The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) says it has taken over the incident involving the flogging of two persons alleged to have had a sexual encounter, recorded and leaked the video on social media. The Association’s Women and Minors Rights Committee has been tasked to “closely monitor and offer the necessary …
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Record-breaking events under Akufo-Addo that will go down in history
There is a history in all men’s lives; William Shakespeare’s once said, and such history has definitely been created with some events that have happened during the 6-year term of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. From fracas between individuals, to the construction of projects, to controversies by government appointees, President Nana Addo …
Read More »Land guards attack Chiefs at Awutu Bereku with machete
Thugs numbering over 10 have attacked the Chief of Awutu Oshimpo, Nai Kofi Okyere, and the Ankobeahene of Awutu Traditional Council Nai Oshimpo Acheampong with cutlasses and other weapons. The incident happened at Awutu Bereku in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, …
Read More »Nigerian woman’s body kept in hospital days after death from butt lift surgery
A Nigerian lady identified as Chrystabel has died after a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) plastic surgery in Lagos went wrong. In a viral video shared on several blogs, family and friends of the deceased were spotted screaming and shouting at a man dressed in a white coat saying “we will …
Read More »Gold Fields to acquire Yamana Gold for US$6bn
Multi-listed Gold Fields is set to acquire Canadian-based Yamana Gold in a deal worth more than $6 billion. Yamana is a leading precious metals producer with significant gold and silver production, development and exploration stage properties and land positions throughout the Americas, including Canada, Brazil, Chile and Argentina. The all-share …
Read More »Player ratings: How Black Stars players performed against Madagascar
Three points and three goals were what the Black Stars of Ghana needed to commence the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on a strong footing. Kudus, Afena-Gyan and Osman Bukari hit the net as Ghana obliterated a dysfunctional Madagascar side to give GFA President Kurt Okraku a perfect birthday …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Akuapem Poloo’s revealing outfits for her birthday attract stares
Controversial actres Akuapem Poloo has set the internet ablaze as she marks her birthday in a special way. Despite being away in Nigeria for a project, Poloo has caused quite a stir in Ghana with her revealing birthday outfit. Akuapem Poloo Source: Instagram She posted six photos which revealed her …
Read More »Dampare is right, but he should not be addressing diplomats – KKD
Kwesi Kyei Darkwa, alias KKD has commented on the Inspector-General of Police’s May 20th letter addressed to the British High Commissioner, Harriet Thompson. Whiles he holds that IGP George Akuffo Dampare was right to respond to the issue the ambassador commented on, he quizzed whether it was the place of …
Read More »Minority calls for public inquiry into COVID-19 expenditure
The Minority in Parliament has accused President Akufo-Addo of presiding over what they describe as “gargantuan fraud in the spending and disbursement of COVID expenses”. According to Haruna Iddrisu, the Minority is vindicated by the fact that a leading member of the NPP disclosed publicly to the effect that, COVID Funds …
Read More »NAPO meets the National Association of Queen Mothers
The Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has charged queen mothers in the country to join the call of putting in place comprehensive and viable plans to cater for the transition from fossil fuels to renewables. The minister noted that as traditional leaders, they are in better and strategic …
Read More »UN Ambassador consoles Ghanaian family over UK mass killing
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, …
Read More »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 …
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