Elvis Anokye

ECG’S legacy debt cleared – ECG MD

The Managing Director for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Mr Kwame Agyemang-Budu has indicated that the government has cleared its GHC 2.6 billion legacy debt owed to the state entity. Mr Agyemang-Budu made this known when he took his turn to address a Facebook live session hosted by NPP …

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The history behind ‘Nii’ and ‘Naa’ in Ga names

It is a common saying, that all Ga’s are either Nii (for the males) or Naa (for the females). What you may not know is that there is a well-established history behind this concept. Essentially, it is an ‘appellation’ used for every child born, in reverence to their fore-parents who …

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How Church services took place for the first time after lockdown

Following the easing of restrictions on churches by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, some churches today organized church services in their auditorium, the first time since the last week of March 2020. The services however took place under the strict protocols announced by the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs …

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Only impotent men can manage female artistes – Bulldog insists

Manager of Shatta Wale, Bulldog born Lawrence Nana Asiamah-Hanson, insists that only impotent men who can manage female artistes and get the best out of them. There has been a raging controversy on whether or not if it is possible to manage a female artiste without sleeping with her as was …

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Brazil hides coronavirus death data, Bolsonaro accused of censorship

Brazil deleted months of data from its official COVID-19 tracker, prompting president Jair Bolsonaro to be accused of censorship. On Friday, the health ministry’s “Coronavirus Panel” was taken offline, according to Brazil’s G1 Globo. By Saturday, it was back online, but with a fraction of the data. The previous version of …

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New claims in US lawsuit that alleges MTN paid off al-Qaeda, Taliban

A US lawsuit that alleges that MTN paid protection money to al-Qaeda and the Taliban has been expanded to include new claims. The suit was filed by the families of US soldiers who were killed or wounded in in Iran and Afghanistan between 2009 and 2017. The case, heard by …

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Conor McGregor announces retirement from UFC at 31

UFC champion, Conor McGregor says he has retired from fighting at the age of 31. Conor McGregor, the Ireland former two-weight UFC champion has a record of 22 wins and four defeats. This is the third time in four years that McGregor has announced his retirement. He previously made thesame …

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George Floyd death: Protesters tear down slave trader statue

A slave trader’s statue in Bristol has been torn down during a second day of anti-racism protests across the UK, following the death of George Floyd. It comes after largely peaceful demonstrations in central London on Saturday saw some clashes with police. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick urged protesters to …

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Actors found guilty of rape must be banned – Patience Ozokwor

Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, has revealed what should be done to actors found guilty of rape. Kemi Filani News recalls that Actress Sylvia Oluchi hours ago, accused veteran movie director, Lancelot Imasuen, of sexually assaulting her, during a film shoot in 2008. Reacting, Patience Ozokwor in a chat with …

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Kotoka International Airport, UG are in Osu – Chief Priest reveals

Oxford street, is most likely the first place that comes to mind when one hears the name Osu. Formerly known as Cantonments road, the stretch is also known for its busy nature, particularly at night, serving as hub for popular bars, clubs, and restaurants such as Papaye, Frankies, Kona grills …

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