Author: News Man

In a significant move, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the NDC as the Acting Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), effective January 16, 2025. This high-profile appointment places Gyamfi at the helm of one of the Mahama administration’s flagship projects, the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The appointment has already generated lots of  reactions, with popular Ghanaian blogger Bongo Ideas sharing his thoughts on the matter. In a post, he stated, “Sammy Gyamfi is best suited for a communications, an information, or legal role. Being in charge of…

Nigerian singer Oludipe David, better known as Spyro, has opened up about the challenges he faces in the music industry, particularly the discrimination he believes stems from his open Christian faith. In a candid interview with Echo Room aired on Wednesday, the “Who’s Your Guy” hitmaker shared the struggles he has encountered since embracing the “Jesus boy” brand. Spyro revealed that his strong declaration of faith has led to considerable criticism, admitting, “My biggest challenge in the music industry right now is discrimination. I came out with the ‘Jesus Boy’ brand, and I’ve faced the biggest criticisms. It’s hard.” He…

Ghanaian actress and media personality, Efia Odo, has publicly accused fellow actress Victoria Lebene of engaging in hook-up activities prior to her marriage. Victoria Lebene shared a video of herself praying in tongues while motivating her followers to take their prayer lives seriously. Reacting to the video, Efia Odo alleged that Victoria Lebene had previously attempted to involve her in a hook-up arrangement, offering $2,000 for her participation. Efia Odo claimed to have declined the offer, emphasizing that such activities were not her preference. “Lol, you’re married now so you think you’re decent? Lmaooo, you forgot when you tried to…

The 34-year-old woman killed in an accident after a distracted semi-truck driver hit her vehicle from behind on the I-44 near Vandeventer in St Louis MO, has been identified as Colleen Lischwe. Lischwe, from St. Clair County IL, was the historic head of the men’s and women’s water polo program at McKendree University in Lebanon. Lischwe’s death was confirmed by a McKendree University statement which read: “McKendree University is deeply saddened by the passing of Colleen Lischwe, head coach of our men’s and women’s water polo teams,” the statement read. “Colleen was a beloved member of the McKendree community, known…

Multiple Award-winning broadcast Journalist, Serwaa Amihere has used her experience to advice young women to be extremely cautious and selective in their life choices. Speaking at a recent event, Serwaa Amihere opened up about how some choices she made when she was young came to back to bite her in the face. “There are so many young ones here. Please, be extremely careful and picky about the decisions you make while you’re young. I was depressed and couldn’t meet or speak to anyone. I didn’t want to step out without covering my face because of what happened to me. Today,…

Ghanaian TV presenter Serwaa Amihere, speaking at a recent program, shared a candid and important piece of advice with the youth. She cautioned them to be extremely careful and selective when making decisions, stressing that the choices they make today can have lasting consequences.Reflecting on a challenging experience of her own, Serwaa hinted at the scandal she faced last year when intimate videos of her were leaked online. “Be extremely careful and picky about the decisions you make while you’re young because years later, they’ll come back and bite you really hard in the face. That’s exactly what happened to…

President John Dramani Mahama has named Abla Dzifa Gomashie as the Minister-designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, a move announced on January 16, 2025, to emphasize the government’s dedication to Ghana’s cultural and creative industries. Dzifa Gomashie is a celebrated actress, film producer, scriptwriter, and politician with decades of experience in the arts. She served as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts from 2013 to 2017, where she played a key role in developing the Ghana Culture Policy and the Creative Arts Industry Bill. Her deep connection to Ghana’s cultural heritage and extensive contributions to the arts…

Veteran Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwamem, popularly known as the “Rap Doctor,” is celebrating 16 years of marriage to his lovely wife, Annica Nsiah-Apau. Taking to his IG page, Okyeame Kwame penned a heartfelt message to commemorate their anniversary and the journey they have shared all these years. Taking to social media, Okyeame Kwame expressed his admiration and gratitude for his wife, describing their 16 years together as a blend of love, growth, challenges, and unwavering commitment. His tribute captured the depth of their connection and the spiritual, emotional, and practical lessons they have embraced as a couple. “16 years of…

US-based Ghanaian broadcast journalist Kevin Taylor, through his LoudSilence Television platform and in collaboration with EYES on the Ballot, has made a generous donation to the victims of the recent market fire in Techiman, Bono East Region. The tragic fire, which occurred last Saturday, left many traders devastated. As part of his support, Mr. Taylor donated ten solar street lights and a cash sum of GHS 100,000 to assist the affected traders. The donation was facilitated by the National Deputy Organizer of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Comrade Elikem Kotoko, on behalf of Mr. Taylor. In his message to…

Professor Ransford Gyampo, an associate professor of political science at the University of Ghana, has become the latest person to donate to Jeffrey Ebo Arhin, the Swedru Senior High School student trending for being honest. Gyampo in a post on is Facebook page has revealed that he’s donating Ghc 10,000 to show appreciation to the boy for his honesty. Arhin has been the trending topic in the country recently after he found a purse containing Ghc 200 on his school campus and returned it to school authorities. His headmistress, Golda Esi Andam, was so pleased with Jeff’s actions that he…