BBCCopyright: BBC The United Nations mission in Mali says four of its peacekeepers have been killed by suspected jihadists in the north of the country. It said several others were wounded when the insurgents attacked the camp run by Chadian peacekeepers in Aguelhok. The peacekeepers “bravely pushed back” against a …
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Central African Republic rebel chief Sidiki Abass dies
One of the main armed groups in the Central African Republic, a member of a rebel coalition seeking to overthrow the regime of President Faustin Archange Touadéra, announced on Friday the death of its leader, Sidiki Abass, from injuries sustained during an attack in November. In a statement, the group …
Read More »VIDEO: Funny Face not fully recovered, marriage with Vanessa must be put on hold – Seer discloses
Ghanaian comedian, Funny Face as part of his efforts to make up with his baby Mama, Vanessa has rendered a public apology and has indicated his readiness to finally walk her down the aisle. In relation to the marriage proposal, a popular seer, Kofi Amoateng alias Onegod has warned …
Read More »GRIDCo fails to collect GH¢234m from customers – A-G’s report
GRIDCo sub station Contrary to Section 91(1) of the new Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) 2016, and Clause 16.1 of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) transmission agreement with customers, the management of the state transmitter “did not collect from 10 customers a total of GH¢234,338,331, which has been outstanding …
Read More »Rambo-styled arrest of David Tamakloe worrying – Dafeamekpor
A member of the Constitutional, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs Committee has condemned what he describes as the Rambo-styled arrest of a journalist, David Tamakloe. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, who is also the South Dayi MP, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to direct that the Editor-in-chief of Whatsup News …
Read More »Three ‘Chiefs’ jailed 3months each over Jopal Chieftaincy clashes
The Nalerigu District Court presided over by His Worship Abdul-baki Abdulai, has jailed aspiring Chiefs of Jopal village namely Nanyab Bilemlem, 64-year-old farmer, of the “Late Settlers” and Yekum Buyork, a farmer, 75, of the “Earlier Settlers” in connection with Chieftaincy clashes at Jopal in the Chereponi district of …
Read More »Francis Xavier hails Rasta student’s suit against Achimota school
Share ShareShareShare The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina in the Greater Accra Region, Mr. Francis Xavier-Sosu has lauded the lawsuit filed by parents of Tyron Marhguy against the Achimota School over the dreadlocks-induced denial of admission saga. The school had denied Tyron Marhguy and Oheneba Kwaku Nkrabea addimission for …
Read More »VIDEO: My mom left 2 months after I was born – Windshield cleaner tells his story
Abubakar Sadiq is a windshield cleaner at Shiashie traffic light and he shares his story with SVTV Africa on Daily Hustle. Sadiq explains that his biological mother left for Accra when he was just 2 months old, leaving him in the care of an aunt who maltreated him. “She …
Read More »SA health regulator approves use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has approved the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. Permission was granted on March 31 in terms of Section 15(6a) of the Medicines and Related Substance Act 101 of 1965. “The authorisation is, however, subject to a number of conditions, …
Read More »Dozens killed as train crashes in Taiwan tunnel
At least 50 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a train carrying nearly 500 crashed and then derailed in a tunnel in Taiwan. The eight-carriage train reportedly hit a construction vehicle that had slipped onto the tracks at the tunnel’s mouth. Rescuers combed badly damaged carriages inside …
Read More »The voice of this 19-year-old visually impaired lady will give you goosebumps
Listening to her soothing voice without taking a close look at her will make it hard to believe that such an amazing voice is coming from the ‘pipes’ of a physically challenged young lady. 19-year-old Jenifer Dede is blessed with the voice of an angel, despite being visually impaired. Jennifer …
Read More »Oti Boateng given 14 days to restore statue he demolished
The family of the late Oheneba Yao Boateng has given the paramount chief of the New Juaben Traditional area a 14-day ultimatum to replace a statue he demolished at Prince Boateng Roundabout in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital. They are threatening to seek legal action against the Overlord of the area …
Read More »Food vendor grabbed for fondling minor’s penis
A 25-year-old food vendor has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly fondling the penis of a 14 year old boy at Korle-Gonno in Accra. Charged with indecent assault, Isaac Opare Addo pleaded not guilty. The Court presided over by Mrs Christina Cann admitted Addo to bail in …
Read More »VIDEO: Abena Korkor Weeps Bitterly After Losing Show On TV3
Ghanaian rising Journalist and presenter Abena Korkor in a viral video weep bitterly after losing the show she hosts on the popular TV network, TV3. According to Abena, she was called by the Manager of the TV Station that her program has been put on hold for sometime. This came barely after …
Read More »Christians mark Good Friday today
Christians around the globe will on, Friday, April 2, commemorate Good Friday ushering in this year’s Easter celebration. Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, officially commences Easter festivities. The celebration marks the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary to atone for the sins of believers. Holy Friday …
Read More »VIDEO: Fire Outbreak At A Warehouse
A fire outbreak at a warehouse at Amasaman-Fise just some few meters away from Pokuase has left netizens around very worried as fire service personnel arrive without water. According to the officers, they are there to save life first before quenching the fire so the water will come later. …
Read More »Chioma Deletes All Her Photos With Davido From Her Instagram Page Amid Rumors That He Is Dating Mya Yafai
Chioma Rowland, ex-fiance of Davido has deleted all her remaining photos with the singer days after reports of his romance with Mya Yafai, ex-girlfriend of American rapper Young Ma made headlines. Her few posts which have a link to Davido are his “A Better Time” album cover which features him …
Read More »‘April Fool’s Day’ pranks can cause cardiac arrest – Psychologist
The Vice President of Ghana Psychology Association, Reverend Albright Banibensu, has cautioned against negative pranks as they can cause cardiac arrests. “Persons with underlying anxiety disorders can have cardiac arrest out of pranks so we have to be careful with this April fool’s pranks,” he told the Ghana News Agency …
Read More »Top 5 Ghanaian players in English Premier League history
Over the years, Ghanaian players have decorated the English Premier League with their talents. More than 20 Black Stars have featured in the league, with the likes of Michael Essien and Tony Yeboah particularly standing out. But who has been the greatest Ghanaian play in the EPL? We countdown the …
Read More »Resign now – Anita Desoso tells Haruna Iddrisu
Former Vice-Chairperson of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anita Desoso, has called for the resignation of Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu. She made the call in an interview with Accra-based FM station, KasapaFM on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Her call is over dissatisfaction stemming from the consensus approval of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. …
Read More »WhatsUp News Editor reportedly arrested again by National Security operatives
Chief Editor of digital news platform WhatsUp News, David Tamakloe has reportedly been arrested for the second time by unidentified personnel purported to be National Security operatives. According to news reports in circulation, David Tamakloe was busted in connection with alleged blackmail and extortion of a businesswoman. Reacting to …
Read More »Africa’s ailing leaders and taste for overseas treatment
Few years ago, Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari was in the United Kingdom, Angola’s Eduardo Dos Santos was in Spain, Benin’s Patrice Talon was in Paris and Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe flew often to Singapore. Ordinarily one would think these leaders fly out to participate in international engagements or for official visits but …
Read More »Christopher Mbii wins MTN Invitational Golf tourney at Achimota
Banker and amateur golfer, Chris Mbii from the Tafo Golf Club emerged winner of the first 2021 MTN Invitational Golf tourney held at the Achimota Golf Club. Mbii played handicap two to record 40 points to win this year’s first MTN Invitational Golf tourney ahead of Church Ansah who …
Read More »TOR rejects Woodfield’s allegations of fuel shortfall
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) on Thursday rejected allegations from one of its clients; Woodfields Energy Resources Limited of a shortfall on its product volumes being held in the Refinery’s tanks. This was contained in a statement signed by the Corporate and Public Affairs Manager of TOR and copied to …
Read More »Ghana’s Central Bank releases list of approved e-money issuers, payment service providers
A list from the Bank of Ghana of all approved regulated companies to operate as electronic money issuers and payment service providers for business transactions in the country has been released. Five of them are dedicated electronic money issuers while the rest are 21 payment service providers, a report on …
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