A crucial component of the rhythmic family of musical instruments is the drum. Drums are often battered with the hand, one or two sticks with or without padding, or both. Different sticks can be used, depending on the type of drum and the desired sound. They could be brushes, wooden …
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Meet Mosquito: The Sierra Leonean army commander whose name Asiedu Nketiah ‘stole’
Like Edna Ferber once said about nicknames, “Nicknames are fond names. We do not give them to people we dislike,” and that may well have been the inspiration behind why those who gave that alias to the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, did so. As he shared …
Read More »Ghanaians lament as fuel prices begin increasing again
Fuel prices have begun increasing again at the pumps and consumers are lamenting the impact it is having on their finances. Some oil marketing companies like Total have increased the price of petrol by 5 percent and now selling at 11.55 pesewas per litre. Diesel is now being sold at …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo: What next for the Manchester United star?
On 27 August 2021, Manchester United confirmed the return of their prodigal son. Just over 12 months later and United’s relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo has changed beyond all recognition. And Erik ten Hag needs to manage it very delicately. At the King Power Stadium on 1 September, the 37-year-old started …
Read More »28 districts set to be hit by Bagre Dam spillage
Some 28 districts in seven regions are expected to be directly affected by the ongoing Bagre Dam spillage. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in a statement outlined the five Northern Regions, the Northern parts of the Oti Region and the Afram Plains of the Eastern Region in this regard. …
Read More »Impose more taxes on companies making huge profits – Dr. John Kwakye
Dr. John Kwakye, Director of Research, Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has advised the government to impose more taxes on companies that are making huge profits in the country. According to him, other countries are implementing similar policies to rebuild their economies after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking …
Read More »We increased tariffs to prevent future dumsor – PURC
The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr. Ishmael Ackah has said utility tariffs were increased to avert future power outages. The electricity and water tariffs were increased by 27.15% and 21.55% respectively and took effect yesterday, Thursday, September 1, 2022. Dr. Ackah told Class News’ Elisha …
Read More »2023: Another serious allegation implicates Peter Obi
A woman known as Ada Anambra has alleged that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi played a key role in making religion influence the selection of individuals for top government positions in the state. Another social media user who goes by the name …
Read More »Why I was banned from Nollywood – Rita Dominic opens up
I don’t know how much you remember Nollywood drama, especially in the early 2000s. You may remember the time when some actors in Nollywood were ‘banned’ from acting and started to all delve into music. You might even remember that beloved Nigerian actress Rita Dominic was nowhere to be seen …
Read More »We’re working with Police, GRA & MoF to come after landlords charging rent in dollars – Rent Control
The Rent Control Department has declared that some landlords’ decision to quote their rent in dollars or any other foreign currency is illegal. Such practices, according to the Department, are illegal in Ghana. Emmanuel Kporsu, Public Relations Officer for the Department, stated that they are currently collaborating with the Ghana …
Read More »VIDEO: Part of Samuel Jinapor’s private residence gutted by fire
Portions of the private residence of Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has been gutted by fire. The incident of Friday, September 2, 2022 occurred around 11:30am at the facility located at Adjiringanor, a suburb of Accra. In a video widely circulated on social media, a plume of …
Read More »The Finance Ministry’s ghost who worked with the Senior Minister
The Auditor General’s report for 2021 captured three persons as having received in excess of GHC1.1 million as salaries on the books of the ministry of finance while their records as employees of the ministry could not be traced. In Ghana’s accountability history, this recurrent event by its notoriety has …
Read More »Ice Prince faces three years jail time after assaulting police officer
Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince could face a three-year jail time for assaulting a police officer. The rapper was arrested in the early hours of Friday, September 2 for assaulting a police officer. Confirming his arrest, the spokesperson of Lagos state police command SP Benjamin Hundeyin said Ice Prince has been …
Read More »NPP Lest we Forget
After the 1992 Presidential election the New Partotic Party decided not to contest the Parliamentary election because of several infractions in the Presidential Election which challenged the intergrity of the election. The New Patrotic Party commissioned a group of lawyers led by the President, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo …
Read More »Over 1,000 doctors forced to go home after housemanship
The Ghana Medical Association and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health have confirmed reports that over 1,000 junior doctors have been rendered jobless after they completed their housemanship. The affected doctors are reportedly now unemployed because the Ministry of Finance has not given the financial clearance for them to be given …
Read More »VIDEO: SAD as Beautiful University Student Go Mad, Walk Na_ked On The Street
A beautiful University student pulled crowd on the streets of Nigeria after mysteriously going mad. The student, shockingly began shouting on the streets which drew the attention of passerbys. In the midst of the crowd, the beautiful student removed her cloth and started to roam about. You can watch …
Read More »You have to be ‘hard’ before I massage your penis and testicles – Testicular therapist
A massage therapist who specialises in testicular massage, Edna Dedei Manetei Ofori-Attah, has disclosed that before she touches a man’s penis and balls, he needs to be hard first. Speaking with blogger, Zionfelix, she disclosed that her therapy helps give men firm balls and a strong erection. “Before I massage …
Read More »This week on #TwitterGhana: Twitter Circle Rolls Out, Becca graduates as Overall Best Student and more
Get the latest news in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more on Twitter. Here is a recap of some of the trending stories during this week on #TwitterGhana Twitter Circle comes to #TwitterGhana – You can now Tweet to your squad People on #TwitterGhana can now target their …
Read More »A recap of the most exciting happenings, news and drama from #BBNaija that trended on #TwitterGhana in August
Big Brother Naija Level Up Housemates are giving their fans across the continent what they signed up for and more. In August, they served up daily doses of major drama and excitement, much to the delight of Ghanaian fans on the Timeline. Highlights from the past month included, …
Read More »Cable thieves plunge Kumasi into darkness
Some unknown cable thieves have reportedly invaded Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, with their illegal activities. These hoodlums have started a grand operation of stealing electricity cables that are connected to the street lights in the city. Their actions have led to several streets in the city being plunged into …
Read More »Twitter is finally testing an edit button
Twitter, American microblogging and social networking company, has announced that it is testing an edit button. The announcement comes after years of user requests for such a feature. In a post on Thursday, September 1, 2022, the company said, “if you see an edited Tweet it’s because we’re testing the …
Read More »Tanzania launches first 5G technology
Telecom company Vodacom Tanzania Plc has launched the country’s first 5G technology in what promises to be a transformational development in the country’s digital journey. Launched in Dar es Salaam on September 1 by the company’s Acting Managing Director Hilda Bujiku in the presence of Minister of Information, Communications and …
Read More »Ghana’s 2020 petition pops up in Kenya’s 2022 presidential election petition
Kenya’s Supreme Court is hearing a presidential election petition challenging the victory of the president-elect and outgoing deputy president William Ruto. Ruto and deputy president-elect Rigathi Gachagua are the main respondents along with the elections body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC. The petition, which is seeking to annul …
Read More »Gun jams during bid to kill Argentina vice-president
Argentina’s vice-president has narrowly avoided assassination after a gunman’s weapon jammed as he aimed at her. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was greeting supporters outside her home when a man emerged from the crowd and pointed a handgun in her face. President Alberto Fernández said the gun was loaded with five …
Read More »Police arrest Ice Prince for assault
Popular Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for assaulting a police officer. According to several reports, the singer was flagged down by police officers for driving without a license plate at 3am in the morning of Friday, September 2. Ice Prince who initially …
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