Kwaisey Pee marks 25 years in music, launches charity drive for children with cancer
By Prinscilla Bulu Ghanaian highlife musician Akwasi Poku Addie, widely known as Kwaisey Pee, appeared on the GTV Breakfast Show on December 9, 2025, to reflect on his 25-year journey in music, his sources of inspiration and his growing commitment to supporting children with cancer. He was joined by team member Mark 2, who spoke […]
Ketu North needs 10 more boreholes from MLI, says MCE as water crisis persists
By Gloria Anderson The Municipal Chief Executive of Ketu North, Rev Martin Amenaki, says many communities in the municipality still rely on unsafe streams shared with cattle, exposing residents to waterborne diseases. He noted that recent boreholes provided by Meaningful Life International (MLI), a non-governmental organisation, have begun to ease the crisis by giving thousands […]
MoGCSP intensifies follow-up on Mamobi child abuse case as victim recovers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) says it is actively monitoring the welfare of a seven-year-old girl from Mamobi who sustained severe burns after allegedly being punished for bed-wetting nearly two months ago. According to the Ministry, continuous engagement with the child’s family has been ongoing since […]
Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace
Eleven Nigerian military officers were detained in Burkina Faso after their aircraft made an emergency landing in the country, Burkinabè security sources told the BBC. The Air Force C-130 aircraft entered Burkina Faso’s airspace on Monday without authorisation, according to the country’s Territorial Administration Minister Emile Zerbo. In a joint statement, the military governments of […]
DJ Tim Westwood pleads not guilty to rape and assault
Former BBC Radio 1 and Capital Xtra DJ Tim Westwood has pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault at a court hearing in London. The 68-year-old is charged with four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. The charges relate to seven women, […]
AfroFuture Ghana 2025 adds Rema, KiDi and others to December lineup
Organisers of AfroFuture Ghana have announced a second batch of performers for the 2025 festival, confirming Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema as a lead act. The event is scheduled for 28–29 December at the El-Wak Stadium in Accra, featuring music, art, culture and community-driven experiences. Ghanaian musician KiDi joins the list of newly confirmed performers, recognised […]
Scrap dealer in court for defiling student, infecting her with HIV
A 38-year-old scrap dealer has been arraigned before the Akyem Swedru Circuit Court, presided over by Akosua Ataa Nyarko, for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old first-year student of the St. Francis Senior High School and infecting her with HIV. The accused, Haruna Ishaq, pleaded not guilty to charges of abduction, defilement, and willful transmission of HIV. […]
Mike Mungu and Darkua unite on soulful new single ‘Treasure’
Rising Ugandan artist Mike Mungu has teamed up with Ghanaian singer-songwriter Darkua to release Treasure, a heartfelt Afropop/R&B collaboration that explores love, regret, and second chances. Blending soulful vocals with Afro-fusion rhythms, Treasure tells the story of two lovers reflecting on a relationship tested by mistakes but bound by deep emotion. Mike Mungu’s raw vulnerability […]
AATF calls for stronger seed systems to sustain Ghana’s biotechnology progress
By Gloria Anderson The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has called for stronger seed systems, policy continuity, and sustained investment to ensure Ghana fully benefits from its growing success in agricultural biotechnology. Speaking in an interview with Gloria Anderson in Nairobi, Kenya, the Senior Manager of Agribusiness, Commercialisation and Policy at AATF, Dr Daniel Taylor-Willie, […]
Without modern crime detection systems, only a ‘time machine’ can solve old cases – Ishaq Ibrahim
By Ashiadey Dotse A legal practitioner and law lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Mr. Ishaq Ibrahim, has stated that Ghana’s weak crime detection systems make it nearly impossible to solve unresolved murder cases, such as that of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. Speaking on GTV’s Current Agenda show on Saturday, October 18, […]
Akufo-Addo mourns former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga
Former President Akufo-Addo has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Raila Amolo Odinga and to the people of Kenya following the former Prime Minister’s death in India on Tuesday. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Mr. Akufo-Addo described Mr. Odinga as “a great son of Africa” and a […]
From speech to seeds: How AI is transforming farming in Africa, CGIAR scientist reveals at IFAJ World Congress
By Gloria Anderson In fields once limited by literacy barriers and distance from research centres, farmers are now finding their voices heard, literally, through Artificial Intelligence (AI). Using speech-to-text technology, scientists are transforming farmers’ spoken feedback into valuable data that helps develop better and more resilient crop varieties. This innovation, led by Stephen McCauley, a […]
Sia’s estranged husband wants $250,000 monthly maintenance
Sia’s estranged husband is seeking more than $250,000 in monthly spousal support payments. The Australian singer, whose full name is Sia Furler, filed a petition for dissolution of marriage from her second husband, Daniel Bernad, back in March. The pair were married in 2022 and welcomed their first child, Somersault, in 2024. But the marriage broke down due […]
Shatta Wale debunks rumours about eating the Quran
By Seli Baisie Shatta Wale has dismissed long-standing rumours that he once ate the Quran or slept in a coffin as part of a ritual for fame. Speaking on PrimeTime with George Nii Armah Quaye, the 40-year-old dancehall artist described such claims as lies spread by people who misunderstand his faith and journey. “I heard […]
