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Nigerian singer and actor Chike-Ezekpeazu Osebuka, known mononymously as Chike, has stirred controversy after publicly expressing strong reservations about marriage particularly for artists in the early stages of their careers. In a video sighted by NKONKONSA, the “Running to You” hitmaker described getting married as a “stupid step” for any young music artist trying to break through or sustain momentum in the competitive entertainment industry. “I don’t think any young artist who’s trending or trying to get to the next place in their career should get married. In fact, I think it’s a stupid step. That’s my personal opinion,” he…

Civil society group Democracy Hub has issued a public statement following reports of a disturbance at Ridge Hospital involving Ralph Afful Williams, also known as Fellow Ghanaians, an activist linked to the organisation. In a statement dated Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Democracy Hub confirmed its awareness of Mr. Williams’ connection to the incident and acknowledged that the matter has drawn public attention. The group noted that the Minister for Health has already held preliminary meetings to gather facts, including engaging directly with Mr. Williams. A committee has also been constituted to investigate the issue further. “We will await the findings…

Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has waded into the controversy surrounding Fante Comedy, the TikToker who was recently released after being arrested for threatening comments about the First Lady and the President. In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor expressed concern after a viral video showed Fante Comedy in a warm embrace with former Vice President and 2024 NPP presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, moments after his release. “I have seen videos of Fante Comedy, one of the TikTokers arrested for saying they will behead the First Lady and kill the President. He was in a warm embrace with the former Vice President Bawumia,…

Samuel Wakiki, the current Zebilla Constituency Youth Organizer who is now aspiring to be the Upper East Regional Youth Organizer, faces explosive fraud allegations after multiple victims accused him of orchestrating a cash-for-job scam targeting desperate job seekers during the previous government administration especially the eleventh hour recruitments. At least 7 individuals, male and female, claim Samuel Wakiki promised them lucrative government positions in 2024 when his government was in power, in exchange for payments ranging from GH¢5,000 to GHC 40,000, only to vanish after collecting the monies from the naive amd desperate job seekers. The scandal came to light…

hana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, PhD, has inaugurated the Ghana Gold Board Tribunal. The tribunal, according to the minister, is in line with Section 55 of the Gold Board Act. Made up of 3 persons, the tribunal, according to the minister, will consider appeals regarding a decision made by the Gold Board, a matter relating to a license issue under the law, or a decision of the Dispute Resolution Committee. However, the government is yet to appoint a registrar and provide the necessary staff to support the effective functioning of the Tribunal. Members of the tribuna include: Biadela Mortey…

President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour, has warned that health professionals may be forced to withdraw their services if violent attacks on them continue. His caution follows a recent incident at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge), where a viral video captured relatives of a patient verbally and physically assaulting health workers at the Emergency Unit, disrupting critical services. In a joint statement signed by Dr. Serebour and GMA General Secretary, Dr. Richard Selormey, the Association condemned the attacks, describing them as “acts of impunity” that put both patients and staff at risk. The GMA urged…

A day after a tragic crash near Omega Fire Ministry in Auchi, Edo State, where three people died after a Dangote truck collided with a Mercedes Benz GLK, social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, aka VeryDarkMan (VDM), led a protest demanding accountability from the company. VDM, joined by students of Auchi Polytechnic, blocked Dangote trucks from using the roads, calling on the company to take responsibility for accident victims. The protest was sparked by the case of Ruth Otabor, sister of BBNaija winner Phyna, whose leg was amputated after being crushed by a Dangote truck shortly after her graduation. In…

Kwame Ohene Frimpong, Member of Parliament for Asante-Akyem North in the Ashanti Region, has gone live on Facebook to clarify his work abroad and address circulating rumours. “I am abroad representing my constituents and attracting investors to our area,” he said in the video monitored by Lovin ghana news “Through my efforts, over 89 individuals have received scholarships. The NDC government facilitated 60 of these projects, and I managed the rest myself.” Clarifying his political alignment, the MP stated, “My decision to work with the NDC does not mean I betrayed the NPP. “I served in the NPP before running…

Ghanaian photographer Kobby Blay has sharply criticized Ralph St. Williams following his confrontation with nurses at Ridge Hospital, saying the real “emergency” is Ralph’s behaviour rather than the treatment he received. Blay recounted what transpired when Ralph arrived at the hospital with over 20 of his supporters on motorbikes after sustaining lacerations in an accident in which he allegedly knocked down a pedestrian. According to Blay, Ralph’s case was triaged as “green,” meaning non-life-threatening, while the man he reportedly knocked down was given a bed and stabilised for further treatment. Blay explained that Ralph was then asked to initiate a…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has announced that, together with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), it has commenced a corruption risk assessment and investigation into suspected corruption and related offences in the administration of the Government Payroll. According to the OSP, the assessment and investigation aim to isolate and remove the names of non-existent, ineligible, and undeserving persons from the government payroll; recover wrongful payments and unearned salaries; prosecute those suspected of wrongdoing; and implement internal controls to strengthen payroll processing and salary payments. To facilitate the nationwide roll-out, a pilot exercise was conducted in the…