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Dada KD says marriage is a scam
Famous highlife star Dada KD thinks marriage is a scam for people who pick the wrong partners. He shared his thoughts about love during a chat on Onua FM. The singer behind many beloved romantic tunes believes that marriage success depends mostly on luck. He claims some couples make it work when fortune smiles on them. Dada KD admitted he hasn't found his perfect match despite his years of singing about love. The musician confessed he still looks for someone special to settle down with. He feels unlucky in his search for true love up to this point. The star hopes his relationship status might change soon. He promised fans he plans to introduce his future partner to everyone once he finds her. The artist famous for his heartfelt love...
NADMO chief backs risk reviews to keep Bono safe
Bono's NADMO Director Fati Kine Lam wants to work with new district leaders to stop disasters before they happen. She asked them to check their areas for possible dangers that might cause problems. Every district faces different risks, according to Lam, who talked with reporters in Sunyani. Her office plans to help local governments create rules that address these specific hazards. They aim to make the entire region free from disasters through prevention. Lam thinks the Physical Planning Departments play an important role in disaster prevention. She wants everyone working together to prevent people from building structures that block water paths as the rain season approaches. She urged local residents to join community cleanup efforts...
Govt funds GGSA for safe mining research
The government plans to fund research at the Ghana Geological Survey Authority for finding mineral areas where miners can work properly. Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah promised this during his first visit to the GGSA offices on Thursday. He called their work essential for fighting illegal mining problems throughout Ghana. The minister pledged that the Minerals Investment Income Fund would give more money toward mineral research projects. He wants the Authority to run better plus make more profit. Buah told the Authority they should start public-private partnerships instead of just waiting for government cash. He noticed many workers feel unhappy about their pay, which causes people to quit their jobs. The minister asked staff...
Oti Bridge key in 12 road projects for Q3 2025
Oti Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong says workers will finish the Oti River Bridge during the third quarter of 2025. This bridge is one of 12 major road projects under the $10 billion Big Push Agenda. The government faces tight deadlines for completing these important developments across the region. These projects aim to boost economic growth, create jobs, and raise living standards throughout the area. The minister told Ghana News Agency that the Oti River Bridge will connect southern parts with northern areas to help businesses move goods more easily. He stressed how these construction projects will improve daily life for local people. The government promises to deliver everything it said it would build for citizens. Money from...
Ogazi gives 70 percent scholarships to lift up women
Ambassador Zino Lexili Ogazi gave 70% scholarships to 50 female students at Pentecost University College during International Women's Day. The March 8 ceremony happened during a university conference about women's empowerment, with 500 students attending. These scholarships help students study Acting, Modeling, Dance, TV Presenting, Pageantry, and Makeup Artistry. The event also marked five years of the Supreme Dynamic Talent Academy. Ambassador Ogazi runs the Supreme Dynamic Talent Academy herself. She told everyone that empowerment needs action, not just words. The National Union of Ghana Students worked with Pentecost University's Women's Commission to organize everything. Both groups honored Ogazi with a special Citation for...
Sekondi MP sues over false cocaine trafficking claim
Sekondi MP Blay Nyameke Armah slapped Lawuratu Musah-Saka, Jospong Group, plus Ignite Media with a defamation lawsuit at Accra High Court. The case stems from claims broadcast on the Good Morning Ghana program that spread across social media platforms. Musah-Saka accused the MP of moving 3,000 kilograms of cocaine worth $350 million through international drug networks. The broadcast also claimed Armah ran away from Ghana to avoid police arrest, but his son got caught instead. Armah calls these statements completely made-up attacks meant to hurt him personally. He argues these lies damaged his good name as a lawyer, businessman, plus elected official. Court papers show Armah believes these words tried to paint him as a criminal leader...
TDC eyes land deals tied to Ofori Atta family
During their internal review, TDC managers found that many land plots went to people linked with the Ofori-Atta family. The company discovered these sales happened when Alice Abena Ofori-Atta ran things as Managing Director. The current boss, Courage Makafui Nunekpeku, told reporters at TDC headquarters on Thursday that hard evidence backs up these claims about Community 24 properties. Nunekpeku made clear their investigation will continue unless stopped directly from above. "The only thing that can stop it will be probably the sector minister or the President," he declared. He questioned why one family grabbed such large amounts of land throughout the area. Records show that for every ten plots in layer T, two or three belong to an...
Accra Demolishes Reclamation Site to Beat Floods
The President ordered a land reclamation company to undo work they did near flood-prone areas during his visit to Accra. He wanted them to fix everything at their expense before the rainy season brought flooding. The Greater Accra Regional Security Council checked the site Thursday but found the company ignored the order completely. They discovered nothing had changed despite clear instructions from the highest office. Regional Minister Linda Ocloo warned the defiant company that they would face legal consequences if they continued refusing to comply. She stressed that their stubbornness might cause serious flooding problems throughout the region. Officials decided they couldn't wait any longer for voluntary action from the business...
MP home attacked in Bawku as bed burns
Armed men stormed into Pusiga MP Hajia Laadi Ayii Ayamba's private home around noon Thursday, firing guns throughout the property. They damaged doors plus windows before burning a mattress plus a bed inside a summer hut where security guards normally stay. Nobody suffered injuries during the attack. Security sources learned about another failed attack on Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga's residence nearby. Police haven't identified who did this or why they targeted these politicians. The MP's house reportedly housed several police officers working in the area. Security officials linked these incidents to Wednesday's violent clashes between police forces plus angry youth from one faction in the long-running Bawku chieftaincy fight. That...
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