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Celestine Donkor, the renowned Ghanaian gospel singer, has voiced her belief that Nathaniel Bassey’s recent advice to Ghanaian gospel musicians was driven by a sense of guilt rather than genuine concern. Bassey, a popular Nigerian gospel singer, had urged Ghanaian artists to create more songs in English to expand their …

A 27-year-old housekeeper, Thomas Yokpo, has been sentenced to two and a half years of hard labor by the Accra Circuit Court One for stealing $16,000 from his employer. Despite denying the allegations, Yokpo was found guilty after trial and subsequently handed the jail sentence. Police Inspector Wisdom Alorwu provided …

Zeepay Ghana Limited has entered negotiations with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to address the temporary suspension of its forex license. The Central Bank’s action, attributed to Zeepay’s non-compliance with prescribed protocols for converting settlement funds into the local currency, prompted discussions between the two entities. The suspension of Zeepay’s …

A heartbreaking shortage of pediatric dialysis machines and necessary medical supplies at the Tamale Teaching Hospital has resulted in the tragic deaths of 15 children, highlighting the urgent need for life-saving equipment in the healthcare system. The absence of essential medical supplies has compelled healthcare professionals to resort to using …

The legal community mourns the loss of Natasha Lamptey, a revered figure at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). At 42, Lamptey, a prominent lawyer in private practice, passed away on December 5, 2023, succumbing to a battle with cancer. Having commenced her tenure in 2016 at UPSA, Lamptey …

Manasseh Addison Sackey, a 34-year-old teacher and incumbent assemblyman seeking re-election in the Teberebie Electoral area in Prestea, Western Region, met an untimely demise. Known affectionately as Teacher Obour within the community and a dedicated educator at Teberebie M/A Junior High School, Sackey tragically drowned in a river while en …

In a recent interview, renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Isaac Kwadwo Ampong, popularly known as Great Ampong, opened up about his forthcoming 17th album set to release on December 3, 2023. Amid discussions about the acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana, Ampong revealed that one of the tracks on his …

Sydney Casely-Hayford, a revered Financial Analyst and influential figure in Ghana, has sadly passed away on December 1, 2023, at the age of 69. He battled illness over the past eight years and ultimately succumbed, leaving behind a legacy of astute financial insight and activism. Mr. Casely-Hayford was recognized for …

Ethiopian Airlines has recently implemented a ban on the use of ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bags by passengers on its flights originating from Nigeria. The ban, detailed in a letter addressed to the Regional Manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), was disclosed by Henok Gizachew, the airline’s Manager of Airport …

Four prominent mobile money agents associations in Ghana, namely the Northern MoMo Agents Association of Ghana (NOMAAG), the Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MOMAG), the Mobile Money Agents Association Ghana (MMAAG), and ABAG, have jointly declared a temporary restriction on cash withdrawals to GHS1,000 per transaction effective December 1st, 2023. This …