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Food Box Celebrates Ghana’s Independence Month with Special Meal Discounts

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026 admin

As Ghana marks another year of independence, local food brand Food Box is joining the celebration by giving customers a delicious reason to enjoy the month even more. Known for serving satisfying and affordable meals, Food Box has announced a special Independence Month promotion offering discounts on all meals.

The promotion runs from Thursday 12th March to Saturday 28th March, giving customers the opportunity to enjoy their favourite meals at reduced prices. The discounted offer is available exclusively through the Hubtel app, making it convenient for customers to order their meals from anywhere.

Food Box has built a reputation for providing tasty, well-portioned meals that appeal to a wide range of customers. During the Independence Month promotion, customers can enjoy popular menu options such as:

ECG announces planned power outages in parts of Tema today

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 admin

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a scheduled power interruption in parts of Tema to allow for maintenance works aimed at improving electricity supply in the area.

In a notice issued by the company, the maintenance exercise is expected to take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

ECG indicated that the exercise will result in a temporary power outage in McKeon, Sky Quarries, Westrafo and nearby communities.

The company explained that the planned maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the reliability and stability of power supply to customers in the affected areas.

UK rapper who escaped custody twice before deportation to Ghana re-arrested in France

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 admin

A drill rapper who was due to be deported to Ghana after serving a prison sentence in the United Kingdom has been arrested in France following a dramatic double escape from police custody.

Daniel Boakye, 21, who performs under the name Dsavv, was detained on Monday evening in La Bouëxière in Brittany, north-western France, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Boakye had been serving a sentence at HMP Feltham for robbery and was awaiting removal to Ghana at the end of his custodial term. However, while under police supervision for medical treatment, he escaped twice within the space of a week.

Freden Independence Jam Set to Light Up Koforidua and Beyond

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 admin

“Independence the Freden Way” Promises Culture, Competition and Community Celebration

Koforidua is gearing up for an exciting and vibrant Independence celebration as the Freden Independence Jam prepares to bring together residents, youth, creatives, and families for a unique community experience dubbed “Independence the Freden Way.”

Designed to celebrate Ghana’s independence through unity, creativity, and traditional fun games, the Freden Independence Jam will showcase the rich cultural spirit and youthful energy that define the region. The event is expected to attract participants and spectators from Koforidua and surrounding communities, positioning it as one of the most anticipated local Independence activities this year.

Central Region: Police launch investigation after viral video of school violence

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 admin

The Ghana Police Service has opened investigations into a violent incident that disrupted the District Schools Athletics Games in Agona Swedru in the Central Region on February 19.

What was intended to showcase sporting talent and camaraderie among students reportedly degenerated into disorder following a confrontation between students from two participating schools.

Eyewitnesses said tensions escalated between students of Obrachire Senior High Technical School and Swedru School of Business, widely known as SWESBUS, culminating in a physical clash.

Govt bans land transit of cooking oil

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 admin

The government has announced a ban on transit of commercial quantities of cooking oil through Ghana’s borders, directing that all such consignments must henceforth be routed exclusively through the country’s seaports.

The directive, issued by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, follows the recent interception of 18 articulated trucks declared for transit to Niger but suspected to be part of a broader transit diversion scheme.

Under the new measure, cooking oil consignments entering Ghana for onward transit to landlocked countries will no longer be permitted to move through land border collection points.
Instead, they must be processed exclusively through Ghana’s seaports, where stricter valuation systems, electronic tracking, scanning infrastructure and layered customs controls are operational.

FDA shuts down 16 Accra eateries including The Cheesecake House and Alora Beach Resort

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 admin

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has moved from warnings to enforcement, shutting down 16 food service establishments across the Greater Accra Region on Wednesday, February 18, for operating without valid Food Hygiene Permits.

The action comes exactly two weeks after the Authority issued a public notice stating that, effective February 1, all non-compliant facilities would face immediate closure.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the FDA confirmed it had followed through on that directive.

Highlife Legend Gyedu Blay Ambolley stars in stage play ‘I Told You So’

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 admin

Highlife legend Gyedu Blay Ambolley is set to shine in the stage play, ‘I Told You So’, a theatrical adaptation of the classic 1970 Ghanaian film.

The play, produced by Fiifi Coleman Productions, will run from March 5 to 8 at the National Theatre in Accra, with six shows scheduled.

The production is a deliberate tribute to Ghana’s cultural heritage, coinciding with the country’s 70th independence anniversary.

Director Fiifi Coleman explains that ‘I Told You So’ is an iconic film that showcases Ghanaian culture, exploring themes of family, greed, and values.

Billboard Labels Rema a ‘One-Hit Wonder,’ Sparks Backlash

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 admin

American music publication Billboard has come under fire after resharing an article that classified Nigerian Afrobeats star Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, as a “one-hit wonder.”

The post, shared Sunday on the magazine’s official X account, referenced a June 2025 ranking titled “The 25 Biggest One-Hit Wonders of the 21st Century,” where Rema was placed at No. 6 based on the U.S. chart performance of his 2022 global smash hit Calm Down, particularly its remix featuring American pop star Selena Gomez.

Mahama gives me money every month – BullGod

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 admin

Artiste manager Lawrence Nan Asiama Hanson, popularly known as BullGod, has opened up about how comfortable his life has been since the National Democratic Congress returned to power a year ago.

Speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, he said President John Dramani Mahama is managing the affairs of the country well and that he even gives him stipends every month.

“I am on a payroll with His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, since he started working, every month I go for money from his salary. So when they pay him, then he pays me,l he said.