Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

Takoradi Member of Parliament, Hon. Kobby Okyere Darko-Mensah, has urged young Ghanaian artistes to adopt strategic thinking, branding, and self-drive as key ingredients to building a successful music career, warning that government cannot financially support every artiste overnight. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Ghana Artists Achievers Awards, the Western Regional Minister briefly pivoted to highlight the critical role music plays in Ghanaian culture and the need to support emerging talents. But he stressed that success in the music industry demands more than just talent and government intervention. “There is no beer bar that you will not…

The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) paid a working visit to the Girls-In-ICT training centres in the Volta Region to interact with the girls and encourage them to build their abilities in digital skills and STEM education. The centres visited were, In my Fathers House, RC Basic School, Abor -Keta Municipal and Amissah-Arthur Learning Centre, Ohawu, Ketu North District. The Hon.  Minister expressed excitement for visiting the Volta Region and indicated that the program will train 3000 girls and 300 teachers in Digital Skills this year. “The Girls in ICT program is not…

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has officially called off its nationwide strike following an engagement with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health. Effective Saturday, June 14, all nurses and midwives are expected to resume full duties across the country The leadership of the Association announced the suspension of its industrial action, citing a “very fruitful” dialogue that has cleared the path toward resolving their impasse with their employer. However, they emphasized the suspension pending the outcome of an impending meeting scheduled for 26th June,2025. “The engagement held with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health and otherinterested parties…

Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, will tonight join popular digital influencer Kalyjay on an X-Space to engage Ghanaians on the newly announced adjustments to data bundle pricing in Ghana, set to take effect from July 1, 2025. This comes two days after the Minister addressed the media at the Ministry’s Complex in Accra, where he announced sweeping changes to data bundles across all three major telecommunications networks—MTN Ghana, AT Ghana, and Telecel Ghana. The announcement followed extensive consultations with the CEOs of the respective telecom companies, with the aim of improving value for consumers while…

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed 62 FM radio stations across the country to suspend operations immediately for failing to meet regulatory standards. The move follows a recent frequency audit conducted by the Authority to ensure full compliance with the licensing and operational requirements outlined in Ghana’s broadcasting laws. The NCA revealed that the infractions committed by the affected stations fall under four main categories, each reflecting a clear disregard for regulatory obligations. The largest group consists of 28 stations that were found to be operating with expired Authorisations. Some of these stations had previously been ordered by the…

Head of 3Sports, Michael Oti Adjei, has called out prominent Arsenal fan network AFTV for failing to attribute proper credit to him and 3Sports for an exclusive interview with Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, instead crediting Ghanaian sports portal GhanaSoccerNet. Oti Adjei expressed his frustration over the undue recognition given to GhanaSoccerNet, which had published excerpts of the interview on their website. In the feature, Partey spoke about his future at Arsenal as his contract approaches its end.Although GhanaSoccerNet appropriately credited 3Sports in their article, AFTV created newscards based on the statements and mistakenly attributed the content to GhanaSoccerNet rather than…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a landmark 0% tariff on 100% of goods exported from Ghana to China. The agreement, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, was reached on the sidelines of the China-Africa Summit in Changsha, Beijing. China has agreed to implement a 0% tariff on all goods imported from Africa as part of its deepening cooperation with the continent.Ablakwa lauded the development, emphasizing that China remains Ghana’s top trading partner, with trade volumes reaching $11 billion in 2024. According to him, the bilateral agreement will enhance trade, create jobs, and foster the growth of…

Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has released a Public Procurement Authority (PPA) letter denying a request from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to engage Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) through single-source procurement, citing lack of experience and capacity. In a publication on his X page, Manasseh detailed that the PPA explicitly refused to approve the procurement deal between GRA and SML for its Enhanced Classification, Valuation and Risk Management Platform, labeling the move as “improper” due to SML’s lack of proven competence in the specified area. Manasseh Azure, whose previous investigations into the SML deal triggered national discourse, stated that…

Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged retired nurses and midwives to temporarily volunteer their services and attend to patients, as practicing nurses have declared an indefinite strike. This follows the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA)’s rejection of a government proposal to defer the implementation of their new conditions of service to 2026. Speaking at a press conference on the ongoing impasse, the Minister acknowledged the gravity of the situation and called on retired health professionals to step in while negotiations continue. “Given the urgency of the situation and the suffering of patients, the government appeals to…

The family of embattled former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has accused the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) of abusing its administrative powers and has formally petitioned for the withdrawal of the INTERPOL Red Notice issued against him.In a press statement, the family described the actions of the OSP as driven by personal vendetta. They confirmed that they have written to the National Central Bureau and the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF), requesting the removal of the Red Notice issued on Mr. Ofori-Atta. The family disclosed that the former minister has undergone surgery successfully and is currently…