A claim by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it intercepted one million extra ballots in the Ashanti Region in the heat of the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections has been rubbished by the Electoral Commission (EC), describing it as ‘pure lies.’ The NDC’s Director of Elections, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, …
Read More »D Black surprises S3fa with a brand new car
The boss of Black Avenue Muzik, Desmond Blackmore, popularly called D Black has surprised his signee, S3fa, with a brand new car. D Black officially signed S3fa onto his BAM record label in 2007 and they two have had what can best be described as a great manager and artiste relationship. …
Read More »Storekeeper in court over alleged foodstuff theft at Sekyedumase SHTS
A storekeeper and his wife are facing the Ejura District Court in the Ashanti Region after being accused of stealing foodstuffs meant for students at the Sekyedumase Senior High Technical School. The couple, Eric Twumasi Kwaakye and Akua Anima were arrested late last month by police at Sekyedumase following a …
Read More »Ghana’s UCC ranked globally among best universities for research influence
• UCC has been named among the best in the world for research influence • This is the first time the university has been featured • The 2022 Times Higher Education rankings was set up two decades ago The 2022 Times Higher Education annual rankings has ranked the University of …
Read More »6,000 teenage girls in Volta Region pregnant in 2020
Domestic violence in the Volta Region almost doubled from over 600 cases in 2019 to more than 1000 cases in 2020, Mrs Thywill Eyra Kpe, Volta Regional Director, Department of Gender, has disclosed. More than 6,000 girls, in addition, got pregnant in 2020 alone, a worrying situation which she said …
Read More »VIDEO: Parts of Accra flooded after 5-hour downpour
Some areas in Accra have been flooded after a downpour on Thursday, September 2, 2021. The five-hour heavy rainfall has obstructed the flow of vehicular traffic on the Shiashie – Legon stretch of the Legon-Madina Highway, Haatso stretch, UPSA, among other areas. Many commuters have been left stranded in traffic …
Read More »Why Kwabena Yeboah declined a deputy ministerial job under Kufuor and Atta Mills
• Kwabena Yeboah has declined some political offers • First was from former President JA Kufuor as deputy sports minister • Second from the late JEA Mills also for the same position During the presidencies of former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and John Evans Atta Mills, Kwabena Yeboah was offered a deputy …
Read More »Mpiani rejects Ablakwa’s suggestion on presidential jet
A former Chief of Staff under the Kufuor administration, Mr Kwadwo Mpiani, has rejected suggestions given by North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa regarding presidential jets. Ablakwa had claimed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo hired an ultra-luxury VIP jet at US$14,000 per hour for his trip to Germany last week. He …
Read More »Germany-born winger Braydon Manu ‘speechless’ over maiden Black Stars call-up
Braydon Manu has revealed his incredible pride over his first national team call-up insisting he was completely stunned when Ghana coach Charles Akonnor handed him his maiden Black Stars call-up last week, saying he wants to full take advantage of the situation. The Germany-born winger the culture of the African country is …
Read More »Messi, Ronaldo and the 15 best signings of the summer transfer window
Tammy Abraham – Chelsea to Roma – €40m The biggest deal done in Serie A this summer, and potentially one of the most influential. It is very, very early days but Tammy Abraham, with his pace, selflessness and awareness, looks to have added a whole new dimension to a Roma …
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