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YouTuber, Kwadwo Sheldon, has said that he will choose Ghanaian fast-rising Afrobeat act Lasmid over American singers John Legend and Trey Songz.

According to him, Lasmid has proven to be a great act who needs global leverage to become an international superstar.

During his Kwadwo Sheldon Studio breakdown session on the ‘Darkest Style’ song by D-Global featuring Lasmid, he emphatically indicated that the artiste is talented and needs support to be recognised as a global act.

‘Let me say Lasmid is a singer, I choose him over John Legend, Trey Songz, and Usher. This guy can sing. Lasmid lyrics Shakespeare cannot even write it,’ he said.

Kwadwo Sheldon has provided significant media coverage and support for Lasmid, notably highlighting his hit songs like ‘Friday Night’ and ‘Puul’. Kwadwo Sheldon has featured Lasmid on his platform for interviews, studio performances, and song breakdowns, acknowledging his talent.

Sheldon also expressed strong support for Lasmid’s career, wishing him continued success in the music industry.

Lasmid (Ladsmid Nathaniel Owusu) is a Ghanaian Afro-fusion artiste and rapper from Takoradi who rose to fame after winning MTN Hitmaker Season 8. His career launched professionally after signing with Highly Spiritual Music, leading to massive hits like ‘Friday Night’ and ‘Sika’.

Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has donated assorted food items to Citi FM in support of the station’s annual Citi Easter Orphan Project, reaffirming the bank’s ongoing commitment to community development and social responsibility.

The donation, presented on Wednesday, April 1, at the Access Bank Head Office in Osu, comprised 80 bags of rice (25kg each), 13 crates of milk, and 78 bottles of cooking oil (4 litres each).

The items were received on behalf of Citi FM to support vulnerable children and orphanages as part of the Easter outreach initiative.

Speaking during the presentation, Team Lead for Human Resources Operations at Access Bank, Dzidzinyo Foli Gamor, noted that the bank’s participation reflects its dedication to making meaningful contributions to society through strategic partnerships.

‘It’s more of a strategic alignment to partner with Citi FM to deliver on our promise. What they are doing aligns with our own initiatives in terms of corporate social responsibility,’ he said. He further emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts in driving social impact.

‘It is good to partner and we encourage others to do the same, in order to reach and impact the communities we operate in,’ he added.

This year’s donation marks the fourth consecutive year that Access Bank has supported the Citi Easter Orphan Project, underscoring the bank’s sustained commitment to improving the welfare of underserved communities.

The Citi Easter Orphan Project is an annual initiative aimed at supporting orphanages and vulnerable children through donations of essential items and resources during the Easter season.

Through such initiatives, Access Bank continues to demonstrate its dedication to responsible banking and its mission to positively impact the communities in which it operates.

Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Johan Tuitert has paid a private working visit to Ghana to gain first-hand insight into operational challenges confronting firefighters, particularly recurring market fires, drowning incidents, and the safety of frontline personnel.

The exercise was aimed at identifying areas for potential support in training, equipment provision, and structured approaches to enhance water rescue and drowning prevention.

During the visits, he toured the Tema Community One, Ashaiman, Kantamanto and Makola markets to assess congestion levels, accessibility challenges, heavy fire loads, and other risk factors that complicate firefighting operations in major commercial centres.

Following the field assessments, CFO Tuitert met with the Minister for the Interior to discuss potential partnership opportunities aimed at strengthening fire prevention, especially within commercial centres, and improving response capabilities.

The discussions focused on building collaboration in areas such as training of personnel, exchange programmes, technical knowledge transfer, logistics improvement, and support for the provision of appropriate personal protective equipment to enhance firefighter safety.

CFO Tuitert later held a high-level meeting with the Management of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), chaired by the Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong. The meeting further explored practical areas of collaboration including specialised firefighting and Hazmat training, exchange programmes, operational planning, drowning prevention and water rescue training, and provision of modern appropriate personal protective equipment (APPEs) to improve firefighter safety and operational efficiency.

During his interactions, CFO Tuitert expressed admiration for the courage and resilience of Ghanaian firefighters who often operate under difficult and resource-constrained conditions.

He emphasised that market fires present unique operational challenges, including congested access routes, high fire loads, limited water supply, and exposure to toxic smoke, stressing that improved protective gear and preventive strategies would significantly enhance the safety of firefighters and improve response outcomes.

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has officially unveiled the red carpet theme for its 27th edition, setting the tone for yet another unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and style.

This year’s theme is: ‘A Touch of Glitter’. Renowned as one of the most anticipated highlights of the awards night, the TGMA red carpet continues to serve as a vibrant platform for artistic expression, bold fashion statements, and the celebration of Ghanaian identity through style.

For TGMA 27, guests are encouraged to incorporate subtle elements of shimmer into their outfits. According to the organisers the goal is not excess, but elegance: a refined sparkle that enhances personal style while contributing to a cohesive and visually striking red carpet experience.

This incorporation can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories.

The red carpet experience will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 p.m., setting the stage for an evening of elegance, individuality, and cultural expression. From dazzling accents to an understated glow, ‘A Touch of Glitter’ invites attendees to explore creativity with sophistication, allowing individuality to shine while maintaining a polished and elevated aesthetic.

As always, the TGMA red carpet promises a fusion of music, fashion, and culture moment where artistry extends beyond sound and into style.

The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced the procurement of 500 distribution transformers for deployment in affected communities in the Northern Region to address distribution challenges and improve power supply reliability.

As part of the initiative, a transformer replacement programme and broader system upgrade works are already underway in Tamale and surrounding areas.

The intervention is aimed at improving network stability, addressing low voltage issues, and reducing frequent outages.

The move follows a system-wide review of the distribution network, which identified key operational gaps, infrastructure constraints, and service delivery challenges affecting electricity supply in the region.

Mr. Maxwell Kotoka, Corporate Communications Director of VRA/NEDCo, told journalists at a press briefing that the current low-voltage situation in Tamale is not linked to power generation or transmission, but rather to distribution challenges.

According to him, undersized conductors, overloaded transformers and substations, as well as consumer interference with the network, are the main causes of the ongoing power problems. He noted that the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) is working to resolve these issues.

He said NEDCo has increased the number of fault response teams to ensure prompt attention to outages, revamped its complaint lines to improve accessibility, and is installing higher-capacity transformers at strategic locations as a short-term measure.

Mr. Kotoka disclosed that the first batch of the 500 transformers is expected to arrive within the next two weeks.

He added that NEDCo would also embark on stakeholder engagements to educate the public and discourage interference with the electricity network.

‘Any interference with the network is likely to have negative consequences for all of us,’ he cautioned, and assured residents and stakeholders of NEDCo’s commitment to delivering stable, reliable, and consistent power supply across the region.

The Ghana football community is set to unite in mourning this weekend as the Ghana Football Association (GFA) leads a nationwide tribute in honour of the late Dominic Frimpong, a player of Berekum Chelsea FC who was on loan from Aduana FC.

In a statement released ahead of the weekend’s fixtures, the GFA announced that all six clubs participating in scheduled matches will observe special ceremonial gestures to commemorate the departed footballer.

Players and team officials will wear black armbands during their games as a symbol of respect and solidarity.

Additionally, a minute of silence will be observed before the start of each match to honour Frimpong’s memory.

These tributes will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final clashes as well as the Women’s Premier League final, both scheduled for this weekend.

The GFA has called on clubs, players, officials, and supporters to fully cooperate and participate respectfully in the observances, emphasising the importance of unity during this period of grief.

As Ghana’s football fraternity comes together, the association expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in paying a fitting tribute to Dominic Frimpong.

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie says the future of the Judiciary must encompass a deep moral commitment to excellence in the delivery of justice for all.

According to him, the future of the court must be faster-because delayed justice is diluted justice; clearer-because obscure justice is inaccessible justice; and closer to the people-because distant justice is denied justice.

He was speaking at the official launch of the 150th anniversary celebration of the establishment of the Supreme Court at the University of Ghana yesterday.

The event drew very distinguished guests, including two former Chief Justices Theodora Wood and Sophia Akuffo, former Supreme Court judges, lawyers, heads of academic institutions, chiefs and the clergy.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said the anniversary is not only a commemoration but a turning point and a mandate.

‘The court of today is a living institution: busier, more accessible, and more transparent than ever. We have embraced technology, strengthened processes, and worked tirelessly to deliver justice that is timely and fair. Our courts, from the apex to the districts, serve millions who turn to us when all else feels uncertain,’ he said.

He highlighted some reforms implemented over the years to improve access to and delivery of justice, including the introduction and improvement of the E-Justice Programme, shifting towards digital filing, digital service, virtual hearings, and digitised records, thereby making justice faster, more efficient, and more accessible.

‘We have introduced extended court sittings via the Two Streams system, turning time itself into an ally of justice. Through specialised courts for emerging areas of law, we are acknowledging that the law must grow with society,’ Justice Baffoe-Bonnie noted.

He further indicated that through the ongoing revision of the Rules of Court, the Judiciary is attempting something fundamental-to ensure that procedure serves justice and does not suffocate it.

‘We are equally strengthening security and infrastructure around the courts, ensuring that justice is delivered in safe and dignified environments. And we are actively and cautiously reforming legal education, to achieve a twin solution of expanding access, while preserving quality,’ he added.

However, he acknowledged that there are still delays and barriers in the justice delivery system, and ‘moments when justice feels distant to those who need it most and confidence is shaken when justice comes too late, or costs too much, or feels too far.’

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie noted that when the Supreme Court is strong and independent, the rule of law stands firm, when justice is accessible, impartial, and humane, democracy breathes freely.

‘Behind every case is a human story: a family, a livelihood, a life in the balance. Courts are human institutions – only as strong as the integrity of those who serve in them, only as trusted as the fairness they demonstrate, and only as relevant as the justice they deliver. No technology or reform can replace conscience and judgment,’ he added.

Former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, who was the Special Guest of Honour, warned against the consequences of what he described as ‘selective acceptance of the decisions of the Supreme Court’, urging Ghanaians to accept all the decisions of the apex court because it is the final arbiter in the country.

Former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice (rtd) Yaw Apau, who was the Guest of Honour, said the authority of the Judiciary ultimately rests on public confidence, and that confidence can be obtained by integrity, impartiality and accountability of those who serve on the Bench.

Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, who chaired the event, noted that the passage of the Legal Education Bill, 2025 by Parliament must strike the balance between quality in legal education and the desire to open access to many.

‘If we must sacrifice one thing, then we must sacrifice the numbers for the quality. Because quality lawyers make quality judges,’ she advocated.

The Governing Council of the University of Development Studies (UDS) has appointed Prof. Muniru Alhassan as Vice Chancellor (VC).

Heavily armed security personnel were on guard yesterday during the deliberations which ended on the choice of Prof. Muniru, who until the announcement was the Principal of the Nyankpala campus of the tertiary institution in Tamale.

On Monday, a similar meeting to make a choice was disrupted by unidentified armed men.

Two men carrying pistols entered the location and asked the council not to proceed to take a decision on who becomes the next Vice Chancellor, bringing the meeting to an end.

‘They walked to the Chairman, who later placed a call to someone we don’t know, and the meeting was brought to an abrupt end. My question is, how they knew where the meeting was being conducted, and where was the security? I believe it was planned,’ DAILY GUIDE learnt from a source.

With one of the shortlisted persons now announced, the hullabaloo has come to an end.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ekumfi in the Central Region, Ishmael Nana Asamoah, has indicated that his administration will oversee the completion of all inherited projects from the past government.

According to Mr. Asamoah, he inherited a myriad of unfinished projects ranging from education, health, road construction, and water, with many contractors owed for their work. He noted that his predecessors were unable to honour these payment obligations due to the allocation of the District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) under the past administration.

‘When I took office last year, I was inundated with a lot of legacy projects. I can mention many of them, but I cannot blame the previous administration; they did their best. Unfortunately, they suffered under unfavourable government decisions on local governance, where the DACF received by the assemblies over eight years was not enough to make such payments,’ Mr. Asamoah said in an interview with the DAILY GUIDE.

He noted that the new DACF formula mandates all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to commit 20 percent of their common funds to completing all abandoned and uncompleted projects, irrespective of the regime or year of commencement.

Nana Asamoah has, therefore, resolved to complete abandoned and uncompleted projects before the end of 2026, adding that he has already started making payments to the contractors involved.

‘The difference between the previous administration and the NDC government is clear. Under the visionary leadership of President Mahama, three-quarters of the DACF is almost 9 million, compared to 14 million over the eight years of the previous administration.

‘And under this administration, we are to commit a whopping 20 percent – I mean 20 percent of the DACF to the completion of abandoned projects, whether they were started under the NPP or any other period. So I have started paying these contractors, and I can say that by the middle of this year, there will be no legacy projects in Ekumfi,’ the Ekumfi DCE declared.

The Ekumfi District was created from the Mfantseman District in June 2012, and the DCE has expressed optimism that after 14 years, the district is on the right track to experience massive development.

At long last, after debates over whether or not we should join the growing number of countries which have given legal status to the cannabis industry, the subject has been settled.

Ghana is now part of the worldwide comity of cannabis cultivators for industrial and medical use.

Earlier, information was that the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) was going to come out with modalities for the licensing of players in the industry; with hundreds of applications already received, the development under review came to us therefore as no surprise.

The interest exhibited by prospective players is unsurprising, the monetary prospects up for grabs being mouthwatering.

A business news headline in a leading daily about two bodies partnering to develop cannabis cultivation is indicative of the fact that all the major hurdles have been surmounted already.

While stating the foregone, we want to be assured that the fears about substance abuse allayed and that the acceptable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is adhered to.

That there is in place already a Chamber of Cannabis Industry with a president, is another layer of assurance that the coast is clear for clean operations.

A statement from NACOC regarding the number of companies registered so far and the licensing modalities will go a long way in addressing the concerns of curious Ghanaians who still harbour fears about whether effective regulations can check abuse and to have operations done within the parameters of the rules.

We also call on the relevant authorities to mount education on the operations of the industry so that ignorance is not feigned by persons who choose to deliberately flout the regulations.

The THC level of the stuff to be cultivated is another area of concern. How would this chemical level of the stuff be measured by the individual cultivator to avoid deliberate overdose?

It would be interesting how authorisation documents would be issued to prescription medical users of cannabis and shops to sell it on counter. Imagine walking into licensed cannabis pharmacy to purchase wee on prescription. Time, it is said, changes over the years. Many years ago, it would have been unheard of to even think that one day cannabis would be sold on licence to individuals or exported.

In a previous commentary on the subject, we did pose a question about the medicinal users. We wanted further education about which conditions would require the recommendation of cannabis and whether our doctors in pain management are primed for such prescriptions. Maybe a workshop by experts in cannabis medicinal use would be valuable under the circumstances.

We are in an unchartered landscape and ask that more work be done to make the new cannabis regime clearer and beneficial to individuals and the country at large.

Perhaps it is time that we took another look at the punishment meted out to unauthorised possession of cannabis.