ORAL is nothing but a witch-hunting exercise – Effia MP
The Member of Parliament for Effia, Lawyer Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, has raised concerns over the legality and fairness of the newly constituted Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) by President John Dramani Mahama’s administration. Speaking on the Y?n Ns?mpa Morning Show on…Read more
2024 Election: Voter apathy caused NPP’s defeat – Justin Kodua
The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua, says the NPP's loss in the 2024 December election was primarily due to voter apathy across the country. Speaking on the outcome of the election during Asempa FM’s Ekosiisen show on Tuesday,…Read more
Hypertension, diabetes, alcohol consumption among silent killer diseases in Ghana – Report
A study conducted by Rivia, a network of tech-driven primary care clinics, from data collected in 2024, has indicated that Ghana is experiencing a rise in "silent" killer diseases. According to the report, these illnesses, which develop insidiously, are taking…Read more
Kwesimintsim MP justifies the establishment of ORAL
Lawyer Philip Fiifi Buckman, the Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, has justified the establishment of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), describing it as a crucial step towards addressing the alleged plundering of state assets under the Akufo-Addo administration. Speaking on…Read more
Here are the over 10 categories of officials and persons who must return their diplomatic and service passports
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has recalled diplomatic and service passports issued to individuals no longer eligible to hold them. This directive affects over ten categories of officials, including former government appointees, Members of Parliament, and public…Read more
“We’re not Investigators, just validators” – Domelevo on ORAL’s role
Daniel Yao Domelevo, a member of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) Committee, has explained that ORAL’s primary mission is to validate the information and claims of corruption it receives, rather than conduct investigations. “Our work is essentially a validation…Read more
We can raise revenue without increasing taxes – Ato Forson
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister-designate, has outlined his vision to raise revenue without resorting to tax increases, emphasising a focus on improving compliance. Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dr Forson pledged to collaborate with the Ghana…Read more
Energy Minister-designate sets 6-months for ECG private sector involvement framework
Energy Minister-designate John Abdulai Jinapor has outlined a six-month timeline to establish a comprehensive framework for private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). This initiative, he said, aims to enhance efficiency and improve power…Read more
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles (LA) are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that…Read more
US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria
Close to $53m (£43m) in alleged illicit funds recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke among others will be used to fund public services, the country's justice ministry says. The US alleged that the money was then used to…Read more
Vetting of ministerial nominees begins today
The vetting process for the first set of ministerial nominees presented by President John Mahama will begin today, Monday, January…
NEWS
Prez. Mahama reduces Ministries to 23 in Civil Service restructuring
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a reduction in the number of government ministries, cutting them from 29 to 23,…
Gov't could seek more IMF funding - Ato Forson
The new Mahama government could seek extra funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its current, three-year programme with…
ENTERTAINMENT
Kofi Kinaata’s stellar year: Path to Artiste of the Year at 2025 TGMA
Kofi Kinaata’s name is resonating strongly in conversations about the 'Artiste of the Year' title at the upcoming 2025 Telecel…
Decoding President Mahama’s white Agbada and Adinkra symbols he wore on Inauguration Day
Processed with VSCO with c8 preset The ‘Agbada’ President John Mahama wore during the swearing in on 7th January, 2024…
Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Made in Taadi Concert’ returns after a two-year break
Takoradi is ready to host over 40,000 audience for Kofi Kinaata’s annual ‘Made in Taadi’ Concert after a two-year break.…
LIFESTYLE
How to keep your feet soft and smooth without getting a pedicure
Maintaining soft and smooth feet doesn’t always require frequent trips to the salon for a pedicure. 1. Soak your feet…
TECHNOLOGY
TikTok ban: 170 million US users face app shutdown
TikTok's US ban to proceed after court denies delay request. TikTok faces US shutdown next month (January 2025). But TikTok…
BUSINESS
MTN loses case against NCA
The Accra High Court has dismissed the case by MTN, which was seeking the court to quash the decision by…
MUSICS
POLITICS
Mahama to organise national conferences on constitution and education reform
President John Mahama has unveiled plans to organise two major national conferences aimed at addressing key challenges in Ghana’s governance and education sectors. Speaking at the 92nd Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana in Winneba on Thursday, January 9,…
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OPINION
Dilemma of Tadi Bloggers and expectations of Radio Presenters and Industry players
The distasteful conversation in the entertainment space where there is an undue expectation from industry players, particularly some Radio Presenters…
‘Takoradi Gospel Influencers’ and their ‘libido’ to counsel on social media
The social media space has afforded users the opportunity to be vocal and address issues of…
What’s the agenda of Tadi Entertainment Review Shows for Creative Arts or it is Accra stories as usual?
From as early as 10am on Saturdays to as late as 6pm, the media space in…
How pettiness and clash of ownership crippled ‘Westside Legacy’
Hardly would any song which is five years old or more and brewed from a Western…
‘Takoradi is one way when it comes to supporting Artistes’ – Such an ungrateful statement
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
LISTS
The world’s most powerful passports for 2021
The gap in travel freedom is its biggest in decades and disparities in vaccination access between countries could make the…
Full list: Dangote remains Africa’s richest man for 9th time
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Prez. Akufo-Addo, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, others named in 2019 list of 100 Most Reputable People on Earth
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Net worth of Africa’s wealthiest drop on Forbes list
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Full List of Forbes 2018 Most Powerful Women: Beyonce, Priyankra Chopra, Others make list
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
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