Author: TNRgh

By Philip Antoh In a bold move set to shake up market prices, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has locked horns with trade bigwigs to slash prices of goods in the coming months. With the Ghanaian cedi flexing its muscles against foreign currencies, including the US dollar, plans are underway to bring relief to consumers’ pockets. Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare spilled the beans during a high-stakes meeting today, revealing that trade associations have committed to dropping prices, with some already taking the plunge amidst the cedi’s bullish run. In a statement to the media, Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare hailed the…

By Prince Ahenkorah A groundbreaking report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime has exposed a sharp decline in the cocaine trade within the Sahel region, with sneaky smuggling routes thrown into disarray by a wave of dramatic coups. The eye-opening report shed light on the surge in trans-Saharan cocaine trafficking in the period between 2019 and 2023, with reports indicating a spike in the consumption of cocaine powder and crack across certain areas of the Sahel. In a jaw-dropping revelation, seizures of cocaine in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali skyrocketed from a mere annual average of 13 kilograms…

By Leo Nelson Ghanaian President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, took the spotlight at the first-ever African Union Debt Summit in Lomé, Togo, with a powerful message urging African nations to steer their debt paths towards prosperity, not peril. Drawing on his tried-and-tested leadership amidst fiscal turmoil, President Mahama called for a fresh perspective on debt—one that fuels development rather than despair. In a continent facing mounting debt pressures and economic turbulence, the President’s words rang true, highlighting urgent action needed. He stressed the importance of fiscal discipline while safeguarding social welfare and essential investments crucial for Africa’s future prosperity.…

Ghana’s finest are making significant strides in the battle against illegal mining, with a whopping 208 suspects behind bars and a staggering 99 excavators confiscated in the ongoing anti-galamsey operations. Led by the vigilant Ghana Police Service, the crackdown has seen a wave of arrests and seizures in key hotspots around the nation. In recent operations at Samreboi, Wassa Dunkwa, Tigarikrom, and neighboring areas in the Western Region, a total of 58 suspects – 50 locals and 8 Chinese nationals – have been apprehended for their involvement in unlawful mining activities. To add to that, a haul of 85 excavators…

The discussions surrounding Ghana’s potential acquisition of a national airline have once again surged to the forefront. Following the closure of Ghana’s former national carrier, successive administrations have endeavored to revive the nation’s aviation sector without lasting success. In a resolute commitment made during the 2024 campaign, President John Dramani Mahama pledged to reinstate Ghana’s national airline as a crucial step towards reinstating national pride and enhancing the country’s economic prospects. In line with his promise, a 10-member task force has been established under his administration to ensure the realization of this strategic objective. The resurrection of Ghana’s national airline…

Ghanaian artiste King Promise, winner of the TGMAs Artiste of the Year, has opened up on valuable lessons learnt from his previous nominations on Telecel Ghana Music Awards with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz. King Promise shared lessons he had learnt after losing out on various categories a number of times in the TGMAs. “It’s really just one lesson, is to just keep pushing bro. Like you need to believe in yourself. What people see that you don’t see in yourself, you need to work so hard that you turn non-believers into believers,”he stated. He further noted that in previous…

Kim Kardashian has told a court she feared she would be raped and killed during an armed robbery in her Paris hotel room in 2016. The 44-year-old media personality and businesswoman was tearful as she told the judge: “I was certain he [one of the robbers] was going to rape me.” “I absolutely did think I was going to die,” she added. “I said a prayer for my family, and for my sister who would walk in [and find me] and that they would have an okay life after what they saw.” Kardashian faced a group of 10 defendants –…

Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams has urged for the transition of the Black Satellites squad into the Meteors team, with “few additions,” as part of Ghana’s preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. This call comes after Ghana’s U-20 team suffered a painful exit from the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Despite a 2-2 draw, they were knocked out on penalties, which extends the country’s wait to qualify for the U-20 World Cup in Chile since 2015. Minister Adams, speaking during a meeting with the Ghana Olympic Committee, emphasized the importance of maintaining the…

In a move aimed at strengthening the sport of Armwrestling in the Greater Accra region, a new team of executives has been appointed by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) per its constitutional mandate to lead the charge. The appointed executives, who will serve a two-year mandate, are tasked with the responsibility of steering the region’s Armwrestling association towards greatness, culminating in an elective congress at the end of their tenure. At the helm of the new leadership is DCOP Lydia Donkor, already a board member of GAF, who takes on the role of Chairperson. A seasoned sports administrator and law…

At the just-ended Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), Ghanaian musician Fameye earned the title of Highlife Artiste of the Year, emerging as the winner in a highly competitive category that featured some of the industry’s most celebrated names, including Kuami Eugene, Kofi Kinaata, Sista Afia, and Kwabena Kwabena. Known for his deeply spiritual performances, Fameye is no stranger to connecting emotionally with fans. Many believe it’s this emotional depth powered by what he calls his inner spirit, ‘Peter’ that separates him from his peers. His stagecraft, often referred to as “unapologetically unfiltered,” may divide critics, but it undeniably commands attention. Every live set by Fameye…