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Mama Acheampong, the secondary school teacher of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba, has recalled an encounter she had with fans of the popular artiste. According to the educationist, singling out of them, she said a female fan once prevailed on her to help her get the popular artiste to look in her way and possibly marry her. The close confident of the now deceased, who died on Saturday, July 27, exactly a week today, said this during an in-studio interview on Angel TV on Friday August 1. She said the fan was so desperate for…

Former board chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) Paul Adom-Otchere was detained by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) yesterday Thursday July 31. Labelled as a “suspect” by the OSP, he was interrogated, charged and granted bail but was unable to meet the conditions. The bail term was that he submits documents of two landed properties of his in Ghana of no special value. According to a statement posted on the OSP’s Facebook page on July 31, the television host was granted bail after interrogation “However, Mr Adom-Otchere has so far been unable to meet his bail…

Tributes continue to pour following the unexpected demise of one of Ghana’s music icons, Charles Kojo Fosu, which occurred yesterday Saturday July 26. Affectionately known as Daddy Lumba, the highlife legend and songwriter, died at the Bank Hospital, at Cantonments in Accra, following a brief illness at 60 years. Counsel for the Fosu Family, Baba Jamal &Associates, Fati Ali Yalleh, Esq, confirmed the incident in a statement. “With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu Family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26,…

One of Ghana’s greatest highlfe legend, Charles Kojo Fosu, widely known as Daddy Lumba has passed on to glory at age 60. The unfortunate news occurred on Saturday July 26, 2025 at the Bank Hospital at Cantonments in Accra, after a short illness.  Counsel for the Fosu Family, Baba Jamal &Associates, Fati Ali Yalleh, Esq, confirmed the incident in a statement. “With profound sorrow and deep grief, the Fosu Family announces the passing of Ghana’s beloved musical icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, who passed away earlier today, Saturday, July 26, 2025, after a short illness.” The…

The appointment of Ghanaian-South Korean, Kojo Choi, has rattled feathers compelling a fierce critic of President John Dramani Mahama, to confess his admiration for him. Fadi Samih Davvousi, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and close associate of former president Akufo-Addo, especially during his opposition days, has expressed amazement at the choice of Kojo Choi by the president to South Korea. In his view, the the decision was a well thought through one and worth applauding, considering that, against all odds, the president opted for someone his predecessor would have declined to appoint. “I congratulate Mr Choi on…

President John Mahama, has released the second batch of ambassadors for various countries, including that of Haruna Atta, a veteran journalist.  But his appointment to the same Namibia during the president’s first term is not what many are talking about but rather the one making waves is that of Kojo Choi, a South Korean born. The businessman who has lived most of his life in Ghana, is being sent to his home country, North Korea as Ghana’s representative. For some, this is a welcoming news, describing it as masterstroke on the part of the president, indicating it can boast and…

Despite painting an impressive economic image, Dr Ato Baah Forson, the Minister for Finance is urging caution, saying the country ‘is not out of the woods yet’. According to him, more remains to be done to bring the economy back on full track indicating that it will be premature to start celebrating about the gains made at the moment. As a manager of the economy, the minister said there is hope in sight and was hopeful that they will be about to find their way to the right path. “We are not out of the woods yet. It would be…

Finance and Economic Planning Minister Dr Ato Baah Forson, has made light the boycott of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) from the mid-year budget presentation. According to the Minister, the NPP MPs left the chamber before his presentation because they have come to the realization that, a competent government is at the helm of affairs. He said the minority is clearly aware that the government is one that is performing and so could not sit and listen to the gains that have been achieved so far.  On Thursday July 24, 2025.the Minister was in the house…

The Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is expected in Parliament to present the mid-year budget today Thursday July 2025, to consolidate the gains made so far. It is the second time the minister will be in the august house to speak to the nation on the economy, after presenting the main budget earlier this year. Ahead of the mandatory exercise performed on behalf of the president, businesses are upbeat especially at a time most of the macroeconomic indicators appear to be pointing to the right direction. Barely 7 months after taking office, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, has…

As part of efforts to give back to society, in a very practical manner, the African-American Association of Ghana (AAAG) using the African STEM Academy platform, has impacted knowledge into pupils of Mamprobi Basic 4 in Accra. The one-day programme climaxed this year’s Juneteenth celebration commemorated every June to mark slave emancipation in Texas in the year 1863 in the United States of America (USA). On the day, pupils studying Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through the African STEM Academy, were empowered through innovative activities aimed at helping navigate life’s journey. The pupils, who have been studying with the…