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South African artist Costa Titch slumps and dies on stage

In the late hours of Saturday, 11th March 2023, news floated on Twitter that South African musician Costa Titch has passed away after slumping and dying on stage. According to reports, the 27 year old artist was performing at a show before suddenly slumping on stage and confirmed dead a …

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Ace commentator Sarfo Abebrese passes away

Former Ghana Television (GTV) sports commentator, Sarfo Abebrese has passed away, according to Graphic Online. Abebrese, who is the founder of the Coalition of Supporters Unions of Africa (COSUA), reportedly died in the United States of America. The reports further indicated that the ex-broadcaster passed on Friday, March 10, 2023. …

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Tamale Tech Uni students kick against fees increment, shun Friday lectures

Students of the Tamale Technical University have kicked against a 15 percent increment in their tuition fees by management. According to the students, the increment was done by management without the consent of the Students Representative Council (SRC). The students, in registering their displeasure with the increment boycotted lectures, today, …

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Why some Nigerian men keep ‘side chicks’

Some residents in Benin, the Edo capital, have said that some Nigerian men would continue to keep mistresses, popularly called ‘side chicks,’ due to their perceived benefits. The respondents’ submissions arise from the growing reports of infidelity in the lives of men, especially the highly placed celebrities in society. Some …

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The 4 ‘killer’ reasons for wicked house prices in Ghana

Have you visited Ghanaian real estate classifieds websites Meqasa or JiJi and wondered who exactly buys those houses? You’re not alone. Many listed prices are prohibitive. Even an apartment listed at 50,000 USD is equivalent to over 376,000 Ghana Cedis. Many houses are priced over 500,000 USD which is overly …

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Ashai’s town: History behind the name Ashaiman

Ashaiman is known to be a town in the Greater Accra Region, it is also the name of a municipality and yet still name of one of the largest constituencies in the capital region. The town, municipality or constituency, if you like, has hogged news headlines since last week for …

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24-year-old man stabbed to death over sachet water

A 24-year-old man, Yussif Alhassan, has been reportedly stabbed to death following a disagreement over a sachet of water. According to a report by Kumsi-based Fox FM, the incident happened at Manso Moseasso in the Ashanti region. Usman Alhassan, brother to the deceased narrated the incident on Ewiase Ehu on …

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Two suspects arrested for raping 15-year-old hearing-impaired girl

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly raping a 15-year-old hearing-impaired girl in Obi Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, March 10, said the suspects, Aminu Hashimu,24 and 18-year-old Lukman Dogara, …

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Woman sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for stealing five children

  A Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court, sitting in Awka, Anambra State, has sentenced a 42-year-old woman, Victoria Enwerem (Anosike) to multiple jail terms for stealing five children in Onitsha. Enwerem was arraigned in Court on a-3 count charge: conspiracy to steal children; fraudulently enticing away and harbouring children, …

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Accra experiences ‘minor’ 2.8 magnitude earth tremor

The Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GGSA) has reported that there was a 2.8 magnitude earth tremor on Friday, March 10, 2023. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director-General of the Authority, Isaac Kuuwan Mwinbelle, the tremor was felt in areas including the Accra High Street, Ridge, and some …

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Sanwo-Olu, blessing to Lagos State – Adeyinka Adedoyin says

Lagos leader, Adeyinka Adedoyin, on Tuesday applauded the leadership qualities of the member representing Surulere Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Desmond Olushola Elliot, describing him as an inspiring leader. “Honourable Desmond Olushola Elliot has become the standard yardstick to measure performance of politicians in Surulere” …

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BCI President Dr Wiafe Addai wins Woman of the Year 2022 award

The Founder and President of Breast Care International (BCI) Dr Mrs Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has been honoured as the Woman OF THE YEAR 2022 by the Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF). As the world celebrates the International Woman Day (IWD) 2023, the honorary award was in recognition of her selfless dedication …

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Seven killed in attack on Jehovah’s Witnesses hall

Seven people have been killed and several more injured in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in the German city of Hamburg, police say. They say the gunman acted alone in Thursday’s attack, and is also thought to be dead. His motives are unknown. Dramatic footage has now …

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