ENTERTAINMENT

Halt 2020 BECE registrations – GNACOPS

The National Executive Council of the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has called on all private schools in the country to hold on with the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration process until the promise made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that the government will absorb half …

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‘Sex for grades’: Gyampo, Butakor report ready – UG V-C

The committee set up by the University of Ghana (UG) to investigate allegations of sexual harassment made by the BBC against two lecturers of the University of Ghana has submitted its report to the management of the school, Vice-Chancellor Prof Ebenezer Oduro Owusu has revealed. Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr …

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VIDEO: Psalm Adjetefio appeals for funds to undergo heart surgery

Legendary Ghanaian actor, Psalm Adjetefio says his health has been deteriorating at an alarming rate. He requires financial support from the public to undergo heart surgery else the worst may happen. ‘TT’, as he is popularly known, said his medical problems started when he was diagnosed with an enlarged heart, …

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Tanzania suspends female rapper for raunchy video

The authorities in Tanzania have suspended female rapper Rosa Ree from performing for six months, saying her recently released music video “went against the country’s’ morals”. The body that regulates the arts industry in Tanzania, Baraza la Sanaa la Taifa (Basata), added that the song “Vitamin U” which the rapper …

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New curriculum was not rolled out in a rush – Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education has dismissed the assertion that the new curriculum for basic schools was rolled out in a rush. The absence of textbooks for pupils months after schools reopened has prompted criticisms from mostly educationists who questioned why the curriculum was rolled out without the availability of textbooks. …

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Pepsodent facilitates surgery for 2-year-old boy living with a tumor

Two-year-old Christian Baah, now has smiles restored to face after undergoing surgery to remove a benign tumor from his mouth, which had swollen and deformed his face. The surgery was facilitated by the Pepsodent toothpaste brand. Hailing from Mankessim in the Central region, Christian had lived with the benign tumor …

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I regret having premarital sex – Lady Prempeh

Gospel musician Lady Prempeh has disclosed her regrets for engaging in sex prior to getting married. In an interview with Franky5 on ‘This is Gospel’ on Hitz FM, the gospel musician said premarital sex was “so disgraceful” although it is considered normal these days. “That’s something, to me, I felt …

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Ogidi Brown has cancelled many of my shows – Fameye

Ghanaian musician, Fameye has revealed the bad treatment he has received from his manager following a misunderstanding that ensued between them. Speaking in an interview with Dr Cann on Happy FM which was monitored by zionfelix.net, the ‘Notin I get’ composer lamented how his manager, Ogidi Brown has cancelled several …

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End of beef? Agya Koo and Lilwin perform together

A comment by Kumawood actor Agya Koo at the launch of his channel on 2CTV February last year triggered rumours that all was not well between him and colleague actor Lilwin. Agya Koo, born Kofi Adu, who was pivotal to the growth of the Kumawood movie industry, was reported to …

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Can you burn calories by having sex? We tell you the truth

1. How many calories do you burn while having sex A lot of people, including Khloé Kardashian, believe that a hot and sweaty session in between the sheets can double as a good workout. So, if you have ever wondered whether romping is the best calories-burner, you are not alone. …

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No worries, I will survive – Kelvyn Boy

The love that existed between Afrobeats artiste, Kelvyn Boy and his former boss, Stonebwoy, was so deep that when news of their separation broke about two months ago, it did not go down well with their fans. The matter generated a lot of discussion with some industry players suggesting the …

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Ebola vaccine approved as second jab trialled

A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to around 50,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a major clinical trial. The Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine will be used alongside a vaccine made by Merck, which has already been given to around 250,000 people. Merck’s …

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55,000 nurses recruited – Ofori-Atta

The government has recruited 55,000 nurses to enhance healthcare delivery, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed when he delivered the 2020 budget to Parliament on Wednesday, 13 November 2019. Apart from recruitments into the health sector, Mr Ofori-Atta said the government has also recruited tens of thousands of people into various …

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Sex for Grades: 10 lecturers sacked, 7 suspended

The Kenule Beeson Polytechnic, Bori formerly known as Bori Polytechnic, has sacked 10 lecturers in connection with sex for grades Rector of the Institution, Onengiye Goergewill disclosed this when the Rivers State House of Assembly Committee on Education visited the school on oversight function. Georgewill said apart from the sacked …

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KNUST beats UG, ‘Ibadan’ to claim top spot in West Africa

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has been adjudged the best University in Ghana and West Africa. The Ashanti Region-based university also came 14th on the African continent and 706th out of selected 1,500 best universities worldwide. It displaced two of West Africa’s prestigious tertiary institutions, the University …

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‘Akufo-Addo’s ambulances’ to be distributed in 2020

Government has decided to distribute all 275 ambulances in January 2020, Minister for Special Development Initiative, Mavis Hawa Koomson has said. The reason, she explained, is to ensure a fair distribution of the ambulances across all 275 constituencies in the country. The first 48 ambulances, which arrived months ago are …

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GMA reveals health crisis in Ghana prisons

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has raised the alarm over the health crisis in Ghana’s prisons and called for urgent and comprehensive healthcare for inmates in various prisons across the country. It has identified overcrowding, drug abuse, poor diet and hygiene, infections and substandard healthcare as the cause of the …

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