We’ve been consistent in condemning media attacks – Oppong Nkrumah to GJA
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has asserted that his ministry has been consistent in its condemnation of attacks on media houses perpetrated by thugs affiliated with political parties. His remarks come in response to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), which expressed disappointment with Oppong Nkrumah’s statement regarding the assault on United Television (UTV) in Accra. In a statement signed...
African Leaders Demand Immediate End To Israel-Gaza Conflict
African leaders have called for an end to the deadly clashes in the Israel-Gaza conflict that erupted on 7 October when the Palestinian Hamas militant group initiated a surprise assault. The African Union (AU) emphasized in statements in both French and English that the confrontations were driven by the “denial of fundamental rights to the Palestinian people, particularly their right...
Liberia Polls: Trust in National Election Commission Wanes – Afrobarometer Survey
Ahead of the general election in Liberia this month in which the incumbent President George Weah will seek a second term in office, a survey has indicated that the trust of the people in the electoral body has recorded a significant decline, compared to the last election in the West African country in 2017. While majority of Liberians have trust...
Next government must take review of our constitution seriously – Togbe Afede
Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli, says any new political administration must seriously consider a review of the nation’s constitution. Ghana’s constitutional review was given the needed support during the late Professor Mills administration, and a committee tasked, produced a 900-page report, which had been shelved since his untimely demise. Togbe Afede, who was addressing the grand durbar of the 2023...
I’ll Retrieve Cars Bought For My Artistes If They Leave My Record Label- Portable
Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has vowed to retrieve cars bought for his aartistes, if they leave his record label, Zeh Nation, claiming the cars are the record label’s properties. The ‘Zazu’ crooner also pointed out that his artists have not made more than N70,000 since joining his record label, but he has gifted them multi-million Naira...
Money received in my late brother’s name was for his children’s fees – Cecilia Dapaah
Former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has strongly contested allegations made by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) regarding funds received from a bank account linked to her late brother. In response to an affidavit filed by the OSP seeking confirmation of a new seizure of funds, Cecilia denied any implication that the monies and assets seized from her...
Third Day: Israel-Hamas war death toll spirals over 1,100
Air raid sirens blared in the Israeli capital again Monday morning, as a Palestinian militant faction said it had fired another barrage of missiles at the Jewish state. Explosions rang out as Israel's Iron Dome air defense system brought down some of the rockets, but there was no immediate information on how many might have slipped through. The latest salvo...
Expedite action on 16 persons arrested for invading UTV -PRINPAG to Police
The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), has called on the police to swiftly arraign the 16 persons arrested for invading the studio of Accra-based UTV, before a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as a deterrent to others. This call comes in response to the attack on the host and guests of United Showbiz programme...
I’m sorry – Comedian AY apologises to Davido for his insensitive joke
Comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has tendered a public apology to Afrobeats singer Davido for making an insensitive joke about him. AY has been in the news after a video of him shading Davido during his recent performance in Warri surfaced on social media. He made Davido the subject of his joke as he commented on the singer’s multiple...
Feature: Shortage of Antiretroviral (AVR) Drugs in Ghana.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the treatment for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection using a combination of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. ARV drugs do not ‘kill’ HIV virus but prevents HIV virus from multiplying and destroying infection fighting CD4 (soldier of the body) cells. CD4 cell are an important part of the immune system because they fight germs and infection. This helps the body fight...
