… In a media release issued by the company, Ghana Hostels Limited said remarks made by the Acting Rent Commissioner during an interview on Hitz FM created a misleading impression about the operations of the hostel facility and suggested that the institution was exploiting students. …
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… In a media release issued on May 13, GHL said remarks made by the Acting Rent Commissioner during an interview on Hitz FM created what it described as a misleading impression about the operations of the hostel’s facility. …
Ghana Hostels Ltd demands apology from Acting Rent Commissioner over SSNIT hostel claims… Fredrick Opoku, on Hitz FM, which suggested that rent levels at the SSNIT-controlled facility were insensitive to student welfare. …
Ghana Hostels Limited fires back at Acting Rent Commissioner over ‘misleading’ comments on student hostel charges… Through her work on Hitz 103.9 FM and Joy Prime TV, coupled with a growing digital community, Doreen continues to influence culture, drive engagement and position herself as a key connector between brands, audiences and the evolving African entertainment industry. …
Doreen Avio appointed PRO for Ghana Music Awards UK ahead of 10th anniversary- April 2026
… She currently serves as a co-host on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM and also works as a presenter on Joy Prime TV. …
Ghana music awards UK appoints Doreen Avio as public relations officer… The former hiplife artiste, who converted to Christianity after a near-fatal motor accident, made the disclosure in an interview with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, explaining that God has provided for him through people. …
Someone has been giving me money every month since 2017 – Yaw Siki… He made the remarks as a panellist on the maiden edition of Hitz FM’s My Hustle, where he reflected on how personal connections played a key role in his professional journey. …
Young people don’t take networking seriously – Abrantie the Gentleman… The ‘Wope Dodo’ hitmaker, who became born again about 13 years ago after surviving a motor accident, told Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio in an interview on Hitz FM that his curiosity for cigarettes and weed was hatched when he immersed himself in hip hop music. …
Hip hop music sparked my smoking habit – Yaw Siki… Speaking at the maiden edition of My Hustle, an initiative organised by Hitz FM to empower young entrepreneurs, Mr Boamah shared a compelling account of his journey in fashion and textiles. …
I didn’t leave my journey to chance; I positioned myself for it — Oheneba Yaw Boamah… He made the remarks while speaking at the maiden edition of My Hustle, a youth entrepreneurship conversation organised by Hitz FM to empower young business people. …
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Ghana Hostels rejects Rent Commissioner claims of student exploitation
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Ghana Hostels Limited has rejected comments by the Acting Rent Commissioner on Hitz FM about Pentagon Hostel charges at the University of Ghana, saying they created a misleading impression of exploitation and were not based on adequate due diligence. The company clarified that although SSNIT owns the hostel, Ghana Hostels Limited independently manages operations and pricing, with rates of approximately GH¢821.33 and GH¢986.22 per month for the Old and New Pentagon Hostels respectively.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
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Ghana Hostels rejects Rent Commissioner claims of student exploitation
Ghana Hostels Limited has rejected comments by the Acting Rent Commissioner on Hitz FM about Pentagon Hostel charges at the University of Ghana, saying they created a misleading impression of exploitation and were not based on adequate due diligence. The company clarified that although SSNIT owns the hostel, Ghana Hostels Limited independently manages operations and pricing, with rates of approximately GH¢821.33 and GH¢986.22 per month for the Old and New Pentagon Hostels respectively.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Hostels Ltd demands apology from Acting Rent Commissioner
Ghana Hostels Limited has demanded an immediate apology from Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku over comments made about rent charges at Pentagon Hostel on the University of Ghana campus, stating the remarks were "not based on adequate due diligence" and created a misleading impression about the hostel's operations.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana Hostels Limited demands apology from Acting Rent Commissioner
Ghana Hostels Limited has demanded an apology from Acting Rent Commissioner Fredrick Opoku over comments on Hitz FM suggesting that rent levels at the Pentagon Hostel on the University of Ghana campus were insensitive to student welfare. GHL clarified that while the facility is SSNIT-owned, the company independently handles day-to-day operations, tenancy arrangements, and pricing structures.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
Doreen Avio appointed PRO for Ghana Music Awards UK
Seasoned journalist and brand communication executive Doreen Avio has been appointed Public Relations Officer for Ghana Music Awards UK ahead of the organisation's 10th anniversary in 2026. In the role, she will lead the communication strategy and strengthen GMA UK's global visibility across the UK and other key markets.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
Ghana Music Awards UK appoints Doreen Avio as PR officer
The Ghana Music Awards UK has appointed media personality Doreen Avio as its Public Relations Officer, timed with the scheme's 10th anniversary this year. Avio, a journalist and broadcaster currently working on Daybreak Hitz and Joy Prime TV, is expected to strengthen the organisation's communication strategy and global visibility.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Gospel musician Yaw Siki receives monthly support since 2017
Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Siki says he has been receiving monthly financial support and annual rent payments from someone since 2017, viewing this as God's provision for his work in gospel ministry and prayer. He does not currently do other paid work and does not attend church but communes with God at home.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Fashion designer urges young entrepreneurs to take networking seriously
Ghanaian fashion designer Abrantie the Gentleman has told young entrepreneurs that networking is crucial for building brands and advancing business careers, noting that despite being naturally shy, he deliberately worked on his networking skills which opened doors including styling Michael Essien and opportunities in public speaking.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Hip hop music influenced smoking habit, Yaw Siki says
Hiplife musician turned evangelist Yaw Siki has attributed his curiosity about cigarettes and weed to hip hop music culture, saying most of the artists he admired rapped about weed. He became born again about 13 years ago following a motor accident and now restricts his children to Christian or clean content.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Fashion founder stresses intentional career planning over chance
Oheneba Yaw Boamah, founder of Abrantie TheGentleman menswear brand, told young entrepreneurs at Hitz FM's "My Hustle" initiative that success comes from deliberate positioning and careful planning rather than chance, tracing his own path from secondary school visual arts through textile studies at KNUST.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 26 April
Young people neglect networking despite its role in creative success
Oheneba Yaw Boamah, founder of Abrantie TheGentleman menswear, has urged young people to take networking seriously, saying it is a key driver of success in the creative industry. He noted that many of his own opportunities, both locally and internationally, have come through relationships built over time.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Hitz FM launches 'My Hustle' programme for young entrepreneurs
Hitz FM held the maiden edition of 'My Hustle', a youth entrepreneurship conversation featuring four business professionals and eight young entrepreneurs who shared success stories and business tips. The quarterly radio and television programme, themed "Building Smart Businesses, Growing Strong," aims to empower young business people and connect entrepreneurs with mentors and industry professionals.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →