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…
Ghana has reached a milestone in its fight against HIV, with over 160,000 people living with HIV (PLHIV) currently benefiting from antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to Dr. Stephen Ayisi Addo, the Programme Manager of the National AIDS and STI Control Programme at the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This figure represents nearly half of Ghana’s estimated…
In a recent interview with Beat 99.9 FM, Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage shared an unexpected revelation about her love life. The 44-year-old singer and songwriter revealed that she often finds herself receiving more romantic advances from women than from men, a trend she admits still surprises her. “I don’t know why, but a lot…
The Ministry of Education has announced the release of the 2024/25 placement results for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. In a recent statement, the Ministry disclosed that, of the 563,339 student results received from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), 553,155 candidates qualified for placement. Among these, 447,698…
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…
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…
Attorney General Godfred Dame has mounted a defense in the ongoing Supreme Court case that challenges the legality of Members of Parliament (MPs) retaining their seats after declaring their intent to run as independent candidates ahead of the December 2024 elections. The case, filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, questions the Speaker of Parliament’s decision…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deliberately causing disruptions in Parliament as part of a calculated strategy to win the 2024 general elections. During a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, the NPP’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, alleged that the NDC’s actions are outlined in a…
It has been confirmed that Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West and former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, will still contest the 2024 general elections as an independent candidate. This comes amid widespread rumors suggesting that she had reversed her decision after the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin,…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament is set to petition the Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, to recall the House for further deliberations, according to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, leader of the NPP side. Mr. Afenyo-Markin emphasized the urgency of resolving the deadlock after a recent walkout by the NPP members over a disagreement…
