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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.

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.

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.

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.

Gov’t declares Wednesdays as official ‘Fugu Day’

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 admin

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced a new national initiative encouraging all Ghanaians and friends of Ghana to wear Fugu (Batakari) every Wednesday.

The move, according to a statement signed by the sector Minister, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, aims to preserve and promote Ghana’s rich cultural heritage while fostering national pride and identity.

The initiative is also expected to generate significant social and economic benefits by empowering local weavers, designers, artisans, and traders across the value chain.

Historic moment as Borussia Dortmund opens first African academy in Accra on Saturday

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 admin

Ghana’s youth football landscape is set for a significant transformation with the official launch this weekend of the BVB International Academy Ghana, the first African outpost of Germany’s renowned Borussia Dortmund football club.

The historic launch, scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, has received an endorsement from the Minister of Sports and Recreation, who has praised the academy’s model and linked it to a broader government push for higher standards in sports development.

Police launch nationwide enforcement against uncertified bullion vans

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 admin

The Ghana Police Service has begun nationwide enforcement against illegal and uncertified cash-in-transit and armoured bullion vehicles as part of new measures to tighten security around the movement of cash and other high-value items.

The action follows concerns over repeated armed attacks on cash-in-transit operations, which have led to deaths and raised questions about safety standards in the sector.

Speaking at an orientation programme for police operational teams at the Ghana Police Service Headquarters on Thursday, February 5 2026, the Director General in charge of Private Security Organisations, Commissioner of Police Daniel Kwame Afriyie, said the exercise marked a move from policy work to active enforcement.

DJ Bridash: Event organisers should treat young DJs with fairness

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 admin

DJ Bridash, has spoken out about a tough early career experience where he wasn’t paid after a corporate booking.

In an Instagram post last week, he shared how he walked from La Beach to Kokomlemle after the event because he had no transport money.

DJ Bridash, now an established figure on Ghana’s DJ circuit, used the experience to call out event organisers to treat young DJs with fairly.

In an interview with Graphic Showbiz on Monday, January 26, DJ Bridash, c