The current state of the National Cathedral site is of a dug-out parcel of land of several acres located in a prime area in the capital, Accra. Work has stalled largely as a result of lack of funds for a project that has courted controversy and split public opinion right …
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Pope urges end to ethnic hatred in historic South Sudan visit
Pope Francis waves to the crowds from his popemobile at the John Garang mausoleum in Juba before delivering an open-air mass. By Simon MAINA (AFP) Pope Francis flew home Sunday with the leaders of the Anglican and Scottish churches after a joint trip to violence-plagued South Sudan, where he …
Read More »How 13-year-old who stabbed rapist to death was saved from jail – Barker-Vormawor recounts
Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, convener with the Fix The Country movement has disclosed a case where a 13-year-old was at risk of being jailed for murder. Oliver recounted last Thursday (February 2) that the case before the Ada District Court was dropped after the state filed a nolle prosequi against his …
Read More »Pensioners to picket at Finance Ministry over DDE
Pensioner Bondholders Forum, a group fighting for the protection of the pensioners who have invested in government bonds has vowed to picket at the premises of the Finance Ministry until its members are exempted from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). The group in a statement explained that attempts to …
Read More »Sankara to be reburied later this month
Burkina Faso’s transition government has announced that the remains of President Thomas Sankara and his 12 companions assassinated on 15 October 1987 will be reburied later this month, at the Thomas Sankara Memorial in the capital, Ouagadougou. This decision is the result of consultations within the Armed Forces, the families …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Manaf Umar scores a stunner as RTU beat Hearts of Oak
Real Tamale United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Hearts of Oak in a tightly contested match at the Aliu Mahama Stadium on Sunday evening. The game was evenly poised throughout with both sides creating chances, but it was former Hearts of Oak player Manaf Umar who made the difference …
Read More »Military storms UDS City campus in Tamale after NEDCo staff held hostage for disconnection over GHS 447,000 debt
Armed military personnel on Thursday intervened in a standoff between staff of Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and some management of the University for Development Studies City Campus in Tamale. This occurred when personnel from the Northern Electricity Distribution Company disconnected the University over failure to settle years of debt, …
Read More »Meet the first African professor to have taught at the University of Ghana
He was Ghana’s Prime Minister from 1969 to 1972 and is credited with his efforts to restore civilian government to Ghana following military rule. Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia achieved many strides in education which appeared to have been his first love before his full conversion into politics. In this piece, we explore …
Read More »PHOTOS: 3 cars catch fire in separate accidents at Winneba
Two cars burnt to ashes while another one was partially burnt within three hours on Saturday, February 4, 2023. These incidents are said to have occurred at Winneba and Gomoa Adawkwa in the Central Region. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Winneba Municipal Fire Service Commander, DO2 Kwesi …
Read More »Family petitions IGP over the death of their brother
The late Shadrack Arloo’s family has asked Dr Akufo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police, to launch an urgent investigation into the event that resulted in their brother’s death at the West Hills Mall. Shadrack Arloo was said to have been killed by police officers at the mall. The family …
Read More »The sad story of the former NSMQ genius suffering from bipolar disorder
Ningwie Leonard Lanyeli is his name, a former participant in the popular National Science and Maths Quiz but his story today will most probably sadden you. He attended and completed the Ganaa Memorial Junior High School, emerging as the best-performing student with an aggregate of 8. In senior high school …
Read More »How Football Can Help to Unite People of Different Cultures
By Samuel Shay Football, or soccer as it is known in some parts of the world, is a sport that truly has the power to bring people of different cultures together. It is a sport that encourages respect, sportsmanship, and unity. This game can bring people from …
Read More »Lack of Sleep: Tips to Sleep Better At Night
According to Healthline, A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance, and brain function. Unhealthy daytime habits and lifestyle choices can leave you tossing and turning at night and adversely …
Read More »Move Tema Oil Refinery away from every political cycle to revive it – IES
Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has not been operational since June 2018 due to lack of crude oil which serves as a raw material for the refinery. Aside from the inadequate crude oil in the country’s only oil refinery, TOR is faced with other challenges like broken equipment, piled debt, among …
Read More »Reasons behind sharp pain in men testicles
Are you aware that there are certain reasons why a man may feel sharp pain in his testicles? The balls are extremely significant organs in a man’s body since they promote or generate testosterone and also aid in the development and storage of sperm cells, therefore any changes in the …
Read More »Sugar’s Impact on Vaginal Health
Sugar consumption has a significant impact on vaginal health. Here are some of the ways sugar affects the female genitalia: Yeast Infections: According to Healthline, consuming large amounts of sugar can increase the growth of Candida albicans, a type of yeast that can cause vaginal yeast infections. Yeast thrives on sugar, and when …
Read More »Ladies: What It Means To Have A Tight Vagina
Accrding to Healthline, If you’re having pain during penetration, a “tight” vagina could be an indicator of a more serious problem. When you’re aroused, your vaginal muscles loosen up on their own. Your vagina won’t loosen, lubricate itself, or stretch if you aren’t in the mood for or physically able to …
Read More »I deliberately lost to Manny Pacquiao – Joshua Clottey
Former IBF world champion, Joshua Clottey, has disclosed that he deliberately lost his fight against Manny Pacquiao in 2010. Clottey fought the Filipino boxer at the 50,000-filled Cowboys Stadium in the USA on March 13, 2010. Despite not being knocked out by Pacquiao, Clottey who did not fight to his …
Read More »Shatta Wale launches fresh attacks on Abeiku Santana, Andy Dosty
Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has once again hurled insults at some popular Ghanaian media personalities. He has slammed Andy Dosty and Abeiku Santana for what he describes as their biased attitude toward him. Halfway through his performance at a concert in Takoradi, Shatta Wale paused and raised some allegations against the two astute media personalities. …
Read More »The three strong words Nana Aba Anamoah used on Blakk Rasta
Black Rasta wasn’t spared by Nana Aba Anamoah when she stormed Twitter with a counterattack at the former’s earlier trolls against Sarkodie. Nana Aba, who has established a great bond with Sarkodie over the years, rose to the rapper’s defense against Blakk Rasta who has described his verse on Bob Marley’s ‘Stir It Up’ as a total …
Read More »Three persons killed in accident at Apedwa Junction
Three passengers have met their untimely death in an accident that occurred at the Akyem Apedwa-Kyebi highway in the Eastern Region. The deceased were crushed to death after a vehicle carrying wood somersaulted. The deceased have been identified as Mohammed Sabutey, 16, Emmanuel Nartey, 20 and Ibrahim Adamu, 19 years …
Read More »Overlord of Gonja Kingdom is dead
Yagbonwura Sulemana Tuntumba Boresa I has died after 12 years of reign as Overlord of the Gonja State. According to Graphic Online, the 90-year-old chief died at his palace in Damango on February 4, 2023 at dawn. The report further indicated that the Overlord of Gonja State had been unwell …
Read More »Missing twin saga: Go to court if not satisfied – 37 Military Hospital tells couple
The 37 Military Hospital in Accra has handed the summary report of a Board of Inquiry to the couple, who claimed one of their twins was allegedly ‘stolen’ at the hospital shortly after delivery and told them to proceed to court if not satisfied. The Chief of Staff (COS) at …
Read More »I would’ve beaten you up but for your illness – Afia Schwarzenegger to Moesha
Afia Schwarzenegger has reacted to snippets of Moesha’s recent interview where the latter claimed that the former has tarnished her image with false stories about her health. One can recall that in an interview with Zionfelix sometime in April 2022, Afia Schwarzenegger alleged that Moesha Boduong, has been diagnosed with a mental condition …
Read More »Catholic Bishop Resigns After Falling In Love
Bishop Xavier Novell of Spain has reportedly left the Catholic Church after falling in love with an author of demonic erotic novels. The 52-year-old priest, who became Spain’s youngest bishop in 2010, submitted his resignation at the end of last month, citing “personal reasons”. According to the Catholic website Religión …
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