Highlife singer Kofi Nti, celebrated as one of the finest vocalists of his generation, made a return to the music scene this week. Despite being successful in the early and mid-2000s as a protégé of Ofori Amponsah and Daddy Lumba, Nti has been largely inactive for over a decade and his career has seeminly taken a nosedive. This week, he released a new single titled Akoma, featuring Ghanaian dancehall legend […]
The British High Commissioner Harriet Thompson has expressed fears that the upcoming 2024 elections might not maintain the peaceful reputation of past polls. Speaking at the King’s Birthday celebration in Accra on Thursday, she noted that recent conversations with local leaders and citizens alike have brought to light growing fears of potential unrest. “Unfortunately, my colleagues and I are frequently told by a range of people that they fear Ghana’s […]
The National Media Commission (NMC) is set to launch a new media watch app to combat misinformation and disinformation in the lead-up to the 7 December general elections. The initiative is designed to empower both journalists and citizens to report real-time suspicious activities at polling stations to enable prompt responses to any electoral misconduct. Speaking at a forum organised by the Institute of Democratic Governance and the Civic Forum Initiative […]
SEND Ghana, a leading advocacy organization, has embarked on an ambitious project to collate inputs from various stakeholders for the 2025 Budget and Economic Policy. This initiative aims to ensure that the voices of Ghanaians are heard and their concerns addressed in the upcoming budget. The organization is seeking inputs from citizens, civil society organizations, and private sector stakeholders to inform the budget's priorities and allocations. This inclusive approach is […]
The founder and presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor has reportedly passed on. Sources close to the family reveal she died Tuesday evening (October 28) at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital following a short illness. The 72-year-old was among the 13 presidential candidates cleared by the Electoral Commission to contest the 7 December polls. Having contested in two previous elections, Akua Donkor is the third candidate […]
A tragic accident occurred at Wasa Dadieso in the Amenfi East Municipality of the Western Region, claiming six lives and leaving nine others injured. The crash involved a fuel tanker with the registration number GT 698 : 22, which was traveling from Bawdie to Kumasi. The tanker lost control and collided with a Nissan mini passenger bus, commonly known as "Stanbic." Among the six victims was a young girl, while […]
New details surrounding the death of renowned Nigerian novelist, and filmmaker, Biyi Bandele have emerged. In August 2022, his daughter, Temi Bandele announced his sudden death at the age of 54. The cause of his death was not disclosed at the time. In a report published, The Guardian UK revealed that Bandele committed suicide in August 2022. The British platform reported that Bándélé took his life a day after he […]
The Legal Affairs Correspondent for the EIB Network, Murtala Inusah has been attacked by supporters of Bishop Salifu Amoako at the High Court in Accra. The supporters of Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako and Mouha Amoako, parents of 16-year-old son (the teen allegedly responsible for a tragic crash on Saturday 12th October 2024) confronted members of the media during a court session. Murtala Inusah, who was present at the court to […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) has said starting today, Tuesday the 15th of October 2024 to Saturday the 19th of October 2024, all registered voters will have a second opportunity to review their details online and report issues they may find to the EC’s offices in the districts where they registered. In a welcome address at the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) in Accra on Tuesday, 15th October, the chairperson of the […]
