Author: Insight News

Many people are surprised by Shatta Wale’s decision to think about returning to the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), especially his devoted fans. The Ghanaian dancehall musician had previously vowed not to participate in the award program after receiving a two-year suspension. Shatta Wale indicated in an interview for Hitz FM’s U Say Wetin program that he would be willing to take part in the annual Ghana Music Awards ceremony. He said “VGMA is my ex-girlfriend. Anytime they want to come back, I am here. “They should also find someone from the office to come and invite me to come…

A dietician has angered Ghanaians for remarks deemed derogatory about their preferred seasoning, known as “momoni” locally. In a recent interview with state-owned GTV, the dietician Forzia Baidoo claimed that “momoni,” a salty, putrid, and fermented fish, and its variants like “kako” and “kobi,” have no nutritional value. Furthermore, the Accra-based dietician at Meridian Medical Centre urged Ghanaians to stop eating these disgusting treats because they can lead to kidney problems. “They are all high in salt, so when you are consuming them, try to consume them in minimal amounts. They add flavour to the food but they do not…

In Parliament, Thursday was a dramatic day. Arguments over the report on President Akufo-Addo’s new ministerial appointees, in particular, had intensified the day’s business. It called for a suspension, which was followed by a resumption and evening of discussion without resolution. But the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, made a remark that made the entire House laugh. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the deputy majority leader, led the effort to support the nominated ministers during the debate. However, the Speaker seemed to take exception to his apparent propensity for making obscene hand gestures whenever he was debating on the floor on this particular occasion. Mr.…

Ghanaian entertainment critic and artist manager, Mr Logic has advised men to consider marrying women who are virgins if they want a peaceful marriage. According to him, men won’t have trust issues if they marry a virgin. Explaining further, he described women who have been in a relationship with multiple partners as worst candidates for marriage. He added such women tend to quarrel a lot with their partners; comparing them to their ex-boyfriends in terms sex, money, ideology and character. Hence the Mr. Logic has warned his fellow men to stay away from such women. Speaking in an interview with…

Wanlov The Kubolor has admitted that his 11-year-old daughter has a crush on a different young woman. The well-known LGBTQ+ activist and musician from Ghana says he sees nothing wrong with that. Wanlov asserts that, regardless of gender, he fully supports his daughter’s right to love whomever she chooses. The FOKN Bois band member said that his daughter’s mother informed him of the circumstance, and that he is wholly fine with it. “I have a daughter who is currently infatuated with another girl. I don’t see anything wrong with that. She likes this girl, and that’s what her mother told…

Forzia Baidoo, a dietician at the Meridian Medical Center, has advised Ghanaians not to eat fermented fish, also known as “Momoni.” She asserts a direct connection between kidney diseases and the consumption of salty fish foods like “Momoni,” “kako,” and “koobi.” While these fish add flavor to food, they have no nutritional advantages, according to Ms. Baidoo. In an interview on GTV, she said “There are certain foods that we do eat in Ghana here like the putrified fishes, the ones we call ‘Momoni’, kako, and kobi.” “They are all high in salt, so when you are consuming them, try…

Chris Hughton, the coach of Ghana, claims it was his decision to bench Andre Dede Ayew for the match against Angola and maintains that managers must make tough choices. At the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday night, the Black Stars defeated the Black Antelopes 1-0 in a qualifier for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). As Chris Hughton began his tenure as Ghana’s coach, a late goal by substitute Antoine Semenyo separated the two teams. But when Hughton left captain Dede Ayew off the matchday squad, many supporters were taken aback. https://twitter.com/GhanaBlackstars/status/1639031279206408192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1639031279206408192%7Ctwgr%5Ec7528101e1b42a335ef61fa23188be7c2b08a5f0%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpulsembed.eu%2Fp2em%2FV7_JAKRwv%2F As a result, Thomas Partey, the…

Power has been cut off to the Keta vaccine storage by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in an effort to recover debts totaling GH5.7 billion from state-owned institutions. The power outage poses a risk to the vaccines needed for routine immunization. Between 800 and more than 2,200 doses of BCG, OPV (polio), PCV (pneumonia), Penta and Rota (diarrhea), and other vaccines are at risk of going to waste. Other vaccines include those for yellow fever, meningitis, malaria, tetanus, and measles. Dr. Kwasi Djokoto, the Volta Regional Director of Health Services, revealed that he had hired the power distribution company…

John Mahama, a former president of Ghana, has lent his voice to the issue of that country’s failing economy and the struggles of common people. He claimed that the nation is currently burdened with debt, which he claimed has made the economy vulnerable to international humiliation. On March 22, 2023, Mahama stated during a public lecture at the UPSA auditorium in Accra that Ghana is insolvent under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to him, “Ghana today is broke. International credit rating agencies have placed us in junk status. Additional state financing can, therefore, not be a viable option on…

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer candidate, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has pleaded with party members to support him so he can lead the NPP into the general elections of 2024. He asserted that since he is running for party leader for the first time as a farmer, delegates would be wise to select him. The country could easily turn the economy around for good if it chooses a candidate with experience in agriculture, according to the former minister of food and agriculture. Dr. Afriyie Akoto urged the NPP and Ghanaians to take into account his achievements in the agricultural…