During Ghana’s 63rd Independence Day parade held in Kumasi, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II graced the historic occasion in a Rolls Royce which became the centre of discussion. It has emerged that the Rolls Royce was bought in the 1940s by the then Asantehene Otumfuo Prempeh II. This was …
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Social media users slam NSA for ‘fake pictures’ of Cape Coast stadium
Some Ghanaians on social media have descended on the National Sports Authority (NSA) for the poor state of the Cape Coast Stadium ahead of the Black Stars FIFA World qualifiers against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Cape Coast Sports Stadium has been the home venue for the Black Stars …
Read More »Cheers, hugs as Chairman Wontumi storms Afia Schwarzenegger’s late father’s funeral
Benard Antwi Boisiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, made an appearance at Afia Schwarzenegger’s late father’s funeral amidst resounding cheers from the crowd. Afia Schwarzenegger upon setting eyes on the Ashanti regional Chairman run into his arms as he carefully stroked her back and spoke some words of encouragement to her. Chairman …
Read More »VIDEO: Suspected govt worker beats up commercial sex worker for demanding payment
play videoClick Here to Watch in Twi A man suspected to be a government worker has been accused of exploiting an alleged commercial sex worker and abusing her physically. A video in circulation on social media captures the man and the supposed sex worker in some form of tango with …
Read More »Jospong Group of Companies Donates Items to Appiatse Explosion Victims
The Jospong Group of Companies has donated relief items worth thousands of Ghana cedis to victims of Appiatse community explosion. The donation comes as an act of benevolence from the group to commiserate with families of victims and the entire community of Appiatse. The items presented included 100 bags of …
Read More »Fuel prices increase again from GH¢8.29 to GH¢8.49
The price of fuel (diesel and petrol) has risen again at least for one of the major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Ghana, from GH¢8.29 to GH¢8.49 per litre. This would be the fourth time in less than three months that the prices of diesel and petrol have increased. In …
Read More »Come and answer your 170 questions – Captain Smart chases Bawumia
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been challenged to answer the 137 questions he once posed to his predecessor Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur regarding the handling of the Ghanaian economy. Godsbrain Captain Smart, the host of Onua FM’s breakfast show, is demanding answers from Dr Bawumia as he believes the answers could …
Read More »VIDEO: Fans go gaga as baby photo of Sista Afia pops up
A latest throwback photo of songstress Sister Afia has put social media users in a frenzy. The photo, which is over two decades old, is of the artiste during her baby stages. A little Afia, who was dressed with a white gown, has always been a lover of the cameras …
Read More »WATCH: Reggie Rockstone finally explains why he got angry at his wife for flirting with another man
Reggie Rockston says assumptions that he does not feel secure about his wife following a video of him confronting her about her interaction with another man are not true. In the video shared to social media, the Hiplife legend angrily accused his wife of blatantly flirting with one of their …
Read More »We’ve accounted for $1.3bn cocoa syndicated loan; ignore contrary claims – COCOBOD
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has denied claims that it is unable to account for the $1.3 billion cocoa syndicated loan for the 2020/2021 crop season. The Member of Parliament for Juaboso, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, on Thursday asserted that COCOBOD has failed to give a tangible explanation about the whereabouts …
Read More »Kenya lifts mandatory mask wearing and quarantine
Kenya’s health ministry is now allowing people to not wear face masks in open places. The government has however encouraged people attending events indoors to wear face masks and while travelling using public means of transport. The measures of social distancing and hand washing will remain in place to reduce …
Read More »KT Hammond descends into the gutters with Kevin Taylor
Kwabena Tahir Hammond, the Member of Parliament for Adansi-Asokwa has issued a sharp-tongued response to some allegations levelled against him by US-based social media critic Kevin Taylor. KT Hammond has been the subject of vile criticism from Kevin Taylor who alleges that the Adansi-Asokwa MP possesses ‘fake law certificate’ and …
Read More »I am young and rich for a purpose – Kuami Eugene raps on Tim Westwood TV
Kuami Eugene has thrown in a reminder that he can choose to be a rapper if he wants to be. This came after he visited Tim Westwood’s session for a freestyle. The Ghanaian singer who is in London after his sold-out show with KiDi was out on the spot to …
Read More »Biography of Elvis Koku Kwashie
“The righteous perishes, And no man takes it to heart, Merciful men are taken away, While no one considers That the righteous is taken away from evil. He shall enter into peace; They shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.” Our hearts are in pain, our …
Read More »Judges who misinterpret constitution not different from coup plotters – Kpessa Whyte on SC ruling
A Senior Research Fellow in History and Politics at the Institute of African Studies of the University of Ghana, Dr. Michael Kpessa-Whyte, has linked the ruling of the Supreme Court in the matter of the constitutionality of a sit-in Speaker of Parliament to vote or not, to military takeovers. In a …
Read More »Russia continues assault on Ukrainian cities as it moves to surround Kyiv
Russian forces continued the assault on the southern port town of Mariupol, where at least 1,500 people had been killed, according to officials, and those who are trying to flee in freezing temperatures have no water, heating, and very little food. Russian forces inched towards Kyiv Saturday and pounded civilian …
Read More »8 dead, 4 injured in string of Gauteng accidents
A total of eight people have been killed, and four are fighting for their lives following three separate car crashes between Friday night and Saturday morning in Gauteng. Two accidents occurred in Pretoria, while another was in Parktown. Emer-G-Med paramedics were called to the scene of a serious vehicle accident …
Read More »Do you know what my mother has done? Go and ask – Shatta Wale angrily responds
Shatta Wale has addressed his mother’s recent rants about his refusal to cater to her needs. Shatta Wale’s mother, Madam Elsie, accused Shatta Wale of abandoning her once he became successful. In a series of radio interviews, Shatta Mama bemoaned her situation as she called on Ghanaians to help her. Several comments on her …
Read More »‘Ailing’ Nollywood actress tearfully discloses the number of years she has left
Nigerian actress, Kemi Afolabi has divulged that she has less than five years to live, and this has left many Nigerians devastated. Speaking to Nigerian Journalist, Chude Jideonwo, Kemi tearfully disclosed that her doctor has communicated to her to prepare for the worst. She cited, “Make sure you are with …
Read More »Anyidoho hints at vying for NDC Chairmanship position
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Atta Mills Institute, Koku Anyidoho, has hinted at plans to vie for the chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). His decision is premised on reports that the current NDC General Secretary Asiedu Nketia (General Mosquito) will be contesting for the same position. Asiedu Nketia has yet to publicly confirm …
Read More »Our trains are safe – Ghana Railway Company assures after 62 were injured in an accident
The Ghana Railways Company Limited has assured the public that its trains are safe. The assurance follows the Thursday incident where over 60 passengers onboard a Sekondi Takoradi bound passenger train sustained injuries in a stampede after the engine caught fire. “Immediately the incident happened, as responsible as we are …
Read More »Doing business in Ghana is hell – Fella Makafui addresses entrepreneurship challenges
Actress and Business owner Fella Makafui believes that if one survives in business in Ghana, such a person can survive anywhere in the world. She believes that doing business in Ghana is one of the most difficult things one can do in this life. Fella Makafui who is known for her several businesses …
Read More »Man shot dead at Awutu Papaase over land dispute
A 37-year-old man, Isaac Mensah, also known as Ekow has been shot dead at Awutu Papaase number one near Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central Region. Four suspects have since been arrested by the Ofaakor District Police Command. Information gathered indicates that Ekow was shot dead …
Read More »Two students, unemployed sentenced for assault
A Magistrate Court at Wamfie in the Dormaa East District of the Bono Region has sentenced two male students and a jobless young man to sign a bond of good behaviour for 12 months. In default, they would serve six months imprisonment for criminal conduct and unlawfully assaulting three male …
Read More »PHOTOS: The irrigation dam project by Kwame Nkrumah that is wasting away at Dekpor
When the Afife Rice Farming Project among other similar projects begun in Ghana under Kwame Nkrumah, he envisioned a long-term plan. With this, he went scouting almost immediately for support to build a dam that would ensure that this project, plus the other ones around the same locality, would not easily …
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