Child prostitution menace in Koforidua has increased by 40% in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital. Some of the girls are recruited into the illicit act by some adult pimps to exploit them for financial gains. The girls aged between 12 and 19 years are mostly spotted around popular drinking spots, pubs, nightclubs, and around Legion Hall area in the evenings wearing seductive dresses soliciting sex for money. The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South Michael Okyere Baafi disturbed about the development. Speaking during the 31st Night Service at Methodist Church when he joined the Omanhene of New Juaben Daasebre…
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The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has revealed that a total of 624 fire incidents were recorded in December 2022 as compared to 567 in the same period of 2021, representing an increase of 10.1%. A statement issued by the service on New Year’s Day said “also 210 and 153 out-on-arrival cases were recorded respectively for December 2022 and December 2021, representing an increase of 37.3%.” No casualties were recorded in all these fires. “However, 12 road traffic collision incidents responded to resulted in 34 injuries and two deaths in the last seven days of December 2022,” the statement added.…
Lawyers of Oliver Barker-Vormawor led by Dr. Justice Srem-Sai have said they will contest the High Court’s refusal to strike out the committal proceedings against their client. The #FixtheCountry lead Convener was on August 1, last year, committed by the Ashaiman District Court to stand trial at the High Court for two counts of treason felony. But, his lawyers upon appearing at the High Court questioned the validity of the offenses charged. They argued that, the nature of the offenses as charged is against the rules of duplicity and multiplicity. They also contended that their client would not be able…
The 37 Military Hospital Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) has denied reports of the purported issuance of admissions to prospective applicants by the Student Representative Council (SRC). “The Admission Committee of NMTC wishes to state categorically that the College completed admissions as at Thursday 24 November 2022. “Any issue regarding admissions on the above subject is untrue and should be disregarded,” the authorities of the College said. Consequently, members of the general public and interested applicants have been strongly advised to stop patronising fraudster recruiters online and to seek clarifications on admissions through the appropriate channels.
Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson says there will be mass layoffs from the financial sector due to the impact of the ongoing debt restructuring. The expected layoffs will also affect foreign-financed projects among others, the Ajumako lawmaker said in a Facebook post. “Unemployment will worsen due to the freeze on employment, debt restructuring, poor business climate, and massive austerity,” Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson explained. He also predicted that Ghana’s economy will record one of the worst non-oil GDP growths due to the impact of the debt restructuring and a plethora of extremely tough…
Deborah Osei Bonsu and Osei Karikari of Blank Canvas Shine at Kumasi Fashion Week 2022 Kumasi Fashion Week 2022 was a vibrant celebration of fashion, creativity, and cultural heritage, and among the standout participants were Deborah Osei Bonsu and Osei Karikari, the dynamic duo behind the innovative fashion brand, Blank Canvas. Known for their unique designs that merge art and fashion, the co-founders captivated audiences with a stunning showcase of their latest collection. Blank Canvas: A Unique Vision Blank Canvas, co-founded by Deborah Osei Bonsu and Osei Karikari, has quickly gained a reputation for its distinctive approach to fashion. The…
In May 2022, Angel Couture made a sensational debut at Kumasi Fashion Week, held from the 12th to the 15th at the bustling Kumasi Mall. This eagerly anticipated event marked the brand’s first major runway appearance, showcasing their unique blend of traditional Ghanaian elements and contemporary urban style. The debut was a resounding success, firmly establishing Angel Couture as a rising star in the fashion industry. Setting the Scene: Kumasi Fashion Week 2022 Kumasi Fashion Week is a significant highlight in Ghana’s fashion calendar, attracting designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts from across the country and beyond. This year’s event was…
Ghanaian rapper, Richard Akwasi Siaw Akrofi, popularly known as Ex-Doe has allegedly rejected an offer of $30,000 from colleague musician, Nhyiraba Kojo. Nhyiraba Kojo offered to give the musician the money to promote his music but surprisingly, the rapper rejected the money. Nhyiraba Kojo had said on a show at Rainbow Radio that he was disappointed in Ex-Doe for still moving from station-to-station to promote his songs. According to him, the rapper should have directed people to do that on his behalf, considering the number of years he has practised in the industry. “A musician like Ex-Doe has been rapping…
Ghanaian hiplife artsite Nhyiraba Kojo is wanted by the Spintex police for an alleged scam. The “Ebola” artist together with two others, Richard Nfum aka Cash Power and Francis Boafo aka Zoro, allegedly went to the Spintex branch of the Barclays Bank to withdrawn an undisclosed amount of money, reportedly sent by a business man in Australia, called Diego Martinez. The Police report says that Nhyiraba and the other duo have been on their wanted list for the past three months and have been monitoring their movement ever since. “The police however were hinted about this (scam) and has been…