United Nations Ambassador and Founder of Zoe Christian Centre in the United Kingdom, H.E Rev Atta Badu Snr, has commiserated with the family of four persons who were gruesomely murdered by a knifeman in Bermondsey, South East London on April 25, 2022. The family of the deceased victims, Dolet Hill, …
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I don’t want to see my wife again because of Zionfelix – Patapaa
Just about a week ago, the news went rife on the internet that Swedru-based Hiplife musician, Patapaa Amisty has parted ways with his German wife, Liha Miller. Following the emergence of the disturbing news on the internet, Patapaa granted an exclusive interview on Kastle FM to set the records straight once and for all. …
Read More »5 ladies’ fashion essentials that never go out of style
Fast fashion has easily become a favourite part of the fashion industry lately. A lot of people are buying clothes with short life cycles and with an even shorter consumer-garment relationship. However, we still believe in fashion as an investment. Sometimes personal and sometimes, even generational. I’m still holding on …
Read More »Former Miss France charged over ex-Gabon president’s US$750K gift
A former Miss France, Sonia Rolland has been indicted in a corruption enquiry involving former Gabonese president Omar Bongo. The French portal, Le Parisien, reports that Sonia is being held over the case of the “ill-gotten gains” of the Gabonese presidency. Ms Rolland is a Rwandan-French actress and was Miss …
Read More »Europe becoming a cocaine-trafficking hub, says Europol
Europe is becoming a hub in the cocaine trade, according to an analysis by the European policing agency Europol, More cocaine is being shipped to Europe from South America and is also being transported onwards, Europol spokesperson Jan Op Gen Oorth told dpa in The Hague. Record quantities of drugs …
Read More »Tunisia president sacks 57 judges
Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked 57 judges, accusing them of corruption and protecting terrorists. In a television address, he said he had given the judiciary multiple opportunities and warnings to “purify” itself. Among the sackings announced in the government’s official gazette was Youssef Bouzaker, the former head of the …
Read More »SA ex-spy chief sues president over alleged crimes
A former head of South African intelligence agency has sued President Cyril Ramaphosa for alleged crimes that include “kidnapping” and bribing robbers who stole millions of dollars from one of his properties. Arthur Fraser accuses the president of concealing a theft incident in which alleged criminals entered Mr Ramaphosa’s property …
Read More »Depp-Heard trial: Jury sides mostly with Depp in defamation case
A US jury has found Amber Heard defamed ex-husband Johnny Depp with an article in which she claimed she was a victim of domestic abuse. Jurors awarded Mr Depp – who denied abusing Ms Heard – $15m (£12m) in compensatory and punitive damages. Ms Heard, 36, won one of three …
Read More »Wa flogging: 18 arrested as youth clash with police
The youth of Wa in the Upper West Region on Wednesday evening clashed with the police over the arrest of three persons who allegedly instigated the public flogging of two lovers whose sex tape leaked on social media. Eighteen of the rampaging youth were arrested after they besieged the Upper West Regional Police headquarters …
Read More »Methodist Church leader shares harrowing kidnapping experience
The head of Nigeria’s Methodist Church, Samuel Kanu has said a ransom of 100m naira ( $240,000, £193,000) was paid to secure his freedom and two other priests who were kidnapped with him. Dr Kanu was kidnapped on Sunday on a highway while returning from a church event in the south-eastern part …
Read More »E-Levy Case: Minority were present when E-Levy was passed – AG to SC
The Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice has told the Supreme Court that, “the quorum requirement as provided in Article 104(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana was satisfied” when the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) was passed. The AG also argued that, all minority members of Parliament were present in …
Read More »Only two sachet water producers certified in Tamale – GSA
Only two out of the many sachet water producers in the Tamale Metropolis are registered and certified with the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA) – a situation authorities say pose health risks to consumers. According to the GSA, most producers use filters and other machines that are not approved, hence, the …
Read More »Stones, teargas and warning shots as Wa youth demand release of ‘sex tape’ floggers
News emerged late Wednesday evening that hundreds of young people had thronged a local Police station demanding the release of three persons arrested in connection with the flogging of two persons captured on a leaked sex tape. A Citi News reporter reported that the police contingent comprised about 200 men …
Read More »Two pupils killed, 8 injured after minibus veers off bridge
Two pupils were killed and eight others seriously injured after a minibus they were travelling in veered off a bridge before plunging down an embankment in the North West on Wednesday morning. The two children, aged six and seven, died on impact. The provincial education department said the minibus, belonging …
Read More »Ghanaians react to Black Stars 3-0 win over Madagascar in AFCON 2023 Qualifiers
Ghanaians have heaped praises on the Black Stars of Ghana for their emphatic victory over Madagascar AFCON 2023 Qualifiers at the Cape Coast Stadium. The Black Stars defeated their opponents by 3-0 to record their first win in 2022 under coach Otto Addo. After a barren first half, midfielder Mohammed Kudus broke the deadlock in the 52nd …
Read More »South Africa pilot dies in crash at Zimbabwe airshow
A Cape Town aviator’s life ended tragically in Harare, Zimbabwe, as he crashed to his death on Tuesday night during an airshow. One witness said: “Four planes were taking part in a sunset aerobatics display for the Mashonaland Flying Club when tragedy struck.” Another said the plane had spun several …
Read More »IGP vs. UK High Commissioner ‘row’: Sam George’s threat to beat Australian High Commissioner pops up
Samuel Nartey George’s altercation with the former Australian High Commissioner over his alleged involvement in the promotion of homosexuality in the country has come up in the wake of the Inspector-General of Police and the British High Commissioner’s row. Sam Nartey George is on record to have threatened to beat Gregory …
Read More »June 4 armed demo: Captain Smart ‘exposed’ by WhatsApp conversation
Captain Smart, host of Onua FM Morning Show, is on record to have said he is not aware of any letter by his group, #FixTheCountry Movement, notifying the Ghana Police Service of a planned demonstration on Saturday, June 4, in which they [protestors] requested to hold weapons and to hire …
Read More »Foreign Ministry intervenes in Dampare-Harriet controversy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has intervened in the seeming tension between the Inspector-General of Police and the UK High Commissioner to Ghana. In a statement issued hours after Dr George Akuffo Dampare’s response to Madam Harriet Thompson’s tweet, the Ministry said it has contacted both factions …
Read More »Ghana target Callum Hudson-Odoi has failed to convince Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel
Ghana target Callum Hudson-Odoi has failed to convince his coach at Chelsea Thomas Tuchel but the club cannot sell him too. The winger who burst onto the scene with some much promise has failed to shine or get near close to what is potential could be. At a point Chelsea had to …
Read More »Family of Ho lightening victim sends delegation to Nogokpo
A Delegation from the family of the late Emmanuel Torli, a 17-year coconut seller who was struck by lightning in Ho on Monday, has been sent to Nogokpo, a shrine at Ketu South Municipality. One Mr Nicolas Nfodjo, who described himself as a grandfather of the deceased, disclosed this to …
Read More »Wa: Angry youth besiege police station; demand release of persons arrested over flogging incident
Some angry youth in Wa besieged the Upper West regional police command on Wednesday evening, demanding the release of the three persons arrested for their alleged involvement in the flogging of the two youngsters whose sex video went viral on social media. The youth, numbering over 300 pelted stones and …
Read More »Election 2024: Bawumia is our ‘golden opportunity’ – Kwamena Duncan to NPP delegates
Former Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan, has endorsed the candidature of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the next elections. The battle for who becomes the flagbearer of the NPP has begun as supporters of Vice President Dr. Bawumia and Trade Minister, Alan …
Read More »More than 30 people, including children, killed in stampede at church event in Nigeria
More than 30 people were killed and others injured when a stampede broke out at a church event in the southeastern Nigerian city of Port Harcourt on Saturday, according to police and security officials. Most of the casualties were children. The incident took place at a local polo club, where …
Read More »Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Nigerian lawmaker protests barefoot against Buhari government’s silence, incompetence
A member of the House of Representatives, Bamidele Salam, representing Ede North/Ede South/ Egbedore Federal Constituency of Osun State on Wednesday in Abuja embarked on a lone protest calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue the abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers. The passengers were abducted since March 28 on the ill-fated …
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