The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, says the Chief Executive Officer and Management of Angel Broadcasting Network must bow their heads in shame for suspending the host of their flagship morning show, Captian Smart. The outspoken radio show host was handed a 30-day suspension from …
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10 years since Gaddafi ouster, Libyans struggling in poverty, chaos
Ali Al-Khalfouni, a 56-year-old Libyan elementary school teacher, used to make about 700 U.S. dollars per month 10 years ago, an income high enough to cover the expenses of his entire family. Nowadays, he makes less than 200 U.S. dollars per month. In order to secure the basic needs of …
Read More »Avian flu hits the biggest Commercial farm in SA
Avian flu has been detected at a broiler breeder farm in the Worcester area, sparking a call for Western Cape farmers and producers to be vigilant. This comes after outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Gauteng and North West. “The affected farm is under quarantine, and the process …
Read More »LRA commander is sentenced to 25 years
Dominic Ongwen, the Ugandan rebel commander who has just been sentenced to 25 years in jail, was the first former child soldier to be convicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) – and his case has raised debate over whether he should be treated as a victim or a perpetrator. …
Read More »You won’t carry cement to build a cathedral next time – A Plus descends on Captain Smart
Controversial Social Media Commentator, A-Plus born Kwame Asare Obeng is suggesting it serves Broadcast Journalist Captain Godsbrain Blessed Smart right to have been taken off air over his criticisms of the Akufo-Addo led administration. Vice President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe had earlier on Thursday, May 6, 2021, revealed that the …
Read More »IMF backs tax increments to save Africa from debt distress
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed African governments to use tax increments as a means of raising more revenue in order to reduce borrowing as they continue to fight the deadly pandemic. This comes on the back of the Regional Economic Outlook report – April 2021 (published by IMF), …
Read More »VIDEO: What Captain Smart said about Akufo-Addo and Kyebi galamsey
One of the factors that have caused the one-month suspension of Captain Smart from Angel 102.9 FM is a commentary he runs on the galamsey happening in the hometown of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. On Wednesday, April 21, this year, Captain Smart charged the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, to go …
Read More »WATCH: How Captain Smart’s suspension was planned at the Labone Coffee Shop
It has emerged that the suspension of Godsbrain Captain Smart, the host of Angel FM morning show was planned by some persons within the corridors of power at the Labone Coffee Shop. Captain Smart has been given a one-month suspension off air following some commentaries he has been passing on …
Read More »25-year-old Ghanaian woman gunned down in the US
A 25-year-old Ghanaian woman residing in Miami-USA has been shot dead. Police say the incident involving one Rachel Maame Adwoa Amuah occurred on the seventh-floor of a high-rise building Thursday [May 6 2021] morning at around 1:20 a.m. on the 698 NE First Ave. According to reports by Miami Local …
Read More »Student whipped 25 times at St. Stephens SHS despite law against it
A teacher at St. Stephens Senior High and Technical School (STEPSS) in Akyem Asiakwa near Kyebi in the Eastern Region has given a male student 25 strokes of cane for assaulting another student. A leaked video captured the teacher identified only as Sir Amable whipping the student who was only …
Read More »Bawumia’s ‘facts and data’ Facebook post sparks #HeIsFixingIt trend on Twitter
A Facebook post by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, detailing problems the Akufo-Addo government has fixed in the past four years has swept through social media, particularly Twitter. Dr Bawumia’s lengthy Facebook post, was in an apparent response to a social media campaign by a group, calling on the …
Read More »VIDEO: I have been asked to stay home for 30 days – Captain Smart
Godsbrain Blessed Captain Smart says he has been asked by the management of Angel FM to stay home for 30 days due to pressure from within the corridors of the NPP administration. According to him, some members of the NPP administration were not happy with his pointing out to …
Read More »Three members of Christ Embassy church charged
Three members of the Christ Embassy Church have been charged for flouting COVID-19 protocols. This was after they allegedly violated the protocols at a recent church event. The charges include failure to comply with restrictions imposed contrary to Regulation 4 of the Imposition of Restrictions (coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic) (No. 16) …
Read More »Video of amputee twerking causes commotion
amputee twerking A female amputee has set tongues wagging on social media after a video of her twerking and displaying her heavy backside popped up. The pretty lady, whose identity is yet-to-be-established, was clad in a white shirt and blue mini jeans skirt. With her crutches under her armpit, she …
Read More »WATCH: Ebony’s ‘lookalike’ shocks Ghanaians with her powerful voice
Ebony A yet-to-be-identified Ghanaian lady has caught the attention of many Ghanaians on social media because she resembles the late dancehall diva, Ebony Reigns. She has dreadlocks like the late Ebony Reigns, has a deep voice and sings just a bit like her but has a fair complexion. In a video …
Read More »2 teenagers jailed for life after killing police officer
A jury in Italy has sentenced two (2) Americans to life in prison for the killing of a police officer. The jury of two judges and six civilians deliberated for more than 12 hours before convicting Finnegan Lee Elder, 21, and Gabriel Natale Hjorth, 20. There was a gasp in …
Read More »Cylinder explosion sparks fire into three-bedroom house at Jamestown
A pandemonium was recorded in Palladium, Jamestown when three-bedroom Loiusa house went up in flames. According to reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a gas cylinger explosion in one of the three rooms. A resident is said to have left her meal on fire unattended to, and returned …
Read More »VIDEO: How Angel FM celebrated and suspended Captain Smart within 24-hours
Life the say can be dramatic, unpredictable and full of twists and turns. One minute you are being hailed, the next minute you are being crucified. If there is anyone who has experienced these harsh realities of life within the last twenty-four hours, then it’s the ace broadcaster Captain …
Read More »Nigerian musician Peter Okoye wins $100K bet after Chelsea victory
The victory of English premier league club, Chelsea over Real Madrid in the Champions League yesterday made entertainer, Peter Okoye N48 million richer after gambling. Chelsea who qualified for their third champions league finals on Wednesday, April 5, means they will face Manchester United, another English rival in the …
Read More »Oldest human burial in Africa found – a child laid to rest with pillow 78,000 yrs ago
Nearly 80,000 years ago, a three-year-old child was carefully laid to rest in a small pit at the entrance of Panga ya Saidi, a cave in eastern Kenya. Locals folded the child’s knees up to the chest and wrapped the body in a shroud. The child’s body was then placed …
Read More »Why Rural Banks must consider listing on the alternative stock market
Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) were established with untraded shares issued and purchased mostly by the people and businesses in the catchment areas within which they operate. People residing in the communities were encouraged to own shares in these rural banks. The shares issued by these rural banks were …
Read More »Combined Pineapple Glory: Protecting the legacy and keeping Ghana in business
Early Days For many years, Ghana’s export sector focused on cocoa, gold, timber, bauxite, rubber and oil. However, during the 1980s and 1990s pineapple exports became an important area of activity. This was largely due to the vision of a few people, but it is also a sector that has …
Read More »SEC pays GH¢1.7 billion of investors locked up cash
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paid a total of GH¢1.76 billion (GH¢1,762,767,250.32) to investors who applied for both full and partial bailout programmes as of March 31, 2021. A total of 59,180 investors received the amount. It comprises GH¢994.5 million (GH¢994,502,710.52) paid to 52,264 investors under the …
Read More »Shatana appointed ambassador to help fight nudity, prostitution and child abuse in Ghana
Ghanaian musician Ranaya Pappoe known in showbiz as Shatana has gotten a social responsibility appointment. Multinational brands Duker Price & White, Fibonacci Group Company, together with Op Executive Organization has made “Shatana” an ambassador to help fight against nudity, prostitution, and child abuse in Ghana and across the whole …
Read More »Coming back to Ghana was a life changing experience – Mista Silva
Musician Papa Kwame Amponsa, known by his stage name Mista Silva has shared how coming from the UK to Ghana changed his life. Being a Ghanaian who was born and raised in London, he shared that he spent most of his life in London but his motherland is Ghana. Talking …
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