Nigerian actress and producer Funke Akindele has exposed a scammer using her name and picture to defraud unsuspecting victims on WhatsApp. According to Akindele, the scammer, identified as Prosper Paul, has been sending messages under her identity, asking for money and promising to repay it the next day. Funke shared screenshots of the scammer’s messages on her X account and ...

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has advised the public to carefully consider their choice of next of kin, stressing that they select someone who is not only of legal age but also capable of providing relevant information about the account holder when necessary. This follows what the Central Bank describes as a “pervasive misconception that the person nominated as Next-of-Kin ...

In a significant boost to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) campaign efforts, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, the former Constituency Chairman for Afigya Kwabre South in the Ashanti Region, has joined Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s Vice-Presidential bid. He joined forces with other key NPP figures, including Dr. Kwame Ayew Afriyie, MP for Effiduase-Asokore, Nana B, the Ashanti Regional Organizer, former MP ...

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that the upcoming parliamentary session, set to reconvene on September 3, will take place at the Dome at the International Conference Centre. This decision marks a significant departure from the traditional proceedings at Parliament’s main chamber, which has been the usual location for Ghana’s legislative activities. The announcement was made official through ...

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing  New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, has issued a stern warning to party appointees who are not actively campaigning for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer for the upcoming December 7, 2024 elections. Speaking on Accra 100.5 FM’s 6:00 am news on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, while ...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has revealed its vision to revitalize early childhood education in Ghana, marking an important shift towards providing quality education for all Ghanaians from a young age. At an NDC Press Briefing on August 27,at the NDC Headquarters, Accra, the party introduced its ‘Bright Beginnings Initiative’, created to breathe new life into early childhood education. The ...

Former President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to appointees of President Akufo-Addo’s administration, cautioning them not to flee the country after the 2024 elections. According to him, his government, should he be elected, will pursue legal action against anyone involved in corrupt activities during their tenure. Mahama’s remarks came during the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s National Campaign ...

The Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the government is considering extending the construction of the Kasoa to Winneba highway beyond its originally planned endpoint in Winneba. During an inspection tour of the highway alongside the Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Finance Minister assured that the Ministry of Finance is committed to releasing funds promptly ...

Three Teacher Unions, comprising the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to address their longstanding grievances. The unions have warned that the government’s inaction is causing significant unrest among teachers, which could disrupt industrial peace. In a press ...

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of attempting to distract public attention from the NDC’s manifesto which was launched on Saturday, August 24. His comment follows a media engagement with the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on Sunday, August 25, a day after the NDC’s manifesto was unveiled ...