Popular media personality, Bridget Otoo, has suffered a re-occurrence of a gang robbery at her cement shop where two of her attendants have been attacked. Earlier in September 2021, the outspoken broadcaster stormed social media with the news of how armed robbers besieged her shop, assaulted her workers, and made …
Read More »Close your shops, KMA can’t guarantee your safety – Kejetia traders warned amid power crisis
At least seven trader unions at the Kumasi Kejetia market have directed their members to shut down their shops after the Electricity Company of Ghana, ECG, took the trading hub off the national grid due to a GHC5 million debt. Wednesday’s crackdown by the power distributor has affected business at …
Read More »TOR to restart operations; refine about 45,000 barrels per day
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) is expected to restart operations in the coming months to help boost the domestic supply of refined oil products in the wake of the ongoing global oil market crisis. The state-owned refinery when fully operational is expected to produce some 45,000 barrels of oil per day. A …
Read More »Nigerian lawyer dresses like ‘Juju Priest’ to court in reaction to hijab ruling
Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Malcom Omoirhobo on Thursday caused a stir at the Supreme Court in Abuja as he was dressed like a Juju priest. Malcom attended the proceedings dressed in an attire believed to be worn by adherents of ‘Olokun’, the ruler of all bodies of water and other …
Read More »Fifa approves 26-man squads for World Cup 2022
Fifa has approved 26-man squads for this year’s World Cup in Qatar. The move is in line with recent national competitions and is an expansion on the 23-man squads that had been used before the coronavirus pandemic. Fifa also said up to 15 substitutes can be named for a game, …
Read More »My father was the best Black Stars coach – CK Akonnor’s daughter clashes with fans
Natasha Naaqueyki, the daughter of former Black Stars coach, Charles Akonnor, has clashed with some fans after claiming that her father was the best Ghana coach. Known in real life as Naa Queye, Natasha came into the limelight after she shared photos of herself and her father on Twitter, accompanied by the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo spends GH¢4.1 million on latest ultra-luxury private jet charter – Ablakwa alleges
North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has alleged that President Nana Ado Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reverted to the use of ultra-luxurious charters for trips abroad. The MP who is also a Ranking Member on the Foreign Affairs Committee has subsequently slammed the President for insensitivity, recklessness and undue profligacy …
Read More »Akufo-Addo’s brother secures GH¢10m judgment in defamation suit
Edward Akufo-Addo, a businessman and biological brother to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has secured a GHC10 million judgement in a defamation suit, Citi News reports. The businessman won the suit brought against the Class Media Group, a journalist and two panellists who made those allegations against him last year. …
Read More »‘Gyakie’s songs are always addictive, she is something else’ – Efia Odo
Socialite Efia Odo has praised the craft of Jackline Acheampong known in showbiz circles as Gyakie. According to Efia, she could listen to all of Gyakie’s songs back to back without getting enough of it. She expressed her sentiments in a tweet that read: “Gyakie’s songs are always Addictive. I …
Read More »Ablakwa salutes Rebecca Akufo-Addo for flying on presidential jet to Rwanda
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has praised First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, for being prudent with public resources. The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee stated in a June 23 social media post that he was impressed with the First Lady’s decision to use the presidential jet for her …
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