As an alleged money launderer who worked with the Venezuelan government and is fighting an extradition order to the United States, Alex Saab has some unlikely allies. Since mid-January, #FreeAlexSaab has been a rallying cry among Nigerians on Twitter, thanks to a broad influence operation with connections to employees …
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Ghana Embassy, USA, launches enhanced passport, visa platform
Ghana Embassy, Washington DC The Embassy of Ghana in Washington D.C, USA, on Thursday, April 8, 2021.started the implementation of a new user-friendly and fully integrated visa and passport application system As part of measures to provide improved passport and visa services to clients. The new and enhanced online application …
Read More »TIUA did not issue any earned degrees to Sonnie-Badu in 4 months – Management
Trinity International University of Ambassadors (TIUA) has denied awarding a Degree to renowned UK-based musician, Sonnie Badu in a four-month period. “…no student cannot obtain any major degrees including a PhD in four months, said TIUA on Friday. This comes on the back of the backlash Sonnie Badu received after he claimed …
Read More »Trending Photo: This Is The Staff Common Room Of A School In Ghana
A wretched staff common room of a Junior High School in Nandom in the Upper West Region has hit the internet. A hut is what teachers at Mary Immaculate Junior High School use as their staff common room. The sandy bare floor staff common room is roofed and fenced with …
Read More »Akufo-Addo, others rejected media regulation in 1993 for fear of Rawlings – Adom-Otchere
The sitting president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and other leading opposition members back in 1993 rejected media regulations in favour of a blanket constitutional provision that guaranteed freedom of the media and locked out censorship. Akufo-Addo along with the then opposition leader Albert Adu Boahen, Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby among others, rejected any regulations because …
Read More »IGP directs probe into alleged exhumation of bodies by Cop at Gomoa Fawomaye
The Inspector-General of Police(IGP) James Oppong-Boanuh has directed the Central Regional Police Commander to investigate an allegation that a senior police officer exhumed and bolted with 10 bodies from the Gomoa Fawomaye cemetery in the Central Region. The Police Administration has therefore called on the general public especially the Chiefs …
Read More »Why Haruna Iddrisu rejected Speaker for 8th Parliament position
It has emerged that some Minority (NDC) MPs led by Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka and Mahama Ayariga lured and encouraged Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu to contest for the position of Speaker of Parliament. “A group of NDC MPs led by the honourable Mahama Ayariga, some of our colleagues, and my able Whip, the honourable Muntaka …
Read More »Over 40 houses and structures demolished near Weija Dam
More than 40 houses and structures at Green Belt site, close to the Weija Dam, have been demolished by the Ga South Municipal Authority (GSMA). The demolition followed several warnings by the Municipal Authority against such illegal structures to protect the Dam. Mr Felix Ofosu Teye, the GSMA Engineer, …
Read More »Mother of murdered Kasoa boy elated over fetish priestess’ arrest
Mother of 10-year old Ishmeal Abdallah, says she’s happy the fetish priestess behind her sons murder has been arrested. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17 respectively, on Saturday, April 3, 2021 allegedly murdered an 11-year old boy in Lamptey Mills a suburb of Kasoa in the Central Region. The Eastern …
Read More »Reports of demanding bauxite concession from Gov’t false – Mahama
The Office of former President John Mahama has dismissed media reports suggesting that the statesman wants a bauxite concession back for his brother Ibrahim Mahama. A Press statement dated April, 08, 2021 from the Office of the former President and a copy sighted by Kasapfmonline.com said that such a report …
Read More »Ugandan truckers strike, demand security to enter South Sudan
Ugandan truck drivers destined for South Sudan have parked their trucks at the Elegu border town in protest of the recent highway killings, as they demanded security guarantees from the South Sudanese government. This followed shortly after South Sudanese authorities handed over the bodies of four Ugandan drivers who were …
Read More »Indian firm refunds South Africa for undelivered AstraZeneca vaccine doses
The Serum Institute of India on Thursday refunded the South African government for vaccines Pretoria had ordered but which were undelivered. South African Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, said the Institute – which is the main supplier of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine to Africa under the Covax facility – had refunded …
Read More »Essien declares Drogba as the best striker he’s played with
Chelsea Legend Michael Essien has declared legendary Ivorian marksman Didier Drogba as the best striker he’s played with in his entire playing career. The duo had an illustrious career at Chelsea winning several trophies including the UEFA Champions League in 2012. The two also fostered a harmonious relationship which wasn’t only …
Read More »GRA begins investigations into tax evasion allegations against firms
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun investigations into some tax evasion and money laundering allegations against some companies. According to the GRA, penalties will be given to firms that a found guilty of perpetrating such acts. The GRA in a statement on Thursday, April 8 said its attention “has been …
Read More »Kumasi: Dumsor is collapsing our business – Cold Store owners cry
Cold store operators at the Asafo Market in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, say they are gradually losing their business due to the erratic power supply. According to them, they have had to dispose of hundreds of cartons of spoilt fish due to months of unreliable power supply. The traders …
Read More »Kasoa killing: Arrested priestess gave birth two weeks ago and still breastfeeding
It has emerged that the fetish Priestess arrested in connection with the death of the 10-year-old Ishmael Mensah Abdallah at Great Lamptey Mills in Kasoa is a breastfeeding mother. The Ghana Police Service has arrested the priestess who allegedly encouraged the two teenage boys involved in the Kasoa Ritual killing …
Read More »Driver’s mate dies as trailer loaded with bags of cement overturns at Inchaban
A driver’s mate of a trailer loaded with cement bags has met his untimely death after the trailer overturned at Inchaban in the Western region. According to Hot 93.9FM’s reporter Nyansa Boadi, the driver’s mate whose name was not quickly known got trapped under the cement killing him instantly. Explaining …
Read More »SEC drafts new guidelines to check misappropriation of investments
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has begun drafting a new guideline on third party and related transactions that will prevent misapplication and misappropriation of investment funds by fund management firms. The collapse of some management firms was attributed to a third party and related transactions. The deputy director …
Read More »SAD NEWS: Journalist shot dead at her home
A journalist working with Kenya’s state broadcaster was shot dead at her home in the outcasts of the capital Nairobi. Two gunmen entered Betty Barasa’s home as she was driving in from work on Wednesday evening. They ordered her husband and children to lie on the ground and one of the gunmen …
Read More »Shatta Wale’s ‘retirement’ talk is likely linked to depression – Nhyira FM’s Ruthy
Controversial Ghanaian media personality and entertainment pundit, Ruthy has shared insights as to what may have led to the decision by award-winning singer, Shatta Wale to retire from music after his GOG album. Shatta Wale had confirmed reports that he is retiring from music during an interview with Andy …
Read More »Expert says George Floyd died from lack of oxygen
George Floyd died from a lack of oxygen as he was pinned “in a vice” against the street during his arrest, a doctor at the trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis has said. Intensive care doctor Martin Tobin said Mr Floyd had died of asphyxia from the way …
Read More »Italian warship berths in Tema port to collaborate with Navy in tackling piracy surge in Gulf of Guinea
An Italian warship, Luigi Rizzo with a crew of soldiers of about 187, has berthed at the Tema Port to engage the Ghana Navy in a collaborative exercise aimed at curbing the growing activities of pirates off the Gulf of Guinea. According to statistics, piracy off the Gulf of Guinea, …
Read More »5 interesting facts about Sonnie Badu
The British-born Ghanaian gospel musician, Sonnie Badu, is trending after social media doubted the authenticity of his educational certificates from the Trinity International University of Ambassadors. Sonnie Badu is a man of many trades and full of surprises. Here are five things you probably did not know about the Gospel singer. …
Read More »Okuapehene enstoolment: Fetish priest leaks videos of woman spiritually stabbing Akufo-Addo, kingmakers[WATCH]
A fetish priest has allegedly released the nude visuals of an aggrieved woman who visited his shrine to seek his counsel to kill persons she believed were behind the enstoolment of the new Okuapehene. The woman who claimed she is sister to one of the chieftaincy candidates, Odehye Kwasi Akufo …
Read More »Ghana star Thomas Partey is joint-highest earner at Arsenal
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is the joint-highest earner at English side Arsenal. The 27-year-old Ghanaian shares the enviable spot with Gabonese superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The two players are on a weekly wage of £250,000 respectively, translating into £13,000,000 annually. Willian da Silva and Alexandre Lacazette are on weekly wages of …
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