Most musicians sink their careers as soon as they mount a political platform. Not Shatta Wale. Rather, politics has added to his fame. In the 2016 elections, when the NDC openly campaigned with his song ‘Mahama Paper’ their rival, the NPP and candidate Akuffo Addo danced to ‘Kakai’, another hit song of his, to victory. Which of the political divides ...

One-time flag bearer hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, has said he is committed to the restructuring of the party for the moment despite his perceived interest in leading the party into the 2020 general election. He said it was only when the party was fixed again following its removal from power at the 2016 general ...

The government of Ghana has revealed plans to establish a foundation which will cater for the families of all security officers who die in the line of duty. Minister for the Interior, Ambrose Dery, who revealed this at a press conference on Wednesday, June 14 said: “We already have a strategic plan going. There is a memorial that is going ...

Ranking member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee has commended Arab countries for cutting ties with Qatar for the latter’s alleged role in funding terrorism. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is asking other countries to follow suit to help combat the global menace. He said this when delivering a statement on the floor of parliament on global terrorism, Wednesday. His commendation drew reactions from Defence ...

Victor Lindelof has arrived at Manchester United for a medical as part of his transfer from Benfica. The 22-year-old was due to undergo the examination at the club’s Carrington training base after flying into Manchester on Wednesday morning. The Portuguese club have confirmed United will pay £30.7m (€35m) to sign the Sweden international, with a further £8.8m (€10m) payable based ...

The Vice Chancellor of the Takoradi Technical University formerly Takoradi Polytechnic together with some management members are under pressure to explain why they invested the university’s money in a private financial institution which is reportedly experiencing cash flow problems. The university invested a whooping GH¢2,550,000.00 of school fees, the management claimed did not want to use in the interim, in ...

Reigning champions Chelsea and runners-up Tottenham will go head-to-head at Wembley in the second week of the Premier League season. The new campaign gets under way on Saturday 12 August with Antonio Conte’s Chelsea hosting Burnley in their first fixture three months after winning the title by seven points ahead of their London rivals. The Manchester and Merseyside derbies are ...

The National Chairman of the Ghana Muslim Mission, (GMM) has called on Ghanaians especially Muslims to desist from taking the law into their owns hands and engaging in mob justice. Dr Sheikh Amen Bonsu said justice was only to be administered by the law enforcement agencies and not individuals, condemning the act, especially when the Holy Quran preached against taking ...

Nigerian artiste Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, known in showbiz as Reekado Banks, has appealed to Ghanaian musicians to promote their music internationally for adequate recognition. The Mavin Records signee is challenging Ghanaian musicians to embark on pro-bono trips for the sake of their work. “Travel more, travel more not for money benefit but just for the sake of the work. Try ...

The United Nations (UN) has articulated its willingness to support the Ministry of Interior and the Small Arms Commission in Ghana to tackle the increased circulation of small arms and light weapons. The UN Resident Coordinator, Christine Evans-Klock, speaking in Accra to mark the end of the observation of the “Global Week of Action against Gun Violence”, said the proliferation ...