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Author: Nene Odompleh
The founder of the1957News, a Ghanaian news and entertainment website. He has years of experience in online publishing and content creation and has built a successful online news agency through apt content coverage, timely reporting, and attention to accuracy.
The Central Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Prof. Richard Kofi Asiedu has rendered useless the saying of the NPP that, the flagship policy of the Free SHS education would be canceled by the next NDC administration. According to Prof . Kofi Asiedu, the free SHS needs to be strengthened to meet a good standard of education. He made this pronouncement during Gomoa Dominase Festival 2023 in response to the baseless and balderdash allegations made by the elephant family in the likes of HonAfenyo Markin, Hon. Solomon Quarm – Gomoa East DCE, NPPs immediate past MP- Kojo…
Madam Beatrice Mensah – Tayui has been honored by Illinois legislative black caucus foundation for her great contribution towards building relationships between the legislative and other organizations in Ghana. Mrs. Beatrice Mensah Tayui is a seasoned Chief Executive Officer leading and operating cutting-edge businesses on the international landscape with a focus on oil and gas in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her business acumen has placed her in a position to serve on several corporate and foundation boards. She is an Economist and an investment strategist, with high corporate acumen and a keen eye for niche opportunities in the oil and gas sector.…
Former Presidential Advisor to late President Mills, Brigadier-General(Rtd) Nunoo Mensah has disclosed that President Nana Akufo-Addo rejected him when he presented himself to be assigned as the Minister of Agriculture to help revive the sector. In his view, he was adequately prepared to do that job as ‘probono’ Minister who was readily ready to help develop his country. Speaking to Starr FM, Brigadier-General Nunoo Mensah, a former Chief of Defence Staff said that President Akufo-Addo turned his back on him because he despise individuals who speak the truth. “I weep for the future of our young people if we can…
National Security operatives numbered 13 have been allegedly nabbed at Konongo in the Ashanti Region. The syndicate is said to have been illegally operating within the Asiwa enclave, taking monies from small-scale miners. At around 12:00 pm on Friday, the main Kumasi-Konongo highway was blocked by a police patrol team to stop a speeding Land Cruiser said to be occupied by the said National Security operatives. “We had a tip-off that some people from National Security have been operating in some mining communities in the Bosome Freho District,” a source told Media General‘s William Evans-Nkum. “We quickly informed our commander…
Aspiring Member of Parliament for Amasaman Constituency on the ticket National Democratic Congress(NDC)Mr. Sam Atsu Forson Alornyo has indicated that he is readily ready the lead opposition NDC for victory in 2024 when given the nod as the Parliamentary candidate for the Amasaman Constituency. In an interview with this portal, the seasoned politician stated categorically that he has the locus to be the Parliamentary candidate for Amasaman Constituency to effect change and strengthen the wheels of the party going into election 2024 because winning the election is non-negotiable Hon.Sam Atsu who has muddled and dabbled in politics of the NDC…
The Mamprugu Zaabuni Youth for Development has said, the new enskinment of Bawku Naaba, Naa Alhaji Seidu Abagre (Kulga || )will birth the Bawku township with peace and unity so as put a halt to the prolonged conflict within the Bawku enclave. According to the PRO of the Mamprugu Zaabuni Youth for Development, Mr. Mahama Issifu Mashood, the enskinment of Bawku Naaba is in the right direction as the new Chief has the chieftaincy locus to find the pragmatic measures to unite all opposing factions in the Bawku Chieftaincy conflict to bring lasting peace and tranquility. Mr. Mashood called for…
Nana Poku Kwarteng, alias Starboy Kwarteng, has announced that his late daughter, Priscilla Opoku-Kwarteng, who was popularly known as “Ebony Reigns” will be celebrated every February 16, even after his demise. The Ghanaian music star who was born on February 16, 1997, in Kumasi and passed on February 16 via a fatal accident has to date, been cherished greatly by her family, fans, and loved ones. WATCH VIDEO HERE https://www.instagram.com/reel/CovgAT3oTuW/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= During this year’s Ebony’s Jollof day, an annual occasion specifically set to celebrate her birthday, Mr. Kwarteng explained the close relationship he had with his late daughter and therefore why…
Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa has rejected the request by a provincial government to commemorate a state burial to bid the renowned Rapper AKA who according to the Police, was assassinated on February 10 at Durban, South Africa. This was reported by the local media. After the sudden death of the rapper Kiernan Forbes, who was famously known in the music circles as Rapper AKA, Panyaza Lesufi, the premier of Gauteng wrote to the president of South Africa seeking permission and acceptance to bid a state burial for the deceased, however, it was reported on Thursday that, the…
Camidoh’s manager, George Mensah Britton, via social media has shared with the general public the amount resourced in making the worldwide hit with “Sugarcane”. The manager posted on his Facebook page stating that, “the music industry has evolved into one of the most costly but also most lucrative creative endeavors of our day. From creation to consuming cost a fortune”. Assessing Camidoh’s original and remix version of his song “Sugarcane” as a case study, he wrote, ” JWillz, and Rex, two incredible Ghanaian directors, shot and edited two music videos, Sugarcane and Sugarcane remix respectively”. “Promotions were run on both…
Actor and TV show host Akwasi Boadi, popularly known as Akrobeto, has revealed that ‘missing’ footballer Christian Atsu once gifted him €800. Speaking on his show, The Real News on UTV, he stated that at the time, he had never met the footballer. Akrobeto said Atsu gave him the money through actor Kwaku Manu as appreciation for the work he does on his show. He stated that the footballer valued what he did on The Real News, stating that he had been told it was a source of entertainment for him while he played abroad. Akrobeto said that he was…