The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has revealed that at least 609 lives were lost through road crashes between January and March 2024, representing a 1.13 percent increase within the same period in 2023. In the first quarter of 2023, 553 lives were lost to road crashes. Mrs. Pearl Adusu Sateckla, the Head of Public Relations of the NRSA, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghanaian Times. She noted that 3,823 others suffered various injuries, compared to 3,747 last year, within the same period. Also, 3,405 accidents were recorded from January to March 2024, compared with the 3,367 c ..read more

Shatta Movement Records, the management team of Shatta Wale has apologized to the Ghana Society of Physically Disabled (GSPD) for their artiste’s mockery remarks about Stonebwoy. In a statement to address the controversy, the Empire said Wale meant no harm against the disabled group. Shatta Movement Empire noted that the artiste’s statement “may have been misinterpreted” as he had no intention to mock or belittle individuals with disabilities. Retract your statement and apologise to PWDs – Physically Disabled Society tells Wale over Stonebwoy’s mockery According to the Empire, Wale’s remark ..read more

Quables, the Co-founder of the famous dance group, Dance With Purpose (DWP) Academy has opened up about the events leading to the exit of a former member, Afronitaa. Afronitaa, a former member of the group exited in January this year after several rumours went rife about her exit. In a short video clip posted on X by Youtuber, Kwadwo Sheldon, Quables disclosed that Afronitaa declined several times to sign a contract with DWP. Internet users slam Quables over comment against DanceGod Llyod’s TikTok verification Quables explained that although he had good intentions for the dancer and wanted ..read more

Ghana’s Dreams FC will be heavy underdogs when they take on Egyptian giants Zamalek in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup semifinal tie, but head coach Karim Zito is confident his side can pull off an upset. The Ghanaian club eliminated Stade Malien of Mali in the quarterfinals, advancing on a 3-2 aggregate after winning 2-1 in the first leg before drawing 1-1 at home in the return match. Their semifinal opponents Zamalek, known as the White Knights, moved into the last four by dispatching fellow Egyptian side Modern Future FC with a 3-2 aggregate victory. Despite facing one of the b ..read more

Alexander Affenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Effutu constituency has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) under President Akufo-Addo has completed 60 out of the 101 community-day school buildings (E-blocks). He said the number of E-blocks completed by the NPP is higher than the 29 completed under the NDC. “As at the time we assumed office, they who were the initiators of this initiative had completed only 29. This government believes in continuity…so far, we have successfully completed as at 2022, 31 more so making it a total of 60 community-day scho ..read more

Majority leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has mounted a spirited defense against concerns that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has failed to improve the living conditions of the Ghanaian people over the last seven and a half years since they came into power. He said despite the apparent economic hardships, the situation would have been worse under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), “given their posture while in government.” The Effutu legislator emphasised that the NPP, upon assumption of office, implemented key policies such as a reduction in electricity tariffs to cushio ..read more

The third contest in the first round series of Senior Sharks 7 featured two schools with one geographical identity. Kumasi Girl’s SHS and Kumasi Academy, two respected schools from the Garden City of Kumasi faced off for a ticket into the next round. Kumasi Academy (Kumaca) made light work of the challenge presented by their fellow towners to book a second round slot. The Asokore-Mampong school worked well as a team from start to finish as they delivered a respectable performance for their fans. The Sharks Quiz 7: Accra Academy eliminates Tamale Girl’s SHS in first round Even though the mar ..read more

The family of the legendary Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo known as K.K. Kabobo has announced a week memorial service for the late singer. The one-week observation has been scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at the Police Depot Social Centre in Tesano, Accra. TGMA: I have no interest in challenging board for particular nominations – Perez Musik K.K. Kabobo whose music touched the hearts of many, succumbed to liver disease on Thursday, March 14, 2024 while he was being rushed to the hospital for treatment. Prior to his death, Kabobo had been on medication and was receiving treatment ..read more

Nations FC coach Kassim Mingle believes that the era of dominance for Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko in Ghana football has ended and it is time for other Ghanaian clubs to step up. The club has been impressive since their promotion to the Ghana Premier League this season with 44 points earned so far. Only Samartex (49) have earned more points so far. Hearts and Kotoko however, have been struggling this campaign, placing 9th and 11th respectively. “We’ve been meeting them and we’ve been beating them so what’s the big deal about it? I did not ask them (Hearts and Kotoko) not to play well. They ..read more

Introduction: In the aftermath of an unfortunate incident involving the Tema Mpakadan railway, Dr. Engineer Divine Okutu, the managing director, and head of regulations at the railway development authority, has provided insights into the extent of the damage and the train’s overall condition. Despite visible damage to the front body, Dr. Okutu reassured the public of the train’s continued fitness for purpose. Details of the Incident: During a visit to the Tema railway Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), it was revealed that parts of the front body had sustained damage, with the left side of the headla ..read more