Kim Jong-un has appeared in public for the first time in 20 days, North Korean state media says. KCNA news agency reports that the North Korean leader cut the ribbon at the opening of a fertiliser factory. It adds that people at the factory “broke into thunderous cheers of hurrah” …
Read More »Study finds many ‘online’ South Africans support lockdown
An online study by market research and consulting firm Ipsos has found that more than eight out of 10 online South Africans support the lockdown. “84% agree that a total lockdown was correct – given the risks of the Covid-19 pandemic,” its spokesperson, Mari Harris, said in a statement on Friday. …
Read More »[VIDEO]: Man falls in Chemu Lagoon after improvised bridge failed him
One young man is likely to loathe crossing the Chemunaa Lagoon for a while due to the experience he had while crossing on an improvised bridge on Thursday. Just as he reached the end of the bridge, the young man lost his step and feel into the waste filled lagoon. …
Read More »Ghana scores high on ‘Open Budget Survey’
Ghana has scored 54 in the global ‘2019 Open Budget Survey,’ the world’s only independent, comparative and fact-based research. The research uses internationally accepted criteria to assess public access to central government budget information, formal public participation in national budget processes and oversight institutions. The survey said though budget transparency …
Read More »Woman causes stir with Bible as face mask (Watch)
Following the outbreak of the pandemic, coronavirus (COVID 19), President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed all citizens to wear nose masks while going out of their house. It wouldn’t have been news if one sees the other wearing nose mask, but this woman has gone viral with her mask. Spotted while …
Read More »Akufo-Addo is doing a good job but I really miss home – Sarkodie
Multi-awarded Rapper, Michael Owusu Addo known in music circles as Sarkodie, has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addofor his decisions to ensure the safety of Ghanaians both at home and abroad. Although locked down in the United States of America following the closure of borders to curtail transmission of coronavirus in Ghana, Sarkodie strongly …
Read More »Electoral Commission prays High Court to dismiss Ashaiman MP suit
The Chair of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, has written to the Human Rights Division of the High Court in Accra to dismiss a suit brought before it by Member of Parliament for Ashaiman Constituency Ernest Henry Norgbey. Mr Norgbey had requested information on the processes that led …
Read More »2 Ghanaians found dead in US
Two Ghanaians have reportedly been found dead in the United States. One of them named Charles, is said to be a son of Kwame Osei Fosu, a staunch member of the New Jersey branch of the NPP. Mr Osei Fosu’s son is believed to have been killed by NJ Transist …
Read More »Sudan criminalises female genital mutilation
Sudan has criminalised carrying out Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), making it punishable by three years in jail. Some 87% of Sudanese women aged between 14 and 49 have undergone some form of FGM, according to the United Nations. In Sudan it is common for women to get the inner and …
Read More »Four kingmakers arrested for defying ban on gathering
Four persons have been picked up by Akropong Police for violating ban on social gathering and distancing by holding estoolment ceremony. The were picked Friday afternoon by the Akropong Police led by the District Police Commander,Stephen Tetteh. All four persons picked by Police are traditional rulers who led the enstoolment …
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