A member of parliament from the minority side has alleged that some of his colleague parliamentarians sold out the minority caucus during the vote to approve ministerial and judicial appointees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. According to the member of parliament (MP) for Cape Coast South, Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, some …
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LIVESTREAMED: MzGee hosts Sista Afia, Bullgod, Mr Logic, Arnold and Robert Klah on United Showbiz
Weekly entertainment analysis programme United Showbiz is live with host, MzGee ‘presiding.’ Her guests this week include usual suspects Bullgod, Mr Logic, Robert Klad and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo. Special guest for today’s edition is award-winning female musician, Sista Afia. Watch a livestream of the show below:
Read More »Why crocodiles are considered sacred in the Burkina Faso community of Bazoule
Deep in the heart of Burkina Faso lies the small village of Bazoule, where an unusual bond between humans and crocodiles exists. One that started from the Herculean task of women trekking long distances in search of water. Oral history has it that humans and reptiles used to live poles …
Read More »PHOTOS: Interesting facts about 8 of the oldest trees in Africa
Africa is home to some of the oldest trees in the world, notably baobabs. This particular tree species on the continent is extremely large and predominant within Savannah regions. Aside from longevity, they are also among the largest and tallest trees in the world. Baobabs initially grow with one …
Read More »OFFICIAL VIDEO: “Fakye” by Kay 9ice ft Adina Thembi [watch and subscribe]
Fast rising afrobeat sensation, Kay 9ice has released grand song titled “Fakye” with Ghana’s female vocalist Adina Thembi. The song was produced and mixed by keymix. Kay 9ice who is rising in music industry has collaborated with some top artistes including Bisa K’dei, Sister Afia, Galaxy, Yaa Pono, Tsoobi Ryan …
Read More »Warden sodomizes 7 pupils In Uganda
Moriku Kaducu, the State Minister for Education By: Richard Onapatum The Ugandan State Minister for Primary Education, Dr Joyce Moriku Kaducu, has indefinitely suspended the boarding section at Mubende Public Model Primary School after seven pupils were reportedly sodomised by a warden. According to Dr Kaducu, the …
Read More »More Thai Companies Come On Board For Rice Project As They Sign MoU With Jospong Group
A number of companies in Thailand has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC). These companies numbering about ten are in the Thailand rice value chain, and it is in relation with the Ghana-Thailand Rice Project. The companies, which cut across the rice value …
Read More »The Need for Enhanced Policy Changes and Local Investment in the United Arab Emirates-Israeli Private Sector Partnership
Author: Samuel Shay is an International Business Expert and Chairman of leading Israeli tech firm, Gulf Technologies Systems As my activities in the Gulf region increase, the need for future cooperation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, (UAE) emphasizes the importance of policy changes, required from …
Read More »The Artificial Intelligence Paradox: Hindering or Accelerating Extraterrestrial Intervention for Technological Advancement in our life via The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Foreign Intervention and Technological Advancement
The author: Samuel Shay, is an international business expert and Chairman of leading Israeli tech firm, Gulf Technologies Systems The entry of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our lives has brought about a seismic shift in how we approach technology, research, and collaboration. As AI continues to evolve and become …
Read More »Five possible reasons the Minority’s rejection of ministerial nominees failed
The outcome of proceedings in Ghana’s parliament on Friday, March 24, 2023, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, more so through the minority side of the House, after bid to reject six ministerial nominees of president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo failed. The six nominees were eventually passed with National …
Read More »‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Rusesabagina to be released from prison
Paul Rusesabagina was sentenced to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges in September 2021. By Simon Wohlfahrt (AFP/File) Ailing “Hotel Rwanda” hero Paul Rusesabagina was set to be released after the government said on Friday it has commuted a 25-year jail sentence against the fiercely outspoken critic of President …
Read More »France bans TikTok, WhatsApp, Netflix from state employees’ phones
The French government on Friday banned the installation and use of “recreational” applications including the Chinese social network TikTok and the American streaming platform Netflix on the work phones of the country’s 2.5 million state civil servants. According to French Minister of Public Service Stanislas Guerini, these applications present “risks …
Read More »Online scams constitute largest number of scams in Ghana – EOCO boss
The Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has disclosed that online scams constitute the highest number of reported scams in the country. According to her, common among them are recruitment scams, investment scams, shopping scams, credit card frauds, and mobile money …
Read More »Watch Asamoah Gyan give Antoine Semenyo attacking tips after Angola game
Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan was spotted giving Antoine Semenyo tips after Ghana’s game against Angola in Kumasi yesterday. The AFC Bournemouth forward was a second-half substitute for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament qualification match yesterday. He replaced Inaki Williams in the 69th minute. Late in …
Read More »Hypertension, diabetes are leading causes of death in Accra
A review of causes of morbidities in the Greater Accra Region shows that hypertension and diabetes were the leading causes of death in the region in 2022. Data from the Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that 138,425 persons, representing five percent of the population …
Read More »We’ll bomb any country that arrests Putin over ICC warrant – Ex-Russian president
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has cautioned that any country that arrests president Vladimir Putin would be subjected to bombings from the Russian state. His comments are linked to an International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Putin over the abduction of Ukrainian children. Yahoo News quoted Medvedev …
Read More »Over 200 structures near Kawukudi Mosque demolished
The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly (AEMA) has reportedly demolished over 200 structures in the municipality near the National Mosque at Kawukudi. With the help of the Ghana Police Service, the assembly carried out the demolishing exercise to clear illegal structures on the land between the National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) and …
Read More »VIDEO: Kweku Flick finally meets Kudus, Asamoah Gyan
Budding artiste, Kweku Flick, has finally fulfilled his wish of meeting talented Ghanaian footballer, Mohammed Kudus and record holder Asamoah Gyan. After clenching a last-minute win against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports stadium, the Black Stars players gathered at their resort to celebrate their victory. It was there Kweku …
Read More »Korle Bu records 15 tuberculosis cases every day
Tuberculosis (TB) is growing at an alarming rate in Ghana in spite of awareness and treatment options in health facilities. According to reports, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital alone records 15 TB cases a day and 30 people die of the disease every month. Principal Nursing Officer at the Chest Unit …
Read More »Angry youth force alleged thief to push tipper truck tyre for hours
Drama unfolded in Sunyani in the early hours of Thursday, when some irate youth forced an alleged thief of a tipper truck tyre to push it for hours in the capital. The suspect, believed to be in his 30s, and might have stolen the tyre from a vulcanizing shop, near …
Read More »UE/R: 2 basic school pupils quarantined over COVID-19 infection
The Upper East Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu has disclosed that two basic school pupils in the region have tested positive for Covid-19. The pupils he noted are currently under quarantined at the Upper East Regional Hospital while contact tracing is ongoing. Failing to disclose the identity of pupils, the Minister, …
Read More »We just come out with policies without thinking – Ken Agyapong reacts to ban of imported used cars
A New Pariotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, has slammed the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government over its decision to ban the importation of used cars into Ghana. Ken Agyapong said that the decision by the government is totally wrong and was not well thought off. Speaking at an event …
Read More »FDA issues alert on two eyedrops
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against the use of two eyedrop products Ezricare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. The directive, according to the authority, is due to the deadly effect of the products in the United States. In a public notice, FDA said the US …
Read More »US and Canada reach deal to reject asylum seekers
The US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will announce the pact on Friday during Mr Biden’s visit to Ottawa. The accord is expected to allow officials on both sides of …
Read More »The woman who got Kojo Jones to parade 17 luxurious cars from Accra to Kumasi
A year after his wedding, GhanaWeb does a throwback to the colourful ceremony which saw Kojo Jones’ ‘treasure’ become a topic for discussion. Read the story as published on March 24, 2022, below. On March 22, 2022, Ghanaian real estate mogul and CEO of Empire Domus, Emmanuel Kojo Jones, …
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