Elvis Anokye

Sky Train: Ablakwa blows alarm on another US$2 million fishy deal

  It seems Ghana’s move to have sky trains as promised by some elements of the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) in order to ease traffic in the country may not see the light of day. According to the Member of Parliament(MP) for North Tongu, the company charged with the …

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Ghana on high alert over jailbreak of suspected Boko Haram members in Nigeria

Ghana’s security officials are on high alert following the jailbreak of suspected Boko Haram members in Nigeria. Nigeria recorded a jailbreak at the Kuje Maximum Security Prison in Abuja on Wednesday night, 6th July 2022. “Official reports indicate at least 443 out of 879 inmates that escaped as a result …

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Rawlings’ rise to power was hatred for the rich – Sekou Nkrumah

Dr. Sekou Nkrumah, one of the sons of Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, has indicated that the rise of former President Jerry John Rawlings was characterised by his hatred for those who are well-to-do in society. This is because the late NDC leader even though had the support of the grassroots, did not have …

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Parts of Ashanti Region without water amid power cut

Residents in parts of the Ashanti Region who have been hit with power cuts are without water, as well. Authorities at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), say the Barekese Water Treatment Plant which supplies water to many households in the Greater Kumasi areas, has been affected by the blackout. …

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Medikal called out for failing to give Benz car he promised fan

At the peak of the COVID pandemic in 2022, rapper Medikal promised to gift one of his cars to his lucky fans. In a video he shared on his Twitter handle, Mediokal announced his decision to give one of his flashy cars to a lucky fan. “When the lockdown is …

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Akufo-Addo speaks on ongoing global economic turmoil

President Akufo-Addo in his capacity as the African Union Champion of Financial Institutions addressed the Boma of Africa (www.africaboma.com), at the invitation of the African Union and AfroChampions, on the ongoing global economic turmoil. He strongly urged the assembled leaders to prioritise and focus on collective actions to strengthen Africa’s …

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Sri Lanka: Protesters ‘will occupy palace until leaders go’

Protesters have said they will continue to occupy the Sri Lankan presidential and prime ministerial residences until both leaders officially resign. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he would step down on 13 July, according to an announcement made by the parliament’s speaker on Saturday. But the president has not been seen …

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Food Shortage: Gov’t to distribute foodstuffs to affected SHSs by July 12 – Education Ministry

Senior High Schools hit by food shortages will receive supplies by Tuesday (July 12), authorities have announced. That’s according to the Education Ministry as it races against time to avert an imminent closure of second-cycle schools whose students have been affected by an ongoing strike by members of four teacher …

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Siblings become first Black owners of bed and breakfast in Gettysburg

Twelve years ago, siblings Christine, Stephen and Patrick Campbell dreamt of owning a bed and breakfast that will also serve as a “holiday house” for the family. The siblings materialized their dream after acquiring the Keystone Inn in Gettysburg. Led by Christine, they acquired the 109-year-old property located at 231 …

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