Paa Joe Odonkor’s story seems like a movie. According to Paa Joe, even though he came from a religious background, with his father being the first Black moderator of the Presbytery, he was tough and daring. Narrating the genesis of his involvement with drugs, he said he began as a …
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Labour Party suspends Kenneth Okonkwo, 11 others
The Labour Party National Executive Council has suspended 12 members of the party on Wednesday, May 3, including spokespersons for the Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo. During its meeting, the party suspended the members for alleged anti-party activities and unruly behaviour against Alhaji Bashiru Lamidi Apapa led-Labour Party leadership. Among …
Read More »Court orders Nigerian IGP Usman Baba to quit office after attaining retirement age
A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has ruled that the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba Alkali, is an illegal occupant of the office he is presently holding. Justice Fatun Riman while delivering on a suit filed, declared Usman Baba’s appointment and continued stay in office as …
Read More »Rafarazzi Partners Ghana To The World Festival, London
The fastest-growing Ghanaian fashion brand, Rafarazzi African Couture has been announced as a partner for the upcoming Ghana To The World Festival which will take place in London. The Founder and President of Rafarazzi African Couture who also doubles as the Chief Executive Director of Jollof and Afrobeat in his …
Read More »Gory scenes as three vehicles crash at Ritz Junction
Three vehicles are reported to have crashed at Ritz Junction in Madina, a suburb of the nation’s capital, Accra. According to journalist Kojo Akoto Boateng, the vehicles involved in the crash include a Nissan Sentra, a Hyundai mini-bus and a Honda Accord. In a post shared on Facebook on Saturday, …
Read More »Apostle Prof. Onyinah ‘jabs’ Ablakwa over National Cathedral exposé
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah, has slammed the Member of Parliament for North Tongu over his accusation of corruption in the construction of the cathedral. Prof. Onyinah said that if Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa truly has evidence of corruption in the project, he …
Read More »FBI knows you and will come after you – US Prosecutor to Hajia 4Reall’s team members
Lawyer Ebenezer Apiagyei, a US-based prosecutor and Supreme Court attorney, has stated that members involved in the romance scam saga will be hunted down by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to him, members of the enterprise who worked with Hajia 4Reall to defraud people should not think that they …
Read More »UCC lecturer reveals how he travelled from Germany with Ghana Card after misplacing his passport
A lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr Emmanuel Acheampong, has revealed how the Ghanacard saved him from missing his flight from Germany to Ghana after misplacing his passport. Speaking on Okay FM Friday morning, Dr. Acheampong narrated how he got to the airport in Hamburg, only to realise …
Read More »‘Massa go and sit down’ – Nana Aba Anamoah jabs Mohamed Salah
Popular broadcaster, Nana Aba Anoamah, has slammed Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, telling the player to find a place to sit after he made a post about letting Liverpool fans down. Salah took to Twitter to pen his disappointment after Manchester United’s win over Chelsea on Thursday, May 26, 2023, meant …
Read More »Ugandan Parliament passes bill increasing paternity leave to seven days
The Ugandan parliament has passed a bill extending paternity leave from four to seven days. This change aims to provide male employees with additional time to support their spouses during crucial periods. According to BBC.com, Flavia Kabahenda, the chairperson of the parliament’s gender committee, emphasized the importance of granting male …
Read More »Mozambique cabinet approves pay cuts for government officials amid rising wage bill
The Mozambican cabinet has given its approval to a bill proposing pay cuts for ministers, deputy ministers, state secretaries, and Members of Parliament (MPs) as the government grapples with an increasingly burdensome wage bill. The move aims to address concerns over disproportionate salaries received by provincial assemblies members, which deviate …
Read More »13-year-old JHS student reportedly dies after being caned by teacher
A 13-year-old student of the Swedru Methodist B Basic School, Godfred Ankomah, has reportedly died as a result of lashes he received from his teacher. According to a news report by UTV, Godfred Ankomah died on his way to the hospital after falling ill due to the lashes he received. …
Read More »NPP’s Gary Nimako sues Ga East Assembly, MCE for GH₵130,000 unpaid legal fees
Private legal practitioner and Director of Legal Affairs for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gary Nimako Marfo, has filed a legal action against the Ga East Municipal Assembly and its Municipal Chief Executive, Elizabeth Kaki Mann, for the non-payment of GH₵130,000 in outstanding legal fees. Marfo, represented by his law firm Marfo …
Read More »Over 500 students of Kumasi Technical Institute sent home for misconduct
Authorities at the Kumasi Technical Institute have sent more than 500 students home due to misconduct and violation of school rules. The students involved according to a citinewsroom.com were all residing in the boarding house and allegedly caused damage to school properties during a rampage on May 17. While school …
Read More »Vladimir Putin invites African leaders to Russia-Africa summit in July 2023
Russian president Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to African leaders and the African Union (AU) on the ocassion of AU Day which falls on every May 25. His letter, posted on the official Twitter handle of the Russian Embassy in Ethiopia, where the AU headquarters is located, said the …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo
The Appointment Committee of Parliament is grilling Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, the nominee for Chief Justice, in a crucial vetting process, today, Friday, May 26, 2023. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo put forward Justice Gertrude Torkornoo’s name for the esteemed position in April 2023. The President’s nomination aimed to …
Read More »Gordon’s Pink Berry Spirit Drink Soiree Unites Trendsetters, Influencers, and Media in an Unforgettable Night of Music, Cocktails, and Good Vibes
The Gordon’s Pink Berry Spirit Drink Soiree transcended the boundaries of an ordinary gathering, becoming a night of opulence, sophistication, and delightful pleasures. This exclusive event served as a magnet for trendsetters, influencers, and members of the media, bringing them together to revel in an unforgettable fusion of …
Read More »U-Lionesses Gather for Brunch Time Connection
U-Lionesses, ladies’ association of UBA Ghana gathered for a unique event dubbed “Brunch Time with U-Lionesses.” The event created the platform for the women to enjoy conversations, food, and exciting games. Welcoming the women to the brunch, Josephine Amo-Asare, President of U-Lionesses Ghana said the activity was aimed at …
Read More »‘I don’t take ex-gratia, I receive a monthly pension’ – Mahama schools Akomea
Former president John Dramani Mahama has responded to a call on him to stop receiving monthly ex-gratia forthwith if he wants to be believed with his recent promise to scrap the end-of-service lump sum payent when elected president. The latest to make the call being Nana Akomea, a former lawmaker …
Read More »Asante Kotoko 4- 1 Sporting Time: Porcupine Warriors cruise to victory in friendly encounter
Defending Champions of the betPawa Premier League, Asante Kotoko thrashed lower-tier side Sporting Time 4-1 in a test game at Adako Jachie Park on Thursday. The preparatory game was to prepare Coach Abdul Gazale’s side ahead of their match day 32- fixture with Karela United on Monday, May 29, at …
Read More »I ‘take care’ of Akufo-Addo – NDC woman
Communication Team Member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Margaret Ansei has said that she has the right to hold the president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo responsible because she takes care of him with her contributions as a taxpayer. Speaking on TV3’s New Day on Thursday, May 25, 2023, the NDC Communicator called out …
Read More »I could have exercised better judgment in my choice of words – Kpessa-Whyte apologises to Supreme Court
Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, a Research Fellow with the History and Politics Department of the Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Ghana, has apologized to the Supreme Court of Ghana over his statement describing the Supreme Court as stupid. Kpessa-Whyte, who is an ardent member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a statement sighted …
Read More »Religion is anti-critical thinking: Class 4 textbook lists ‘negative effects’ of Christianity
A primary four history textbook has become the center of discussions after it emerged that it had content that in many parts listed disadvantages of religion, specifically of Christianity. The book, History of Ghana for Basic Schools, Learner’s Book 4, was authored by Francis Benjamin Appiah and Henry David Appiah. …
Read More »‘Evil possessed’ father of six, 43, kills wife at Mpasaaso No1
A 43-year-old father of six, who has reportedly murdered his wife at Mpasaaso No.1 in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region says he acted upon instructions by some evil spirits hunting him. The suspect Kwasi Brefo is said to have killed his wife on a farm …
Read More »Supreme Court summons Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte over insulting comment
Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, a lecturer at the University of Ghana has been summoned by the Supreme Court. The court has requested him to provide a just cause as to why he should not be held in contempt for allegedly denigrating the highest judicial body in the nation and referring to …
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