The government has indicated a further reduction in the headline rate of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy to 1 percent from the current 1.5 percent. The review of the act is to drive aggressive mobilisation of domestic revenue. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta disclosed while presenting the 2023 budget statement in …
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14-year-old girl allegedly defiled by policeman suffers mockery and harassment
A 14-year old girl who was allegedly defiled by a police officer at Ave-Xevi in the Akatsi North District of the Volta says she has been subjected to mockery and harassment from other adults in the community. The victim, was allegedly defiled by Sergeant Emmanuel Duah, popularly known as Bob …
Read More »2023 Budget: Govt freezes public sector employment
Government says it will not recruit any more staff into its workforce next year. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says his outfit will halt the employment of personnel in the country’s civil and public service from January 2023. He says this is geared towards expenditure rationalisation going forward. Mr Ofori-Atta said …
Read More »Galamsey chief crawls the ground to plead Okyenhene’s Mercy
It has emerged that the Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panyin destooled the Benkumhene of Asamang Tamfoe Nana Darkwa despite pleas by the ssub-chief Nana Darkwa, in earlier reports, had called bluff reports of his destoolment by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council led by the Okyenhene. However, appearing before the committee …
Read More »Nasty C reveals why he turned down Sarkodie every time he asked for a feature
South African rapper Nasty C has revealed that he refused to feature on a song with Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, for personal reasons. Speaking on the South African radio station Metro FM, Nasty C said he turned down two feature offers from Sarkodie because he resented how the Ghanaian rapper treated him when they …
Read More »Hiplife Musician Anda Da Rida Releases World Cup Song For Black Stars
Hiplife musician Anda da Rida releases World Cup song for Black Stars Hiplife musician Anda da Rida has released a World Cup song for the Ghana Black Stars 2022 campaign. The song which was produced in the United Kingdom dubbed ‘Turn Up Remix’ is to motivate the Black Stars and …
Read More »35-year-old farmer allegedly stabbed to death over missing mobile phone
Isaac Godiga, a 35-year-old farmer has met his untimely death after he was stabbed several times in the chest and stomach at Assin Akropong in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region. Information gathered by Kasapa News, Yaw Boagyan revealed the deceased confronted the suspect over his missing Samsung …
Read More »How the Dibaba sisters from Ethiopia became the fastest family on earth
Ethiopian distance runner Tirunesh Dibaba made history at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she became the first woman to win gold in both the 5,000-metre and 10,000-metre races. She defended her gold medal title in the 10,000 metres at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first woman to win the …
Read More »Why Databank is trending number 1 on Twitter
Databank is number one among the top trends on Twitter today, November 23, 2022, as customers cry over their inability to access their funds and investments. According to some Twitter users, who have their savings and investments at the bank, they noticed that random deductions had been made on their …
Read More »How prophet Daniel Amoateng ‘snatched’ Fantana’s mother’s ‘seat from the devil’s camp’
A video in which Prophet Daniel Amoateng was spotted, spiritually declaring Fantana’s mother’s parliamentary seat untouchable at a church gathering, has resurfaced online. In what looked like a setting of a church crusade, the Power of Life International General Overseer, was seen performing some spiritual directions to ‘grab’ the Jomoro MP’s …
Read More »Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah is new CEO of KATH
President Nana Akufo-Addo through the Ministry of Health has appointed Professor Otchere Addai Mensah, a Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. A formal letter from the ministry of health …
Read More »Constipation? Here are 4 simple ways to treat this menace at home
Not having a bowel movement every day can make you feel bloated and uncomfortable. Constipation is usually a result of dehydration, lack of fibre in your diet and physical inactivity which hardens your stool, That is why it hardens up and is sometimes painful to pass. Usually, this condition is …
Read More »5 foods that can prevent erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, relationship strain and low self-confidence. Erectile dysfunction is a condition that can make it difficult to get or maintain an erection. It can be a sign of a physical or psychological condition. The main symptom is a man’s inability to get or keep an erection …
Read More »‘They didn’t beat me’ – Man ‘assaulted’ by policemen in viral video speaks
play video The man captured in a viral video being assaulted by personnel of the Ghana Police Service for allegedly possessing an illegal substance suspected to be marijuana has denied being beaten. According to citinewsroom.com, the victim, who goes by the name Kofi Abeka, said he only fell because of the way …
Read More »Here is how much Morgan Freeman is worth now
American actor Morgan Freeman hit global headlines when he headlined the opening ceremony of the Qatar 2022 World Cup on Sunday. The veteran Hollywood actor has carved a niche for himself as one of the most talented actors to ever grace the screen. The octogenarian, whose deep, unique voice is …
Read More »7 near-naked photos of Sista Afia trending after ‘naked’ post
The new norm of showbiz celebrities feeding their followers with sultry photos is fast becoming a trend among female celebrities in Ghana. These women, who in most cases claim to champion the cause of body positivity, share racy photos of themselves which spark discussions on social media. In this …
Read More »Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari rushed to hospital after suffering leg fracture
Nigeria’s First Lady Aisha Buhari was rushed to an Abuja hospital after suffering a leg fracture at the weekend. According to DAILY NIGERIAN, sources said Aisha “fell down and suffered a leg fracture” but details of the incident leading to the injury were sketchy at the time of filing of …
Read More »Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu Appointed Patron Of Alhamdu Football Club
The Founder and CEO of the Afro Arab Group of Companies Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu has been appointed as a patron by division 3 side Alhamdu Football Club. The leadership of the Maamobi-based football team paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Alhaji Salamu Amadu at the Group’s office at …
Read More »Okyenhene destools Benkumhene over Galamsey
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has ordered for the destoolment of Benkumhene of Asamang Tamfoe Nana Boakye Darkwa over illegal mining. This was after some residents in the community calling itself Concerned Citizens of Asamang Tamfoe petitioned the Akyem Abuakwa judicial council on November 9,2022 accusing the chief of engaging in …
Read More »Rural communities need urgent attention to develop – US-based Philanthropist call on benevolent society, government
A US-based Philanthropist Mrs Dawn Simmons has called on benevolent organizations, well-meaning individuals as well as political leaders to attend to the needs and aspirations of residents in rural communities in Ghana to help uplift living standards. Mrs Dawn Simmons who doubles as Founder and CEO of …
Read More »Trump taxes: Supreme Court clears Democrats to see returns
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for ex-President Donald Trump’s tax forms to be released to a Democratic-controlled congressional committee. The justices rejected Mr Trump’s bid in October to block a lower court’s ruling that granted the panel’s request for his financial records. The move is a blow …
Read More »KATH staff threatens to reject ‘stranger’ as next CEO
Staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have served notice that they will reject any appointment of non-permanent staff of the Hospital as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This comes on the back of speculations within the premier hospital that the President in consultation with …
Read More »Catholic Bishop unhappy with Government’s move to mine iron ore in Oti Region
Most Reverend Gabriel A. A Mante, Catholic Bishop of Jasikan, has raised concerns over the government’s decision to start the mining of Iron ore, a recently discovered mineral resource in the Oti region. The Oti Regional Minister, Mr Joshua G. Makubu at a press conference in Accra earlier in October, …
Read More »Agogo State SHS teachers flog students for fetching water outside campus
Ten students of Agogo State Senior High School (SHS) in the Ashanti Akim North District of the Ashanti Region have been mercilessly beaten by teachers for fetching water outside the school campus. According to the students, they went to the community near the school to fetch water following water shortage …
Read More »Why men hurt more than women after breakups
One major reason why men hurt more than women after breakups: men always just want to suck things up. The end of a relationship is never fair on anyone. Men hurt, women hurt when the familiar feeling of happiness is suddenly snatched from them due to a breakup. Even when …
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