Guarantor System has outlived usefulness – EC
Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission In-charge of Technical Services, Samuel Tettey has revealed that the guarantor system used during the just ended limited voter’s registration exercise was fraught with blatant abuse. Addressing the media at the “Let the Citizens Know” series on Tuesday, October 18,2023, he called on all stakeholders to support the commission’s effort of using the Ghana...
Tiwa Savage postpones performances due to health issues
Nigeria singer Tiwa Savage recently shared a deeply personal message with her fans. Through an emotional post on her Instagram page, she opened up about her ongoing health battle. The ‘Stamina’ hitmaker disclosed that she has been combating an illness that has persisted for several weeks. As a consequence of this necessary health-focused decision, Tiwa Savage made the heart-wrenching announcement that...
Afrofuture Festival unveils Headliners: Davido, Black Sherif, and J Hus take centre stage
Accra, Ghana, is set to host the AfroFuture Festival on December 28th and 29th, drawing people and admirers of African culture. The festival boasts a stellar lineup featuring Afrobeats sensation Davido, UK rapper J Hus, and Ghana’s Black Sherif as its headlining acts. Previously known as Afrochella since its inception in 2017, AfroFuture has consistently showcased top-tier talent, including past performers...
Election 2024: Youth of Karaga urged not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to perpetrate violence
The National Peace Council has cautioned the youth in Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region ahead of the 2024 general elections not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to foment trouble during political campaigns. According to the Peace Council Karaga is a hotspot constituency where political rivalry results in violence. The council thus urged them to use...
Sweet victory beckons at Bawumia on November 4 – Deputy Majority Chief Whip
The Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Alhaji Habib Iddrisu has revealed that victory is beckoning at the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the November 4 Presidential Primaries. The lawmaker who is part of the Vice President’s entourage touring the Bono East, Savannah, Upper West, East, Northern and North East Regions, disclosed there is ample evidence from the grassroots to suggest...
80 Days of Detention: Uncertain future for deposed Nigerien President Bazoum
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown in a coup on July 26, enters his 80th day in detention with his wife and son on Friday. He still refuses to resign and hopes to win his case in court. While many countries and organizations continue to call for his release, the ruling military regime remains adamant for the time being. - Nearly three...
Houston’s Mayor, Sylvester Turner commends Caveman Watches at Afro-Expo Event
In a notable moment at the Afro-Expo event held in Houston, Texas on September 13-14, 2023, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lauded Caveman Watches, a leading watch manufacturing brand in Africa based in Ghana, for their exceptional craftsmanship and bespoke designs. The event, aimed at fostering collaboration and partnerships between African and US businesses, provided a platform to promote economic growth...
Western region: 31 alleged prostitutes, human traffickers arrested by GIS
The Western Regional Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), through its Axim Sector Command, has rounded up 31 people for their alleged involvement in prostitution and Human trafficking within and around a notorious brothel known as Bafana Bafana Resort, in the Ellembelle District and Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region. GIS in a statement said the two-day intelligence-led...
American Actress, Suzanne Somers, Dies At 76
American actress, Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde star known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” and who became an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, has died. She was 76. Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning, her family said in a statement provided by her longtime publicist, R. Couri...
Ghana saves over GH¢36m after payroll audit rollout
An Amount of GH¢36,107,957.75 was saved to government between April and August this year, following the rollout of the payroll audit by the Fair Wages and Salary Commission (FWSC), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Commission, Mr Ben Arthur has disclosed. The savings were made following the detection of some anomalies including ghost names, wrong placement on the salary...
