Tanzania president John Pombe Magufuli is partially paralyzed and on life support, an exiled opposition leader has alleged in a Twitter post. According to Lissu, his sources in the Tanzania Intelligence and Security Service, TISS, had informed him that the president’s condition was worsening. “VP Samia suggested today that the …
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Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions: Vatican
The Vatican said on Monday that priests and other Catholic Church ministers cannot bless same-sex unions and that such blessings are “not licit” if carried out. The Vatican’s doctrinal office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), issued the ruling in response to questions and moves in some …
Read More »Gunmen kidnap primary school kids, teachers in Nigeria’s Kaduna State
An unknown number of school children and teachers have been kidnapped by gunmen from a primary school in Nigeria in a fresh attack in the north of the country, local authorities said in a statement on Monday. It is not yet been specified how many were abducted from the school …
Read More »Trotro, taxi drivers won’t respond to govt income tax rebate – Economist predicts
Economist Dr. Adu Owusu-Sarkodie has predicted that Ghanaians may not enjoy a decrease in transport fares even though government has announced the suspension of vehicle income tax for beneficiaries of commercial public transport popularly called ‘trotros’ and taxis. Caretaker Finance Minister Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu in presenting the 2021 Budget Statement said suspension of …
Read More »New taxes, tax cuts clash in 2021 budget
In an effort to achieve direly needed fiscal consolidation while at the same time providing equally greatly needed stimulus to the economy, the President Nana Akufo-Addo administration has unveiled 2021 national budget proposals that comprise a curious combination of tax rebates and newly introduced levies. While the new levies have …
Read More »ZionFelix releases new song titled ‘Mount Zion’
Popular Ghanaian blogger, social media marketer and YouTuber, ZionFelix has released a new song titled ‘Mount Zion’. Fameye, Sista Afia, and King Paluta were featured on this piece to make it worth listening to. The song talks about how the trend of hate and self-seeking attitude among their colleagues are …
Read More »Arsenal fans will soon see the best of Thomas Partey – Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the club supporters will soon see the best of Thomas Partey whose spell with the gunners has been plagued by injuries. Partey, who joined the Gunners last summer from Atletico Madrid for £45m, has struggled to stay in shape in the ongoing campaign. The …
Read More »HOT AUDIO: Asamoah Gyan is a ‘SQUANDER’ player – Legon Cities Boss
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Legon Cities Football Club, Terry Maxwell Idam, has posited football is about business and every serious club should it as such. According to him, as a football club, their focus is to build a brand and be prepared to recruit quality players and make …
Read More »How some Ghanaian celebrities reacted to Nigeria’s Grammy Award win
Congratulatory messages from some Ghanaian celebrities have flooded the timelines of Nigeria’s Wizkid and BurnaBoy after their Grammy Award win. Extending their well-wishes, some of these celebrities are of the view that this particular win is for the African continent. Others including Kidi, Efia Odo, and Menzgold boss Nana Appiah …
Read More »He asked me to sign terms and conditions right after our honeymoon
It started on the very first day that we returned from our honeymoon. We had barely taken our seats when he told me that he had something to discuss with me. He sounded very excited and that made me wonder what he had to tell me. He said, “This is …
Read More »SCREENSHOT+VIDEO: Samini and Stonebwoy ‘destroy’ each other on Twitter again
It appears that the intense rivalry between Stonebwoy and Samini continues as these two have once again had a go at each other in what appears to be a new ‘beef’ on social media. The two artistes on Monday, March 15, 2021, engaged in a heated banter over Stonebwoy’s congratulatory comments to Nigerian artistes, Burna …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: Cement truck runs over 19-year-old motor bike rider
A 19-year-old boy has met his untimely death in an accident that got him trapped under a cement truck at the Bogoso main lorry station in the Prestea Huni Valley District of the Western region. Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi who hails from Oppong Valley in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality had …
Read More »Is this the NPP’s winning ticket for 2024 elections?
In 2024 Ghana will once again go to the polls to elect a new leader and one thing is certain in that contest, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will not be on the ballot paper. His two terms in office, as stipulated in the 1992 Constitution would be up and he …
Read More »Suit against creation of six new regions dismissed
The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo has dismissed a Mandamus application which sought to compel the Registrar of the General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court to transmit a letter to the Office of the President to request the record of proceedings of the …
Read More »Mass burial for drowned kids on Tuesday – DCE confirms
A mass burial is expected to take place for the 13 children who got drowned at the Apam beach in the Central Region on March 7. So far the number of people found dead consist of 11 boys and two girls. The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Gomoa West, Bismark …
Read More »Govt distributed 28.8 million condoms in 2020
The Ghana Aids Commission chalked some notable successes at the end of 2020 as it was focused on achieving its mandate. One of the most recognizable achievements was the reduction of new infections from 20,068 in 2019 to 17,581 in 2020. This was captured in the 2021 budget presented by …
Read More »Punish publishers of controversial history text books despite apology – Adam Bonaa
The publishers of the controversial history textbooks must be punished in spite of the apology they rendered, an analyst, Mr Adam Bonaa, has said. Speaking during the newspaper review segment on the New Day show on TV3 hosted by Johnnie Hughes Monday March 15, Mr Bonaa who is also a …
Read More »VIDEO: How the Kintampo Fuller Falls mysteriously dried up for the first time
The Fuller Falls in the Kintampo North Municipality of the Bono East region has for the first time since its discovery dried up. The place which is normally packed with hundreds of revellers from both far and near on daily basis is now a pale shadow of itself. A visit …
Read More »Sad news hits Patapaa’s wife
Patapaa‘s German wife, Liha Miller, is heartbroken over the death of a beloved. Liha took to social media to break the news as she posted photos of a young man. According to her, the deceased whose identity is not immediately known, is one of her boys in Agona Swedru of …
Read More »FULL LIST: 2021 Grammy Award winners
Here is a full list of winners in categories at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles. Beyonce had a big night, winning four prizes and thereby breaking the record for the most-ever Grammy wins by a female artist, and the most by …
Read More »Tanzanian man arrested for claiming president is ill
Tanzanian police have arrested a man for circulating posts saying that President John Magufuli is in ill health. Magufuli has not been seen in public for two weeks, sparking unconfirmed reports from opposition leaders that he is unwell and incapacitated. At least one man was arrested for allegedly spreading false …
Read More »Nigerian Musician Zlatan and band entertain Ghanaians at Culture Day celebration
Nigerian Musician Zlatan Nigeria Musician Zlatan together with his band made up of both Ghanaians and Nigerians successfully performed at the Ghana Culture Day celebrations at Kakum in the Central region. The event which was organized to celebrate the culture of West Africa saw over thousands of people gathered to …
Read More »Ghana Month: The beautiful woman whose face has made Ghana popular for 20 years [VIDEO]
Everyone has seen this at one point or the other since the 90’s. It’s a simple but very creative and captivating portrait of a then-18-year-old lady, beautifully clothed in one of Ghana’s rich and unique Kente fabrics. Carefully clad with beads and a well-styled scarf to match with her charming …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Gomoa chiefs storm Apam sea; sacrifice cow, sheep, fowls and schnapps to angry gods
Fetish priests, priestesses, and the entire chiefs of the Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Council have performed rituals to appease the gods of Apam. The ritual comes after a group of teenagers drowned at the sea at Apam on Sunday, March 7. For the traditional rulers, the customary rites have to be …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Bagbin’s first interview after becoming Speaker of Parliament
Speaker of Ghana’s 8th Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin is special guest on today’s edition of Class FM’s Class Morning Show. Mr Bagbin has an enviable history as an accomplished politician having served in all 7 previous parliaments as a Member representing the people of Nadowli West Constituency. He …
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