Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Effutu, on Wednesday withdrew his proposed amendments to the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021. The withdrawal followed votes in the House against two of the MP’s proposals which appealed for the replacement of imprisonment …
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Bechem SHS gang-rape: 5 final year students granted GH¢100,000 bail each
The Duayaw-Nkwanta Circuit Court has granted GH¢100,000 bail with two sureties each to four students of the Bechem Presbyterian Senior High School (PRESEC) who allegedly gang-raped a 15-year-old form one student at the school. Other two suspects, Hamida Kyeremaa and another (name withheld) who were charged with aiding and abetment …
Read More »Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu resigns as Majority Leader
Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has resigned from his position as Majority Leader of the house. According to a report by Joynews, the MP personally informed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of his decision to step down at a meeting attended by the caucus membership on Wednesday evening at the …
Read More »Your priority should be the national jersey, not money – GFA’s Gifty Oware-Mensah to Black Queens’
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member, Gifty Oware-Mensah, has reminded players of the Black Queens that patriotism takes precedence over money when it comes to playing for the national team. Reports indicate that players of the Black Queens are agitated over unpaid bonuses from their qualification matches for both …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan leads Bawumia’s Youth and Sports manifesto sub-committee
Former Captain of the Black Stars, Asamoah Gyan has been appointed to lead the Youth and Sports manifesto sub-committee of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 elections. This was contained in a February 21 statement signed by the Director of Communications for Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye. The …
Read More »Hajia4Reall pleads guilty to receiving fraud proceeds from romance scams
Embattled socialite and social media influencer, Mona Faiz Montrage, alias Hajia4Reall, has pleaded guilty to receiving fraud proceeds from romance scams, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) has reported. A DoJ statement dated February 21, 2024, read in part: “Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District …
Read More »I spent GH¢3,000 in one night because of ‘broken heart’ – Fameye
Popular Ghanaian musician, Fameye, has narrated how a breakup with his girlfriend caused him to spend over 3,000 Cedis in one night. He said the sad event happened on a day that was supposed to be a celebratory one. Narrating the painful experience in an interview on Accra 100.5 FM, …
Read More »UBA Ghana Donates to Three Town SHS
The UBA Foundation through its Read Africa Initiative has made a significant contribution to Three Town SHS in the Volta Region by donating African literature books on Valentine’s Day, which also coincided with International Book Giving Day. This initiative aims to address the declining reading habits among African youths, …
Read More »Otto as head, Essien as assistant, Kwarasey as goalkeepers’ trainer: Rumoured Black Stars technical team
Rumours about the next technical team of the Black Stars continue to swirl in the media space with Otto Addo receiving wide coverage as the leading candidate to replace Chris Hughton. On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, reports were rife that former Chelsea star, Michael Essien, is under consideration for the …
Read More »GFA responds to ‘Fix Ghana Football’ petition
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has responded to a petition by the ‘Fix Ghana Football’ group presented to the Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The leaders of the group presented a 15-point petition to Parliament after a demonstration tagged ‘SaveGhanaFootball’ held in Accra. They are advocating for …
Read More »Akufo-Addo directs finance minister to complete Kumasi International Airport, Kejetia project
President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has directed the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, to complete Abandoned projects in the Ashanti Region. Some of the landmark projects include the Kumasi International Airport, Okomfo Anokye Maternity Block, and the Second Phase of the Kejetia Central Market redevelopment …
Read More »‘No comment’ – Watch Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu’s reaction to ‘losing’ post as Majority Leader
Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has reacted to recent reports that he would soon be replaced as leader of the caucus in Parliament. “No comment,” he told a Joy News journalist (February 20, 2024) in the corridors of Parliament. His reaction came hours after the caucus had formally dismissed reports that …
Read More »Go to Canada and see – Hawa Koomson defends cost of rent in Ghana
Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, has defended the cost of rent in Ghana amidst growing complaints about the high cost of living. In a recent interview on Onua FM’s morning show, Yɛn Nsɛmpa, with Nana Yaa Brefo and JB, the Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament …
Read More »Over 55% of candidates failed Mathematics in 2023 NOV/DEC — WAEC
More than half of candidates who sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in November/December failed mathematics, according to results released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). WAEC’s statement on the release of the 2023 second series WASSCE provisional results said 44.949% of candidates obtained grades …
Read More »Peace FM presenter apologises to Bawumia
Media personality and an employee of Despite Media Group, Kwabena Marfo, has apologised to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for claiming that the vice president’s brother, Abraham Bawumia, was awarded 87% of the cocoa road contract in Ghana. He admitted that after meticulously fact-checking his claims, he recognised that the information he had shared …
Read More »‘I polished Shatta Wale up for you to like’ – Michy tells Efia Odo to the face
Michy has once again emphasized the ‘irreplaceable spot’ she occupies in the life of her ex-lover, Shatta Wale. She made this known while settling scores with popular Ghanaian socialite Efia Odo, who also allegedly dated Shatta Wale shortly after his relationship with Michy went sour. On several occasions, the dancehall musician and Efia …
Read More »39-year-old Ghanaian father who recently relocated to Canada shot dead – Police
Adu Boakye, a 39-year-old Ghanaian has been shot and killed in a random shooting incident in Canada, police have confirmed. The father of four, who moved to Canada three months ago, was one of two victims in the shooting that took place in the North York area in northwest Toronto. …
Read More »Minority slams police over statement on election security
The Minority in Parliament has condemned the position of the Ghana Police Service on election security. According to the NDC MPs, a public statement from the police administration condemning and distancing itself from a declaration by DCOP Prince Gabriel Waabu that the police will be responsible for election security and …
Read More »Police grant ‘warmongering’ NDC organizer bail; invites NPP’s Nsafoah for questioning
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has granted bail to the Manhyia South Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Alhaji Mustapha Alhassan was invited by the police for threatening political violence in a video that has gone viral. He was turned over to the Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in …
Read More »Housemaster of Kalpohin SHS reported to police over tragic death of student
The Senior Housemaster of Kalpohin Senior High School in Tamale has been reported to the Northern Regional Police Command following allegations of negligence that resulted in the tragic death of a 17-year-old student, citinewsroom.com reports. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the student fell ill and required urgent medical …
Read More »You’re a comedian – Maurice Ampaw descends on Opambour
Controversial private legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has descended heavily on the leader and founder of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, popularly known as Opambour, over his conduct as a man of God. According to him, Opambour used to be a very anointed man of God who impacted …
Read More »You are a good actor but the insults are too much – LilWin told
Outspoken entertainment pundit, Sally Mann has expressed her lack of admiration for how Kwadwo Nkansah, better known as LilWin, insults people in movies. She acknowledged LilWin’s talent but expressed her displeasure with the consistent and excessive use of offensive remarks in his movies, noting that it does not resonate with …
Read More »E/R: Woman hot for labeling Okyenhene and taskforce criminal gang
Yaa Asantewaa, also known as Getty, a resident of Asuaba community in Upper West Akyem District, Eastern Region, has sparked outrage among chiefs in Akyem Abuakwa for labeling Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin and the Okyeman Land Protection Taskforce as criminal gangs. Her remarks come in the wake of community …
Read More »Dede Ayew, Jordan, Ati-Zigi must retire from Black Stars – Veteran pot carrying supporter Obour
Samuel Aggrey, popularly referred to as Obour, a Ghanaian supporter famous for carrying a pot to Black Stars matches, has suggested that the Ayew brothers and Lawrence Ati-Zigi retire from Black Stars. He asserted that Dede Ayew and Jordan Ayew have passed their prime, especially Dede, and therefore must either …
Read More »Michael Essien open to Black Stars assistant coach role – Report
Former Ghanaian football star, Michael Essien, is reportedly open to the assistant coach role of the Black Stars. Essien who currently holds the position of assistant coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, recently acquired his UEFA ‘A’ coaching license. According to sportsworldGhana, the 41-year-old is enthusiastic about joining the next …
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