Author: Richmond Ampofo Fordjour

 The Communications Director of Dr. Bawumia’s Campaign, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has categorically stated that no government in the fourth Republic has dedicated more time and resources to fight galamsey like the Akufo-Addo-led government has done.  He made this averrement in the Next Chapter series, a paid program on Asempa FM, extolling the incomparable efforts of the Akufo-Addo-led administration towards fighting galamsey and attributing the surge of the menace to the erstwhile Mills-Mahama government in 2010. He emphatically stated that his assertion is corroborated with facts that cannot be disputed and called for a United Front to bring an end to…

The shadow of the challenges facing Free SHS has prompted many Ghanaians to question the feasibility and sustainability of the National Democratic Congress’ promise to cover academic facility user fees for Level 100 students. The Launch of the NDC’s Youth Manifesto strategically on the International Youth Day wouldn’t have been enough news to generate conversations but for the “No Fees Stress Initiative”, which also echoed in the party’s manifesto launched in Winneba. Despite the policy’s slogan suggesting ‘no stress’, there are lingering concerns among right-thinking Ghanaians due to the issues experienced with Free SHS. The policy’s viability is questionable, juxtaposing…

Brazilian football giants Flamengo have withdrawn interest in signing former Manchester United forward Anthony Martial after reports claim exorbitant demands by the Frenchman. The 28-year-old Frenchman has lost two bids after leaving Manchester United as a free agent, admitting a pool of interest from top-tier clubs in Europe. According to reports from a news outlet, Meia Hora, the deal came to deadlock after the demands by Martial were deemed ‘unworkable’ by Flamengo despite initial talks with his agent. Flamengo showed interest in the Frenchman after their forward Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos suffered a knee injury in training with the Brazilian…

Black Stars in action against Niger at Morocco. Image Credit: Black Stars : X

The Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana has challenged its student chapters to develop ethical communication strategies for political parties ahead of the upcoming general elections. Speaking at a competition for the student chapters as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the President of IPR- Ghana, Ms. Esther Cobbah highlighted the value of PR in promoting a peaceful election and contributing to national development. “We are focusing on using PR to create value for the nation; and what more can be valuable for Ghana today than peaceful election?” she said The competition, dubbed “Students’ Time” was held last Thursday at…

The Duo Concept Foundation interacted with students from selected schools in the Greater Accra region to talk about the dangers of drug abuse at an event held at the Mamprobi Community Library on Saturday, 13th July, 2024. At the event, foundation volunteers read a book titled “The Light of Akimbu” to students from junior high schools in Mamprobi, Korle Gonno, and Dansoman. The book, situated in a family and school setting, outlines the possible ways young adults can be drawn into the use of illicit drugs and how this can negatively impact their lives. In a conversation after the reading,…

The National Correctional Service of Nigeria has assured the public of the protection of popular transgender and crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, best known as Bob Risky from sexual predators while serving a six-month jail term in the male facility of the prison after the Lagos Court found him guilty of mutilation of the Naira. The spokesperson of the correctional service assured Bob Risky not be in fear of any sexual attacks from his fellow male inmates since concerns have been raised on his sexuality and the gender facility assigned to him despite confirming he is a male in court. “Since he…

The National Democratic Congress has pulled out of the race to contest the New Patriotic Party in the upcoming Ejisu Election which the Electoral Commission scheduled for April 30. The news came from the Ashanti Regional Organizer of the National Democratic Congress ,Mr. isham Alhassan who remarked on authority that the party has withdrawn from the by-election to spare wasting resources. He mentioned that the party has set it’s its gaze on the impending general polls on December 7 and a run for the Ejisu seat would somewhat mean benefitting from the death of John Kumah. “I am speaking on…

Ghanaian stand-up comedian Derrick Kobina Bonney, best known as DKB, has sent a strong warning to persons peddling rumors of a sexual affair between him and Rosemond Alade Brown, popularly known as Akuapem Poloo. The comedian took to Instagram to register his displeasure over the alleged rumors that implicate him in having a sexual affair with the actress.  In the video, the comedian cautioned the rumor peddlers to refrain from disturbing Akuapem Poloo. He disclaimed having a sexual affair with the actress, stating he has supported her without any demands, as the rumor purports.  He cautioned them to keep mute over matters…

Afrobeats music producer and artist, Samuel Oguachuba, best known as Samklef in the Nigerian entertainment industry, has denied being the source of the leaked tape of Davido meeting his newly born twins following cyberattacks.  In a post on Instagram, the music producer denied leaking the video after Davido attacked him in his comment section, calling him a “clout chaser.” In a series of comments under the video Samklef posted on his Instagram page, Davido fumed and demanded that he delete it. However, Davido’s comment is currently unavailable in the post.  Samklef claimed he saw the video on Twitter and subsequently posted…