Month: May 2024

Getting Three Points From Hearts Of Oak Game Is Massive – Ibrahim Tanko

Getting Three Points From Hearts Of Oak Game Is Massive – Ibrahim Tanko

Accra Lions FC's head coach, Ibrahim Tanko, has hailed his team's victory against Accra Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League as a significant achievement. Tanko, who led his team to their first-ever win over the Phobians, expressed his satisfaction with the players' performance in a post-match interview. He commended them for executing their gameplay effectively and securing a hard-fought victory against their Week 28 opponents in the Ghana Premier League campaign. Tanko emphasized the importance of the win, stating that they anticipated a tough game against Hearts of Oak but instructed the players to stick to their usual style of play,…
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Kwame Yogot Quits Music

Kwame Yogot Quits Music

Ghanaian musician Kwame Yogot has sent shockwaves through the music industry with his abrupt announcement of quitting music. Revealing this in a social media post, he declared his decision to step away from music, citing an inability to continue. Despite the mixed reactions from fans, Yogot expressed gratitude, stating, "Thanks for loving me for no reason. Thanks for hating me for no reason." His departure signifies a significant loss in the music scene, leaving many to ponder the impact of his absence. Yogot's decision to quit has left his followers in disbelief, as he had been a prominent figure in…
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Joyce Dzidzor Shifts Focus Away From Controversies To Forge Music Career

Joyce Dzidzor Shifts Focus Away From Controversies To Forge Music Career

Former AIDS Ambassador and actress, Joyce Dzidzor Mensah, known for her controversies, vows to shed the negative tag and prioritize her music career. In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Joyce declares her intention to avoid social media conflicts and concentrate on her new direction. Asserting her reserved nature, she plans to curate her social media presence more selectively to project a positive image. Joyce expresses enthusiasm for her upcoming musical projects and collaborations with Ghanaian artists, buoyed by the positive reception of her recent release, "Tatata," featuring Ivorian singer Freddy Meiway. Preferring an Afro-Francophone fusion, she aims to carve her…
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Akwaboah Announces Impending Wedding

Akwaboah Announces Impending Wedding

Highlife sensation Akwaboah sparked excitement across social media today with his announcement of impending nuptials. In a succinct Facebook post, Akwaboah shared, "Yɛkɔ wale..wish me luck," signaling his forthcoming marriage to fans and followers. While specifics of the ceremony remain undisclosed, speculation suggests the wedding will take place this weekend, with pre-wedding photos of the couple already circulating online. Expectedly, Akwaboah's romantic repertoire, including hits like "I Do Love You" and "Obiaa" featuring Cina Soul, are anticipated to serenade guests at the event. In a nod to one of his popular tracks, Akwaboah has evidently found his "Number One." Congratulations…
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GWR: Seidu Rafiwu Completes 383 Km Walk From Techiman To Accra

GWR: Seidu Rafiwu Completes 383 Km Walk From Techiman To Accra

Seidu Rafiwu, the Ghanaian contender for the Guinness World Records title for the longest individual walk, finished his journey at Accra's Independence Square today. Starting on April 27, Rafiwu covered the 383 km distance in 96 hours from Techiman to Accra, culminating his attempt at Independence Square in Osu. In a Facebook post just before noon, Rafiwu expressed gratitude to everyone involved, signaling the successful completion of his walkathon attempt. Despite initial concerns over his health, Rafiwu clarified that a viral video showing him in an ambulance was part of his scheduled recovery session, dispelling rumors of hospitalization due to…
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Ghana Records 31 New COVID-19 Cases

Ghana Records 31 New COVID-19 Cases

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 31 new cases of COVID-19 within the country over the past week. Dr. Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, the Programmes Manager at the Expanded Programme on Immunization, assured the public that these cases are not severe. Speaking to the media in Accra, Dr. Amponsah-Achiano emphasized that COVID-19 is now a persistent presence, requiring ongoing vigilance. In response to the recent cases, the Ghana Health Service will initiate a vaccination campaign starting from Sunday, May 5. Dr. Amponsah-Achiano stressed the importance of vaccination in curbing the spread of the virus, noting that the upcoming national COVID-19 vaccination drive is part of the country's…
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ECG Attributes Power Outages In Parts Of Accra To Flooding Of Seven Substations

ECG Attributes Power Outages In Parts Of Accra To Flooding Of Seven Substations

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has cited flooding as the cause of power outages affecting several areas in Accra. In a press release issued on Thursday, May 2, ECG stated that seven substations, including Station H -Dzorwulu, Burma Camp L, Station D – Avenor, High Street AH, La Trade AJ, Lakeside Estate, and Gbawe, were inundated following heavy rainfall on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The flooding of these substations has disrupted power supply to the affected areas. ECG has assured the public that they are working in collaboration with the Ghana Fire Service to drain the flooded substations promptly,…
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Bawumia Set For Campaign Tour In Western North On May 3

Bawumia Set For Campaign Tour In Western North On May 3

The New Patriotic Party's Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, is gearing up for a campaign tour in the Western North Region starting on Friday, May 3, 2024. The tour aims to engage key stakeholders across various sectors. According to a statement issued by Mr. Felix Foster Ackah, the Regional Secretary of the Party, Dr. Bawumia will hold separate meetings with religious leaders, including clergy and imams. Additionally, he will pay a courtesy visit to the Western North Regional House of Chiefs at the Regional Coordinating Council. The campaign itinerary also includes interactions with market women and taxi drivers at the…
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Cecilia Dapaah’s Case: AG Advises EOCO Against Money Laundering Probe

Cecilia Dapaah’s Case: AG Advises EOCO Against Money Laundering Probe

The office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has discouraged the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) from pursuing money laundering investigations into the activities of former Sanitation Minister Cecilia Dapaah. This comes after the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) had referred the case to the Executive Director of EOCO, Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, for investigations on money laundering and structuring, but the AG's Office has requested clarity on the basis of the suspicion of money laundering. In a statement released to EOCO, the AG's Office highlighted that investigations by the Special Prosecutor did not establish any evidence…
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GAF Begins Probe Into Murder Of Soldier At Kasoa

GAF Begins Probe Into Murder Of Soldier At Kasoa

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have launched an investigation into the death of Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Danso Michael, who was reported to be fatally shot during a confrontation over a disputed land at Millennium City located in Kasoa, Central Region of Ghana. The incident occurred when L/Cpl Omar Abdul Rahman and his colleagues intervened in the land dispute, following reports that individuals were working on the contested land. According to the GAF's statement, L/Cpl Abdul Rahman and his colleagues stopped the work and proceeded to the Millennium City Police Station to report the issue. However, the situation took a violent…
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