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Tragic news struck the Ghanaian media community as Michael Osei, professionally known as Nana Yaw Osei Tenkorang, was found dead in his Takoradi residence. The 35-year-old, renowned for his role as the morning show host on New Day TV, failed to report for work on February 4, 2024, prompting concern …

Leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to bolstering support for journalists with the proposed Ghana Media Fund (GMF). During a recent meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) at the International Press Centre in Accra, Bediako emphasized that the …

Tullow Oil, in collaboration with its Joint Venture Partners, is gearing up to temporarily cease drilling operations in Ghana later this year. The decision comes as the company plans to rely on existing well resources to maintain production levels at the Jubilee and TEN fields amidst declining output. Scheduled for …

The Member of Parliament (MP) representing Dome Kwabenya, Sara Adwoa Safo, has voiced her objections to the language used in the national pledge, citing gender bias concerns. During a spirited debate in parliament, Adwoa Safo advocated for the inclusion of “foremothers” alongside “forefathers” in the pledge to acknowledge the significant …

The vaccination initiative, scheduled to commence by the end of the year, aims to immunize pre-adolescents before they enter into sexual activity, recognizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of cervical cancer cases in the country. Dr. Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, Programmes Manager for the Expanded Programme on Immunization at …

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a cautionary advisory urging citizens to consider wearing nose masks in light of the recent surge in air pollution across the country. GMet highlighted concerns regarding Ghana’s polluted airspace and emphasized the importance of protective measures to safeguard public health. According to GMet, …

In the Eastern Region of Ghana, the Ghana Police Service has apprehended forty-six individuals linked to the recent assaults on the Bepong Chiefs palace and police officers in Kwahu Bepong. These arrests follow an initial capture of 25 individuals associated with the violent incident, bringing the total number of suspects …

Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, which was discovered during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate. The palace clarified that it is not prostate cancer and that the type of cancer remains undisclosed. The King, aged 75, began “regular …

In a unanimous decision during a Cabinet meeting on February 2, 2024, the government has opted to retract the previously approved 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. This move, reported by Asaase Radio, eliminates the obligation for electricity consumers to pay the controversial VAT on their utility bills. The …

In a grand event held at the Labadi Beach Hotel, the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) celebrated its sixth edition of awards, honoring outstanding hotels and hoteliers within the tourism and hospitality industry. The awards aimed to commend member establishments and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in various aspects of their …