority engages stakeholders on custom post-clearance audit
By Akosua Frema Frempong The Head of Monitoring and Surveillance Unit of the Post Clearance Audit, Customs Division, Ghana Revenue Authority, Mr Evans Teye Agbozo, has advised importers and exporters to refrain from engaging in unlawful practices to reduce duty payments, as they may face consequences during the Post Clearance Audit process. He emphasized that […]
Births and Deaths Registry launches phase two of community population register project
By Akosua Frema Frempong The Births and Deaths Registry has launched the second phase of its Community Population Register Project in Kumasi. The implementation of the community population register allows people to record all members of their community on the register, as well as all births and deaths that occur in the community. The Births […]
Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, others honoured by West Africa International Press Ltd
By Seli Baisie The Director of Prisons (DOP), Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie and other distinguished personalities have been honoured during Pillars of Modern Ghana Conference/ Award organized by the West Africa International Press Limited. The awards ceremony which was held at the Holiday Inn in Accra, on Wednesday, August 16 is an annual event organized by […]
Minister sacks staff seconded to Passport Office over corruption
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has voiced her concern over the persistent instances of extortion and corruption within the Passport Office. Following a visit to the Passport Office, the Minister shared her bewilderment at the unjust practices that applicants are being subjected to by individuals working there. A 2021 […]
