Author: SAMUEL
At exactly 12:22 a.m. on December 22, 2025, the lights pierced the night at the University of Ghana Stadium and Black Sherif emerged. The roar that followed confirmed one thing: the wait was worth it. From dusk till the early hours, fans from all walks of life packed the venue, united by the artiste who carried Konongo Zongo from the streets to global stages. Though the concert—scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on December 21—started later than expected, the delay dissolved the moment Black Sherif took control, delivering an emotionally charged, high-energy performance that reminded everyone why Zaama Disco remains a December…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, has disclosed that the central bank is working to reduce the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio to 10 per cent by the end of 2026. The current NPL ratio stands at 19.5% as of October 2025. According to the Governor, the target forms part of a broader strategy to ensure that asset quality within the banking sector remains a top priority, especially as interest rates begin to ease. Dr Asiama made the disclosure in a speech delivered at the Governor’s Day Annual Bankers’ Dinner, organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers. He…
A High Court in Accra (Human Rights Division), presided over by Justice Nana Brew, has placed a perpetual injunction on freelance investigative journalist Innocent Samuel Appiah, restraining him from publishing or disseminating allegations against private individual Cynthia Adjei, following a privacy breach suit. In addition to the injunction, the court awarded costs of GH¢10,000 against the journalist. The ruling effectively bars Mr Appiah from pursuing any investigative publications or commentary linked to the subject matter of the case, whether directly or indirectly, across both traditional and digital media platforms. In delivering the decision, Justice Brew held that while press freedom…
Renowned gospel musician and preacher, Dr. Sonnie Badu, has shared a powerful personal testimony, declaring his firm belief in the reality of God after what he described as a divine encounter that saved his life. Speaking on the Makosem Show on Ezra FM, Dr. Badu stated that his experience two years ago strengthened his conviction that God exists and is actively involved in human affairs. According to him, there are moments in life that go beyond human explanation, and such experiences can only be understood through a personal encounter with God. “If God does not exist, none of us would…
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has accused Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly called Chairman Wontumi, of submitting a falsified document to Ghana Exim Bank in connection with a loan facility obtained by Wontumi Farms Limited. Dr Ayine said investigations revealed that a document presented as a receipt for farming and earth-moving equipment valued at GH₵4 million was in fact an altered invoice. The Economic and Organised Crime Office established that the equipment was never purchased from Kas-Sama Enterprise, despite claims made to the bank. According to the Attorney-General, the supplier confirmed that no payment was received and that the document retained supply…
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine has announced plans to prosecute Percival Kofi Akpaloo of the Liberal Party of Ghana and two related parties over alleged forgery, stealing and money laundering arising from a COCOBOD feeder roads contract. Dr Ayine said the case was triggered by a suspicious transaction alert filed by the Financial Intelligence Centre after monitoring activity on an account linked to Pomaa Universal Ghana Limited. The alert prompted an investigation by the Economic and Organised Crime Office. Investigators established that the GH¢29 million feeder roads contract, awarded in December 2022, was legitimately granted to Pomaa…
Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has provided an update on the Exim Bank loan facility granted to Wontumi Farms, as presented during today’s Government Accountability Studies session led by Dominic Ayine. According to the Attorney-General, on January 16, 2018, Exim Bank approved a medium-term loan facility of GHC18,734,260.00 following an application by Bernard Antwi Boasiako, chief promoter of Wontumi Farms. The loan included a grant component of GHS 6,768,260.00. “This offer was accepted via a letter dated January 23, 2018, with Chairman Wontumi acting as the Chief Executive Officer of Wontumi Farms Limited and Thomas Antwi Boasiako serving as director…
Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has stated that he has not received any letter seeking an update on the investigation into the National Democratic Congress (NDC) national organizer, Joseph Yamin, and Abanga, who is the party’s vice chairman. However, he has indicated that the investigation is still ongoing and the final report will be made public when it is concluded. Dr Ayine, who was addressing the press, indicated that he has been silent because he does not speak on matters under investigation, adding that the issue involves a number of people and therefore will take time to reach a conclusion.…
Basically every color imaginable. Even Thomas Nast, the illustrator who shaped the modern Santa, switched between outfits. Then in 1931, Coca-Cola hired artist Haddon Sundblom to paint a warm, friendly Santa for their holiday ads. He dressed him in bright Coca-Cola red and Coke blasted that image across magazines, newspapers, and billboards worldwide. By the 1950s, all the old versions disappeared. Not because they were wrong but because Coke’s campaign became the global default. The Santa we picture today isn’t ancient tradition. He’s one of the most successful branding wins in history. Source:Lovinghananews.com
He helped popularize the forward pass, revolutionized blocking schemes, and led Georgia Tech to the famous 222-0 win in 1916. After growing up in Pennsylvania and playing at Brown and Penn, he went undefeated in his first season at Oberlin before coaching at Auburn, Clemson, and Georgia Tech. Across 35 seasons he built a 186-70-18 record and won a national title in 1917, with many debating that Georgia Tech deserved the 1916 championship as well. His life took a new turn in 1930 when he was hired by the Downtown Athletic Club in Manhattan to elevate college football through awards…