Author: Gifty Boateng

The family of Ivan Baidoo, a Level 200 law student at Central University and Quaque House Prefect for Santa 2024 (Adisadel College), is appealing to the public for information following his tragic death on the Tema Motorway. According to accounts from family members, Ivan and a motorbike rider were allegedly chased by a police officer from the UPSA traffic light all the way to the motorway. The officer is alleged to have kicked them off the bike near the highway, throwing them into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The driver involved reportedly fled the scene without rendering aid, making…

A fierce parliamentary contest is shaping up in the Ahanta West constituency of the Western Region, where broadcaster Samuel Kojo Brace has resigned from the Multimedia Group to challenge first-term Member of Parliament Mavis Kuukua Bissue Boateng. Brace Enters the Race Brace, popularly known as “Ahanta Pele,” co-hosted the AM Show on Joy News Channel alongside former beauty queen Emefa Akosua Adeti. He has since disappeared from the programme, fueling reports that he has left the media house to pursue his political ambitions full-time. His social media platforms are now abuzz with campaign activity. A colourful photo of him dressed…

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that homeless Ghanaian contemporary artiste, Barosky has returned safely to Ghana from Manchester, in the United Kingdom (UK). Known in private life as Isaac Obeng Mensah, arrived in Ghana yesterday, September 7. The repatriation exercise fully sponsored by the Ministry, forms part of the Ministry’s consular mandate. According to the Minister, arrangements have been made to provide psychological and financial support for his reintegration. “I can confirm that we have repatriated Barosky and he is safely back with us in Ghana. As part of our consular mandate, the Foreign Ministry…

A 69-year-old herbal medicine practitioner, Dr Felix Antwi Danlwah, has died under suspicious circumstances following an alleged food poisoning incident and a suspected arson attack at his and clinic, the Antwi Herbal & Spiritual Centre at Kasoa. Various reports suggest that, it was only his part of the bedroom that was involved in the fire. The parts where his wife has her bedroom and that of the staff did not suffer the blaze. Dr Dankwah alias I see you, died on August 10. His wife and the two staff members have since been arrested by the police and are assisting…

Team Greater Accra Region, has been crowned the overall winner of the 2026 Literacy Challenge after a gripping final round that kept the contest finely balanced until the end. Represented by Neriah Gyamfi, Jenelle-Abrielle Ofori and Sarah Augusta Akosua Otoo, the Greater Accra team topped the final standings with 88 points to claim the ultimate prize, completing an impressive run through the various stages of the competition. The victory capped a remarkable campaign for the team, which had earlier booked its place in the Top Four after defeating Upper East Region 58–45 on Day One of the competition. Northern Region…

Fifteen students from various schools from five regions, have made themselves, their schools and regions proud by qualifying for the grand finale of this year’s Literacy Challenge organized by Channel One and Citi FM. It follows their booking of tickets from the Knockout Stage held on Saturday, September 5, at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The qualified regions are: Greater Accra, Northern, Eastern, Bono and Volta. Central, Western, Upper East, Upper West and Ashanti regions, were eliminated after fierce contests. In rounds of 6, contestants made up of three students from each region, were tested on knowledge,…

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has extended an invitation to the Deputy Minoirty Leader, Patricia Appiagyei to appear before the office to assist with the preliminary inquiry into the alleged GH¢70,000 purportedly allocated to her in connection with the vetting of ministerial and nominees to the Supreme Court. This comes after a memo circulating in the media allegedly indicates that Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Patricia Appiagyei, returned the money given to her. In a statement on Friday, September 4, the anti-corruption agency said it had taken note of the document making rounds and has commenced preliminary investigation…

The stage is set for an exciting showdown as the top 10 regional teams in the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge prepare to battle for national honours at the grand finale of the competition. Thirty outstanding young contestants, representing the Volta, Central, Northern, Western, Upper East, Bono, Eastern, Upper West, Ashanti and Greater Accra Regions, will converge in Accra for the regional team competition scheduled for Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026. The contestants, aged between 11 and 15, earned their places after excelling in the Level II Aptitude Test held on Sunday, August…

Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei says she has rejected GH¢70,000 sent to her by the Majority Chief Whip, saying she does not want to personally benefit from a parliamentary process involving the vetting of members of the governing side’s leadership. The Asokwa MP said she was particularly uncomfortable accepting the money because she had not been informed about its source and did not want to receive any financial benefit connected to the vetting of former Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and MP for Korle Klottey, Zanetor Agyemang Rawlings. In a memorandum dated September 2 and addressed to Minority Chief Whip Frank…

The European Union (EU) has announced the third edition of the European Film Festival in Ghana, with this year’s event scheduled to take place from October 5 to 11, 2026, in Accra. The festival is expected to bring together European and Ghanaian filmmakers, industry professionals, policymakers and audiences for a week of film screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions and exchanges aimed at strengthening collaboration between Ghana’s creative sector and the European film industry. Launching the festival in Accra, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Rune Skinnebach, said the event would showcase the diversity of European cinema while providing a platform for Ghanaian…