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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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