Author: SAMUEL
The Kwaebibirim Municipal Security Council has arrested three Chinese nationals for engaging in illegal mining activities (Galamsey) along the Birim River at Akyem Abaam, a suburb of Akyem Kade in the Eastern Region. The council also impounded two excavators, which were being used by the illegal miners. The anti-galamsey team was led by the Kwaebibirem Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Emmanuel Kofi Nti and the Municipal Police Commander, ASP Barlekor Bernard. Speaking to the media after the arrest, Emanuel Kofi Nti indicated that the team is on the manhunt for some locals who managed to escape during the swoop. He, however,…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has announced plans to commence the third phase of the Appiatse reconstruction project, following the accumulation of GHC112 million in the Appiatse Support Fund. However, concerns have been raised by Secretary of the Phase Three Victims, Joseph Abu, over structural defects emerging in Phase One, prompting calls for improvements in the design and implementation of the upcoming phase. Following the commissioning of 124 housing units in Appiatse’s first reconstruction phase and the sod-cutting ceremony for phase three, 68 landowners whose properties were acquired for the project felt neglected. Appiatse…
Broni Wewu: Somewhere in London this week, in a mahogany room lined with portraits of dead men in powdered wigs, someone with the brain of a needle banged a silver spoon on a teacup and declared: “We must teach those brutes in Ghana the rule of law, if not colonial comport.” And so, the Bar Council of England and Wales (BCEW), together with the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA), issued a communiqué in a tone more suited to a colonial district officer than to a 21st-century peer. It demanded that Ghana “immediately and without delay” reinstate our suspended Chief Justice, Her…
Ghanaian actress and TV personality Nana Ama McBrown has finally stepped out for a public event after weeks of recovery from her recent surgery that kept her away from hosting Onua Showtime. The celebrated actress, who had earlier assured fans in a TikTok live session that she was doing well after undergoing surgery on her right hand, was spotted on Friday, August 15, 2025, at a family occasion. McBrown attended the wedding ceremony of her younger brother and godson, marking her first major public appearance since the procedure. At the ceremony, McBrown carefully kept her surgically treated hand covered while…
Ghanaian rapper, M.anifest, has opened up about how his grandfather helped to shape the beat of “Invisible,” a standout track on his 2016 album Nowhere Cool. The revelation surfaced after a fan took to X on August 13, 2025, to lavish praise on the song. “M.anifest’s Invisible is one of the greatest songs to come out of Ghana. Everything in the song is on point from messaging, beat, and everything!” the post read. Seeing the tribute, M.anifest responded by revealing how the track’s rhythm was born. During the making of Nowhere Cool, he would regularly share early drafts with his…
Ghanaian artiste, Fameye, is stepping into a fresh artistic era with the unveiling of a new alter ego he calls Antonio. He shared the news in an interview with TV3, hinting that Antonio will headline his upcoming wave of music releases. Drawing inspiration from his father’s career in law enforcement, Fameye says the character reflects a police officer’s son, right down to his new look. “There is something coming up, if you see my new look. My father is a policeman, so I’m beginning to look like the child of a police officer. This look is called Antonio, watch out…
Ghanaian gospel musician Selina Boateng has publicly confirmed that she is no longer married to her husband, Isaac Berchie. Selina Boateng made the announcement during an interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM’s drive-time show, where she openly yes to a question asked by the host if she had indeed divorced her husband after six years of marriage. She explained that she is not ashamed of her current status and, thankfully, has not experienced any form of stigma since the split. While she chose not to disclose the exact cause of the divorce, Selina Boateng used the platform to advise…
Ghanaian spiritual leader Bishop Kwabena Boakye Asiamah, popularly known as Ajagurajah, has once again sparked online buzz after unveiling the latest addition to his luxury fleet — a brand-new 2025 Jetour T2 XWD SUV. In a viral video making rounds on social media, the leader of the Ajagurajah Movement was seen proudly showing the plush ride, which still had its seats sealed in protective covers. The spiritual figure appeared visibly elated as he took time to highlight the vehicle’s cutting-edge features to his followers while boasting of his status as one of Ghana’s wealthiest spiritual leaders. The 2025 Jetour T2…
——— A-G, Dr Dominic Ayine The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine has restated that the suspension of the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, is grounded in law. According to him, the process is strictly in line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. Dr Ayine said this in response to a statement issued by the Bar Council of England and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, calling for the reinstatement of Justice Torkornoo. “The suspension of Her Ladyship, Justice Torkornoo, C.J., strictly adheres to the provisions of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, particularly Article 146, which prescribes the procedure and…
The Amasaman-Medie section of the Ofankor-Nsawam road was blocked for more than 15 hours from Thursday evening to late Friday, leaving thousands of commuters, long-distance travellers and heavy-duty trucks stranded in a massive gridlock. Vehicles travelling between Accra and the Northern Region, as well as other Sahelian neighbouring countries, were caught in the standstill, unable to move for the entire period. Many passengers heading towards the Medie stretch were compelled to walk from Satellite or resort to commercial motorbikes (Okada) to reach their destinations. Those unable to find alternative transport, particularly long-distance travellers and drivers, were forced to spend the…