Legendary highlife singer Akwaboah Snr and father of Akwaboah Jnr passes on.

The news that famous figure Akwaboah Snr, the father of well-known musician Akwaboah Jnr, had gone away has plunged Ghana’s entertainment sector into mourning. The singer of “Obiaa” informed his admirers of the news via Twitter and other social media channels. He captioned a picture with “RIP Daddy.” On social media, several well-known Ghanaians have expressed their sympathies to Akwaboah Jr. and his family. The renowned highlife singer has made an enduring impression on Ghana’s musical environment. His demise leaves the wider music industry, where his contributions and musical abilities…

Oppong Nkrumah begs Ghanaians to comply with the sim re-registration deadline

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The Information Minister of Ghana, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged all mobile phone users to comply with the timelines for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card re-registration in order to enhance national security and curb fraudulent activities. The SIM card re-registration exercise is aimed at ensuring a safer and more secure cyberspace for all and preventing identity theft. The National Communications Authority has deactivated 6.1 million SIM cards that have not been registered with a Ghana Card since the inception of the mass SIM re-registration exercise. The exercise began on October…

Drivers knockdown pedestrians by disregarding zebra crossing on Awoshie Ablekuma road

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Residents along the Awoshie-Ablekuma highway in Accra are raising concerns about the rampant knockdowns of pedestrians on zebra crossings by over-speeding drivers. The zebra crossing is a marked pedestrian crossing usually accorded priority over vehicular traffic. However, the situation is different along the Awoshie highway as drivers blatantly disregard the safety regulation, putting pedestrians in harm’s way. The residents are alarmed and fear that several lives will be lost if the situation persists. In an interview with JoyNews, the residents expressed their helplessness over the situation and called on relevant…

Mahama’s biggest challenge will be the 2024 general election – Ben Ephson

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Ben Ephson, the Managing Editor of Daily Dispatch newspaper, has predicted that former Ghanaian President John Mahama will win the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearship race but will face a bigger challenge in winning the presidency in the 2024 general elections. In an interview with Kumasi-based Hello FM, Ephson said that while Mahama will easily win the NDC slot, he will have difficulty contesting against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2024. He also tipped Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to emerge as the NPP’s flagbearer in the upcoming election, stating that…

Prez Akufo-Addo to appoint a new Chief Justice

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Multiple sources have reported that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo plans to nominate Justice Gertrude Araba Esabaa Torkornoo, a current Supreme Court Justice, to replace Justice Kwasi Anin Yeboah as the next Chief Justice of Ghana. The Council of State has reportedly given their approval for the nomination, and the President is expected to send her name to Parliament for approval. If confirmed, Justice Torkornoo will be the third woman to hold the position of Chief Justice in Ghana, following Justices Georgina Theodora Wood and Sophia Akuffo. Additionally, Justice Torkornoo…

“Why is ‘Yↄ kɛ gari’ now ‘Gobɛ’ ?” – Nii Ayikoi Otoo

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It is understandable that Nii Ayikoi Otoo is concerned about the renaming of the popular Ghanaian delicacy ‘Yↄ kɛ gari’ to ‘Gobɛ’. Food is an important aspect of culture, and changing the name of a dish can have implications on the preservation of a community’s traditions and customs. However, it is also important to note that language is constantly evolving, and the names of dishes can change over time. It is possible that the name ‘Gobɛ’ has become more commonly used in certain communities, and it may not necessarily be…

Man inflicts wounds on wife’s ex-husband with a cutlass

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A man named Samuel Hagan, aged 25, is in critical condition after being attacked by his ex-wife’s current husband, Kwame Tawiah, in Ekumfi Abontsi in the Central Region of Ghana. The suspect, Kwame Tawiah, is currently on the run after the attack. According to reports, Samuel went to his ex-wife’s house to give her money and food for their 4-year-old child, who had been hospitalized. When he arrived, Kwame Tawiah, the current husband, confronted him, and an argument ensued. The suspect attempted to harm Samuel with a shovel, but he…

[Video] Women’s Organizer for NDC shows her dance skills

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The National Women’s Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hannah Louisa Bisiw, has set social media ablaze with her wild dance moves. The politician was captured on video showing off her dancing skills to VIP’s hit song ‘Away’ after her interview on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem. Dr. Bisiw, who is known for her outspoken and energetic personality, did her own rendition of the song, using her dance moves to depict how the NDC plans to kick out President Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party (NPP)…

[Video] A MoMo fraudster called Dr. Likee. Here is what happened

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Popular Kumasi-based actor, Ebenezer Akwasi Antwi, popularly known as Dr Likee, is a well-known name in the Ghanaian entertainment industry. The actor, who is known for his humorous skits, was recently in the news for narrowly avoiding a mobile money fraud attempt. The incident took place on set while Dr Likee and his team were preparing to shoot one of their skits. During the production, the actor received a phone call from a strange number claiming that he had mistakenly sent money to him. However, Dr Likee, who suspected it…

52 caught over illegal connections in Accra West – ECG

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The Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG), Accra West Region, has discovered that 52 customers have been involved in various forms of illegal connections, including meter bypass, meter tampering, and direct connections. Through these illegal activities, the customers did not pay for the electricity they used, depriving the company of much-needed revenue. In the ongoing exercise to retrieve all debts owed to the company and monitor the health of its meter installations, the ECG has retrieved GH¢750,000.00 worth of 550,000kWh of electricity illegally used by the customers. The customers have…