The Zimbabwean government has welcomed the decision of the European Union (EU) to lift travel and financial sanctions imposed on Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, former First Lady Grace Mugabe and military chief Valerio Sibanda. The EU took the decision despite acknowledging that Zimbabwe’s human rights record had not improved and could …
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Kwabena Yeboah narrates how John Paintsil stood up against juju in Black Stars camp
Veteran Sports journalist, Kwabena Yeboah has recounted how former Black Stars player John Paintsil spoke up against voodoo practice locally known as juju in Ghana’s camp. Kwabena Yeboah revealed that the recent rumours about juju in the Black Stars camp were indeed true because it has been in existence for a long. According to him during …
Read More »Kufuor, Sir Jonah, others’ roles in getting UTAG to call off strike
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced that it will return to the classrooms upon requests from a number of stakeholders but that new decision will only be for a short window. Announcing this decision during a presser in Accra, the UTAG President, Prof. Solomon Nunoo, explained that …
Read More »Nigeria national anthem’s co-author Prof Ogunnaike dies of cancer
The Nigerian-born American scholar prior to his death was a chemical engineer and the William L. Friend Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University Of Delaware – a position he held for more than 25 years. “Babatunde Ogunnaike 1956-2022. The death has occurred of Tunde Ogunnaike, whose words …
Read More »34 killed as cholera epidemic spreads in Cameroon
At least 34 people have died so far in a cholera epidemic that is sweeping the Central African nation of Cameroon, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday. The epidemic has hit at least four regions, including the Littoral region where the commercial …
Read More »VIDEO: I always dress like a man to church – Ghanaian transgender discloses
Ghanaian transgender, Ohemartin, has disclosed that she always dresses like a man to church. Known in real life as Emmanuel Hughes, the popular Ghanaian transgender who identifies as a woman, said she wears male attires to church because she wants to be seen in her raw state. “When I go …
Read More »Discipline Kennedy Agyapong for his comments against Adwoa Safo – Buaben Asamoa
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa, has said Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong should be disciplined for his utterances against Dome Kwabenya lawmaker, Sara Adwoa Safo. According to Buaben Asamoa who is a former lawmaker for Adenta, the utterances of Mr. Agyapong were …
Read More »Malian MPs endorse military rule till 2027
Malian lawmakers have unanimously approved a transitional roadmap okaying a five-year tenure for the military junta in charge. The vote means the Assimi Goita-led junta has until 2027 to conduct the next democratic election. Failure to abide by a February 2022 electoral timeline triggered sanctions from regional bloc, ECOWAS late …
Read More »I will form my own party if current NPP leadership is not removed – Kennedy Agyapong vows
The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has vowed to ensure all persons occupying national executive positions in the New Patriotic Party lose if they seek re-election. Speaking on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 on the Asaase Breakfast Show monitored by GhanaWeb, a furious Kennedy Agyapong cited the current leadership of …
Read More »Meet the 10 richest investors on the Ghana Stock Exchange in 2022
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on financial assets, company operations, and financial performance, the Ghana Stock Exchange is ready for a fresh start after providing outstanding profits to investors and other market players in 2020 and 2021. The GSE Composite Index (GSE-CI), a weighted index comprised of all listed ordinary …
Read More »UTAG calls off strike for a week
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced a short window of opportunity for the government to finally resolve its long-standing feud with it. This is coming on the back of the announcement by the teachers group that it had agreed to call off the strike. This was announced …
Read More »The court’s last words to Medikal after sentencing him
An Accra Circuit Court, presided by His Honour Emmanuel Essandoh, after its final judgement to Medikal on February 21, 2022, issued some advice to him. Medikal pleaded guilty to the unlawful public display of arms and was sentenced to 300 penalty units, which amounts to GH₵3,600, or in default, serve nine months …
Read More »Kelyvn Boy remanded over alleged assault
Ghanaian Musician, Kelvin Brown, popularly known as ‘Kelvyn Boy’ has been remanded into police custody by an Adentan Circuit Court for allegedly assaulting a lady by stamping her ribs and using an iron rod to hit her back and right-hand several times. Charged with assault, Brown pleaded not guilty. The …
Read More »Bawumia concerned about high fuel prices
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has attributed the consistent increase in fuel prices to the transition in energy usage to renewables by the global community. He has therefore directed the Ministry of Energy and other allied ministries to formulate strategies that will address prices in fuel and also the use of …
Read More »3 international artistes who fell in love with Black Sherif’s ‘Second Sermon’
Rapper Black Sherif’s hit single, ‘Second Sermon’ undoubtedly had a good year in 2021 and still going strong in 2022 after its release. The hit single has had valid recommendations from international artistes around the world which included Burna Boy who made a fast move to seal a collaboration with the …
Read More »Court sentences former Water Resources Minister to three-month imprisonment
Former Minister of Water Resources, Sarah Ochekpe and two others have been sentenced by the Federal High Court Jos Division to three-month imprisonment. The two others have been identified as Raymond Dabo and Evangelist Leo Sunday Jitung. The trio had been standing trial for four years on charges bordering on …
Read More »Ablakwa responds to Ken Agyapong’s ‘lies’ about funding his 2005 NUGS campaign
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has challenged fellow MP, Kennedy Agyapong over the latter’s recent allegations leveled against him dating back to his days in student politics. Kennedy Agyapong in a recent interview alleged that Mr. Ablakwa begged him for money when he was aspiring to become the president of …
Read More »15 goalkeepers under consideration for Ghana vs Nigeria match – Richard Kingston
Black Stars goalkeepers’ trainer, Richard Olele Kingston has disclosed that he is monitoring about 15 goalkeepers to decide on the most qualified to handle the goalkeeping spot. The Black Stars goalkeeping role is up for grabs following the abysmal performance of recent goalkeepers for the team in their last 4 matches. However, Olele …
Read More »Husband of missing Land Commission staff rearrested after discharge by court
Dr. Wilberforce Nkrumah Aggrey, a KNUST lecturer, has been rearrested after he was discharged by the Asokwa District Court. The lecturer is standing trial for the alleged kidnap of his wife; a staff of the Lands Commission. He has been in police custody since October 6, 2021, for playing a …
Read More »9 Ghanaian fishermen arrested in Lagos for smuggling nearly $500,000 worth of Indian Hemp
Nine Ghanaians are in the grips of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, for allegedly smuggling about 201 bags of Indian hemp (cannabis sativa) valued at N200m into Nigeria. Saharareporters.com indicates that the suspects, who are all fishermen, have been identified are Musa, Gasie, Adotete, …
Read More »Sulley Muntari’s iPhone stolen at Hearts-Kotoko match
Hearts of Oak star man, Sulley Muntari had his phone stolen after the Super Clash between Hearts and Asante Kotoko on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The club’s spokesperson, Opare Addo confirmed that the one-time UEFA Champions league winner had his pocket picked after fans mobbed him to take pictures. “Yes, I heard of …
Read More »Otumfuo renders account to Asanteman
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has virtually rendered accounts of his stewardship, stressing that his 23 years reign has led to massive transformation of the Asante Kingdom. “I have delivered the best of leadership for Asanteman in the last 23 years and it is clear for all to see,” …
Read More »Adwoa Safo’s Tik Tok account ‘unavailable’ amid backlash over absence in Parliament
Social media platform, Tik Tok, has become topical in recent political discourse, thanks to Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo. She has been accused by fellow New Patriotic Party, NPP, lawmakers and former partner, Kennedy Agyapong, of sabotaging the party by her continued absence in Parliament knowing well the …
Read More »‘Excuse me, Parliament is not for Apostle Kwadwo Safo’ – Ken Agyapong slams Adwoa Safo
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has reacted to the continuous absence of the Dome–Kwabenya MP, Sarah Adwoa Sarfo from Parliament. According to him, the lawmaker’s conduct is tantamount to holding the Governing NPP to ransom. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, February 21, 2022, the Assin Central MP …
Read More »NPP issues ‘warning’ to party stalwarts after Alan’s purchase of forms for aspiring polling station executives
The leadership of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said it has taken note of reports that some leading personalities of the party have procured application forms for aspiring polling station executives. This comes after Trade Minister Mr Alan Kyerematen has reportedly paid for nomination forms for all aspiring …
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