Man who walked from Kumasi to Mahama’s inauguration receives car gift
Alhaji Ayaana Yakubu, the 65-year-old man who walked from Kumasi to Accra to honour President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration on January 7, has been gifted a brand-new Renault car, an undisclosed sum of money, and shopping vouchers worth GH¢5,000. The…Read more
2 bodies found in the wheel well of plane
Two people were found dead in the wheel well of a JetBlue plane from New York City after it landed at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said Tuesday. It’s the latest in a string of incidents that have raised…Read more
Ghana is 2nd most indebted African country to IMF
Ghana is the second most indebted country to the International Monetary Fund in Africa in terms of Concessional Lending and Debt Relief Trust. The country’s exposure to the Fund stood at 2.242 billion Special Drawing Rights, an equivalent of $2.914…Read more
All 4 independent MPs align with Majority Caucus - Ato Forson
The Majority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that all four independent Members of Parliament have expressed their intention to align with the Majority Caucus in Parliament. Among them, Kwame Asare Obeng, MP for Gomoa Central, has formally communicated…Read more
Exit of multinational firms due to high inflation, currency weakness – Deloitte
Professional services firm, Deloitte, has revealed that the exit of multinational companies in Nigeria and Ghana is due to rising inflation, dollar illiquidity and currency weakness. It disclosed in its ‘Sneak Preview of 2025’ that the consumer industry will continue…Read more
Mahama’s administration will bring positive change - Tinubu
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed strong confidence in the newly inaugurated Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama. Tinubu commended Mahama’s leadership and voiced optimism about the positive changes and progress his administration will bring to Ghana. “I’ve no…Read more
Keep the lights on, you’re in charge now – Krapa
Former Minister for Energy, Herbert Krapa has dismissed claims of impending load shedding in Ghana, urging the newly elected NDC government to focus on managing the power sector effectively instead of blaming the previous administration. Reacting to comments made by…Read more
Dumsor looms, Mahama’s govt must act swiftly – IES
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has issued a dire warning about an impending power crisis, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ urging the Mahama administration to take immediate action. This follows concerns raised by John Abdulai Jinapor, Member of Parliament…Read more
Ghana Blind Union members in Takoradi celebrate New year with feast and empowerment
On January 4, 2025, 233times.com, an online news channel, organized the 6th edition of its annual ‘Jawuley with the Visually Impaired’, a New Year party for members of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU), Western Region chapter. At the Anaji Choicemart…Read more
Decoding President Mahama’s white Agbada and Adinkra symbols he wore on Inauguration Day
Processed with VSCO with c8 preset The ‘Agbada’ President John Mahama wore during the swearing in on 7th January, 2024 with adinkra symbols has been explained. The saying, "Dress how you want to be addressed," resonated as Mr Mahama’s attire…Read more
BoG injected US$2.8bn into forex market between August and December 2024
The Bank of Ghana injected about US$2.8 billion in the foreign exchange market between August 2024 and December 2024. It…
NEWS
Kosmos Energy pulls out of Tullow Oil acquisition talks
Kosmos Energy has announced it will not pursue its proposed acquisition of Tullow Oil, ending speculation about a possible merger…
One killed, six injured as miners and armed intruders clash over gold in Nyinahin
One person has been confirmed dead, and six others are hospitalized following a violent clash between miners and unidentified individuals…
ENTERTAINMENT
Medikal, Samini, Lasmid and more lined-up for Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Made in Taadi Concert’ on December 21
Medikal, Samini, Lasmid and more lined-up for Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Made in Taadi Concert’ on December 21 The highly anticipated ‘Made…
Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Made in Taadi Concert’ returns after a two-year break
Takoradi is ready to host over 40,000 audience for Kofi Kinaata’s annual ‘Made in Taadi’ Concert after a two-year break.…
67th GRAMMYs: Nigerian Artistes dominate Best African Music Performance category
The Recording Academy has announced nominations for various categories for the 2025 and 67th Grammys award. The 2025 GRAMMYs takes…
LIFESTYLE
How to keep your feet soft and smooth without getting a pedicure
Maintaining soft and smooth feet doesn’t always require frequent trips to the salon for a pedicure. 1. Soak your feet…
TECHNOLOGY
US TikTok ban: When and why could the app be outlawed?
TikTok is beginning its case against a law which will ban it in the US unless it is sold by…
BUSINESS
MTN loses case against NCA
The Accra High Court has dismissed the case by MTN, which was seeking the court to quash the decision by…
MUSICS
POLITICS
2024 Defeat is a lesson; we’ll bounce back stronger – Miracles Aboagye
The Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has called on the NPP to reflect deeply on its defeat in the 2024 general elections and devise strategies for a robust comeback. The NPP faced a significant…
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OPINION
Dilemma of Tadi Bloggers and expectations of Radio Presenters and Industry players
The distasteful conversation in the entertainment space where there is an undue expectation from industry players, particularly some Radio Presenters…
‘Takoradi Gospel Influencers’ and their ‘libido’ to counsel on social media
The social media space has afforded users the opportunity to be vocal and address issues of…
What’s the agenda of Tadi Entertainment Review Shows for Creative Arts or it is Accra stories as usual?
From as early as 10am on Saturdays to as late as 6pm, the media space in…
How pettiness and clash of ownership crippled ‘Westside Legacy’
Hardly would any song which is five years old or more and brewed from a Western…
‘Takoradi is one way when it comes to supporting Artistes’ – Such an ungrateful statement
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
LISTS
The world’s most powerful passports for 2021
The gap in travel freedom is its biggest in decades and disparities in vaccination access between countries could make the…
Full list: Dangote remains Africa’s richest man for 9th time
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Prez. Akufo-Addo, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, others named in 2019 list of 100 Most Reputable People on Earth
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Net worth of Africa’s wealthiest drop on Forbes list
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
Full List of Forbes 2018 Most Powerful Women: Beyonce, Priyankra Chopra, Others make list
A WhatsApp conversation with an Artiste Manager this morning (Monday 1St June, 2020) has provoked this piece.…
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