The construction of the much-anticipated Asante Kotoko training complex at Adako Jachie is set to resume as promised by the club’s life patron, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The construction of the state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to kick off in late August 2023. This decision comes following the visit by …
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Kenyan man fined US$5,600 for disclosing friend’s HIV status on WhatsApp
Kenyan local media has reported that a man has been ordered to pay a fine of 850,000 shillings ($5,600;£4,400) after revealing a friend’s alleged HIV status in a WhatsApp group. The ruling came from the HIV and Aids Tribunal in Kenya, who said that a person’s HIV status should not …
Read More »Mahama cannot be Ghana’s president again after his high sense of incompetency as a president – President, Spartans for NPP
Mahama cannot be Ghana’s president again after his high sense of incompetency as a president – President, Spartans for NPP The president of a group dubbed The Spartans for NPP who double as the President of the NABCO Trainees Association of Ghana (NABTAG), Mr. Katakyie Dennis has stated that …
Read More »No funds to support DRC refugees in Tanzania
Tanzania has raised the red flag over lack of funds to take care of the increased number of refugees from Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities in Dodoma appealed to development partners to support refugees living in camps. It followed an announcement earlier by the World Food Programme that it would …
Read More »‘Our party politics is not healthy’ – Duncan-Williams laments mismanaged democracy
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, General Overseer of the Action Chapel International Ministry, has lamented the vindictive nature of present-day politics stressing that it was the bane of our development. The clergyman, popularly referred to as ‘The Papa’ also expressed concern over the manner in which parties in government unduly target political …
Read More »15 changfans on Pra River burnt
Fifteen Changfan machines which were being used for illegal mining on River Pra near “Ensese Anglo village” has been burnt by the Anti-galamsey Taskforce in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region. This is after the DCE for Akyemansa, Paul Asamoah and the Taskforce stormed the illegal mining site. The …
Read More »Youth urged to be gainfully employed before entering into marriage
Young people have been encouraged to pursue higher education and gain employment before entering into marriage as the marital journey require regular financial assistance from both spouses. Felicity Mawuli Adobea, the Girl-child Education Officer, Ningo-Prampram District, said when only one person provided that support, many difficulties occurred. “There is a …
Read More »Diamond Appiah rearrested after AG drops charge against her
Businesswoman, Diamond Appiah has been rearrested moments after the Circuit Court in Accra had discharged her in an alleged fraudulent land transaction. The Office of the Attorney in a process signed by Mrs Evelyn Keelson, a Chief State Attorney, dropped the charge against her. But moments after she stepped out …
Read More »Sista Afia drops new introspective love single ‘Shine Your Eye’
Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia has released a scintillating and heartwarming love song titled “Shine Your Eye”. Sista Afia has in recent weeks sparked conversations over her social media post, which suggested that she was done with Ghanaian men. The cryptic message left many wondering about Sista Afia’s post, but her …
Read More »Otumfuo destools Abuontemhene over illegal land sale
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the Abuontemhene of Kumasi Traditional Council, Nana Kwaku Duah III, for illegally selling lands under his jurisdiction. The announcement came during a meeting convened at the Menhyia Palace on Monday, August 21, where the Kumasi Traditional Council gathered to address the issue. The decision …
Read More »Oyoko Royal Family in Crisis: Chief’s Son Flees Accusations of Being Gay
Kofi Ohemeng is a member of the Oyoko royal family and the occupant of the Bomiriso chieftaincy in the Asante Akyem Central traditional area. His father, Alexander Kwabena Ohemeng, also known as Nana BoakyeII, is the chief of Bomiriso by the Oyoko family. Kofi’s situation presents a unique example of …
Read More »Health professionals hide breast lumps, refuse treatment options – Research
A research conducted in 2022 has revealed that health professionals in the country hide huge breast lumps and refuse various treatment options, especially chemotherapy, and mastectomy. The research, titled: “Knowledge, Attitude and Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Female Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana”, said 60 per cent of nurses admitted …
Read More »New BoG office valued at $121 million as of 2020 – Governor Addison
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Ernest Addison, has explained the issues surrounding the building of a new head office. According to him, after various stages of evaluation and submission of the contract details the value of the contract approved by the Public Procurement Authority is $121,078,517.94. At a press briefing …
Read More »Manchester United terminate Mason Greenwood’s contract after social media backlash
Manchester United have announced the termination of the contract of 21-year-old English forward, Mason Greenwood. In a statement issued on Monday, 21 August 2023, the club announced that after investigating the Mason Greenwood issue, it has decided to sever ties with the forward. “All those involved, including Mason, recognize the …
Read More »‘Ghana Naija afrobeat war’ erupts, celebrities vent on social media
Another heated argument has erupted between Ghana and Nigerian stakeholders following Asake’s successful concert at the O2 Arena. The Nigerian singer sold out the 20,000-seater capacity O2 Arena in London, making him the latest African artiste to achieve this feat, after the likes of Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. The …
Read More »Thief, fraudster, gaslighter, unempathetic: Names NAM1 was called during live Twitter Space
A Twitter Space organized by broadcaster, Serwaa Amihere, and another user on the app called Austine, with the aim of getting the Chief Executive Officer of Menzgold Ghana Limited, Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM1), to provide Ghanaians with some real answers as to what the status of their locked-up monies are, ended in tears, …
Read More »How I met Pawpaw – Aki gives details
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki has narrated how he first met his colleague and dynamic half, Osita Iheme, also known as Pawpaw. Speaking in an interview with Nigerian media personality Chude Jideonwo, he said he knew that they both had chemistry right from when they first …
Read More »South Africa won’t be bullied to side with global powers, says Ramaphosa
South Africa will not be forced to side with any global powers, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday as he readied to host a summit of major emerging economies. The meeting in Johannesburg this week of BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — will seek to …
Read More »Spanish FA boss under-fire for kissing World Cup winner on live TV
Luis Rubiales, Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has been slammed for kissing Spain Women’s national team player Jenni Hermoso on the mouth during the Women’s World Cup trophy presentation. Rubiales, who was one of the dignitaries on the podium presented the medals to the players. was captured in a viral …
Read More »Majority leader bullied us in 7th Parliament – Muntaka
The Member of Parliament for Asawase Constituency, Muntaka Mubarak Mohammed has narrated how the Majority Leader of Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah, and his members bullied the Minority with their numbers in the 7th Parliament. The MP who served as the Minority Chief Whip in the 7th Parliament revealed that the …
Read More »PRESS STATEMENT: JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA STAKES “BET” HE IS THE ONE INFLAMING ANTI-TAX ON BETTING SENTIMENTS — NPP COMMUNICATOR
PRESS STATEMENT: JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA STAKES “BET” HE IS THE ONE INFLAMING ANTI-TAX ON BETTING SENTIMENTS — NPP COMMUNICATOR My attention has been drawn to some planned demonstrations being led by George Opare Addo (Pablo) on the purported 10% tax placed on betting winnings by the government of Ghana. …
Read More »PRESS STATEMENT: OHN DRAMANI MAHAMA STAKES “BET” HE IS THE ONE INFLAMING ANTI-TAX ON BETTING SENTIMENTS – NPP COMMUNICATOR
PRESS STATEMENT: OHN DRAMANI MAHAMA STAKES “BET” HE IS THE ONE INFLAMING ANTI-TAX ON BETTING SENTIMENTS – NPP COMMUNICATOR My attention has been drawn to some planned demonstrations being led by George Opare Addo (Pablo) on the purported 10% tax placed on betting winnings by the government of …
Read More »CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF REALTORS TO BE LAUNCHED ON AUGUST 30
The Chartered Institute of Realtors (CIR) is set to be launched in Ghana on the 30th of August 2023 at 10am. Africa Trade House, headquarters of the secretariat of the Continental African Free Trade Area, located in Accra, the Ambassador’s enclave, will be the venue of the launch. …
Read More »MOE targets 25 per cent science enrolment in 2023 CSSPS
The Education Ministry (MOE) is actively working to increase the number of students pursuing science-related courses in Senior High Schools (SHS) across the country. To achieve this goal, the Free Senior High School Secretariat is leading an initiative known as ‘Operation Double Science Enrolment’ to educate and sensitize the public …
Read More »UBA Ghana Named Best Social Media and Trade Finance Bank
Henry Nii Dottey UBA Ghana has made remarkable achievements and recognition in the Brands and Business Magazine Awards 2023 publication. The bank has been acknowledged as the “Best Social Media and Trade Finance Bank 2023.” The Best Social Media Award highlights UBA Ghana’s creativity and effectiveness in …
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