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Nigerian music star Peter Okoye of PSquare fame has promised fans a full catalogue performance when he takes the stage at Stonebwoy’s BHIM Festival, saying he has no reservations about revisiting his classic hits. Speaking in an interview ahead of the event, Peter said he would perform “everything” he has been part of and created, stressing that he remains proud of his musical legacy. Asked whether fans should expect his older songs, he replied emphatically that nothing was off the table. Peter said his appearance at the festival was driven by a personal invitation from Stonebwoy, who is marking the…

Manchester City have emerged as clear favourites to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, with the player indicating the champions as his preferred destination, sources say. The transfer race shifted significantly in the past 12 hours after Chelsea exited discussions, with Tottenham already out of contention. Manchester United remained interested until late stages, while Liverpool made exploratory contacts in recent weeks but did not submit a formal bid. City have since intensified talks, making a strong push to close the deal swiftly. Semenyo has informed his agents, Bournemouth and City directly of his desire to join Pep Guardiola’s side. The 24-year-old…

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin, has held bilateral talks with Norway’s State Secretary to the Minister of International Development, Ms. Stine Renate Håheim, on the sidelines of the world’s largest anti-corruption gathering in Doha. The meeting took place during the 11th Session of the Conference of States Parties (CoSP 11) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), held from December 15 to 19, 2025. It followed close collaboration between Ghana, Norway, Albania and Mongolia, which jointly tabled a landmark draft resolution on enhancing transparency in the funding of political parties and electoral campaigns. Bagbin expressed…

Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has assured journalists that no law will be enacted to stifle media freedom under his leadership of the legislature. Addressing the 3rd Annual Dinner Night of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Accra on Monday, the Speaker said he would not preside over the passage of legislation aimed at undermining the work of journalists. His speech was read on his behalf by the Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon and Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah. Bagbin acknowledged growing concerns within the media fraternity…

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced the immediate reopening of Ussher Fort and James Fort to the general public following a period of temporary closure for safety reasons. In a press release dated Dec. 22, the ministry said the decision follows extensive reviews and consultations with the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB), which confirmed that adequate safety measures are now in place to allow controlled access to the historic sites. The reopening, the ministry noted, will not compromise visitor safety or the integrity of ongoing restoration works at the forts. The two coastal forts, located…

The Accra Regional Police Intelligence Unit has arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the robbery of a delivery rider at Tantra Hill in Accra, police announced at a press briefing. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 11, 2025, when a courier rider operating on the Bolt platform received a delivery request from an eatery in Achimota to a location at Tantra Hill. Police said that upon arriving at the delivery point, the rider was confronted by two men riding on a motorbike. According to the police, one of the suspects wielded a machete and struck the rider on the…

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a wanted suspect linked to a series of theft and fraud cases targeting participants at major public events in the capital, following an undercover operation at the Diaspora Summit 2025 held at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). Police announced the arrest at a press briefing, describing it as part of intensified security operations ahead of the Christmas and end-of-year festivities. The Command said the operation reflects the Ghana Police Service’s broader commitment to safeguarding public events and ensuring that offenders are apprehended regardless of where or how they operate. The suspect, identified…

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has charged the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) to drive the transformation of Ghana’s vast bauxite reserves into a competitive and sustainable aluminium industry. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, where 10 board members were sworn in, the minister described the responsibility placed on the board as both national and historic. He said Ghana’s abundant bauxite resources must be converted into tangible economic benefits that support industrial growth, create jobs and strengthen the national economy. Buah recalled that Ghana’s ambition to add value to its…

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke the licences of 50 large-scale mining companies over regulatory breaches, as part of efforts to sanitise the mining sector. The decision follows a rigorous review of large-scale mining operations by a special committee established at the direction of the Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Preliminary findings indicate that some companies are holding mining leases without valid permits from the Environmental Protection Authority or the Water Resources Commission. The Ministry said the move forms part of a broader, multi-pronged strategy to address illegalities and promote safe, responsible mining practices across…

Ghanaian music icon Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has formally launched the Livingstone Legacy Education Fund, a scholarship initiative designed to support academically gifted but financially constrained students. The launch marks the culmination of years of private philanthropy by Stonebwoy, who has quietly supported fellow students during his time at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). In a documentary detailing the fund’s origins revealed that Stonebwoy regularly paid tuition and exam fees for classmates facing financial difficulties. “It wasn’t charity, it was solidarity,” the artist explained, emphasising that helping his peers was a natural response…