Serving patrons of ‘Night of 1026 Laughs & Music’ with witty scripts was Nigerian comedian Bovi who was puzzled about the ‘mystery’ surrounding the name ‘Shatta’ considering how the two Shattas of Ghana’s showbiz behave. “Shatta Bandle, Shatta Wale. Is it weed or there is something about that name ‘Shatta’?” …
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70% of rural girls bath once during menses as tradition bars them from fetching water
A research Commissioned by Plan International Ghana has revealed that over 70% of rural girls bath only once during menstruation. The survey was part of the NGO’s implementation of 2,247,500 Euro – Plan Germany Office Funded project dubbed “Rural, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH)” in 36 beneficiary communities in Akuapem …
Read More »Kufuor supports EC’s decision to compile new voters’ register
The former president John Agyekum Kufour, has expressed hit total support for the Ghana’s Electoral Commission decision to compile a new and credible voters’ register for the 2020 general elections. “Everything possible must be done to ensure a very credible electoral process; the current register should be replaced to make …
Read More »Scores of Golfers Celebrate MD of calbank
Over 170 golfers from all over the country turned up to play at the Achimota golf club in honour of the outgoing MD of calbank Mr Frank Adu Jnr. Mr Adu is exiting after serving for 30 years at the bank. The greens of achimota golf club brought together some …
Read More »DVLA Goes Digital As Vehicle Licensing Authority Aims To Cut Costs And Maximize Revenue
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has launched a digitized smart DP Sticker as part of cost savings new measures at the various ports of entry to replace the existing DP plates in use. The new sticker is environmentally friendly, has high security features, can be validated easily by …
Read More »Books & Books And Santa Claus Host Christmas Feast #FortheChildren in Apirede -Akuapem
The Books & Boots Foundation has organized a special Christmas treat for over 200 children this festive season. The scenic town of Apirede-Akuapim in the Eastern Region of Ghana was agog with music, dancing, fanfare, food and sharing of gifts as the children took centre stage. This year’s children’s feast …
Read More »Kazakhstan plane crash: Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
A passenger plane has crashed in Kazakhstan, killing at least 15 people. Officials say the aircraft from Bek Air – a Kazakh airline – went down shortly after taking off from Almaty airport on Friday morning local time, smashing into a building. At least 60 injured people, including children, were …
Read More »List of famous people who died in 2019
GOSSIPS24 BRINGS YOU A COMPLETE LIST OF FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO DIED IN 2019. THE LIST CAPTURES PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS. From Nobel-winning novelist Toni Morrison to iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and Zimbabwe strongman Robert Mugabe, here are some of the famous deaths of 2019: JANUARY 21: Argentine footballer …
Read More »Buhari calls Goodluck Jonathan, condemns attack on former president’s home
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with former President Goodluck Jonathan following an attack by gunmen on his country residence in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, revealed that the President called his predecessor on Tuesday. In the telephone conversation, …
Read More »Video: Father Christmas beaten for showing up without gifts
It’s the festive season and kids are always eager to meet Santa Claus and be showered with gift items but not all Santa’s in Nigeria can afford gifts, most of them just want to rake in penny for putting on the costume. Some Lagos kids are, however, not ready to …
Read More »[VIDEO: Jordan Ayew scores sensational winner for Crystal palace, Chelsea drops points
Jordan Ayew scored his fifth league goal of the season when his Crystal Palace team defeated West Ham United 2-1 at Selhurst Part today in the Boxing Day English Premiership matches. The win saw Crystal Palace moved to the 9th position of the Premiership with 26 points. The Black Stars …
Read More »22 perish in Wenchi crash
A total of 22 people died in road crashes between January and November this year at Wenchi Methodist Hospital in the Wenchi Municipality of Bono Region, MyNewsGh.com reports Principal Health Information Officer of the Wenchi Methodist Hospital, Mr Owusu Abroquah confirmed the number of casualties in an interview on Tuesday …
Read More »Popular Peace FM journalist dead
Popular Peace FM reporter, Oheneba Kennedy is dead, Ghanaguardian.com can confirm. He was stationed at Akina Radio in Techiman, the Bono East regional capital. The sad incident occurred at the Sunyani Municipal Hospital after a short illness. Family spokesperson and a sister of the deceased, Lauretta Kuunyen, who confirmed the …
Read More »Boko Haram strikes Chibok again, kills 6, abducts two women
The dreaded Boko Haram insurgents on Tuesday night attacked Kwaranglum village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, killing six persons and abducting two women. According to reports, the insurgents were also said to have injured three other persons in the village located few kilometres from Chibok. Chibok …
Read More »Enforce or review law banning foreigners from retail trade – GIPC Boss
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre(GIPC), Yoofi Grant is demanding the enforcement or revision of the GIPC law which bars foreigners from engaging in retail trade in Ghana. According to him, this will resolve the unending retail feud between Ghanaian and Nigerian traders which has resulted …
Read More »Make computer science core subject – Deputy Minister
Mr. Siaka Stevens, the Deputy Bono Regional Minister has advocated the need for the Ghana Education Service (GES) to make the study of computer science a compulsory and core subject from the basic to secondary school levels. He stated accelerated progress could not be attained without the efficient application of …
Read More »15 arrested Western Togoland members granted bail
The Police have granted bail to 15 out of the 17 members of the Homeland Study Group Foundation who were arrested a week ago. Each of the suspects was granted a police inquiry bail following preliminary investigation and screening. The 66 Artillery Regiment of the Ghana Army based in the …
Read More »VIDEO: Mahama ‘beats’ son
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama emerged winner of a musical chairs competition Wednesday. The friendly game was part of celebrations at a Christmas party held for children and hosted by the former President himself. Mr Mahama and his son, Sharaf Mahama were the last two left ‘standing,’ …
Read More »Sam George petitions Charterhouse over comedian OB Amponsah
NDC Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram Sam George has petitioned event organiser CharterHouse over the appearance of popular comedian OB Amponsah on their Night of 1026 laughs show tonight. It comes after the comedian apologised over a joke he made about the NDC flagbearer former President John Mahama at …
Read More »Rick Ross arrives in Ghana for Detty Rave Concert
American rapper Rick Ross is in Ghana for the much anticipated Detty Rave Concert slated for tomorrow, December 27, 2019. William Leonard Roberts as the songwriter, entrepreneur and record executive is known in real life, touched down today and was welcomed at the Kotoka International Airport by the event organizers …
Read More »Police look on helplessly as residents scoop fuel from an accident tanker at Breku
Some residents of Breku on the Kumasi-Accra highway have taken advantage of an accident scene as they scooped fuel from the tanker involved in the accident. Many of the residents are seen with gallons salvaging what they can from the tanker at the expense of their lives. In the viral …
Read More »3-month-old baby, 11 others die on Christmas Day, Boxing Day crashes
A three-month-old baby and its mother, as well as five men, died on Thursday, 26 December 2019 in an accident while travelling on the Kumasi-Accra highway. Forty-seven other passengers involved in the accident which occurred between two big commercial buses have been conveyed to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital for …
Read More »VIDEO: Game employees reject GH¢200 note as payment
Stray animals take over major streets in Kumasi
Major streets and intersections in the once “Garden City” of Kumasi have been taken over by stray animals, especially, cattle. The age-old phenomenon appears to have worsened due, perhaps, to high demand for livestock for Christmas festivities. Beside the public nuisance and danger, sanitation is a major worry as the …
Read More »‘It’s a lie; how could Akufo-Addo’ve employed 50K of Ghana’s 70K nurses?’ – Mahama
It cannot be true that 50,000 of Ghana’s total nurse population of 70,000 have been employed by the three-year-old Akufo-Addo government, former President John Mahama has said. “The government said they’ve employed 50,000 nurses since they came and still nurses are picketing and demonstrating”, Mr Mahama wondered in a Facebook …
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