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TV Host Delay Plans to Name Future Son Judah
TV Personality Delay Hopes for Baby Boy by December 2025. Accra, Ghana - Popular TV host Delay wants to have a baby boy by the end of December 2025. She shared her hopes on The Delay Show. Delay plans to name her son Judah. She believes the name will show God's blessings in her life. "I'm hopeful that by December, I'll have my baby boy," Delay said. "His name will be Judah, and he will be a living proof of God's grace in my life." Delay congratulated fellow entertainer MzGee on her new baby. MzGee recently shared photos of her newborn. "I want to use this platform to congratulate her on this blessing," Delay said. "I remember when she appeared on this show and shared how people mocked her for not having children." Delay said the...
Afenyo-Markin Defends Freemasonry, Dismisses Misconceptions
Minority Leader: Freemasonry Not Anti-Christian or Occultic. Accra - Alexander Afenyo-Markin has clarified his Freemasonry ties. The Minority Leader says the group is not anti-Christian or occultic. Afenyo-Markin told JoyNews that many people misunderstand Freemasonry. "It is not a secret society. It is not an antichrist organization," he stated. The lawmaker said last week that he is a Freemason. He emphasized that the group promotes moral values. It does not engage in sinister practices. "Those things you see on TV—rituals involving blood, mysterious practices—that's not Freemasonry," he said. "At the Perfection stage of Masonry, you must profess Christ." Afenyo-Markin said Freemasonry is like other Christian fraternal groups. He...
Afenyo-Markin Criticizes NDC MPs Over Parliamentary Heckling
Minority Leader's Comment Sparks Reactions in Parliament. Accra, Ghana—Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin caused a stir in Parliament when he made a remark about NDC MPs who want posts in John Dramani Mahama's government. NDC members often heckle when Afenyo-Markin speaks in Parliament. He said, "If you think you can be making noise, your government business will be delayed. Those who make noise have not been nominated yet. Those who don't make noise have been nominated." Some MPs took the statement as a joke. Others saw it as a sharp criticism of their behavior. Afenyo-Markin said parliamentary business should be orderly. He noted that progress needs discipline and cooperation. "The approach is not the best," he remarked. He...
Parliament Awaits Evidence Before Finalizing Nominee Reports
Afenyo-Markin Demands Documents from Ablakwa, Sam George for Approval. Accra, Feb. 4—Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin wants two ministerial nominees to submit documents to the Appointments Committee. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Samuel Nartey George made claims during their vetting and promised to provide evidence. Afenyo-Markin said their approval will be decided by secret ballot until the documents are submitted. The committee cannot finalize their reports without the information. "We will take Ablakwa, Sam George through secret voting," he stated on the Parliament floor Tuesday. "Those documents they promised to bring to us must be made available." However, Afenyo-Markin said Abdul Rashid Alhassan and Ibrahim Murtala...
Gomoa Akropong No. 2 Chiefs Promote Education at Festival
Gomoa Akropong No. 2 Celebrates Akwambo Festival, Emphasizes Education. Gomoa Akropong No. 2, Ghana - The Chiefs and people of Gomoa Akropong No. 2 celebrated their Annual Akwambo Festival last Saturday. The community is in the Gomoa Central District of the Central Region. During the festival's grand durbar, Chief Nana Odum Amanfo IV stressed the importance of investing in children's education. He said it can help families overcome economic hardships. "Our community values education," Nana Odum Amanfo IV stated. "We want to make sure the youth have access to quality education. We are preparing them to be future leaders." The Chief, who is also the Amankorahene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, announced plans for a modern ICT...
Upper West Chief Vows to Tackle Development Challenges
Kuoru Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia (V) Submits Council of State Nomination. Kuoru Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia (V) has submitted his nomination for Upper West Regional Representative to Ghana's Council of State. He is the Vice President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs and a member of the National House of Chiefs. Kuoro Nania (V) is the Paramount Chief and President of the Zini Traditional Area. He presented his nomination forms at the Upper West Regional office of the Electoral Commission on Friday, January 31, 2025. Dr. Kaayi Yakubu accompanied him. The chief is known for his strong stance against early child marriage. If elected, he pledged to represent the region's diverse perspectives and noted the developmental challenges the...
Accused Managers Admit Confiscating Customer's Dresses
Accra Court Charges Micro Credit Managers with Confiscating Customer's Dresses. Accra - Two managers from Bridge Micro Credit face charges for taking 955 women's dresses from a customer's shop. The customer had defaulted on a loan payment. Gideon Yeboah, 39, and Godfred Bright Eku, 50, pleaded not guilty before an Accra circuit court. The charges are conspiracy to commit a crime, unlawful entry, and stealing dresses worth GHC513,000. Judge Christina Cann granted bail of GHC513,000 with three sureties each. Two sureties must be justified. The case will continue on February 24, 2025. Prosecutor Chief Inspector Wisdom Alorwu said the complainant is Benjamin Okpoti, a clergyman from Gbawe, Accra. In April 2024, Okpoti's wife, Sally...
Ministry Denies Reports on Scrapping Teacher Allowances
Ministry Dismisses Reports of Scrapping Teacher Trainee Allowances. Accra, Ghana - The Ministry of Education has refuted claims that the government plans to eliminate allowances for teacher trainees. The reports stemmed from remarks made by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu during a meeting with Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) executives. The Ministry clarified the Minister's comments. It stated that the government remains committed to assisting students in Colleges of Education and is willing to explore options to improve financial support. The Ministry noted that an enhanced student loan scheme could be considered an additional measure if needed. Minister Iddrisu emphasized that the government will maintain the...
Sunyani Court Sets Bail for Former Minister and Others
Court Grants Bail to Suspects in Nsoatreman FC Supporter's Murder Case. Sunyani, Ghana - The Sunyani District Court 'B' granted bail to two suspects in the murder case of Francis Frimpong, a Kumasi Asante Kotoko FC supporter. The incident occurred during a Ghana Premier League match on February 2, 2025. Judge Eric Daning set the bail at GHC500,000 with three sureties each for Ignatius Baffour-Awuah, 58, former Employment and Labour Relations Minister, and Joseph Keyermeh, 32. One surety must be justified for each suspect. The court ordered the suspects to submit their passports and seek permission before leaving Sunyani. They must report to the police daily until their next court appearance on February 17, 2025. Baffour-Awuah, owner...
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