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Ghana gas to supply gas at reduced rate – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed that the Ghana Gas Company is to commence supply of gas to industries across the country at reduced rates. According to him, the move forms part of government’s agenda to improve the business environment in its job creation agenda. Nana Akufo-Addo made the revelation over the weekend when he commissioned the Twyford Ghana Ceramic...

Uber drivers have not been ordered to re-brand as taxis – Transport Ministry

The Ministry of Transport has denied reports that it has directed Uber to ensure all its drivers brand their cars like taxis. The General Secretary of the Commercial Taxi Drivers Association of Ghana, Steven Nimo, was reported to have said the decision was reached at a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday. But the Transport Ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Gloria Holm-Graves, confirmed to...

Industry dipped under Mahama, growing under me – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stated that the new paradigm of economic development which his administration is vigorously pursuing will improve the business climate in Ghana. According to the President, it is common knowledge that in recent years industries have not been doing well, as growth rates in various industries slumped to -0.5% in 2016, as opposed to a growth rate of...

Ghana is the biggest ‘shithole’ in Africa – Afia Schwarzenegger backs Donald Trump

Television personality, Afia Schwarzenegger has backed Donald Trump on his comments that Africa is a “Shithole” According to her, the President of the United State of America did well in tagging the continent as a “shithole” because regardless of the resources that abound on the continent, leaders of the various countries that make up the continent continue to run to...

Bishop Kobi sheds light on Shatta Wale’s rise

Founder and leader of the Glorious Wave Church International, Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi has revealed that dancehall artiste Shatta Wale used his sticker before releasing his dancehall hits. The man of God speaking on UTV’s morning show 'Adekye Nsroma' said he received a call from the ‘dancehall king’ thanking him for what he has done for him. He said the musician...

Comedian DKB squeezes young ladies ass and kisses her

Aside cracking jokes to make people laugh out loud, Ghanaian comedian Derick Kobina Bonney well known as DKB has revealed his wild and naughty side after he shared an interesting video on his Instagram page. In the video, the comedian is seen grabbing and smooching a fair slim lady's butt as he kisses her passionately. He further indicated that "he had...

Bashir Hayford slams Ebusua Dwarfs supporters

Ebusua Dwarfs caretaker coach Bashir Hayford has lashed out at the club's supporters following their 4-0 defeat to Ghana Premier League's newly-promoted side Karela United FC in the Ghalca G8 pre-season tournament on Thursday. The defeat means Dwarfs are out of the tournament with a game to spare since they lost 6-5 to Medeama SC in the opening game. The supporters...

Chelsea boss Conte insists Baba Rahman is not ready for game time

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says recuperating defender Baba Rahman needs more time to regain full fitness. The Ghana fullback has been out of action since picking up an injury at last year's Africa Cup of Nations in January. Initially expected back on the pitch after seven months, a series of relapses continue to keep him out of contention for game time. "Baba...

Thomas Partey admits Atletico Madrid’s Champions League disappointment

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Teye Partey says his outfit must focus on tasks ahead than dwell on their early elimination from the Uefa Champions League. The Rojiblancos were arguably the biggest casualty of the group stage as they failed to qualify for the round of 16 after finishing third in Group C behind Chelsea and AS Roma. Diego Simeone's men are...

Atsu not leaving Newcastle United, says Benitez

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has reiterated his desire to keep Ghana international Christian Atsu as well as other players who command first team place in his set-up. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to West Ham United alongside Jonjo Shelvey and striker Aleksander Mitrovic but the Spanish manager insists there have been no official offers and none...