Author: SAMUEL
Deputy National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Isaac Jay Hyde, has emphasized that his party’s pushback against what it calls oppression by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not a partisan battle but a collective responsibility to safeguard democratic freedoms. Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Friday, September 19, Hyde said the issue at stake goes beyond politics. “This fight is not just the fight of the NPP but for our collective good as a Ghanaian people. Today, the NDC is saying that they are silencing critics and going after those who speak out against abuse on…
MobileMoney LTD (MML), has officially launched its “Still Me Nsa Aka” consumer promo, designed to reward loyal customers and encourage wider adoption of transactions MoMo app. The promo which started on September 15, 2025, is expected to end on December 15, 2025. To qualify to enter the draw, Customers are required to perform their transactions through the MoMo app. Eligible transactions include peer-to-peer transfers both on MoMo and across other networks, QR and MoMo Pay transactions, payments on aggregator platforms, airtime and data purchases, as well as utilities, TV subscriptions, investments, insurance, and savings. Customers who spend a minimum of…
Kumasi-based second-hand goods dealer, James Dadzie, has emerged as the grand prize winner of a brand-new Hyundai Creta in the 13th edition of Telecel Ghana’s Dream Car Promo, the telco’s flagship SMS trivia campaign. The prize presentation took place at the bustling Kasoa Market, where a large crowd gathered to witness the handover of the car. The event was filled with music, fanfare, and applause as Dadzie received his keys. Overwhelmed with emotion, the father of two expressed gratitude to Telecel for the life-changing win. “I am very excited. I still can’t believe I am driving home a brand-new car,…
Brett Cornelius James was a famous Nashville-based country music singer, songwriter, and producer from the United States of America. Brett James Cornelius was only 34-year-old when he died. The late Brett James Cornelius compositions have been recorded 494 times by various artists. As a solo artist, he was signed to Career Records (Arista Nashville) in 1995, charting three singles and releasing a self-titled album. He returned to Arista in 2002, releasing two more singles. Brett James Cornelius cause of death Brett was killed when the small plane he was in crashed into a field in Western North Carolina in the…
The Accra Regional Police Command has confirmed that nine suspects have been arraigned before the Adabraka District Court over a violent attack on Mutala Yayaa at Darkuman on September 10, 2025. According to police, the suspects—identified as Bernard Tagoe alias Asa Sese, Nii Eric Martey, Michael Lokko, Felix Adu Mensah, Habib Gusamu, Solomon Assan, Kwame Khalid, Jacob Addy, and Gideon Arthur, allegedly assaulted the complainant with a cutlass, axe, and scissors. The assault, which was captured in a viral video, left Yayaa with deep wounds on his head and body. “All the accused persons pleaded not guilty to charges of…
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund continued its nationwide assessment tour of Regional and Teaching Hospitals with a visit today, Friday, September 19 to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital). The delegation, led by the Fund’s Administrator, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, engaged hospital leadership as part of efforts to better understand the state of healthcare delivery and the challenges faced in combating non-communicable diseases. The Fund’s delegation was received by Dr. Leslie Issa Adam-Zakariah, Medical Director, together with members of the hospital’s management team. During the meeting, leadership of Ridge Hospital outlined critical challenges affecting service delivery, ranging from human resource gaps…
The Centre for Economic Research and Policy Analysis (CERPA) has identified several key factors behind the recent depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. After a period of strong appreciation earlier this year, the currency has weakened again, trading at about GHS 12.11 to the US dollar on the interbank market as of September 10, 2025. CERPA cites seasonal foreign exchange demand linked to fuel and essential goods imports as a major driver of the decline. It also points to limited inflows from exports and remittances, persistent structural weaknesses in Ghana’s external sector, and speculation at forex bureaus as contributing factors. The…
Child rights organization Challenging Heights has threatened to formally petition key government institutions if authorities fail to immediately arrest and prosecute the stepmother accused of scalding her three-year-old stepdaughter with hot water in Winneba. Founder James Kofi Annan, speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey, described the alleged act as “attempted murder” and questioned why the suspect, identified as Akaima, a Liberian national, remains free while the victim receives emergency care for severe genital burns at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital. We shouldn’t even ask the police to arrest these people; they should immediately arrest this woman. This woman…
A three-year-old girl is fighting for her life at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba after suffering severe burns to her genitals, allegedly inflicted by her stepmother as punishment for bedwetting. The suspect, identified as Akaima, a Liberian national, is accused of pouring scalding hot water on the toddler in an act of brutal discipline that has left the child with critical injuries. According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred at the family’s residence, where the stepmother allegedly subjected the young victim to the painful punishment following a bedwetting accident. Medical personnel at the healthcare facility have confirmed the…
Acclaimed British actor Idris Elba has declared Lagos “the most amazing city in the world” during an interview at the prestigious TIFF Tribute Awards. Speaking with eTalk TV on the red carpet, the Hollywood star expressed profound admiration for Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, highlighting its vibrant energy and incredible talent pool. “There are so many memories. Lagos, if you have never been there, is the most amazing place, city in the world. I had a great time. The talent there is incredible,” Elba enthusiastically shared. The actor particularly cherished the experience of working with British singer Seal (born Henry Olusegun…