In the aftermath of the just-ended elections, several Kumawood actors, including Christiana Awuni, Big Akwess, and Okomfo Kolege, have shared their motivations for supporting President-elect John Mahama. Their advocacy, they revealed, was driven by a desire to address the longstanding challenges faced by Ghana’s creative arts industry, not personal or political gain. Speaking on Daybreak…
In a bold move to combat parasitic infections, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a nationwide deworming campaign targeting approximately 2.6 million school-aged children. The campaign, which started yesterday, will continue through Sunday, focusing on children aged five to 14. This initiative is geared toward eliminating schistosomiasis and controlling soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, conditions…
A groundbreaking study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a single genetic variant in the APOL1 gene significantly raises the risk of chronic kidney disease, particularly among individuals of West African descent. The study’s findings underscore the urgent need for increased awareness of genetic risk factors and early intervention…
The Supreme Court of Ghana has dismissed an objection from the legal team of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, challenging Justice Yao Gaewu’s presence on the panel hearing the case on the four disputed parliamentary seats. Speaker Bagbin’s counsel argued that Justice Gaewu’s alleged affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) could influence his impartiality….
The Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, has issued a stern warning to the factions involved in the ongoing Bawku conflict, urging them to avoid politicizing the sensitive matter and focus on peaceful resolution. This plea follows the recent killing of 16 people amid escalating violence in Bawku. The latest unrest was…
Residents of Ejuratia, a town in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region, are in mourning following the passing of Akua Donkor, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP). The late politician, widely recognized for her outspoken advocacy and community development efforts, hailed from Ejuratia, where she made lasting contributions…
As of October 28, authorities are enforcing strict security curfews in multiple areas across the country to curb potential unrest and ensure public safety. The curfews limit movement in public spaces and strictly prohibit carrying weapons or ammunition during designated hours. Authorities may lift or adjust these restrictions without prior notice. Curfew hours vary by…
Kwabena Kwabena Named Brand Ambassador for Kibo Motorcycles In a vibrant unveiling ceremony held in Accra over the weekend, Ghanaian music sensation Kwabena Kwabena was officially introduced as the new brand ambassador for Kibo Motorcycles. The event saw attendance from the artist, Kibo representatives, and members of the press, sparking excitement across the industry. Kwabena…
Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s foreign minister since 2017, has been appointed as the new secretary-general of the Commonwealth on the concluding day of the group’s summit in Samoa. Botchwey’s appointment marks a significant achievement for the seasoned diplomat and politician, who has long been a vocal advocate for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and…
In a ruling by the Tarkwa Circuit Court, Akwasi Isaac, a 22-year-old illegal miner, has been sentenced to 18 years of hard labor after being found guilty of inflicting severe harm on his friend, Kwaku Yeboah. Isaac, widely known as “Akwasman,” pleaded not guilty but was ultimately convicted of the offense. The prosecution, led by…
