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The winner of the 2020 edition of the Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) show, Greater Accra Region’s Naa, full name Naa Dedei Botchwey, has said the event has transformed her to become a better social person. She said the beauty pageant which was organized by TV3 was ‘a very good learning experience’. The former student of Central University and the Ghana Institute of Journalism beat Ahafo Region’s Abena to the car, crown and GH¢2,000 more as she received a cheque for GH¢10,000 as her cash prize on Sunday, September 20. Volta Region’s Kafui came third while Northern Region’s Zuzu was fourth.…

Former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ejisu Juaben Municipality, Afrifa Yamoah Ponko, has said the socialist identity of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has not been destroyed. He said that identity remains intact following the number of social interventions and other socialist projects that were initiated when the NDC was in office. Those records of the party, he said, are unmatched. He told TV3’s William Evans Inkoom, in an interview on the occasion of the birthday celebration of Ghana’s first president Dr Kwame Nkrumah on Monday September 20 that governments of the NDC have provided social amenities aimed…

Founding President of Imani Africa, Mr Franklin Cudjoe has noted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has achieved impressive foreign and trade policy records. For instance, Mr Cudjoe said, the establishment of the secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Ghana’s capital Accra is a historic milestone. Also, he added, the recent election of Mr Akufo-Addo as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is an addition to his achievements. In a brief statement, Mr Cudjoe said “Nana Addo has made some impressive foreign and trade policy wins. The AfCFTA secretariat in Accra…

Former President John Agyekum when in office enacted policies that developed all parts of the country just as what Ghana’s first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah did, Kennedy Kankam, Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, has said. Similarly, he said, the current president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has also enacted policies and started development projects that are spread around the country. These projects he said, fall in line with those of Dr Kwame Nkrumah especially in the area of industrialisation. He mentioned that the same way Dr Nkrumah started building factories in the country, Mr Akufo-Addo has also started building factories in…

Reigning Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Album of the Year winner, Kidi, dazzled on the Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) finale stage when he took his turn to perform Sunday night. The “Sugar” album maker held the audience at TV3’s Studio B, including the judges, fans and supporters of the GMB contestants, spellbound for all the time he performed. Back-to-back, he dropped songs the audience ‘snatched’ from him and sang till he dropped the next song. Affectionately called the “gal dem sugar”, it was not surprising to hear the screams and cheers from the ladies as he was introduced. With intermittent…

Music group Praye was a delight to watch at the grand finale of Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) held Sunday, September 20 at TV3’s Studio B. Hit song after hit song, the group proved why they once dominated the Ghana music scene and still have Ghanaians yearn for their music long after their heydays. Shordy, Angelina, Jacket, New Dance, among others were obviously jams the socially distanced crowd that showed up to support their favourite contestants could not hold back but groove to. Judges Adjetey Anan and Lydia Forson were spotted on their feet while Linda Ampah and Michelle Antoh nodded…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to eat a healthy and balanced diet to enable them boost their immunity and fight against infectious diseases. He said this in his 17th address to the nation on the measures against the coronavirus outbreak in Ghana. He said: “We in Ghana have certainly come a long way and we have made significant progress in combating the disease behind fear and panic exhibited by many especially when the first two cases were recorded in our shores. “We have to remember to continue improving our fitness by exercising and eating well, patronising our…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has justified the $150 Covid-19 testing fees being charged passengers who arrive in Ghana at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The president in justifying the amount said the quality of the testing being done makes a case for that particular fee. Passengers who arrive in the country at KIA are being charged $150 per the PCR test, a fee that has been criticised by a section of the Ghanaian public. Addressing the nation on Sunday, September 20, President Akufo-Addo stated that so far a total of 26 positive cases have been recorded at the Airport.…

As the price of oil begins to falter, Saudi Arabia has stepped up its rhetoric, even going as far as to warn short sellers not to bet against the price of the commodity.  Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman gave “clear hints” on Thursday that there could be a change of direction in production policy forthcoming as the price of oil continues its slide, according to Bloomberg. He said Thursday: “We will never leave this market unattended. I want the guys in the trading floors to be as jumpy as possible. I’m going to make sure whoever gambles on this market…

The management of Asante Kotoko has expressed condolences to the families of the footballers who lost their lives in the accident that occurred on Saturday, September 19 at Offinso. “Our heartfelt condolence goes to the families and loved ones of the victims of the Colts Club involved in the tragic road accident at Offinso,” the club said in a statement. “We also pray for the victims and wish the injured speedy recovery. We are with you.” The accident left six of the footballers dead instantly with two later dying at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). The players had travelled on…