Author: the1957news

Ghanaian hip-hop artist Kwaku Addai, popularly known as Chris Waddle, claimed to have dashed a diehard fan who was seen showering him with praises in a viral video an amount of 1,000 cedis. In his reaction to a comment on the said video, posted yesterday on Instagram by The1957News, he disclosed giving the guy and his other four friends 5,200 Ghana cedis to share among themselves. “crisswaddle @motherlandboy4lyf I gave them 5 200 Ghana cedis note to share and that’s 1,000 cedis, just wasn’t interested in the fanfooling life, I normally no like to shout about these things but 2022…

Pollster Ben Ephson said Assin Central lawmaker Kennedy Agyapong who recently announced his decision to contest for the flagbearer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has an advantage over Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen who also has sights set on becoming the flagbearer of the party. In the view of Mr Ephson, Kennedy Agyapong, a businessman, has more popularity in the party more than Mr Kyerematen. Speaking on the New Day show on TV3 with Berla Mundi on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Ben Ephson who is also the Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch said “I think that Ken is…

Pressure group #FixTheCountry movement has called on the government and the police administration to constitute an independent investigative body made up civilian experts to probe the rising number of police and other security agencies’ extrajudicial killings. The group made the call at a press conference held by it’s Conveners at Centre for Democratic Development(CDD-Ghana) office in Accra today, June 1, 2022. Addressing the media at the press conference today, a leading member of the group, Felicity Nelson said the there is a surge in extrajudicial killings in the country is due to lack of accountability for such killings. She said…

The Director of the Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research at Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre(KAIPKTC) based here in Accra has described the response of Inspector General of Police(IGP) of the Ghana Police Service to the British Commissioner as well written and straight to the point. He made the description while speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show on Joy Fm this morning June 1, 2022. According to the Revered Security Analyst, the IGP’s response to the Commissioner captured the grievances of the Ghana police administration as well was giving a historical context of how allegations in the past…

Every year, itel keeps surprising Ghanaians with great smartphones and affordable price tags, and this year is no different. The brand announced the release of the itel P38 Series smartphones on May 29th, 2022, and since then, it has been nothing but good reviews. The itel P38 Series definitely live up to its Charge Faster, Play More’ slogan and here’s why. itel P38 Series Smartphone Has 18w Fast Charge Charging the itel P38 for 10 minutes gives users 3 hours on WhatsApp, charging for 20 minutes lets users be online for 10 hours, and a full charge lasts for several…

The Rastafarian Community in Ghana celebrates one(1) of victory today in a major landmark case between two Rastafari youths and Achimota school. Today, May 31st 2022, marks exactly one year when the Human Rights Court of Ghana gave two separate judgments favouring Tyrone Marghuy and Oheneba Nkrabeah in legal case after they were unlawfully denied admission into Achimota School in Ghana. In a press release signed by Ras Aswald Nkrabeah, father of Oheneba Nkrabeah and on behalf of the Coalition for Sovereignty, Integrity and Justice and the Rastafari community in commemoration of the anniversary said the minority group[Rastafarian Community] reflects…

The death of one of EIB Network’s broadcasters, Naa Ayorkor, has brought sad news to the network. Naa Ayorkor was a popular broadcaster with Takoradi-based Empire FM, a subsidiary of the EIB Network. Naa reportedly died on Monday, May 30, 2022, after a brief illness. It is unclear the cause of her death. Naa Ayorkor was the host of the station’s midday show, “Brunch Mix,” until her untimely death. Her colleagues were taken aback because the Takoradi-based female presenter showed no signs of illness, according to them. They have since taken to social media to express their sorrow over Naa…

The maiden edition of the INFLUENCERS’ CONFERENCE is set to take place in Accra on August 10, 2022. This unique initiative is aimed at bringing together leading social media personalities, entrepreneurs and corporate executives in discussions towards enhancing key areas of success in business using new media as the driving force. The theme of the INFLUENCERS’ CONFERENCE is ‘Shaping the Future of Influencing’. An array of powerful speakers and panelists have been billed for the conference. It is a gathering that will change the African narrative, as well as educate already-established and aspiring influencers. For more information and sponsorship, call:…

The acting Central regional Chairman of the Liberal Party of Ghana and 2020 parliamentary candidate for the Agona East constituency, Samuel Aryeequaye Baron is currently in the United Arab Emirates as one of the selected delegates for the Arab Youth International Model United Nations Simulation conference. Mr. Aryeequaye who is representing Ghana is scheduled to give an engaging address in which he will explain Ghana’s viewpoint on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and it’s dareing consiquencies on the world youth. This lecture also discusses the impact of the crises on Ghana, as well as some proposed options for resolving…

Host for the “To Wo Bo Twi Me” drive time show on Accra-based Wontumi FM, Deloris Frimpong Manso known in showbiz as Delay has denied receiving a Honda Civic saloon car from chairman Wontumi before accepting a job with him. On May 25, 2022, a Facebook post by an Facebook account named Gabby Morton claimed Delay received GHC21,000 per month as an allowance and a newly purchased Honda Civic saloon vehicle. “In other news, Delay is making Ghc21,000 monthly allowance with a fresh Honda Civic saloon car to work with Wontumi radio.Be there!” The netizen wrote. The regular host of…