Sixteen persons aged between 12 and 20 years have been found kidnapped in a single room at Ankaful Zongo in the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly in the Central Region. The victims are believed not to be Ghanaians as they are unable to speak any local language. They are suspected to …
Read More »Approval of ministers, SC justice: Some of my colleagues were bribed – NDC MP alleges
A member of parliament from the minority side has alleged that some of his colleague parliamentarians sold out the minority caucus during the vote to approve ministerial and judicial appointees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to the member of parliament (MP) for Cape Coast South, Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, some …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: MzGee hosts Sista Afia, Bullgod, Mr Logic, Arnold and Robert Klah on United Showbiz
Weekly entertainment analysis programme United Showbiz is live with host, MzGee ‘presiding.’ Her guests this week include usual suspects Bullgod, Mr Logic, Robert Klad and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo. Special guest for today’s edition is award-winning female musician, Sista Afia. Watch a livestream of the show below:
Read More »Why crocodiles are considered sacred in the Burkina Faso community of Bazoule
Deep in the heart of Burkina Faso lies the small village of Bazoule, where an unusual bond between humans and crocodiles exists. One that started from the Herculean task of women trekking long distances in search of water. Oral history has it that humans and reptiles used to live poles …
Read More »PHOTOS: Interesting facts about 8 of the oldest trees in Africa
Africa is home to some of the oldest trees in the world, notably baobabs. This particular tree species on the continent is extremely large and predominant within Savannah regions. Aside from longevity, they are also among the largest and tallest trees in the world. Baobabs initially grow with one …
Read More »OFFICIAL VIDEO: “Fakye” by Kay 9ice ft Adina Thembi [watch and subscribe]
Fast rising afrobeat sensation, Kay 9ice has released grand song titled “Fakye” with Ghana’s female vocalist Adina Thembi. The song was produced and mixed by keymix. Kay 9ice who is rising in music industry has collaborated with some top artistes including Bisa K’dei, Sister Afia, Galaxy, Yaa Pono, Tsoobi Ryan …
Read More »Five possible reasons the Minority’s rejection of ministerial nominees failed
The outcome of proceedings in Ghana’s parliament on Friday, March 24, 2023, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, more so through the minority side of the House, after bid to reject six ministerial nominees of president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo failed. The six nominees were eventually passed with National …
Read More »‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Rusesabagina to be released from prison
Paul Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges in September 2021. By Simon Wohlfahrt (AFP/File) Ailing “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina was set to be released after the government said on Friday it has commuted a 25-year jail sentence against the fiercely outspoken critic of President …
Read More »France bans TikTok, WhatsApp, Netflix from state employees’ phones
The French government on Friday banned the installation and use of “recreational” applications including the Chinese social network TikTok and the American streaming platform Netflix on the work phones of the country’s 2.5 million state civil servants. According to French Minister of Public Service Stanislas Guerini, these applications present “risks …
Read More »Online scams constitute largest number of scams in Ghana – EOCO boss
The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has disclosed that online scams constitute the highest number of reported scams in the country. According to her, common among them are recruitment scams, investment scams, shopping scams, credit card frauds, and mobile money …
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