The Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame has called for a swift completion of investigations into the cases involving protesters who joined the Democracy hub demonstration. He said this should facilitate the discharge of the innocent among them. 53 protesters who took to the streets to demonstrate against illegal mining, also known as Galamsey, were rounded up by the Police for causing ...

The behaviour of Samuel Eto’o during a FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup game is at the heart of the sanctions he was handed on Monday (Sep. 30). If the FIFA did not give details about the incident that lead to the sanction, the head of Cameroon football federation was judged to have broken 2 sections of the body’s Disciplinary Code. ...

Nigeria on Tuesday (Oct. 1) marked 64 years of independence. In a televised address, the president called for patience amid tough economy. Bola Tinubu notably listed security gains and investments in farm machinery among achievements that will help ease the economic pressure. “I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times,” the president who ...

The Attorney-General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has lamented the frequent protests being carried out as the country gears up to go to the polls. Describing the demonstrations as “drumbeats of violence, mayhem, incitement to violence and civil disobedience,” Godfred Dame indicated that there are attempts to create tension ahead of the elections and instill fear into people. He indicated that persons ...

Rapper Amerado Burner has explained his decision not to collaborate with Hiplife singer, Barima Sidney, saying he could not connect with the song. Speaking on Joy FM, the ‘Kweku Ananse’ hitmaker added that his refusal to feature on Sidney’s track was due to a lack of inspiration and connection with the song. According to him, inspiration is a key factor in ...

A video in circulation has sparked controversy, suggesting that highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, may have snubbed fellow musician Ofori Amponsah during his 60th birthday celebration. The incident reportedly took place as Ofori Amponsah took the stage to deliver a tribute to Daddy Lumba before the legend made his entrance. During the tribute, Ofori Amponsah praised Daddy Lumba as a mentor ...

Inflation for September 2024 has climbed to 21.5%, up from 20.4% recorded in August, largely due to a surge in food prices. Food inflation rose sharply to 22.1% from August’s 19.1%, reversing a five-month downward trend. In contrast, non-food inflation saw a slight decrease, falling to 20.9% from 21.5% in the previous month. Announcing the latest figures, Government Statistician Samuel ...

Nigerian singer, Asake, is facing a huge backlash on social media for smashing a fan’s iPhone 16 Pro Max in Germany. Asake, who recently performed at a concert in Germany, violently snatched the fan’s phone and smashed it on the floor, causing significant damage. Sharing the video of the incident in a social media post, a fan named Adeoti showed ...

In a groundbreaking move, the Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the imminent arrival of electric buses to support Ghana’s public transportation system. This innovative initiative promises to slash public transport fares by approximately 40%, providing relief to millions of commuters nationwide. A Long-Awaited Solution Ghana’s public transportation sector has long been ...

The Cocoa & Forests Initiative (CFI), the largest and first sector-wide public-private partnership in the cocoa industry, has released its latest annual report. The report said in 2023, CFI made significant strides in traceability systems, forest conservation and climate adaptation. The report noted that despite it being a challenging year marked by erratic weather patterns, an increase in pests and ...