Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and related events cost the government an estimated £162m, the Treasury has said. The state funeral, held on 19 September 2022, followed a period of national mourning. During that time hundreds of thousands of people visited Westminster where the monarch was lying in state. The biggest …
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CHEETAH CUP 2023: Predictors Den To Host Second Edition Of Cheetah Cup
16 teams from 7 African countries, including host Ghana, Benin, Ivory Coast, Togo, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali will compete in the tournament. The “CHEETAH CUP” is a youth soccer tournament introduced by Cheetah FC, as a response to similar global international youth soccer tournaments in Asia, Europe, and South …
Read More »IHRC Africa Ambassador links Human rights, Agenda 2030 for SDG
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) Africa Ambassador to the African Union, HE Abu Zein has stated that his outfit recognizes Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as intimately linked . Speaking on the occasion of the Global Peace Annual SDG Summit held via …
Read More »Andre Ayew will consider retirement at the right time – Solar Ayew
Former Ghana international, Solar Ayew, has noted that Andre Ayew will consider closing the chapter on his career but at the right time. Solar, who is the brother of African football great Abedi Pele, asserted that Ghanaians are witnesses to the achievements Andre has chalked up for the nation. “Dede …
Read More »‘Bawumia’s branded vehicles were not bought with IMF money’ – Bawumia’s camp
The campaign team of Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has responded to the viral circulation of pictures and videos of branded Bawumia pick-up vehicles on social media. In a press release signed by the president of the Bawumia Must-Win (BMW), the team stated that they have observed, with utmost …
Read More »Man arrested, remanded in police custody for raining insults on Akufo-Addo
A man identified as Oko the Killer has reportedly been arrested by the Ghana Police Service after raining unprintable insults on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The man who was captured in the viral video, while complaining about the economy and how much they are suffering, hurled insults at the …
Read More »‘You didn’t shout ‘aduru me so’ when we needed someone to mount the witness box’– NPP MP takes swipe at Alan
Dr. Kwame Ayew Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Afiduase-Asokore in the Ashanti Region, has taken a swipe at the campaign team of former Trade and Industry Minister, John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen. According to the MP, individuals like Mr. Kyerematen, contrary to his campaign mantra of ‘aduru me so’ (it …
Read More »‘I now charge $100,000 per feature’ – Davido
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has disclosed how much he currently charges for a feature. In a recent interview with TheBootlegKev podcast, Davido disclosed that his charges vary according to his relationships with colleagues, adding that, the standard fee is now $100k. Davido also disclosed that initially he wasn’t charging …
Read More »Economic uncertainty to reduce with IMF deal
The country is on the brink of entering a period characterised by market stability and diminished uncertainties, following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval of the US$3 billlion deal. The expected disbursement of around US$600million through the IMF programme, along with other anticipated concessional inflows, is anticipated to significantly bolster the …
Read More »Obuasi SHTS students arrested for attacking plantain chips seller at Sokoban
About 20 students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School have been arrested by police. The arrests follow a clash between the students of the school and residents of Sokoban in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti region. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 May 2023, when the students allegedly attacked …
Read More »Jospong Group holds health screening for staff
The Jospong Group of companies has held a health screening for its staff. The health screening which was under the theme “Our staff our heroes’ was held at its headquarters in Accra for staff of its subsidiaries. The initiative, which forms part of activities to mark the Jospong Groups Employees …
Read More »High Court grants Nyantakyi’s request to see Anas’ face before court proceeding
A High Court has ruled that investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas will be allowed to testify with his mask in his case against former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kwasi Nyantakyi in open court. However, Kwasi Nyantakyi will be given an opportunity to see Anas Aremeyaw Anas’ face in chamber before his testimony, …
Read More »Wode Maya tastes fresh cow blood
Renowned travel vlogger and content creator Wode Maya has mesmerized audiences with his captivating adventures throughout Africa and his unyielding dedication to exploring diverse cultures and traditions. Once again, he has caused a stir on social media. In a recent Twitter post, Wode Maya astounded his followers by recounting his …
Read More »Presidential Aspirant Joe Ghartey Storms Kumawu
On Monday May 15th 2023, astute politician and the NPP Presidential Aspirant, Hon. Joe Ghartey, joined the Ashanti Regional branch of the New Patriotic Party in their one month massive campaign for the parliamentary by-election in Kumawu Constituency. The 2024 Presidential Hopeful was led by the NPP Ashanti Regional …
Read More »IMF approves $3billion bailout for Ghana
Bloomberg has reported that the International Monetary Fund has approved Ghana’s request for a $3 billion bailout to support Ghana’s economic recovery, according to its sources The IMF’s Executive Board met to discuss approval for the funding on Wednesday. The report however added that the announcement will be done later in the …
Read More »‘He’s not a presidential material’ – Kennedy Agyapong uncovers alleged attempt by Annoh Dompreh to sabotage his campaign
New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has revealed an alleged attempt by the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh Dompreh to sabotage his campaign. According to the Assin Central Member of Parliament, the whip is going about questioning the basis for some chairmen of the party throwing their …
Read More »How Kotoko paid GH¢20,000 to eight spiritual men to win Ghana Premier League
Former Asante Kotoko NCC chairman, Kwaku Amponsah, known as Chairman K-5 has revealed how eight strong spiritual men were consulted to help the team to win games last season. According to him, him, up to GHS20,000 was spent on these spiritual men in various operations. This he insists helped Asante Kotoko to finish the …
Read More »Kevin Prince Boateng set to retire from football at the end of season
Former Black Stars player, Kevin-Prince Boateng is set to retire from professional football at the end of the 2022-23 season. After his retirement, Boateng is expected to take up a role as a member technical team of his current club, Hertha Berlin BSC. Despite receiving offers from numerous clubs in Arab countries and America, …
Read More »Adopt a graduated approach to debt recovery – Govt to PURC
The government has urged the PURC to defer at least 35% of the next electricity tariff adjustment owing to the current economic challenges faced by Ghanaians. Ahead of the PURC’s expected quarterly adjustment of electricity tariffs, Government Officials are reported to be impressing on the regulator to be measured in …
Read More »The Kwaku Duahs: Meet the two Kumawu independent by-election candidates with the same name
The people of Kumawu, following the demise of their Member of Parliament, Philip Basoah, will go to the polls for a by-election on May 23, 2023, to elect a new representative in the current 8th Parliament. While everything now seems set for the election, a development in the names of …
Read More »Evil spirit – Shatta Wale throws subtle jab at Mona4Reall critics?
Amidst varying public reactions to the arrest and extradition of socialite Mona4Reall, Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale seems to have taken a subtle swipe at critics taking delight in the news. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Monday, May 15, 2023, announced the indictment of Ghanaian socialite Mona Faiz Montrage popularly known as Mona4Reall on …
Read More »Otumfuo asks British Museum to return gold items in their possession
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has engaged in discussions with the British Museum regarding the return of precious gold items currently in their possession. The visit to the United Kingdom by the Asantehene was in honor of the coronation of King Charles III, and it marked the first-ever meeting between …
Read More »‘I am sorry’ – Abeiku Santana finally apologises to Pizzaman CEO
Ghanaian media personality, Abeiku Santana has apologized to the CEO of Pizzaman, a Ghanaian food joint, over comments he made about the sentencing of two employees who were caught stealing chicken and cooking oil. In a recent statement he made during his show on Okay FM, he expressed his regret over his …
Read More »GIHOC staff call for the immediate removal of Kofi Jumah
The staff of GIHOC Distilleries Limited in Accra, are calling for the removal of its Managing Director, Maxwell Kofi Jumah over mismanagement. According to a citinewsroom.com report, the staff, who embarked on a protest at the premises of the company, said Mr Jumah’s mismanagement has affected the payment of the …
Read More »VIDEO: 5 times Ghanaians have been busted for scamming people in the USA
In the case of Ghanaian social media influencer, Mona Faiz Montrage, better known as Hajia4Reall, there had been rumours from as far back as November 2022 that she may have been truly involved in some fraudulent deals. The wealth and influence of the socialite has been something many have had …
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