Author: Political Desk

Engineers & Planners Limited, the headline sponsor of Ghana’s senior national football team, the Black Stars, has disbursed the first installment of US$2 million out of its pledged US$5 million to aid the team’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The payment was made into a dedicated fund set up for the national team, Deputy Minister of Finance, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, disclosed at a short presentation ceremony held on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Describing the transfer as a symbolic contribution from the private sector, the Deputy Minister commended Engineers & Planners for honouring its pledge and setting an…

Presidential Special Aide Joyce Bawah Mogtari has reminded Ghanaian digital creators that freedom of expression in the digital space comes with responsibilities and must not infringe on the rights of others. Addressing participants at the maiden Digital Media Creators Networking and Capacity Building Conference organised by The1957News, Joyce Bawah Mogtari underscored the need for balance between innovation and respect for privacy and reputation. “Your rights start and end with another person’s rights. You must also remember that your freedoms pretty much have limits on them, especially when those freedoms infringe on another person’s rights,” she stated. She encouraged creators to…

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, has asked digital content creators to be cautious of spreading misinformation and disinformation, emphasising the long-term damage such content can cause. Speaking at the maiden Digital Media Creators Networking and Capacity Building Conference organised by The1957News, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, the Presidential Adviser noted that once false information is published online, it becomes difficult to retract and can mislead the public. “Disinformation, misinformation are both just as bad… If it is not true, if it is not sincere, it’s not factual, don’t put it out. And if you’re in…

Presidential Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has called on Ghanaian digital media creators to uphold strict ethical standards and always seek consent where necessary before publishing content. Delivering her remarks as Guest of Honour at the maiden Digital Media Creators Networking and Capacity Building Conference organised by The1957News on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Joyce Bawah Mogtari stressed the importance of respecting privacy and individual rights in the digital space. “When we talk about ethics of the digital media, these are about the privacy of the people that you want to have in your videos, in…

The Founder of The1957News, Nene Odompleh, has called on Ghanaian digital media creators to uphold high standards of professionalism and credibility as the industry continues to grow. Speaking at the opening of the maiden Digital Media Creators Networking and Capacity Building Conference organised by The1957News, Nene Odompleh stressed the need for creators to match the power of digital platforms with responsibility.  “With this power comes the responsibility to grow, to learn, and to build a community that thrives on professionalism, credibility, and innovation. That is why we are here,” he told the gathering. Describing the conference as “a strategic response…

Digital content creators have evolved beyond mere storytellers and now serve as educators, influencers, and important contributors to national discourse, according to Bernard Kwesi Odompleh, popularly known as Nene Odompleh. The Founder and Team Lead of The1957News made the observation in his welcome address at the maiden Digital Media Creators Networking and Capacity Building Conference organised by his outfit on Thursday, April 30, 2026. “Today, creators are not just storytellers; they are educators, influencers, and key contributors to national discourse,” Nene Odompleh stated. He noted that while digital platforms have democratised information, this power comes with significant responsibility. “With this…

Founder and Team Lead of The1957News, Nene Odompleh, has urged Ghanaian digital media creators to prioritise collaboration over competition to build a stronger and more sustainable industry. Delivering the opening remarks at the maiden Digital Media Creators Networking and Capacity Building Conference organised by The1957News on Thursday, April 30, 2026, Nene Odompleh emphasised that the digital space offers enough opportunities for all creators to thrive. “We must not see ourselves as competitors. The digital space is vast, constantly expanding, and full of opportunities. The success of one creator does not diminish another; it strengthens the entire ecosystem,” he said. “Indeed,…

 The1957News is today, Thursday, April 30, 2026, hosting the maiden Digital Media Creators Networking & Capacity Building Conference, bringing together digital content creators, journalists, policymakers, academics, and industry players for a day of skill-building sessions, insightful discussions, and strategic networking. The event is taking place at the Conclave Meetings and Events, Roots Hotel Apartments, 15th Lane, Osu RE. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, is serving as the Special Guest of Honour. The conference features an impressive array of speakers, including Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Jerry Ahmed…

Final preparations are complete as The1957News gears up to host its maiden Digital Media Creators Networking and Capacity Building Conference today in the capital. The event, scheduled to start at 10:00 AM prompt, will take place at the Conclave Meetings and Events, Roots Hotel Apartments, located at 15th Lane, Osu RE. Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Presidential Adviser and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to grace the occasion as the Special Guest of Honour. A strong lineup of speakers has been assembled for the conference. They include Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Jerry…

Transgender TikToker and musician Angel Maxine has admitted that her earlier claims linking Assin South Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, to a romantic or sexual relationship with her were false, explaining that the statements were made as satire and political commentary against the controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill the MP is championing. In a response dated Monday, April 27, 2026, addressed to Lawrence L. K. Botchway Jnr. Esq., counsel for Rev. Ntim Fordjour, lawyers from Merton & Everett LLP, acting on behalf of Angel Maxine, stated that their client has taken note of the concerns raised and has issued a…