Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong is not happy with his party, the New Patriotic Party, NPP. Agyapong’s concern relates to the sanctimonious nature of the NPP’s politics, where the party gives developmental attention to areas where they don’t get any votes. He particularly touched on the area of …
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Akufo-Addo suggests 12-month transition in Mali
President Akufo-Addo has suggested 12 months for Mali’s military to hold democratic elections and hand over power to civilian rule. In a interview with FRANCE 24 at the EU-African Union summit in Brussels, he said the junta’s proposal of a four-year transition was “clearly unacceptable” and said a 12-month transition …
Read More »The three top NPP officials who have been arrested under IGP Dampare
There is a perception that politicians belonging to ruling parties have often gotten away with offences that will land opponents or critics of the government in trouble. The number of times that pro-government politicians have been arrested or detained may be far and in between with the police almost always …
Read More »Nigeria needs more ‘rebels’ – Obasanjo
A former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, said that for Nigeria to move forward, it requires “more rebels” that are bold to speak the truth to the power. Obasanjo said Nigeria needs more rebels who would speak the truth to power not minding whose ox is gored. The former president spoke on …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan talks about Nigeria’s chance of qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup
Asamoah Gyan, a former Black Stars captain, has stated that the 2022 World Cup playoffs between Ghana and Nigeria next month may go either way. The former Sunderland player noted that the match is highly unpredictable due to the two West African countries’ long-standing rivalry. The first game of the …
Read More »Some Hearts of Oak players were benched for refusing spiritual bath – Nii Lante reveals
The former Minister of Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has revealed that some players of Hearts of Oak were once benched for refusing to undergo a spiritual bath before a match. Nii Lante who believes that black magic is destroying domestic football shared a real-life experience on how …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: John Dumelo hosts United Showbiz on UTV
For the second week running, there is a hot other than the main host, Nana Ama McBrown. Actor and businessman John Dumelo is in the seat. He is hosting the usual trio of A Plus, Bulldog and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo. They are joined by two other guests in the persons of: …
Read More »Veteran musician Pozo Hayes reveals how he ended up in a wheelchair
Legendary highlife musician, Nana Boakye Ofori Atta better known as Pozo Hayes, has disclosed how he ended up in a wheelchair. According to him, he was told that after his birth, he walked for about 3 years and fell ill after his mother took him to visit her hometown. Talking …
Read More »Ofori-Atta gives alternative if E-Levy fails
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is still surprised at the dissenting voices in relation to the proposed E-levy in the 2022 budget statement. He, however, expressed optimism that the policy will be approved but, in the event, it does not go through, he said, the government will turn to the …
Read More »Alan Kyerematen buys nomination forms for all aspiring NPP polling station executives
A Presidential candidate-hopeful of the New Patriotic Party Alan Kyerematen has paid for nomination forms for all aspiring polling station executives across the country. The Trade and Industry Minister funded the entire nomination forms in all 275 constituencies to facilitate the ongoing polling station level election process within the elephant …
Read More »Thomas Partey provides assist in Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Brentford
Ghana’s vice-captain, Thomas Partey, provided an assist for one of Arsenal’s goals which helped the Gunners beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League. Partey set up Bukayo Saka to score the second goal for Arsenal who picked up the maximum three points at the Emirates. Smith Rowe scored earlier in …
Read More »Ukraine will not respond to provocations, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s president has said his nation will not respond to provocations amid a deadly escalation in fighting in rebel Russian-backed eastern territories. But Volodymyr Zelensky told world leaders Ukraine would defend itself against Russian aggression. Two Ukrainian soldiers have been killed on a third day of clashes between the Ukrainian …
Read More »Majeed Waris builds a mosque in Tamale, his hometown
Ghanaian striker, Majeed Abdul Waris, is reported to be building a mosque in his hometown, Tamale, Northern Region. The mosque which occupies a vast land that is nearing completion is reported to be fully funded by the former Black Stars player. Waris who currently plays for Strasbourg in the French …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: John Dumelo hosts United Showbiz on UTV
For the second week running, there is a hot other than the main host, Nana Ama McBrown. Actor and businessman John Dumelo is in the seat. He is hosting the usual trio of A Plus, Bulldog and Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo. They are joined by two other guests in the persons of: …
Read More »Somalia: Suicide bomb hits restaurant on poll eve
At least 10 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in Somalia on the eve of a local election. The blast happened in the central city of Beledweyne, at a restaurant popular with politicians and local officials. Reuters news agency says one of the people killed was a …
Read More »Mali soldiers killed days after France announces exit
The army in Mali says eight of its soldiers have been killed and five are missing after an attack by rebels in the north-eastern Archam region. The fighting comes days after France and its allies said they were withdrawing their forces from Mali. An army statement said that in response …
Read More »Drumming and singing: Dampare mobbed with ‘royal’ welcome to Wurupong
The Inspector-General of Police, COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has received a community welcome akin to that of royalty. This happened when the IGP passed through Wurupong Traditional Area at Nkonya Wurupong, in the Oti Region. In a video shared by a page on Facebook called Reality Images, it said …
Read More »Trending new Ghanaian music videos of the week
This week has been blazing hot with colourful visuals for new music entries and old Ghanaian songs that have been revived with their official music videos. Music lovers have been rating the quality of videos and the efforts put into their making. KiDi has been trending number two on Youtube following …
Read More »Apostle Safo Kantanka’s true marital status disclosed
Apostle Safo Kantanka’s son, Kwadwo Safo Jnr, has disclosed that his father is currently not married to any woman. According to the Kantanka Motors CEO, there have been all sorts of wild rumours suggesting that his 73-year-old father is polygamous but none is the truth. Kwadwo Safo Jnr said it …
Read More »55% of lenders have defaulted – MASLOC CEO
CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Hajia Abibata Shanni Mahama Zakariah, has indicated that 55 percent of lenders have failed to pay back the loans given to them by the centre. According to her, out of the over GH¢200 million loans given out by MASLOC, only GH¢ …
Read More »Pupils at Appiatse Relief Camp share their ordeal
The trauma of commuting from the Appiatse-Relief Camp through the collapsed Appiatse community to school at Beppoh-Ehyireso in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality on a daily basis is troubling to many pupils and students at the camp. The earth-trembling vibrations in the wake of the explosion that suddenly scooped the soil, …
Read More »Sarkodie, Oppong Nkrumah and others attend George Quaye’s father’s funeral
Some Ghanaian celebrities showed up at George Quaye’s father’s funeral which took place on February 12, 2022, in Accra. The media personality’s father passed away on December 31, 2021, and was laid to rest at the Osu Cemetery in Accra. The likes of Sarkodie, Samini, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Celestine Donkor, Papa …
Read More »Okada rider killed in accident at Lapaz; another rushed to hospital
A okada” rider on Saturday morning died at the Lapaz traffic light in Accra, while the passenger on his bike has been rushed to the hospital. An eyewitness, Peter Owusu told Citi News, the okada rider attempted to manoeuvre his way through two vehicles when the unfortunate incident happened. According to …
Read More »NLA gives gov’t ¢10m for Youstart programme
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has presented a cheque of GH¢10,000,000.00 to the Ministry of Finance as their contribution to the YouStart programme to tackle the high youth unemployment in the country. The cheque was presented by His Eminence, Torgbui Francis Nyonyo, a member of the Counsel of State representing …
Read More »Beverly Afaglo ‘cries’ over hike in fuel prices
Popular Ghanaian actress, Beverly Afaglo, has lamented the high cost of fuel in the country currently. Fuel prices have been increased for the third time since the start of 2022 as a litre of fuel currently sells at GH₵7.99. Scores of Ghanaians on social media have complained about how the …
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