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 …
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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, …
Read More »Rafarazzi African Couture To Sponsor Ghana Music Awards USA’23
The Founder and CEO of the Rafarazzi African Couture Mr Rafael Mensah has confirmed that his outfit will sponsor the upcoming 2023 Ghana Music Awards in the United States of America. Mr. Mensah who is currently in the United Kingdom for creative inspiration and also to create distribution channels for …
Read More »Ghana 1-0 Angola: Player ratings
Antoine Semenyo scored late in the game to help the Black Stars beat Angola 1-0 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Thursday in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Thomas Partey, Kamaldeen Sulemana and Antoine Semenyo were in their best form as Ghana secured that hard fought win. So with …
Read More »‘Momoni’ has no nutritional value – Dietician
A dietician at the Meridian Medical Centre, Forzia Baidoo has cautioned Ghanaians against the consumption of putrefied fish, known in the Akan parlance as momoni, kako or koobi. Momoni, literary translated as “stinking fish” is any fish left to start fermenting in tropical heat for 6–10 hours, then salted for 1–2 …
Read More »Ghana has to double its power generation in the next 4 to 5 years – ECG
Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Samuel Dubik Masubir Mahama has indicated that the upsurge in the use of electrical gadgets is having a heavy toll on Ghanaians as this comes with increased use of power at a higher cost. “We have enough power but we as …
Read More »My 11-year-old daughter is infatuated with another girl – Wanlov on LGBTQ+ controversy
Ghanaian musician and social activist, Wanlov, has touched on his own experiences and beliefs regarding the issue of LGBTQ+. Speaking with GhanaWeb’s Doreen Abanema Abayaa on the Talkertainment show, one topic that came up during the interview was Wanlov sharing his thoughts on his daughter’s infatuation with another girl. According …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Ghana vs Angola (2023 AFCON Qualifiers)
Ghana resumes their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a round three tie against Angola at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on March 23, 2023. The Black Stars welcome the Black Antelopes in with hopes of extending their unbeaten run in the qualifiers. Angola, just like Ghana, are unbeaten …
Read More »New anti-LGBTQ+ law: US threatens Uganda with possible economic sanctions
The United States has warned of possible economic sanctions if Uganda’s anti-Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) legislation is signed into law. The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday (March 22) for Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to reject what they have labelled an “appalling” anti-gay bill. “We …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo says he is a ‘better man’ after the explosive end at Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he is a better man after going through a ‘bad phase’ of his career during his second spell at Manchester United. Ronaldo had an authorised and explosive TV interview with Piers Morgan, in which he attacked the club and its treatment of him …
Read More »Nigerian politician, wife and doctor convicted for trafficking human organs in UK
A popular Nigerian politician; Ike Ekweremadu, has been convicted together with his wife and a doctor for engaging in organ trafficking. The 60-year-old former deputy president of the Nigerian senate, his wife; 56, and the said doctor; Dr. Obinna Obeta; 51, are said to have conspired to facilitate the travel …
Read More »Agric Minister Woos Rice Investors In Thailand To Ghana
Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture (in charge of Crops), Mr. Yaw Addo Frimpong, has urged investors in the Thailand rice value chain to come and invest in Ghana. He said such an investment will mutually benefit both Thailand and Ghana, adding that the former has the experience …
Read More »Ginzy’s Pet Shop CEO Attributes 2023 Akwaaba Leadership Award To Hardwork
The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the fastest-growing Pet Shop Ginzy’s Pet Shop Mr Patrick Agyenim Boateng has attributed the 2023 Akwaaba Leadership Award to hard work. According to the renowned entrepreneur, his hard work has paid off thus his nomination by the organizers and advised the teeming youth …
Read More »CPP youth league happy with party’s decision to elect flagbearer by 13th June
The National Youth Organizer of the Convention Peoples Party has express joy and hope in the Party’s decision to elect a flagbearer by June 13th this Year. According to Comrade Osei Kofi Acquah, this decision by the Party’s Central Committee is the magic wand which has been missing since …
Read More »I’m A National Asset – Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu
The Founder and CEO of the Afro-Arab Group of Companies Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu has set social media ablaze with his post “I’m A National Asset, I’m For All The Zongo Communities In Ghana”. It would be recalled that some concerned youth from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the …
Read More »I’ve finished my earthly ministry; I’ll die soon – Popular Prophet reveals
A popular Nigerian prophet and founder of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, aka Prophet Odumeje, has shushed many with his recent revelations about his life. Prophet Odumeje said he has completed the earthly ministry and will soon die and return to his maker. During …
Read More »Lebanese Embassy, Net 36 Vista Hold Francophone Got Talent Show
An excellent presentation of poetry, rich cultural display and musical performance characterized the Francophone got talent show at the Alliance Francais in Accra. The event co-hosted by the Lebanese Embassy and Net 36 Vista, owners and developers of Net Village, Vista Village, Lakeside Village and Net …
Read More »We Need All Hands OnDeck Approach For Ghana’s Rice Project — Asian African Consortium CEO
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Asian African Consortium (AAC), Mrs. Adelaide Araba Agyepong, has stressed the need for an all hands on deck approach to make the President’s vision of boosting rice production in Ghana a reality. She said the vision of ending rice importation in Ghana …
Read More »How Ghanaians reacted to video of goalpost falling on Jojo Wollacott during Black Stars training
Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott dominated the social media trends in the late hours of Tuesday, March 21, 2023, after sustaining an injury during the Black Stars training at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The Charlton Athletic goalkeeper got injured when a goalpost fell on him during training at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. …
Read More »Global Chamber of Business Leaders Appoints Laila Rahhal El Atfani As Member of Board of Advisors
The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) has announced the appointment of Her Excellency Laila Rahhal El Atfani as a member of its Board of Advisors. H.E. Laila Rahhal El Atfani is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Business Gate Dubai and I am Africa Platform. …
Read More »How a presidential staffer stole GH¢18,000 meant for Jirapa Chief; caused NDC’s 2016 defeat
A report on factors that contributed to the NDC’s defeat in the 2016 parliamentary and presidential elections has emerged online. The report indicates some major reasons some constituencies and recommendations were affected in the 2016 elections. This is to ensure the party rights its wrong in every constituency in the …
Read More »UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA HONOURED BY THE PRESIDENT AT THE NATIONAL HONOURS AND AWARDS 2023
United Bank for Africa (Ghana) Ltd has been recognized by President Nana Akufo-Addo for the distinguished roles it played during the fight to contain the Covid-19 Pandemic. The award was presented at the 2023 National Honours and Awards held at the Accra International Conference Centre. The Bank donated an …
Read More »Abductors of 19-year-old demand 10m ransom
A 19-year-old has been abducted at the Imoru community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to Daily Trust, the gunmen numbering seven broke into the home of the victim and whisked her away, injuring her aunty with a knife. The victim is identified as Adetutu Okinbaloye. …
Read More »Uganda’s parliament passes tough anti-gay bill
Homosexuality is already illegal in the conservative East African nation. By ISAAC KASAMANI (AFP/File) Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday passed sweeping anti-gay legislation which proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relationships, following a highly charged and chaotic session. “The ayes have it,” parliamentary speaker Annet Anita Among said after the final …
Read More »I will make Akufo-Addo’s life after office a living hell – Barker-Vormawor swears
#FixTheCountry convener, Oliver Mawusi Barker-Vormawor has sworn to make President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s life miserable over the alleged treatment of some persons arrested by the state in connection with the Western Togoland secession. According to the activist, he has information that some persons suspected to be part of the successionist …
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