Elvis Anokye

How a presidential staffer stole GH¢18,000 meant for Jirapa Chief; caused NDC’s 2016 defeat

A report on factors that contributed to the NDC’s defeat in the 2016 parliamentary and presidential elections has emerged online. The report indicates some major reasons some constituencies and recommendations were affected in the 2016 elections. This is to ensure the party rights its wrong in every constituency in the …

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Abductors of 19-year-old demand 10m ransom

A 19-year-old has been abducted at the Imoru community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to Daily Trust, the gunmen numbering seven broke into the home of the victim and whisked her away, injuring her aunty with a knife. The victim is identified as Adetutu Okinbaloye. …

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Uganda’s parliament passes tough anti-gay bill

Homosexuality is already illegal in the conservative East African nation. By ISAAC KASAMANI (AFP/File) Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed sweeping anti-gay legislation which proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relationships, following a highly charged and chaotic session. “The ayes have it,” parliamentary speaker Annet Anita Among said after the final …

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I will make Akufo-Addo’s life after office a living hell – Barker-Vormawor swears

#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Mawusi Barker-Vormawor has sworn to make President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s life miserable over the alleged treatment of some persons arrested by the state in connection with the Western Togoland secession. According to the activist, he has information that some persons suspected to be part of the successionist …

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Kenya approves extradition of citizens to China, Italy

Kenya’s Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed separate bilateral treaties with China and Italy that will see Nairobi extradite its citizens to the two countries if they break laws there. The new arrangement now awaits the nod of the National Assembly to be formally ratified. China tried to have its nationals suspected …

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Togo legend Emmanuel Adebayor announces retirement

Togo legend, Emmanuel Adebayor has closed the chapter on his football career after announcing his retirement on Monday, March 20, 2023, at age 39. The former Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Manchester City man made the announcement in an Instagram post as he is set to embark on a new adventure. …

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How men in ancient Africa domesticated wild donkeys for agriculture and transportation

For centuries, domestic donkeys have been of immense benefit to humans, especially in the area of labor and transportation – when it comes to getting to hard-to-reach areas. In some cases, they have been legs to wheelers and food to some families. As much as their roles cannot be overemphasized, …

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Western Togoland Case: High Court sentences 5 secessionists to a total of 25 years in prison

The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh, has sentenced five Western Togoland secessionists who were arrested by the police in September 2020 after they blocked the Aveyime road from Accra with sand and attacked the Aveyime and Mepe Police, Stations …

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Two arrested for stealing vehicle belonging to US Embassy

Two men identified as Toheeb Jimoh, 26, and Habeeb Ishola aged 35, have been arrested by men of the Lagos state police command for allegedly stealing a Nissan Rogue belonging to the US Embassy.   According to the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, a report was …

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2023 AFCON: Black Stars arrive in Kumasi for Angola test

The Black Stars have arrived in Kumasi, where they will host Angola in the 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. Ghana have a doubleheader against the Black Antelopes with the first leg scheduled for March 23, 2023. The team began their preparations for the match on Monday, March 20 before departing to …

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