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Ghanaian Afro-pop, Afrobeat and Highlife musician Sister Afia has dismissed claims circulating on social media that she personally invited a young Tracy Shay, onto the stage during her recent concert. In a press statement shared on her official Facebook page, the singer said she had taken note of videos, stories and commentaries suggesting she was responsible for the woman’s appearance on stage. She categorically denied the allegation, stating that she had no knowledge of how or when Tracy Shay accessed the stage. “I wish to clearly state that I have no knowledge of how or when she got onto the…

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, continues to suffer major setbacks due to weak prosecutions and emerging environmental threats, according to Ing Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, chief executive officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining. Speaking on the state of the campaign, Ashigbey said the absence of sustained prosecutions and convictions has undermined efforts to curb the practice, despite repeated public commitments by political leaders. “Another challenge that we have faced is the lack of prosecution. We are not seeing convictions,” he said, arguing that law enforcement alone is…

Improvements in the condition of the Ayensu River highlight what targeted enforcement can achieve in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, according to Ing Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, chief executive officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and convenor of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining. Ashigbey said recent gains in the river’s water quality were largely due to sustained interventions by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). He noted that the Ayensu was the water body referenced by the President in recent comments on environmental recovery. “The reason why you find out that Ayensu has improved is because NAIMOS has…

Former Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has publicly thrown his weight behind outspoken lawmaker Kennedy Agyapong, describing him as the most electable and least risky contender in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearership race ahead of the party’s crucial internal vote. In an exclusive interview on Joy AM, Nyantakyi now a member of Agyapong’s legal and campaign team said this was the first time he was speaking at length about the Assin Central MP on a major platform. He portrayed Agyapong as a rare political figure whose appeal cuts across party lines and resonates with ordinary Ghanaians frustrated by…

Ghanaian musician and filmmaker Wanlov the Kubolor has shared the amusing story behind his childhood nickname “Spooky,” tracing it back to his school days. Speaking in an interview, Wanlov recalled being a mischievous student in junior high, often distracting classmates and disrupting lessons. One memorable incident involved his English literature teacher, Miss Aketi Akuedu, who was discussing The Phantom of the Opera. When asked to summarise the lesson, Wanlov responded that the topic was “spooky.” Initially facing punishment, he was defended by classmates who argued his description was accurate. The teacher, unfamiliar with the term, accepted his explanation, allowing him…

Chelsea legend John Terry has extended his support to Liam Rosenior, who has been appointed as Chelsea’s new manager on a long-term contract running until 2032. Speaking ahead of Rosenior’s first game in charge, Terry praised the new manager’s experience and leadership qualities, emphasising the importance of stability at Stamford Bridge. “Liam has an opportunity to come into the building, gain the respect of the players, and set the tone in those first training sessions,” Terry said. “With the fixture list ahead, he won’t get much time on the pitch to implement his style, so results in the coming weeks…

Chelsea’s new manager, Liam Rosenior, has been warmly praised by his father, former professional footballer Leroy Rosenior, who described the appointment as a moment of pride and deep personal significance for their family. Speaking in an interview, Leroy Rosenior said Liam, his oldest son, has grown up surrounded by football and understood the demands of the game from an early age. He reflected on the family’s journey, tracing their roots to West Africa, explaining that his own father migrated from Sierra Leone to Britain in the 1950s with little more than his bags in search of a better life. Leroy…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has rejected claims that the state gold-purchasing agency sources the bulk of its gold from illegal small-scale miners, describing such assertions as false and misleading. Speaking during a live intervention on TV3’s Key Points programme, Gyamfi responded to comments attributed to private legal practitioner Kofi Bentil, who had suggested that about 85 per cent of small-scale miners in Ghana are engaged in illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, and by inference that GoldBod purchases most of its gold from such sources. Gyamfi said the claim had no factual…

The Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has questioned the functional necessity and effectiveness of Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), arguing that the anti-corruption body has delivered limited outcomes despite significant public resources, while stressing that his views do not represent the position of President John Dramani Mahama or the government. Speaking in a broadcast interview, Kwakye Ofosu, who is also the Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, issued a clear disclaimer at the outset, noting that he was expressing personal opinions. He said the President had not discussed the OSP, the issue of pardons or…

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, has announced the resumption of mobile passport application services across major UK cities, describing the move as a critical step to improve access and ease long-standing frustrations among Ghanaians in the diaspora. Speaking at a community engagement, Ms Benson said the High Commission would restart the outreach service to allow applicants to renew or apply for passports in cities such as Manchester and Birmingham, eliminating the need for travel to London and the associated congestion charges and costs. She stressed that the service would be provided free of charge…