A 300-year-old Ekebergia capensis, commonly known as the Cape Ash (Teldet in Kalenjin) tree, considered to be sacred to the Kalenjin community, has fallen in Aldai, Nandi County of Kenya. The multi-trunked tree was used to conduct prayers in the previous years before the establishment of St Peter’s Koyo ACK Church in Nandi. …
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Man sentenced to death for killing friend over money
A middle-aged man identified as Festus Stephen has been convicted and sentenced to death by hanging for killing his friend, Mohammed Sani (Jega) over N30,000. The court heard that Festus of Sabon Pegi bye-pass, Yola town, Yola South LGA on or about October 19, 2018, at Sabon Pegi, caused …
Read More »Egyptians chase Netflix over depiction of Queen Cleopatra as Black
Egyptians are up in arms against film streaming site Netflix over the depiction of Queen Cleopatra VII as a black African. The depiction is contained in a Netflix docudrama series African Queens. Only the trailer of the series has been released attracting the anger but producers are standing their grounds …
Read More »Drama as suspected burglar pretends to be a solar panel on roof after break-in
A suspected burglar had a not so bright idea when he tried to disguise himself as a solar panel in a bid to evade police. Footage shows the bungling suspect lying on the roof of a building following a high-speed getaway attempt. Despite the originality of the ‘ruse’, it did …
Read More »I no longer use NHIS card; I pay when I go to hospital – Health Minister laments
Minister of Health, Kweku Agyemang Manu has revealed that he pays cash whenever he visits the hospital despite being on the National Health Insurance Scheme. He mentioned specifically that visits to the Ridge Hospital and the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC) have seen him pay cash after receiving the …
Read More »FIFA looks back at Ghana’s impressive World Cup campaign in 2010
World football governing body, FIFA has in a post on social media thrown back to Ghana’s outstanding campaign at the 2010 World Cup. At the tournament hosted in South Africa, the Black Stars did very well and caught the eyes of the entire world. Having sailed through the group stage, …
Read More »The second coming of Mahama is like the return of Coach Milo – Wontumi
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has stated that former president John Dramani Mahama has nothing to offer Ghanaians anymore. According to Wontumi, John Mahama’s second coming is comparable to the return of former coach of the Black Stars, Milovan Rajevac, who …
Read More »‘She is possessed by a marine spirit’: Shugatiti drags pastor to court for defamation
Abena Serwaa Frimpong Manso, alias Shugatiti, a socialite and restaurant operator has dragged a pastor and two others to court for defamation. She is suing pastor Frank Gogo popularly referred to as Prophet Ekatso as well as Msomfo Efia Empress, a TV show host and Mama Radio GH, the channel …
Read More »It looks like health insurance is not working – Health minister laments
The Minister of Health, Kweku Agyemang-Manu, has accused some service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of frustrating the scheme. According to him, ordinary Ghanaians are charged monies by health facilities for essential services they have already paid for under the scheme. He added that those who are …
Read More »Ayisha Modi responds to Obrafour’s lawsuit against Drake, demands payment for investments in Obrafour’s album
Ghanaian music promoter, Ayisha Modi has made headlines after reacting to Obrafour’s recent lawsuit against Canadian rapper, Drake. In an Instagram post, Modi called out Obrafour for allegedly owing her money from investments she made in his 2009 album ‘Kasiebo.’ She also alleged that the rapper’s former manager, Agyekum Kofi, was the reason …
Read More »Achraf Hakimi’s mother reacts to her son’s divorce saga
Saida Mouh, the mother of Morocco defender, Achraf Hakimi, has broken her silence on her son’s fortune transfer to her name, stating that she was not informed. According to reports, Hakimi, who is going through a divorce process with his wife, transferred his fortunes into his mother’s name in order …
Read More »Abducted Nigerian school girls escape from bandits
The eight schoolgirls abducted by bandits early April in Nigeria’s North West Kaduna state have escaped from their abductors. The students of Government Secondary School, Awon in Kacha local government area were kidnapped by terrorists on April 3, 2023. Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home …
Read More »What it cost South Africa to bring back fugitive Thabo Bester
South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed how much it cost the state to bring back fugitive couple, Thabo Bester and Nandipha Magudumana, from Tanzania where they were in hiding. Speaking to the Portfolio Committee on Tuesday, Mr. Motsoaledi insisted that he wanted to dismiss the public notion …
Read More »How Bayern Munich players treated Sadio Mane after he punched Leroy Sane
Bayern Munich players have distanced themselves from Senegalese international, Sadio Mane after his altercation with teammate Leroy Sane at the Etihad Stadium, Sky Sports has reported. Sadio Mane allegedly punched Leroy Sane on the lip during an altercation after Bayern Munich’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg …
Read More »Why Sammy Kuffour resigned from Black Stars management committee
Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Henry Asante Twum has confirmed the resignation of Samuel Osei Kuffour as a member of the Black Stars management committee. Henry Asante Twum revealed that the Bayern Munich legend tendered in his resignation before the 2023 African Cup of Nations doubleheader qualifiers against Angola. “It’s true that Sammy …
Read More »Be prepared for heavy rains, thunderstorms – Ghana Meteo warns
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has cautioned Ghanaians living in the southern parts of the country to be prepared for heavy rainstorms, which will be accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds on Tuesday, April 19, 2023. According to the agency, there will be rainfall of varying degrees along the coast …
Read More »Heavy rainstorm destroys classrooms at Dunkwa SHTS, students cry for support
More than seven classroom blocks of the Dunkwa Senior High Technical School (DSTS) have been destroyed after a heavy downpour at Dunkwa in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality. The devastating situation has left the students and teachers with no other option but to study in uncompleted buildings on campus. A …
Read More »‘Sexy don don’ admits to killing JB Danquah
The confession caution and charge statement in the case involving the prime suspects in the killing of former Member of Parliament of Abuakwa North, JB Danquah-Adu as well as Vincent Bosso, has been accepted by an Accra High Court. The suspect, Daniel Aseidu, aka Sexy Don Don, admitted to stabbing …
Read More »Was I supposed to cover the boxers with Kente? – Okyeame Kwame replies politician calling for his arrest
Okyeame Kwame has thrown an interesting response at Mr. Haruna Amaliba, an NDC communication team member, who called for the musician’s arrest after spotting a picture of his boxer shorts on social media. Okyeame unveiled his special boxer shorts brand to mark his 47th birthday and he was captured as its …
Read More »Obrafour seeks US$10 million from Drake in a 2023 lawsuit
Canadian rapper Drake has been sued by Ghana’s Hiplife legend, Obrafour over copyright infringement in his 2022 song ‘Calling My Name’ off his ‘Honestly, Nevermind’ album. The court document, according to 3news.com, revealed that Drake’s team reached out to Obrafour for the use of his song ‘Oye Ohene’ remix …
Read More »Chairman Wontumi drags Afia Schwarzenegger to court again
Afia Schwarzenegger has been dragged to court once again for violating the terms on which she was freed in an earlier contempt case. One can recall that after Chairman Wontumi slapped the comedienne with a defamation lawsuit, she reportedly failed to show up in court despite several cautions. Things escalated and …
Read More »It’s the first in my life’s history – Dampare tells Akufo-Addo at new barracks commissioning
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has described the construction of an ultra-modern barracks at Kwabenya by President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo Dankwa as unprecedented. Speaking at the commissioning of the first phase of the new facility, IGP Dampare said it is the first of its kind he …
Read More »How Cold Water Showers Affect A Person With High Blood Pressure
The debate about whether cold or hot showers are better for one’s health has been going on for quite some time. Some people think that taking a bath in cold water causes either beneficial or bad effects to the body. However, how a cold shower might influence someone who already …
Read More »Check Out The Oldest Hospital In Nigeria
Hospitals have been an essential part of societies for centuries, and they have played a crucial role in the development of medical practices and healthcare systems. In Nigeria, there are several hospitals that have been in existence for a long time, but the oldest hospital in Nigeria is the Sacred …
Read More »Ways HIV Cannot Be Transmitted or Contracted Even With An Infected Person
Is it true that you can never get HIV by any of these methods, even if you come into direct contact with someone who has the virus? We’ve developed a chronic dread of the virus, and that’s led us to come up with a lot of beliefs that don’t stand up to …
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