Fire has gutted about 15 shops at Suame Magazine industrial cluster, in the Ashanti Regional capital Kumasi. Mechanic shops at the Zone 13 of the Suame Magazine enclave were also destroyed by the inferno. An eye witness who had his shop burnt said “I had a distress call around 3AM. …
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Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years
Will Smith has been banned from the Oscars gala and other Academy events for 10 years after the US actor slapped comic Chris Rock at the Oscars. In a statement, the Academy said the 94th Oscars had been “overshadowed by the unacceptable and harmful behaviour we saw Mr Smith exhibit …
Read More »Ghana’s thankful to the USA – Akufo-Addo to departing Amb. Sullivan
President Akufo-Addo has lauded the United States Government for its support to Ghana over the years. He mentioned areas such as health, security and education adding that the US government during the heat of the global pandemic supplied Ghana with medical stuffs as well as the provision of vaccines among …
Read More »Zulu Princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu has passed away
Zulu Princess Thembi Zulu-Ndlovu has passed away. Zulu-Ndlovu was the sister of the late Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu. The news was confirmed to Weekend Witness by her brother, Prince Mbonisi Zulu on Friday evening. He said: “Yes, she passed away at a hospital in Newcastle. The family just found out so …
Read More »Partey to see specialist after suffering muscle injury against Crystal Palace
English Premier League side, Arsenal have confirmed that Black Stars deputy captain, Thomas Partey will see a specialist after suffering a muscle damage during their game against Crystal Palace. Partey was substituted in Arsenal’s 3-0 loss at the Selhurst Park on Monday, April 4, 2022, after picking up the injury in the second half. …
Read More »US activist vows to sue gov’t over Seidu Agongo’s ‘unlawful prosecution’
Ghana’s enviable record as a beacon of democracy and the protector of human rights could come under global scrutiny soon as an American civil rights activist, Ms Valencia Williams, considers filing a deprivation of rights suit on behalf of businessman and philanthropist Seidu Agongo against the West African country’s government …
Read More »What people are saying about Psalm Adjeteyfio’s death online
Veteran actor of ‘Taxi Driver’ fame, Psalm Adjeteyfio, popularly known as T.T, has got social media users and fans devastated. T.T’s sudden death, which occurred on April 8, 2022, has had the actor trending on Twitter, and many honour memory with the outpouring of messages of condolences. The news of …
Read More »VIDEO: 2016 tweet of Bawumia slamming Mahama’s ‘economic excuses’ pops up
Screenshots of social media posts and old videos of politicians making pronouncements have become topical in recent politics. Such materials are employed largely to expose a ‘lack of principles,’ or a drastic change of stance by politicians. They have also been used to highlight how politicians only criticize for convenience’s …
Read More »Haruna Iddrisu lists the number of funds used as security for loans by Akufo-Addo
Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has raised concerns about the government’s continued lack of respect for Article 252 of the 1992 constitution. He claimed that the government has mortgaged and borrowed against statutory funds and constitutional funds. According to him, the move by the government to set aside one billion Ghana cedis …
Read More »Ramatu Aliu Mahama to be laid in state tomorrow
The remains of the wife of Ghana’s former Vice President, Ramatu Aliu Mahama, will be laid in state tomorrow April 9, 2022, at the Independence Square in the Greater Accra Region at 8:00am. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, his Vice, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as well as all other dignitaries and …
Read More »25 government bungalows allegedly sold to private developers in Tamale – Report
Government bungalows and hostel facilities, numbering at least 25 government, allocated to the staff of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in Tishegu, a suburb of Tamale, have allegedly been sold to private developers, Asaaseradio.com reports. The portal alleged that the private developer has taken over the hostel facilities and has started ejecting …
Read More »Profile of Tariq Lamptey: The young defender caught between playing for Ghana or England
Born on the 30th of September 2000 in Hillingdon, London, Tariq Nii-Lante Lamptey was birthed by a Ghanaian family who relocated to London. Despite not being born into a wealthy family, Tariq’s father, Ahmed Lamptey did his best to ensure the player had all he needed to become a professional …
Read More »Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah to switch nationality to Ghana – Reports
Arsenal forward, Eddie Nketaih is reportedly considering a nationality switch to play for the Black Stars. According to ghanasoccernet.com, the Ghana FA have begun talks to convince the Gunners forward to switch allegiance to Ghana. The report further indicates that the FA are confident of luring Nketiah by leveraging Ghana’s qualification …
Read More »Buried human skull, cat head exhumed from church alter at Kasoa
A mysterious discovery beneath the pulpit of a church at Kasoa has left residents in shock. The incident is said to have been confirmed by the General Overseer of Christ Charismatic Convention, Pastor Billy Sunday, in whose church the discovery was made. In an interview with Takoradi based Connect FM, …
Read More »This Week On Twitter: Black Sherif Dominates Ghana & Nigeria Music Charts, Jordan Ayew scores for Crystal Palace against Arsenal and many 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. Dr. Bawumia urges NFL to establish an American Football Academy in Ghana This week, Citi Sports Tweeted that the Vice President, Dr …
Read More »Passengers injured as trailer falls on ‘trotro’ and taxi cab at Kumasi Roundabout
Some passengers on board a mini commercial ‘trotro’ bus and a taxi cab sustained injuries when a trailer loaded with bags of cashew fell on the vehicles at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi. The trailer is said to have failed when it was braking but managed to control the steering …
Read More »You just don’t know how to handle the economy – Duffuor to Bawumia
The former Finance Minister under the late President John Atta Mills Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has stated Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP government cannot match the economic records of the NDC. According to him, Ghana’s economic gains under his stewardship as Finance Minister are unmatched adding that the NDC’s …
Read More »Official: Samuel Inkoom signs 1-year deal with Hearts of Oak
Ghana International Samuel Inkoom has completed a 1-year transfer deal to Ghana Premier League giants, Accra Hearts of Oak. The former FC Basel player joined the club in March where he was placed under supervision by the technical team to access his performance level. Samuel Inkoom is said to be awaiting his International Transfer …
Read More »Stop giving money to child beggars – Deputy Gender Minister
The Deputy Minister for Gender, Women and Social Protection, Lariba Zuweira Abudu, has cautioned the public against alms giving to child beggars. According to her, the Ministry has information that a number of child beggars loitering the street are part of a trafficking syndicate. The children are reported to have …
Read More »Social media influencers, celebrities blamed for rise in teenage pregnancy
A Bolgatanga-based Pentecost Church of Ghana Pastor believes the devil has sent his agents in the form of celebrities to influence young ladies especially on social media. He says this has led to the rise of teenage pregnancy as young girls are now influenced by the life led by some …
Read More »Free SHS hasn’t lowered standard of education – Yaw Opoku Mensah
It seems the recent comments of the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana on educational matters, most especially the Free SHS, is becoming one too many recipes to satisfy his disenchantment with the program. Not only that, but he has also taken contentment in factoid submissions, even in the …
Read More »PHOTOS: Bawumia, Alan others visit Aliu Mahama’s residence to mourn Hajia Ramatu
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on the morning of Friday, April 8, 2022, visited the Cantonments residence of the late former Vice President of Ghana, Alhaji Aliu Mahama, over the passing of his spouse, Hajia Ramatu Mahama. The former Second Lady of Ghana died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital on …
Read More »PHOTOS: Meet Juliet Adubea, the mother of Felix Afena-Gyan
A mother they say is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take. This quote captures exactly the impact Juliet Adubea has made on the life of his son, Felix Afena-Gyan The Black Stars striker does not pass on any opportunity to tell …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Accra floods after an hour downpour on Friday
Parts of Accra have flooded following a downpour on Friday morning which lasted for about an hour. Portions of the Central Business District, Sahara, Odawna, among other areas were all not spared during the rain. The Ghana Meteorological Agency had predicted a thunderstorm on Friday, a few hours before the …
Read More »Our lives are in danger – Headmistress cries out
And also education is a backbone of any country that aims at achieving greater things in the future with its youths, by giving them proper educational background and the needed tools that will aid them in learning. But Kobeda No 1, a farming community under the Kintampo North Municipality is …
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