The entertainment industry has suffered a great loss with the death of veteran actress, Jayne Buckman Owoo. According to nkonkonsah.com, Jayne Owoo, who was also a journalist, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 18, after a short illness. The sad incident happened barely a month before her 50th …
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2023 UG Law School: Meet the 4 ladies who bagged First Class
Four ladies are enjoying congratulatory messages on social media for excelling in their School of Law course at the University of Ghana. The quartet bagged First Class Honours according to the Class of 2023 list that has been released so far. They include Jasmine Kukua Tekyi Acheampong, Ohenewaa Asantewaa Armoh, …
Read More »Niger coup: Watch arrival of ECOWAS army chiefs in Accra for emergency meeting
West African army chiefs gathered in Accra on August 17, 2023, to deliberate on a potential deployment of an armed intervention aimed at restoring constitutional order in the Republic of Niger after a military junta failed to reinstate Mohamed Bazoum as president. The meeting, which spans a two-day period from …
Read More »Ghana’s democracy: Are we still on course? : Dr Lawrence writes
The answer to the above question is YES until 2017, when Ghanaians elected Nana Akufo-Addo and the NPP to office. The President, Nana Akufo-Addo, was sold to us in 2016 as a democrat and a human rights lawyer. Unfortunately, after seven years in office, everything he has done has …
Read More »Game of Thrones soundtrack for visiting ECOWAS army chiefs triggers Twitter chatter
Army chiefs from across the West African subregion gathered in Accra starting August 17, 2023, to deliberate on a potential military deployment to Niger as part of ECOWAS’ resolve to undo the coup that removed Mohamed Bazoum as president last month. The meeting, which ends today (August 18, 2023) got …
Read More »Shut your mouth and keep off Kenya affairs, Raila tells US envoy Whitman
Remarks by US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman at the 8th Devolution Conference ongoing in Eldoret have rattled Azimio One Kenya Alliance, with Opposition Raila Odinga and senators telling her to keep off the affairs of the country. Odinga who was received at the conference venue by Council of Governors …
Read More »‘I walked away from your constant cheating, alcohol and financial abuse’ – Reggie Zippy’s wife spills
The ex-wife of Reggie Zippy, Edith Ward, has stormed social media with a barrage of accusations following the musician’s announcement of their divorce. In Edith’s post, she has asked Reggie to desist from projecting her as the villain, adding that he was rather the one who destroyed their union. A …
Read More »Mobile phones, ‘machomen’ banned from NPP voting centers
The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a complete ban on the use of mobile phones at voting centers when it holds elections. Additionally, the Committee has announced that well-built men, known popularly as ‘machomen,’ are not to be allowed into these centers. The decision is part …
Read More »Kenpong Captures Laryea Kingston, George Amoako
Well established football outfit, Kenpong Academy has captured two seasoned students of the game. The duo- Laryea Kingston, former Black Stars winger and George Amoako, ex Asante Kotoko management team member are expected to bring their respective vast experience to bear on the team. And to …
Read More »Obiri Boahen sues Dampare, 8 top police officers over land
Nana Obiri Boahen, a private legal practitioner and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Deputy General Secretary, has filed a writ at the Sunyani High Court in the Bono Region seeking action be taken against nine police officers. In the said writ, he appeals to the court to hold the Inspector General of …
Read More »Reggie Zippy and his wife divorced after 15 years of marriage
After 15 years of marriage, UK-based Ghanaian musician, Reggie Zippy, has parted ways with his wife, Edith Ward. Reggie bitterly broke the news in a long Instagram post, where he ironically detailed how he is tired of not being appreciated enough, and being labeled an irresponsible father among others. Although …
Read More »Here’s why you should reduce your bread consumption
Regular consumption of bread is harmful to the body. Here are the reasons why you should reduce your bread intake. In Nigeria, bread is one of the most consumed foods all across the country. There are many meals that you can make with bread such as breakfast meals, bread and …
Read More »Niger’s Chief of Staff escapes to Ghana
The Chief of Staff who served with the deposed president of Niger, Mahammed Bazoum, has found his way into Ghana. Djibo Takoubokoye Daouda, who spoke to JoyNews, explained that while he has escaped his home country, he is still the Chief of Staff. He told the news channel that nothing …
Read More »THE IHRC AFRICA BOSS GIVEN A NEW ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENT WITH A PERMANENT PORTFOLIO
IHRC Chief today holds the interactive meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Zein Abu, the IHRC Africa Chairman to confer on him the permanent portfolio of Senior Deputy Chairman of the International Human Rights Commission (IGO) as the Head of Africa Region. Both discussed the working of the …
Read More »Interactional Human Rights Commission Congratulates Speakers …On Continental Insecurity
Abu Zein The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC ) Africa has congratulated its distinguished speakers for their elaborate discussions on the subject -African forum on continental insecurity and impact on human rights. In a well-coordinated meeting live on Zoom and Facebook yesterday, the speakers discussed into details insecurity …
Read More »No one should pay more than GH¢300 for a passport – Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced that the highest an applicant must pay for a Ghanaian passport must be GH¢300, that is for a premium service. The sector minister recently made an unannounced visit to the passport office in Accra where she principally announced the termination …
Read More »Ken Agyapong breaks silence on why Justice Annan was fired
Owner of Ken City Media and Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has finally disclosed the reasons for sacking Justice Kwaku Annan, a former political talk show host on Net2 TV. The incident took place last year and Annan continually stated his side of the story even as his …
Read More »Tanzanian shilling hits all-time low against dollar
Tanzanians are now forced to dig deeper into their pockets to pay for imports and other foreign products in the country amid a worrying shilling fall to an all-time low against the United States dollar. The Central Bank of Tanzania (BoT)’s indicative exchange rates as of August 16, 2023, show …
Read More »OFFICIAL: Hearts of Oak announce Dutchman Martin Koopman as new head coach
Ghanaian giants Hearts of Oak have announced the appointment of Dutch trainer Martin Koopman as their new head coach. The former Maldives manager was introduced to the club’s players at training on Thursday (August 17) when they beat lower-tier side Miracle Land FC 11-1 in a preseason game. The length …
Read More »Trouble looms at GACL as union leaders warn Paul Adom-Otchere
Leadership of the staff union of the Ghana Airport Company Limited has warned board Chair Paul Adom Otchere to stay clear off the MD Mrs. Pamela Djamson-Tettey. According to the union, staff are agitated over reports the board Chair is instigating the removal of the MD because she’s refusing to …
Read More »What is this? – Dormaahene kicks against BoG’s US$250m new head office
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, the Dormaahene, has spoken out against the central bank’s new head office project which has been valued at US$250m according to the Minority in parliament. The Dormaahene, who doubles as a High Court judge, lamented that this was not the time for the Bank of …
Read More »28-year-old woman dies with intestines gushing out
A 28-year-old woman, Maame, died tragically after accompanying her fiancee, a police officer. The bereaved family is accusing the Police Department of killing their daughter. The young woman was discovered in a pool of blood on the Sefwi Dwenase to Npomam main street in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality. Nana Kyeame …
Read More »OSP arrests Cecilia Dapaah’s husband
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reportedly arrested the husband of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Dapaah, Daniel Osei Kuffour, in the ongoing investigations into corruption and corruption-related offences following publications on some monies allegedly stolen from their home. According to a news report by citinewsroom.com, the arrest of Daniel …
Read More »Over 24,000 teachers have failed their promotional exam – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that 55,917 (69%) out of 80,810 teachers due for promotion in 2023 passed the promotional examination taken in February 2023. This means that 24,000 teachers, representing 31% of the teachers due to be promoted to the various grades, including Deputy Director, Assistant Director …
Read More »You got played – Afia Schwarznegger replies Kennedy Agyapong
Controversial socialite and media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has fired back at Member of Parliament for Assin Central and presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong for comments he made in a recent interview. According to her, Kennedy Agyapong should have ignored the questions posed about her and focused on his political endeavours. Her comments come in response to claims …
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