Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has now become the 70th richest man in the world after surpassing U.S. billionaires Dan Gilbert, Abigail Johnson and Thomas Frist, whose net worth has declined by more than $3 billion since the year began. The Nigerian billionaire and chairman of Dangote Group, Africa’s most …
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Atletico Madrid and three other European clubs inquire about Asante Kotoko’s Frank Mbella
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid are the latest club to show interest in Asante Kotoko’s Cameroonian forward Frank Mbella Etouga, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. The 20-year-old forward has been Asante Kotoko’s livewire this season, netting his 18th goal of the campaign against WAFA to set a new record at the club. …
Read More »Sonnie Badu stirs up thousands of worshippers at Ivory Coast amidst heavy rains
Ivory Coast’s most anticipated concert with Dr. Sonnie Badu at Abidjan recorded an outstanding number of believers who were geared for an encounter. The night which started off with clear weather suddenly gave birth to heavy rains some few minutes after Sonnie Badu mounted the platform. Organisers of the event might have skipped a …
Read More »‘I will do the coup myself’ – Oliver Barker-Vormawor issues fresh threats
Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, Convener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, has reiterated his intention to stage a coup in Ghana. The social media activist was not happy with the Attorney General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame, stating that 266 MPs participated in the processes leading up to the approval of the Electronic Transactions …
Read More »VIDEO: Akufo-Addo, Ken Agyapong, Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong, other dignitaries at Asamoah Gyan’s book launch
It was indeed a legendary night for Ghana’s legendary striker Asamoah Gyan as he launched his “LEGYANDARY” book at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra. The Ghanaian business community, Ex-footballers from Ghana and other African nations, Diplomats, Celebrities Parliamentarians and the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, were all …
Read More »Being Ghana’s President is easy – Former Kumasi Mayor Kojo Bonsu claims
Former Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly(KMA), Kojo Bonsu has said that his position as Mayor has equipped him with the needed knowledge and expertise to be President of Ghana. He says although he had been a politician for decades, becoming a Mayor of Kumasi gave him the needed inspiration …
Read More »E-levy starts today
The implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) begins today, Sunday, 1 May 2022. The 1.5percent levy will apply to electronic transactions. The 5 transactions affected by the E-levy include: Momo transfers between users on same network, Momo transfers between users on different networks, Transfers from bank accounts to Momo …
Read More »Asante Kotoko inch closer to GPL title with 1-0 victory over WAFA
Cameroonian forward Frank Mbella Etouga was the hero for Asante Kotoko as his second half strike secured victory for the Porcupine Warriors and ended their two game winless run. The striker finished off brilliantly in the 64th minute to break the game’s deadlock after a dominant second half display by the league …
Read More »What U.S Judge said about Ghanaian ISIS member’s conduct
A U.S federal court judge, Thomas Selby Ellis at the Alexandria District Court in Virginia, has described the conduct of Alexander Kotey, as “egregious, violent and inhumane.” He said this while delivering judgement on the case of Alexander Kotey, adding that prosecuting him was not done out of revenge as …
Read More »Tamale: Student battles for his life after electrocution
A 22-year-old young man, Alhassan Shayibu from Jakara yili, a suburb of Tamale is currently battling for his Life at the Tamale Teaching Hospital for electrocution. The young man is a student who normally during vacation follows his brother for satellite work. Alhassan, unfortunately, three weeks ago went to work …
Read More »Why some women have low sex drive
Dzifa Sweetness, a Ghanaian sex and relationship coach, has listed some possible reasons why some women have low sex drive. In an interview on etv Ghana’s adult edutainment programme ‘In Bed with Adwen’, Dzifa said every woman has a different level of sex drive, hence, there are various factors that …
Read More »26,956 teachers promoted to various ranks
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the results of the promotion test to various grades in the service. In all 26, 954 candidates representing 67.5per cent of the 39,918 candidates were successful. The grades involved are deputy director, assistant director l, assistant director II. A statement …
Read More »Fetish priest wins NPP constituency chairmanship race after ‘punching’ three other contenders
Nana Kwame Antwi, a fetish priest who contested for chairmanship position in the Nsuta-Kwaman- Beposo constituency on the ticket of the ruling New Patriotic Party has shocked other contenders after giving them a hands-down defeat. The NPP as part of its quest to break the eight in 2024 is currently electing party …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Elizabeth Ohene’s letter to BBC on their opinion on Ghana’s free speech
Dear Mike, Back in January 1982, I was forced to leave Ghana in a hurry because I heard on the car radio, a directive from the new authorities that had overthrown the constitutionally elected government that I should report at the Military camp. I had written an article in the …
Read More »My fearless, fierce attitude is from hefty slaps my dad gave me – Ken Agyapong recalls
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has explained how he came by his fierce and fearless attitude. According to him a very strict and rather harsh upbringing by his father, a teacher in Kumasi, meant that he always transferred the aggression meted to him on others. He said, after receiving hefty slaps …
Read More »One person killed, others injured in renewed Yong Chieftaincy clash
One person has died with three others, sustaining various degrees of injuries in a renewed chieftaincy clash at Yong Dakpema Yile, a farming community in the Tamale Metropolis of the Northern Region. The Ghana News Agency gathered that four houses belonging to the combatants were set ablaze. Mohammed Chimsi, one …
Read More »Five NPP bigwigs who could partner Bawumia for 2024 elections
Despite nearly a dozen men throwing in their hats to contest the 2024 Presidential primaries of the governing New Patriotic Party, the race as per experts’ view is between Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Trades and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen. The two are expected to go head-to-head for the position …
Read More »PHOTOS: Fire guts dormitory at St. Paul Technical School, 60 students displaced
Fire at St. Paul Technical School (SPATS) in Akyem Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region has displaced over 60 students. The fire which occurred in the boys dormitory also burnt books, trunks ,mattresses ,monies and other educational materials of the students . No casualty was recorded because the fire outbreak occurred …
Read More »Boy, 14, commits suicide at Assin Fosu
A 14-year-old boy Kofi Senyo Mensah has allegedly committed suicide by hanging at Assin Fosu Abisewa in the Central Region. The incident happened on Thursday, April 28, 2022, around 11 PM when the Form 3 student of Roman Catholic School left his room to urinate only to be found hanging. …
Read More »Ghanaian member of ISIS jailed for life in US
A British-born terrorist of Ghanaian descent, Alexander Kotey has been sentenced to life by a federal judge in Virginia, United States of America. Alexander Kotey, was sentenced by a federal Judge, Thomas Selby Ellis at Alexandria District Court in Virginia on Friday, April 29, 2022 The 38-year-old was condemned to …
Read More »Watching porn at work is unacceptable – UK Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that watching pornography would be unacceptable in any workplace. The Premier’s views shared on Thursday was in response to a question about an investigation into allegations a lawmaker was seen watching explicit videos on his phone in the House of Commons. “It’s obviously …
Read More »‘My family is not in support’ – Brother of Yul Edochie speaks on second wife saga
Uche Edochie, the elder brother of Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie has disclosed that his family was ‘shocked’ when their brother took in a second wife considering the fact that he signed up to a monogamous marriage with his first wife, Mary Yul-Edochie. He described the current situation as unfortunate and a big …
Read More »How can someone who has ‘contested’ four elections be alien to NPP? – Sefa Kayi hits back at Bawumia’s critics
Ace broadcaster, Kwame Sefa Kayi has lashed out at critics of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia who question his loyalty to the New Patriotic Party, NPP. Contributing to a discussion on his show about the need for politicians to embark on campaigns devoid vile attacks, Kwame Sefa Kayi questioned why someone would doubt …
Read More »Akufo-Addo sacks Fisheries Commission boss
The appointment of the Executive Director of the Fisheries Commission, Michael Arthur Dadzie has been terminated by President Akufo-Addo. In a letter dated April 26, 2022, the president directed Mr. Dadzie to hand over his office to the Fisheries Minister, Mavis Hawa Koomson, and proceed to collect three months’ salary …
Read More »Germany to return over 1,000 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Federal Government would continue to vigorously pursue the repatriation of looted Nigeria’s artefacts from abroad, including 1,130 Benin Bronzes in Germany’s public museums. The President gave the assurance on Friday in Abuja while receiving the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, accompanied by members of …
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