A prominent energy expert has strongly criticised the president’s recent push to revive the ailing Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), asserting that without proper caution, the endeavour may end in failure. Mr Benjamin Nisah emphasised that even if TOR is revitalised as per the President’s aspirations, its products may struggle to find buyers in the market. Mr Nisah highlighted the National ...
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South Africa shock Morocco to advance to quarters of AFCON 2023
South Africa stunned Morocco with a 2-0 victory in the round of 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The clash, held on Tuesday night at Stade San de Pédro, saw South Africa deliver a spirited performance, earning them a spot in the quarter-finals. Bafana Bafana scored two pivotal goals in the second half to seal their fate. ...
Read More »GFA EXCO Member Slams Chris Hughton
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Nana Oduro Sarfo, has launched an attack on Chris Hughton, calling him a ‘bad coach’, following the Black Stars’ disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Hughton, who was appointed in March 2023, led the team to the 34th edition of the AFCON, but they suffered a ...
Read More »AFCON 2023: Ghana to receive $700,000 after first round exit
Ghana are set to receive a $700,000 consolation prize for their third-place finish at AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast. Despite falling short of advancing to the knockout stage, the team will pocket a share of the tournament’s $34.6 million prize money, as revealed in the breakdown provided by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Had the four-time African champions qualified ...
Read More »‘It’s not about leadership: if we really need to fight it, then everybody must fight’ – EOCO boss on measures to curb corruption
The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crimes Office (EOCO), Maame Tiwaa Addo-Danquah has stressed the need for an all-hands-on deck approach to the fight against corruption. She said much as the government and its anti-corruption agencies have the mandate, every Ghanaian must bring their shoulders to the wheel in driving out corruption from the country. “I am concerned, ...
Read More »New MUSIGLO Policies For Members
The Musicians’ Organisation Global (MUSIGLO) will host an orientation session to introduce its adopted policies to its members on Friday, February 9, 2024. The yet to be introduced policies were put in place to help improve their living standards. The venue and time for the orientation session will soon be made public by the close of the week, the organisers ...
Read More »KOD reacts to Eastwood Anaba rebuke, argues ‘people are stressed, need entertainment’ even in church
Popular media personality and fashion entrepreneur Kofi Okyere Darko, alias KOD, has reacted to Rev Eastwood Anaba’s rebuke to churches giving singing and dancing undue prominence during their services. In a viral video, the Fountain Gate Chapel founder and leader argued “many of our churches would die” if the singing, drumming, dancing, keyboard playing and the like were taken out. ...
Read More »Rev. Eastwood Anaba Preaches Against Excessive Entertainment In Churches
Renowned man of God, Rev. Eastwood Anaba has preached against the prevalence of entertainment in churches. In a video in circulation on social media, the Founder of the Eastwood Anaba Ministries has expressed his worry about the church’s overwhelming focus on entertainment at the expense of the fundamental purpose of gathering to hear the word of God. Highlighting the dependence ...
Read More »Finance Ministry seeks dialogue with Organised Labour on domestic power consumption VAT
The Ministry of Finance says it has acknowledged concerns raised by Organised Labour regarding the proposed implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on residential customers’ electricity consumption. In a press statement released on Tuesday, January 30, the Ministry announced plans to conduct extensive meetings with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks to ensure their input in ...
Read More »Rich, upright people smoke including your ‘favourite artiste’ but I’ve quit – Kelvynboy confronts cannabis stereotyping
Kelvynboy has attempted to disabuse people of the “misconception” that smokers are “dirty and rowdy”. Allowing that, perhaps, this was the case in yesteryear, he intimated, also, times have changed. The Highlife star revealed he knows some of the most affluent and upright people in society who smoke. In fact, prominent musicians in Ghana smoke, he doubled down, offering no names, ...
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