Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

Ghanaian gospel music minister OAK Asare has officially released his latest single titled “ELYON,” offering music lovers an uplifting and inspiring experience. The title, which means “The Most High,” reflects the song’s core message of worship, reverence, and connection to God. Featuring powerful vocals and rich instrumentation, “ELYON” combines lyrical depth with spiritual intensity to create a heartfelt atmosphere of worship. The single aims to remind listeners of God’s greatness and sovereignty, with a memorable melody and moving message designed to resonate with both gospel music fans and anyone seeking encouragement through music. “ELYON” also highlights OAK Asare’s growth as…

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has rejected claims by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong that his recent statements misrepresented party ideals and practices. Wontumi accused Kodua of falling for “propaganda” and failing to verify his remarks before issuing a public rebuke. The exchange follows Kodua’s statement, which dismissed comments by Wontumi and Bono Regional Chairman Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC) on internal primaries and polling station processes. In particular, Kodua denied Wontumi’s alleged claim that the January 31, 2026, presidential primaries were designed to favor a specific aspirant,…

Final-year students studying Indigenous Art and Technology and Automobile Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have collaborated to design and build a fully indigenous electric vehicle for campus logistics in five months. The innovation, named E-IMO (Electric Indigenous Mobile) with the series name Nyansapo, is the product of a collaborative effort that blends the precision of engineering with the creativity of art and culture. Supervised by Dr. Godwin Kafui Kwesi Ayetor from the Mechanical Engineering Department, alongside Dr. Kafui Kwesi Agyeman and Dr. Benjamin Ansah from DIAT, the project highlights the power of STEAM education…

President John Dramani Mahama has hailed leading political digital media, The1957News as a driver of national discourse and a key source for legacy media, underscoring the portal’s growing influence in shaping Ghana’s media agenda The President observed that Ghana’s media space has witnessed the rapid rise of new media outlets, often referred to as bloggers, who are increasingly influencing agenda-setting traditionally dominated by legacy media. Speaking during a courtesy call by the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) at the Jubilee House on Friday, 5th September 2025, he noted that the dynamics of information flow have shifted significantly. He noted that The1957News…

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, urged the people of Ada to channel the spirit of their ancestral warriors into a new kind of fight—one centered on peace, unity, and justice at this year’s Ada Asafotufiami Festival, His address positioned these values as the foundation for sustainable development and community transformation during the grand durbar of the 88th Asafotufiami Festival, where he also made a cash donation of GH¢100,000 in support of community initiatives. He emphasized that while the festival commemorates the bravery and sacrifices of past warriors, today’s generation must redirect that courage toward preserving harmony, fostering…

The Government of Ghana is advancing its digital transformation agenda with the launch of a high-level Ministerial AI Bootcamp, part of a broader 2025–2035 National Artificial Intelligence Strategy aimed at positioning Ghana as a continental leader in ethical and inclusive AI adoption The three-day residential bootcamp, which runs from July 25–27, 2025, is a collaboration between the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It marks a strategic step in Ghana’s broader AI agenda, with the country expected to table its National AI Strategy before Parliament in the coming weeks. The programme…

The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment (MLJE), in partnership with the Ghanaian-European Centre (GEC) and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Ghana Career and Migration Fair. The initiative is part of efforts to bridge the gap between Ghana’s growing youth population and the global demand for skilled labour, while promoting ethical and regular migration. The fair, which is set to be held on September 17, 2025, was launched in Accra under the theme “Harnessing Youth Potential for Local and Global Labour Markets.” In his keynote address, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment,…

COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company (COARMLC) has officially denied claims suggesting that its product, COA-72, is undergoing clinical trials as an anti-HIV drug. The company says the widely circulated report, published by the Daily Graphic on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, was inaccurate and did not reflect the facts shared during a recent visit by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health to its facilities. In a statement signed by management and released on Monday, July 28, 2025, COARMLC described the media coverage as misleading and reiterated its commitment to upholding scientific truth, regulatory procedures, and honest communication with the Ghanaian…

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, has declared that Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel cannot host his anticipated music concert at the Accra Sports Stadium without a pitch cover, estimated at €500,000, to protect the stadium’s turf. In an interview on Sporty FM’s Drive Show, Mr. Ampofo Ankrah emphasized the NSA’s firm stance on preserving the integrity of the stadium’s playing field, despite the potential cultural and economic benefits the concert could bring. While he lauded the initiative as a positive step for music tourism and an opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s relations with Jamaica,…

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Ayew Afriyie, has urged government to reconsider plans to allocate 20% of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) funds to the newly established Ghana Medical Trust Fund under the MahamaCares initiative. Instead, he is calling for the existing COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy to be redirected to support the Fund. Speaking to the media at Parliament on the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Bill which was laid on Monday, July 21, 2025, under a certificate of urgency and passed the following day, Dr. Ayew welcomed the vision behind the bill but expressed deep reservations about…