Author: Kenneth Nii Tete Annan

Veteran highlife musician Kojo Antwi has opened up about his creative process and nocturnal lifestyle. In an interview, Mr. Music Man revealed that he finds inspiration at night, often working late and waking up as early as 3 a.m. to create music. “I’m a man of the night, so if you speak to most of the people I work with, all my messages and all the things that I create come at night,” he stated. Due to his nocturnal habit, Kojo Antwi is able to access his creative flow, and he attributes the inspiration for his songs to the night. The…

There has been a rare but bizarre grave-looting incident at Mampong in the Ashanti Region. This involved the stealing of a corpse from a grave exactly one year after burial by unknown suspected grave robbers. Incidentally, this happened in the same week the bereaved family was to commemorate the first anniversary of the woman’s death. A day after the looting was discovered, the 85-year-old woman’s body was surreptitiously brought back to the cemetery without her head, which seemed to have been purposefully cut off with a sharp object, an eyewitness informed correspondent Nicholas Osei-Wusu. Kwame Effah, a gravedigger who told…

The Police have arrested seven suspects in a series of intelligence-led operations that led to the interception of 1,696 compressed parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs, the Public Affairs Unit of the Oti Regional Police Command has announced. In the first operation, a police patrol team stopped a Hyundai Atos cab on the Lekanti-Kute route with registration number VR 188-16 at approximately 11:15 p.m. on February 13, 2026. When the car was searched, 48 compressed packets of what seemed to be Indian hemp were found inside. Felix Emulator, 37, and the driver, Emmanuel Yao, 40, were both immediately…

The Ministry of the Interior and National Security has confirmed receiving reports of a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso involving a truck carrying tomato traders from Ghana. In a press release issued to media houses and signed by the Minister for the Interior and National Security, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, the government described the information as disturbing, noting that the incident occurred in Titao on Saturday, February 14, 2026. Concerns about the safety of individuals on board were raised by the statement that the truck carrying Ghanaian traders was involved in the incident. “The Government of Ghana has received disturbing information from…

Black Sherif (Mohammed Ismail Sherif) has extended his generosity to unprivileged mothers at the Nkrumah and Yebuah Wards of the 37 Military Hospital. He paid the hospital bills in full, costing Fifty thousand Six Hundred and Ninety-Six Cedis (Gh¢ 50,696.00) and contributed a lot of different gifts. This act is in line with Sustainable Development Goal 3.1, which aims to lower the global maternal mortality ratio and to make sure that women have access to safe, high-quality maternal healthcare. It also reflects the guiding principles of the Mohammed Ismail Sharrif Foundation, the charitable organisation established by the Ghanaian superstar. Special…

Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with two new counts of rape. Partey, 32, faces trial in November after denying raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman. Partey, 32, faces trial in November after denying raping two women and sexually assaulting a third woman. On Friday, March 13, Partey will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in connection with the latest accusations. Partey previously pleaded not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court in September last year. These offences were allegedly committed between 2021…

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described Ghana’s latest Guinness World Record achievement as a significant milestone for the nation’s creative arts sector and a strong testament to the innovation, resilience, and global competitiveness of Ghanaian artists. Upon receiving the official Guinness World Record from bead artist Juliana Gharbin, recognized for creating the largest beaded sculpture (bag), the minister hailed the project for blending Ghanaian symbolism with daring modern artistic vision. She noted that such accomplishments deepen Ghana’s cultural diplomacy and significantly enhance the country’s visibility on the international stage. By surpassing the six-meter…

President John Dramani Mahama has gotten real about the state of Ghana’s state-owned enterprises, and let us just say, he admits things have not exactly been smooth. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the Presidential Group on the Economy at Jubilee House, Mahama did not sugarcoat it. He described the management of state institutions as “uneven” and sometimes even “haphazard,” making it clear that there’s serious room for improvement. According to him, weak governance structures, political interference, and poor financial discipline have slowed down institutions that were once strong and reliable. Mahama pointed out that Cocobod, which has successfully syndicated…

A new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) shows that unemployment is the number one issue Ghanaians want President John Mahama’s administration to fix. According to the report, 46% of respondents said joblessness is the biggest problem in the country right now. That’s nearly half the population pointing to one thing: people need jobs. It clearly shows that for many Ghanaians, having stable employment equals security, stability, and peace of mind. Coming in second is illegal mining, aka galamsey, which 30% of respondents flagged as a major concern. People are worried about the environmental damage, polluted water bodies,…

Ghana international Antoine Semenyo says there are no secrets to his performance at Manchester City following his explosive start to life at the club. With five goals and two assists in eight appearances across all competitions, Semenyo has had an incredible first season in Manchester. The forward chipped in with a goal and an assist on Wednesday evening as Man City scored three past Fulham in their Premier League meeting. Speaking after the game, Semenyo praised the players and coaching staff for his impressive performances at the club so far. “[There’s] no secrets! It’s just being part of a great…