Elvis Anokye

Ugandan archbishop fails to find virgins, ends awards scheme

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (COU), Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has failed to find couples who wed when still virgins. When he was still the Bishop of Mityana Diocese, Kaziimba started an initiative to award women who enter holy matrimony while still virgins. However, all the gifts are …

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Mahama drags NPP deputy IT director to CID over fake memo, misuse of his letterhead

Former President John Dramani Mahama’s office has instituted criminal action against two activists of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Lawyers for the former president in October this year filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, against the duo for misuse of the …

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Listen to Sarkodie’s latest single, Otan; as he heaps heat on haters

Sarkodie has released the lyrics video for his latest single, Otan; Twi word for hatred. The ace rapper announced the release of the track on social media platforms earlier on December 7 and in the evening of same day uploaded it on YouTube. The track talks about his haters and …

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Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption

A court in Mauritania has jailed former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz for five years for corruption. It found Aziz guilty of money laundering and abusing his position to illegally enrich himself, but acquitted him on other charges. The court also ordered the confiscation of his illegally acquired assets. Aziz, …

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UK imposes tougher visa rules and salary threshold for foreign workers

The United Kingdom government has unveiled a raft of measures aimed at reducing net migration as well as substantial increment in the salary requirement for individuals seeking to live in the UK. The move, which has been tabled by the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, will now …

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Nigeria puts one of its presidential jets up for sale

The Nigerian Air Force has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, calling on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase of the aircraft, which is a part of the presidential air fleet. Details about the sale was contained in a flyer shared on the X page …

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Kenya approves use of dapivirine vaginal ring

A long-term HIV prevention method for women has been approved for pilot use in Kenya for the first time. According to the Population Council, dapivirine vaginal ring has also been cleared for pilot use in Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The ring is made of flexible silicone and …

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Drake-Obrafour suit: Everyone involved in the song was captured in the lawsuit – Hammer

December marks eight months after Ghanaian musician Obrafour filed a lawsuit against Canadian rapper Drake for sampling the remix of his song ‘Oye Ohene.’ Hammer, who is the song’s producer, has finally spoken on the matter. Speaking on JOY FM’s Showbiz A-Z with Kwame Dadzie, Hammer addressed concerns raised by another musician, …

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Man nabbed for allegedly stealing handbag in church

A man was caught after he alleged stole a woman’s handbag during mass service at a Catholic church in Anambra State. One Egbuaba Ifeaoma, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Monday, December 4, 2023, said the incident happened at St Gregory Parish, in Iyiowa Odekpe, Ogbaru Local Government …

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