President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has for the first time, spoken about his government seeking an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. At the swearing-in of some new Ambassadors and High Commissioners at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the decision to seek an IMF programme was necessitated by the effect of the current …
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Kuje Attack: Confusion as Correctional Service, Presidency disagree over number of escaped terrorists
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) and the presidency have contradicted each other regarding the number of Boko Haram suspects who escaped the Tuesday attack on Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, Abuja. After inspecting the level of destruction at the custodial centre, President Muhamalmadu Buhari on Wednesday said 63 terrorists were …
Read More »7/7 Celebration: Man beaten to coma during cult initiation
Information reaching us by one of our news correspondent, Abdulazeez Okikiola Saheed is that a 26years old man, Abdulbaki Salaam popularly known among his people as BLACKY, was beaten blue and black late hour of Thursday night during Aiye confraternity annual initiation. Abdulbaki, happened to be a fashion designer in …
Read More »Assailant butchers police officer at Zebilla, makes away with AK47 rifle
Police in the Upper East Region are reportedly pursuing a man who attacked one of their officers with a machete on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Zebilla. According to a dailyguidenetwork.com report, the assailant attacked the officer, butchered him and made off with an AK-47 rifle. “The officer was attacked …
Read More »Food shortage hit SHSs, students served ‘Koko’ without sugar and bread
Some parents have raised concerns over food shortages in some senior high schools across the country. In an SOS audio currently in circulation, some parents raised concerns over the quality of food served to their wards in the affected schools. The Parents Teacher Association Chairman of Mfantstpim, Minister Kwarteng, lamented …
Read More »WATCH: Ghana’s only billionaire who lives in a forest; the story of Dr. Kwabena Adjei
When he made the millions he had worked tirelessly for after so many years, he took some of it back home; to his roots, and transformed his community. That is the story of Dr. Kwabena Adjei, the President, Founder and Group Chairman of the Kasapreko Company Limited, who was born …
Read More »VIDEO: Reactions as Nigerians migrate from bush meat to crocodile
A shocking video of a crocodile exhibited for sale in a marketplace in Nigeria has triggered mixed reactions on social media. The cold-blooded animal was spotted lying on a table with its fore and hind legs tied behind its back with ropes. The crocodile’s lengthy snout was additionally secured from …
Read More »Kwesi Nyantakyi’s role in Inaki Williams’ nationality switch revealed
A relative of Ghanaian striker Inaki Williams has revealed that former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kwesi Nyantakyi started the process of getting the Athletic Bilbao player to play for Ghana. Richard Ahenkorah who is an uncle to Inaki William noted that the former GFA boss enquired of the player when he was starting …
Read More »Shinzo Abe death: Shock killing that could change Japan forever
Since news broke this morning of Shinzo Abe’s shooting, messages have been pouring in from friends and contacts, all asking the same question: how could this have happened in Japan? I felt much the same myself. Living here you get used to not thinking about violent crime. The identity of the …
Read More »Nicki Minaj’s husband gets one-year sentence for failing to register as sex offender
Nicki Minaj’s husband has been sentenced to a year of home detention for failing to register as a sex offender. Kenneth Petty was required to inform authorities when he moved due to an attempted rape conviction from 1995. But the 44-year-old admitted failing to do this when he relocated to …
Read More »The contrast between Adwoa Safo and Boris Johnson
In far-away United Kingdom, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson mounted a podium on the iconic Number 10 Downing Street to announce his resignation. Boris’ resignation follows an avalanche of resignations from over 50 government ministers under the scandal-hit leader’s administration. The announcement by the British Prime minister has ignited a fury …
Read More »VIDEO: I enhanced my body to save women from botched surgeries – Kisa Gbekle
Ghanaian socialite, Kisa Gbekle, has disclosed the real motive behind her decision to go public about enhancing her body through surgical means. Kisa’s greatest desire is to save Ghanaian women from botched surgeries and also encourage them to do thorough research on doctors who conduct body argumentation. There have been …
Read More »Legon: Passengers sustain injuries in near fatal crash at PRESEC SHS Traffic light
Some passengers traveling on the Legon-Madina Highway have sustained various degrees of injuries Friday afternoon after a Kia truck reportedly jumped the red light at the UPSA traffic light after failing brakes causing multiple crashes. The driver who was said to have been on top speed in an attempt to …
Read More »Ghana first: Alan Kyerematen ‘shelves’ 2024 flagbearership bid
Trade and Industry Minister, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has for the first time commented on whether or not he will be contesting for the 2024 flagbeareship slot of the governing New Patriotic Party. According to him, that issue is less critical at a time the government is working assiduously to …
Read More »VIDEO: High cost of goods forcing Kumasi residents to buy coffins ahead of their death
Strange things are happening in Ashanti Regional capital of Kumasi where residents are forced to buy coffins ahead of their death due to the high cost of living and the skyrocketing prices of coffins Akwasi Baafi who manufactures and sells coffins at Kumasi Asafo Labour Roundabout revealed that some people …
Read More »Stop Twi voiceovers on telenovelas – Mike Ocquaye laments
Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Ocquaye, has tasked Ghanaian movie producers to put all their hands on deck in coming out with indigenous movies for the entertainment industry. Speaking at the inaugural memorial lecture of Okyenhene Ba Dr. Jones Akwasi Amoako Atta Ofori-Atta at the University of Ghana, Professor …
Read More »Japan ex-PM injured after reported gunshot attack
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has collapsed after he was shot at an event in the city of Nara. Mr Abe was shot twice, with the second shot hitting him in the back, causing him to fall to the ground. Reports say his attacker has since been arrested. Ex-Tokyo …
Read More »Sierra Leone defends plan to unban abortion
Sierra Leone’s information minister has defended plans to decriminalise abortion – a contentious issue in the West Africa nation. Rahman Swaray said it was not a gimmick – and the government intended to pass the legislation. “This is not about pleasing the international community, it’s about addressing key and critical …
Read More »Convicted ex-president returns to Burkina Faso
The former President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaoré, has arrived back in his country after spending seven years in exile. The government says he is there to hold talks with the military junta as part of reconciliation efforts. One journalist has been tweeting pictures of the return: In April this …
Read More »Woman allegedly strangles her 7-year-old daughter to death
Police in Uganda has arrested a woman identified as Tilutya Suzan for allegedly killing her 7-year-old daughter, Namugaya Mercy. The lifeless body of the girl was found dumped in a sugar cane plantation at Nkalenge village in Busede Sub County, Jinja District on Thursday, July 7. According to local media, …
Read More »Ideal College students injured in clash with land guards, police
The management of Ideal College says 23 of its students have been left injured after they were manhandled by land guards and police, supposedly coming from the counter-terrorism unit of the Ghana Police Service. According to the Public Relations Officer of the school, Naphtali Kyei Baffour, three of the students …
Read More »‘My wife threatened to leave if I reply Amerado’- Strongman
Ghanaian rapper, Osei Kwaku Vincent, popularly known within the entertainment industry as Strongman Burner has revealed the main reason behind his hesitation to reply to a subtle diss targeted at him by his former record label mate, Amerado. According to him, his wife threatened to leave if he hits back at Amerado. In his …
Read More »Shatta Wale to host virtual meeting with fans on how to use donated bail fund
Sensational dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has said that Ghanaians simply misquoted him when he asked for cash donations via social media after meeting his bail conditions served by an Accra Circuit Court. The vociferous singer took to Facebook to appeal to the emotions of his followers, asking them to send him …
Read More »I’m glad Amoako Baah now knows Akufo-Addo has failed – Arthur Kennedy
Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy of the governing New Patriotic Party has said President Nana Akufo-Addo has failed and expressed happiness that one of his harshest critics, Dr Richard Amoako Baah, has now seen the failings of the president following his decision to go to the International Monetary Fund for a …
Read More »Boris Johnson resigns: Five things that led to the PM’s downfall
Less than three years ago, Boris Johnson led the Conservatives to their biggest election victory since 1987. Now, the prime minister has lost the support of his MPs and is set to resign. How did it come to this? The Chris Pincher affair On Wednesday 29 June, the MP Chris …
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