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24 Mar

National Theatre To Hold Vigil Night In Honour Of Mawuli Semevo

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The National Theatre of Ghana is hosting a special tribute event dubbed, “Remembering Mawuli Semevo” to honour the life and legacy of the renowned actor who passed on Thursday, February 20. The event will take place on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 pm at the National Theatre's main auditorium. Mawuli Semevo, who retired as the director of Drama Company, one of the three resident performing groups of the National Theatre of Ghana sadly passed away last month at Ridge Hospital due to injuries he suffered in a fire accident. Known for his exceptional acting skills, both on stage and in…

24 Mar

A Long-Lost Klimt Painting Of An African Prince Goes On Show

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An early painting by the famed Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, thought lost since the 1930s, is on view for the first time since its recent rediscovery. The portrait of Prince William Nii Nortey Dowuona — a representative of the Ga people in West Africa, in what is Ghana today — was painted in 1897 and depicts the prince in profile against loose brushstrokes of florals. Just over 2 feet tall, the small portrait is on display by the Viennese gallery Wienerroither & Kohlbacher (W&K) at the art fair TEFAF Maastricht in the Netherlands, with a price tag of €15 million…

24 Mar

How Do You Allocate GH¢51 million To The Establishment Of A Bank- Dr Fokuo Describes 2025 Budget As “Azaa”

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A lecturer at Kumasi Technical University, Dr. Solomon Kwarteng Forkuo, has strongly criticized the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) 2025 budget. He claims that despite the NDC's unpopularity, they managed to win over Ghanaians, who are now facing the consequences, including power outages ("dumsor") with no end in sight. Dr. Fokuo's most scathing criticism is reserved for the government's plan to establish a Women's Development Bank with a paltry allocation of GH¢51 million. He points out that Ghana's law requires a minimum of GH¢400 million to establish a bank, making the government's plan laughable. "This is an 'azaa' budget," Dr. Fokuo…

24 Mar

Sakawa Boys, Armed Robbers, Ritualists Would Be On The Rise Because Of RNAQ40- Lawyer Ampaw

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The only inspirations to come out from the grand birthday party of Richard Nii-Armah Quaye according to lawyer Maurice Ampaw are: Sakawa activities Armed robbery Youth engagement in betting Ritualists After last Saturday’s much talked about event, Maurice Ampaw believes it has come to divide Ghanaians. “Your party has come to divide Ghanaians. You have put pressure on the youth; not only the youth you have brought unnecessary pressure on businessmen and husbands”, he said. The seasoned lawyer believes there is no moral lesson to learn from the opulent display of wealth which was at play during the 40th birthday…

24 Mar

Anas Is Going To Ruin Kennedy Agyapong’s Political Career So Present Bawumia As Flagbearer- Lawyer To NPP

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Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has cautioned the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to maintain Dr. Bawumia as flagbearer and not to exchange him for any other candidate since he remains their best bet of winning the 2028 Presidential election. Speaking on Wontumi TV which monitored by Wontumionline.com, lawyer Ampaw stated that it has become necessary for the NPP to stick to Bawumia because of the explosive expose investigative journalist, Anas Amereyaw Anas has on Kennedy Agyapong. “I am telling you that Anas has another expose about Kennedy Agyapong. I know what I am talking about. Anas has scandals about Kennedy Agyapong that…

24 Mar

Adum Fire: We Will Demand Compensation For Victims From ECG And PURC If…- Manhyia South MP Assures

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Member of Parliament for Manhyia North, Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, is advocating for compensation for victims of the recent Adum fire outbreak. According to him, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) must take responsibility for the incident, which occurred on Friday morning in Kumasi. Awuah emphasized that if investigations confirm the fire was caused by "dumsor" (power outages), the victims have every right to demand compensation. "ECG offers a service, and if it's as a result of their service, which Ghanaians are paying for, then the victims deserve compensation," he stated. The…

24 Mar

Agya Koo Reveals How He Narrowly Escaped Becoming A Victim Of Notorious Ritual Killer

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Ghanaian actor Agya Koo has disclosed that he almost became a victim of the notorious occultist, Dr. Sri Yogi Ram Beckley. Speaking on his Tete Mmofra Online TV podcast, the movie legend shared his near encounter with the dreaded ritualist during his early days as a cobbler roaming and hustling on the streets of Accra. According to the actor, but for the intervention of an unknown woman, he might have been drawn into an uncertain encounter with the occultist at his infamous Fadama residence. "Someone called me to come and work for him. I turned around, and upon seeing the…

24 Mar

RNAQ40: A Look At The Dreamy, Picturesque And ‘Jaw-Dropping’ Decor By These Three Ghanaian Talents

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Out of the many things that struck patrons at businessman Richard Nii-Armah Quaye’s birthday party and caught the attention of netizens on social media, the breathtaking decor stood out. Undeniably an ‘eye candy’, netizens couldn’t help but marvel at the stunning designs, capturing them in awe and wondering about the masterminds behind these creative pieces. There were three distinct designs with three different themes at Richard Nii-Armah Quaye’s 40th birthday celebration held at Independence Square. As pictures from the event flooded social media, netizens couldn’t help but ask, "Is this really the Independence Square transformed into such a paradise?" Well,…

24 Mar

Shoot To Kill – Netizens Call For Stiffer Approach After Galamseyers Attacked Operatives Of Forestry Commission

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Illegal mining, widely referred to as galamsey, has resurfaced on social media, prompting strong protests from Ghanaian netizens against this ongoing issue. This reaction is on the back reports that some illegal miners in the Offin Shelterbelt forest reserve ambushed and attacked members of the Forestry Commission’s Rapid Response team. A member of the team was reportedly brutally attacked with a machete by the galamseyers slashing his knee and leaving him in a life-threatening condition. The miners were also reported to be heavily armed, carrying assault rifles and machetes. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern on X (formerly…

24 Mar

Ronaldo On Target As Portugal Defeat Denmark To Reach Semis

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored and missed a penalty as Portugal edged a thrilling encounter with Denmark to reach the Nations League semi-finals. The quarter-final had ended 3-3 on aggregate after 90 minutes, but Francisco Trincao put the home side ahead seconds into the extra period after Kasper Schmeichel had saved Goncalo Ramos’ shot. Substitute Ramos completed the scoring with five minutes left. In a dramatic contest, Patrick Dorgu gifted Portugal an early penalty after bringing down Ronaldo inside the area, but Schmeichel got down low to his left to keep out the Portugal captain’s effort. Undeterred, the hosts continued to create…