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Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Nasiru Amadu and Corporal Emmanuel Mintah of the Ghana Police Service, who were convicted last Friday to a total term of 30 years in prison, are expected to additionally cough up GHc120,000 each or in default spend more years behind bars. The convicts were fined an additional 10,000 penalty units (GHC 120,000) or in default, will serve an additional three years each to their 10-year sentence The Gbetsile Circuit Court presided over by Mrs Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway found two policemen guilty of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs for trafficking and convicted them cumulatively to…
The growing climate of intimidation against media practitioners under the current regime appears far from over, as yet another incident has sent shockwaves through the industry. In the early hours of November 28, 2025, popular blogger Tina was seized by National Security operatives in what many have described as a dramatic, heavy-handed operation. According to accounts, Tina was accosted around 2 a.m. while returning home from an event she had been officially engaged to cover. Operatives, who had reportedly been circling her neighbourhood throughout the night, intercepted her in what witnesses likened to a Rambo-style swoop. Recounting the ordeal to…
A video of the host of “Ghana Se Sen” on Lawson FM, Kwame Tanko has flown across social media platforms, receiving comments from Ghanaians. The popular media personality took time off his busy schedule to visit the Kumasi High Court today, as it was slated for the judgment of the Odo Bronii- Akosua Serwaa brouhaha. Speaking before the judgment, Kwame Tanko expressed optimism in Odo Bronii standing taller than Akosua Serwaa. “Odo Bronii would be the legal wife. By the time the judgment would come out, Odo Bronii would emerge victorious. It wouldn’t be shocking if Odo Broniu becomes the…
Wendy Shay is setting the record straight after a viral moment at the Ga Mantse’s palace sparked conversation. Speaking on Okay FM, the singer explained that her refusal of the drink offered to her wasn’t an act of disrespect — she was simply following strict medical instructions. According to her, her visit was purely out of respect for traditional authority, especially since she was performing on the Ga Mantse’s land for the third time. “I do believe everything has a head… a leader. So you need to give that respect,” she said. She further clarified that the drink wasn’t water…
Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has clarified why she declined a drink offered to her during a visit to the Ga Mantse’s palace, saying it was purely for health reasons and not an act of disrespect. Speaking on Okay FM, she explained that the drink presented was Schnapp, but due to the medication she was taking, her doctor had strictly warned her against consuming anything alcoholic. Wendy Shay noted that she visited the palace out of respect for traditional authority ahead of her performance and would never intentionally disregard customs. She stressed that her decision was guided solely by medical instructions.…
Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently prioritize a wage and salary increase for Nigeria’s armed forces and other security agencies. According to the senator, before President Tinubu assumed office, the basic salary of a private soldier and other security personnel was 50,000 naira per month. He noted that this has now been increased to 104,000 naira following the president’s intervention. Using another country as an example, Ndume highlighted that their soldiers earn no less than 3 million naira when converted, making them more willing to risk their lives for national service. He further lamented the…
Bashir Dalhatu, leader of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has called on the federal government to consider granting amnesty and financial support to Fulani ethnic militias, commonly referred to as b+ndits, similar to measures provided to Niger Delta militants. Speaking on Arise TV, Dalhatu said, “The federal government should give these people amnesty and money just like the Niger Delta militants were given.” He added, “Many of them are young men who never had access to education or opportunities. If we engage them properly, it could reduce the level of vi%lence we see in the north.” He further stressed, “This…
Sarkodie couldn’t hide his admiration as he showered high praise on Black Sherif’s new track “Sacrifice.” According to him, songs like this are “given, not created” — a rare kind of artistry that comes straight from a deeper place. Calling it “one of the greatest songs to come outta Ghana,” Sarkodie’s words highlight just how powerful and spiritually charged the record feels to many listeners. A king recognizing another rising legend — moments like this shape the culture.
Former Tamale Central MP, Inusah Fuseini, has issued a sharp warning to sitting legislators, insisting that every MP must be conscious of their conduct because every action in parliament carries consequences. His caution follows Speaker Alban Bagbin’s referral of Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to the Privileges Committee for alleged contempt of parliament. The referral was triggered by a petition from Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga after Afenyo-Markin challenged a move to exclude him from Ghana’s ECOWAS delegation. Source:Lovinghananews.com
“Getting a Nigerian artist to the Grammy Awards twice is no joke. It’s a huge deal. Whether you like it or not, when we talk about international recognition in Nigerian music, Burna Boy has been leading that front. He was ahead before a lot of people. People like to argue about the ‘Top 3’ or ‘Big 3’, but it’s not just that anymore. We now have a ‘Big 4’ — and Burna Boy is definitely part of it. When it comes to global recognition, you cannot deny his impact. If you think Burna Boy hasn’t made a mark, just look…