Maze singer Frankie Beverly has died aged 77, his family have confirmed. The soul star – known for hits such as Before I Let Go and Can’t Get Over You – died on Tuesday. Beverly’s family announced the news on social media, saying in a statement that he lived his life with “pure soul”. The singer’s cause of death has ...

Tyla’s acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024 was a masterclass on assertiveness and eloquence punctuated with charming femininity. When the South African singer received the Best Afrobeats award via her worldwide hit Water, she relished the milestone and noted the song’s global impact, arguing it was a testimony to the economic viability of African music marketed as pop music the ...

A Creative Arts Spokesperson for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Okyere-Darko, alias KOD, has strongly warned the youth against thinking coups and revolutions are the answers to their burning questions about governance, accountability and the economy. KOD spoke to Prince Benjamin (PB) on the Class Morning Show on Class 91.3 FM. “These young people have only read stories and ...

Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has described as baseless, claims that the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) considers political leanings of individuals before electing them to serve in its executive portfolios. This follows increasing concerns about the politicisation of various professional bodies in Ghana including the Bar Association. Speaking to journalists during the election of Efua Ghartey ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Pius Hadzide, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Asuogyaman. This follows Mr. Hadzide’s public admission of involvement in the controversial travel arrangements for some Ghanaians to Australia during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Mr. Hadzide’s recent admission has sparked a wave of controversy, especially as ...

The 2024 election is about a contest of credible ideas, a comparison of records, and the proposal of practical solutions. There’s virtually an absolute loss of confidence in public administration, especially among first-time and floating voters. This why the next National Democratic Congress government has a rare and pristine opportunity to restore faith in Ghana’s crumbling democracy. Ghanaians are keen ...

The Co-Chair of the Citizens Movement against Corruption, Edem Senanu, has stated that some of the promises made by the New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Asuogyaman constituency are unfortunate as they constitute vote-buying. According to him, politicians are expected to concentrate on proposing and implementing meaningful development strategies, rather than relying on superficial promises. His comments come after ...

The President of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has criticised President Akufo-Addo for his perceived inaction against illegal mining popularly known as galamsey. According to Prof Eric Abavare, the president has refused to address the galamsey issue effectively. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on September 12, he said, “That man ...

Gideon Boako, spokesperson for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has staunchly defended the vice president’s credibility. Speaking at a mini rally following a visit by the party’s running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Dr. Boako praised Dr. Bawumia’s track record, highlighting his significant contributions to Ghana’s development. “I can vouch for Dr. Bawumia’s credibility 100 per cent. His commitment to ...

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised the Akufo-Addo-led administration’s economic management, attributing the country’s declining appeal to investors and businesses to high taxation and poor fiscal policies. Speaking at a community engagement event in Wamfie, Dormaa East constituency, Mr. Mahama asserted that Ghana’s current economic environment is driving away potential investors ...