Author: SAMUEL
Ghanaian music star, Black Sherif, has stirred conversation online after sharing his candid views on the popular concept of love languages during an appearance on Joy FM’s Personality Profile. Known for his reflective personality and emotionally driven music, the artist expressed skepticism about the widely accepted relationship framework, suggesting it may not be as authentic as many believe. “I Feel That Thing Is a Propaganda” When asked about his love language, Black Sherif responded with doubt, questioning the legitimacy and origins of the idea. “My love language? I feel that thing is propaganda,” he said. He further challenged the growing…
Efia Odo has called for greater transparency and advanced communication from authorities as Ghana battles persistent power outages known as “dumsor.” Speaking on United Showbiz on UTV, the socialite said the frequent interruptions have made life difficult for citizens and argued that clearer communication from officials would help people prepare better instead of being caught off guard. She also addressed how public commentary on national issues is often politicised, saying this has influenced her decision to stay quiet on many occasions to avoid being boxed into party affiliations. “A time came when I wanted to refrain from engaging in political…
Ghana is set to host a high-level international conference on reparatory justice in June 2026, following the historic adoption of a United Nations resolution that declared the trans-Atlantic enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity. The conference, scheduled for June 17 to 19 in Accra, will be held under the auspices of the President of Ghana and African Union Champion for Reparations, John Dramani Mahama. It is being convened as a follow-up to the UN General Assembly resolution, which received the backing of 123 member states. According to a statement from the organisers, the resolution marks “a significant…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will this year cut sod for the commencement of the construction of a 1,200-megawatt electricity generation plant as part of efforts to expand Ghana’s power generation capacity to meet growing national demand. The project, President Mahama explained forms part of a broader strategy by the government to address increasing electricity consumption and ensure redundancy in the country’s power supply system. Speaking at the Resetting Ghana Citizen Engagement on Saturday, May 2, he noted that Ghana’s peak electricity demand has risen significantly due to increased investment and economic activity. “Looking at how…
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has attributed improvements in local governance to the introduction of monthly allowances for Assembly Members across Ghana. According to him, Assembly Members are performing more effectively following the implementation of the allowance policy, which provides each member with GHS1,300 per month through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. Speaking during his thank-you tour of the Upper East Region, he explained that the initiative is part of broader efforts by the NDC government to strengthen governance at the grassroots level. He said that the government is…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has credited a surge in gold-related income and improved reserve management for a significantly stronger policy solvency position in 2025. According to the Central Bank, the development has shielded it from a far more severe loss position and safegaurded its capacity to sustain the fight against inflation. BoG has posted a GH¢15.63 billion operating loss for the 2025 financial year but a careful study of the report shows that without a GH¢9.57 billion gain from refined gold sales, the loss would have exceeded GH¢25 billion. This gap highlights the true cost of anchoring the Cedi…
Fans panic as viral streamer suddenly passes out during live broadcast Popular American streamer IShowSpeed caused widespread concern after he suddenly passed out during a live IRL stream while visiting St. Maarten. The shocking moment, which was captured live, showed the internet personality appearing visibly exhausted before collapsing mid-stream. Individuals around him quickly rushed to support him as the broadcast drew reactions from thousands of viewers watching in real time. Videos from the scene, now circulating widely on social media, show IShowSpeed being assisted by people nearby as they tried to stabilise him following the incident. The cause of the…
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a month-long ban on drumming and noise-making within its jurisdiction, set to take effect from May 4 to June 4, 2026, as part of measures to maintain peace, harmony, and public order ahead of the Homowo festival. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 30, the Assembly outlined strict guidelines to govern activities during the period, with particular restrictions placed on religious and social gatherings. Churches have been directed to confine their activities within their premises and refrain from the use of musical instruments throughout the duration of the ban. The directive further prohibits…
The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and his Deputy, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, have publicly filed their annual tax returns in a move to promote voluntary compliance and strengthen public trust. Speaking after the exercise, Dr. Forson said the decision to file publicly was deliberate. “We did so for a simple reason: leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he stated. He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their consistent contribution to national development, describing their role as central to sustaining the state. “Paying taxes is a shared civic responsibility. It is the foundation of good governance and a cornerstone of national…
A significant number of Mamprusi community members and traditional leaders assembled outside the Accra High Court today to demonstrate their solidarity with Naa Alhaji Seidu Abagre, popularly known as Sheriga II, as his ongoing legal challenges connected to the Bawku dispute unfold. Video from the scene shows the group standing firm in support, highlighting the deep divisions that continue to mark the long-standing conflict in the Upper East Region town. The gathering comes amid court proceedings involving the 79-year-old retired teacher, who has been a central figure in rival claims to the Bawku traditional skin. Naa Seidu Abagre faces charges…