Acclaimed Zimbabwean filmmaker and novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga has been acquitted by the country’s High Court of staging an anti-government protest in 2020, for which she had initially received a six-month suspended jail sentence and a fine. “I can confirm that she has been acquitted,” her lawyer Harrison Nkomo said after …
Read More »LATEST UPDATES
‘Ishmael Addo is my idol’ – Asante Kotoko legend Eric Bekoe
Asante Kotoko legend Eric Bekoe has revealed that Hearts of Oak great Ishmael Addo is one of his idols while aspiring to become a top footballer. Addo won the Ghana Premier League top scorer prize for three consecutive seasons, jointly holding the record for most goals scored in a single …
Read More »Ghanaian passengers petition for a reduction in British Airways fares
Passengers of British Airways (BA) are mounting pressure on the airline to reduce its fares by signing an online petition. The petition, published on charge.com, already has 1,035 signatories as of 13:17 local time on Monday 8 May 2023. The petition was started by one Esther Lulu who said Ghanaians …
Read More »Government acting like an armed robber – Pensioner bondholder on locked-up funds
A picketing pensioner bondholder has stated that government is perpetrating robbery on bondholders whose funds remain unpaid despite previous assurances. According to him, the situation where pensioners are having to picket for their monies is akin to the government taking arms and attacking them. “In fact, it is more or …
Read More »‘You don’t have balls!’ – Abeiku Santana tells Bullgod
Popular media personality, Abeiku Santana, has suggested that Bullgod is not as brave as he portrays following the artiste manager’s failure to pursue his defamation lawsuit against Shatta Wale. After their court appearance on March 7, it was reported that Bullgod and Shatta Wale have begun negotiations to settle the defamation case brought against the latter by the …
Read More »Church building at Old Bortianor collapses with church members trapped
A church building at Old Bortianor has collapsed. The building, belonging to the Word in Action Church, is reported to have been a storey building with some church members inside. A video shared by UTV showed that the building had completely been brought to the ground. Some residents of the …
Read More »NDC Parliamentary candidate hopeful offers nursing training scholarship scheme for 10 students
The parliamentary candidate hopeful for the Tano South constituency in the Ahafo Region, Honorable Usman Fakih Suallah has offered ten (10) nursing training scholarship schemes to some selected individuals within the various polling stations in the constituency. Speaking to Kwaku Mensah Abrampa in a Face to Face …
Read More »New US visa fees: Unpacking the hike in GH¢ and US$ terms – Data story
The United States recently announced new visa fees which measure was due to affect three main nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applications. The affected visas include the Non-Petition-based NIV, work visas and the E Category applicants and are slated to take effect on May 30. In this data story, GhanaWeb does a …
Read More »Kwasi Oduro Nimo Installed As Akwamuhene
A 60- year- old- Ghanaian domiciled in the US, Kwasi oduro Nimo has been installed as the Akwamuhene of Asuoso in the Eastern Region, near Oda. And as customs demands, he swore to Nana Asibey Darkwaah III. Consequently, he is now known in traditional circles as …
Read More »Edem Farrie Appointed As First Female Vice President Of UNSCR 2250 Youth Network
Edem Farrie (right) Media Personality and Philanthropist Edem Farrie has been officially sworn-in with other young leaders across the country as representatives of a youth wing government to propagate the United Nation Security Council’s Resolution 2250 poised to building a unified youth front to achieve global peace, security and unity. …
Read More »LONG FENCE WALL CONTRIBUTES TO CRIME AND DISASTER – CEO
CEO of E.A Kwadwo Aluminum Ventures in the Ashanti region has said long fenc wall contributes to Crime and disaster, and appealed to the general public, especially, Landlords, Building Contractors and Estate developers to desist from constructing long fence to avoid disaster and Robbery. In an a interview with …
Read More »Michael Essien, Drogba lead African praise for Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen
African football legends, Michael Essien and Didier Drogba have commended Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen for his role in Napoli’s Serie A title conquest. In separate social media publications, the two Chelsea legends eulogized Victor Osimhen for steering Napoli to their first Serie A title in over three decades. Michael Essien …
Read More »Ecomini, Lante Vanderpuye, GH¢800 cement – Four times presidents misspoke
Public speaking is a main trait for every politician because of the need to effectively pass on one’s message to their audiences and if need be charge up crowds during campaigns. Political figures have often ended up slipping at one time or the other during their public deliveries. The latest …
Read More »Diseases That May Destroy A Woman’s Private Organ If They Are Not Treated
Women’s reproductive health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. However, certain diseases can pose a significant threat to a woman’s private organ if left untreated. It is essential to understand these diseases, their symptoms, and the potential consequences they can have on a woman’s reproductive system. In this article, …
Read More »Simple Ways to Check If Your Heart Is Healthy
Your heart is one of the most vital organs in your body, and it’s essential to keep it healthy. Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and early detection is critical to prevent serious complications. According to Webmd, here are some simple ways to check if your heart …
Read More »Comedian drags Nigerian kings using Otumfuo’s attendance at Charles III coronation
A Nigerian comedian has taken on royals across Africa’s most populous nation mocking their loud absence at the May 6 coronation ceremony of King Charles III at Westminister Abbey. Known in Nigeria’s comedy circles as Pararan, the operator of Pararan Mock News said it was telling that Otumfuo, who he …
Read More »Virgins have become scarce so we’ve modified dipo rites – Mothers
Due to a scarcity of virgins, mothers in charge of Dipo (puberty rites) at Dodowa in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region have been obliged to allow non-virgins to participate in the rites. According to the mothers, it is getting increasingly difficult to find virgin adolescent girls. …
Read More »‘Do farmers use cement to grow crops?’ – Anyidoho mocks Mahama over cement price slip
The former Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has taken to social media to mock former president John Dramani Mahama for wrongly quoting cement price during a campaign stop in the Northern Region. Anyidoho questioned whether farmers use cement in crop cultivation instead of fertilizer, referring to the slip as …
Read More »NDC primaries: Meet the 5 NDC gurus in Duffour’s inner circle
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is preparing for its presidential and parliamentary primaries on May 13, 2023, to select leaders who will lead the party into the 2024 general elections. Ahead of the primaries, former finance minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour is seeking to unseat the party’s three-time presidential candidate …
Read More »Defamation suit: Ken Agyapong appeals Kweku Baako’s 2020 win citing Frimpong-Boateng report
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has filed an appeal in a defamation suit he lost against Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik Kwaku Baako. The case which was instituted in 2018 ended in 2020 with the court ruling in favour of Baako and awarding him damages …
Read More »University of Ghana approves 2% discount on fees for some students
The Council of the University of Ghana has approved a one-time discount of 2% on the 15% fee increment for some of its students for the 2022/2023 academic year. This comes on the back of an approval by Parliament for the academic year. The discounts apply to full fee-paying programmes, …
Read More »Former NDC communications officer turns himself in over alleged assault on Dagbon FM presenter
Beleaguered former Northern Regional Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Iddrisu Hardi Pagazaa, has turned himself in following his alleged assault on a presenter of Dagbon FM, Sadiq Gariba on World Press Freedom Day. A source at the Tamale District Police Command, revealed that, turned himself in …
Read More »Asantehene @73: Private birthday bash held for Otumfuo at his London residence
A private birthday party was held for Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on May 7, 2023 aside the official public gathering attended by former president John Agyekum Kufuor and president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The party which had only a close relatives and associates in attendance was at the London residence …
Read More »Black Sherif deserved to win Artiste of the Year award – Piesie Esther break silence
Gospel music star Piesie Esther has congratulated arch-competitor Black Sherif for winning the ultimate Vodafone Ghana Music Awards accolade during the 6 May 2023 event. Ms Esther spoke to Metro TV’s Dessy Fayden on the red carpet after the music awards show ended right after the declaration of Black Sherif …
Read More »2023 VGMAs: Why I didn’t join Sarkodie to perform ‘Countryside’ – Blacko explains
Singer-songwriter and rapper Black Sherif has given reasons for his absence on the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) Grand Arena stage when it was Sarkodie’s turn to perform. He spoke to the New Day crew on Accra-based TV3, Monday, May 8, 2023. “I had done my set and performance time …
Read More »