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The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially confirmed its support for Burniton Music Group as it prepares to stage the much-anticipated BHIM Festival on December 24, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The festival, one of the biggest highlights of this year’s “December in GH” lineup, is expected to electrify the capital with top-tier performances from leading Ghanaian and international artistes, all celebrating music, culture and unity. GTA says the Accra Sports Stadium is fully locked in for the event, with Burniton Music Group set to take over preparations on December 23 to build out the full festival experience. GTA…

In the rush of everyday life, with kids, careers, and endless responsibilities, it’s easy for couples to slip into autopilot. The romance fades. The conversations grow shorter. Before long, you feel more like roommates than partners. But there’s a simple, powerful habit that can change everything: regular date nights. The importance of regular date nights goes far beyond just having fun. They create intentional time to reconnect, reflect, and reignite what brought you together in the first place. Whether it’s dinner out, a walk in the park, or a quiet night in without distractions, choosing each other consistently builds emotional…

Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML) has submitted a detailed response to President John Dramani Mahama regarding his directive to terminate all contracts between the company, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). The company’s response comes after the President, through a letter signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, directed the immediate termination of all agreements involving SML, following the conclusion of an OSP investigation. The investigation alleged procurement irregularities, contractual overreach, and questioned the genuine need for SML’s engagement. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Friday, November 7, Cephas Boyuo, solicitor for SML,…

All five journalists involved in the road accident yesterday in the line of duty are responding positively to treatment. One of them, Ibrahim Abubakar of TV3, has been treated and discharged. The remaining three journalists still on admission at the Afari Community Hospital in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality, including the only female reporter, Doris Lonta of Channel One TV, are also in a very stable condition under observation by the medical experts. The Camera Operator of Multimedia is, however, receiving critical and specialist care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, having sustained a serious bone fracture in…

The annual Tsadidi Street Art Festival, hosted by Kvng Glenn Samm, once again brought art, culture, and social change together in the heart of Keta in Ghana’s Volta Region. This year’s edition created awareness about drug abuse, continuing the festival’s tradition of using creativity to address pressing social issues. Crowds from across the country gathered in Keta to witness the colourful display of music, dance, street art, and cultural performances. Participants held placards with powerful messages such as “Real guys don’t do drugs,” using art as a tool to educate the public on the dangers of drug addiction and substance…

In a heartwarming display of community support, the Social Watch Africa’s (SoWA) Students Engagement Initiative paid a visit to the Aburi Presby J.H.S – A on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025. The initiative, led by Lead Advocate, Kojo Asiamah Addo, sought to inspire and empower the young students while providing much-needed educational resources. During the visit, Kojo Addo encouraged the students to make the best of their time in school, urging them to add value to both themselves and society at large. His words resonated deeply with the eager young minds, who listened intently, their eyes shining with hope and determination.…

Legal practitioner Martin Kpebu, counsel for the Swiss Management Centre (SMC) University Alumni Association (Ghana Chapter), has once again challenged the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) over what he describes as the unlawful derecognition of SMC University degrees. This follows his petition to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on behalf of the SMC University Alumni Association (Ghana Chapter), urging the Commission’s Governing Board to intervene in what he describes as the “illegal derecognition” of degrees awarded by SMC University (Switzerland). Speaking in an interview on the Channel One Newsroom on Thursday, November 6, Kpebu said SMC University was formally…

The President, John Dramani Mahama, has said that the controversial Power Distribution Services (PDS) concession deal was not fundamentally flawed but failed because of poor management and personal interests that overshadowed its implementation. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Multipurpose Solar Energy Project at the Dawa Industrial Park in Agotor on Thursday, November 6, President Mahama noted that the initiative, which aimed to introduce private sector efficiency into Ghana’s power distribution, collapsed due to mismanagement. “I know there was an attempt to involve the private sector in power utility and distribution. We all remember the example with PDS. PDS…

The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) in preparation for its most anticipated event, the Golden Jubilee SWAG Awards, has announced Ghanaian music icon and afropop star, Stonebwoy as the headliner for the evening’s entertainment in celebrating 50 years of honoring Ghana’s sports elite. To mark this half-century milestone, SWAG confirms an unprecedented union of sporting excellence and explosive musical entertainment, promising an atmosphere of unbridled celebration. The hitmaker’s inclusion on the bill is not merely a performance, it is a cultural statement, cementing the award ceremony’s status as the nation’s premier event for recognizing and celebrating sporting excellence. The…

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that 80% of the 700 junior medical doctors whose posting processes have begun will be deployed to districts across the country. According to the Minister, the decision is aimed at addressing the uneven distribution of medical personnel, as most doctors prefer postings to the Greater Accra Region, leaving rural and underserved communities with limited access to healthcare. Speaking during a meeting at the University of Ghana Medical Centre ( UGMC) on Wednesday, November 5, Akandoh said the Ministry had taken a tough but necessary decision to ensure equitable healthcare delivery across…