There is nothing wrong with growing up in poverty, it is a motivation to do better in life but certainly, not by any means. When you come to New York with nothing and pull yourself up, you thank God and say it can only happen in America. What about those …
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Legendary actor Forest Whitaker joins NBA Africa as a strategic investor
Academy Award-winning actor and social activist Forest Whitaker was recently announced as a strategic investor in NBA Africa. The 60-year-old joins other NBA Africa strategic investors including former NBA players Luol Deng (South Sudan) and Dikembe Mutombo (the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Former U.S. President Barack Obama was also …
Read More »Akuapem Poloo tearfully reveals how she was served with soup that had insects while in prison
Ghanaian video vixen who was recently released from prison, Akuapem Poloo, has shared her two weeks’ prison experience for the first time during an interview with Captain Smart on ONUA TV. As alleged by Akuapem Poloo, she was served banku with groundnut soup that contained no fish or meat but rather …
Read More »Ghana Airport confirms suspected security threat, investigations underway
The Ghana Airport Company Limited has stated that it is investigating an incident of an alleged case of some disturbances that happened at the Kotoka International Airport in the early hours of Tuesday, December 28, 2021. According to a December 29, 2021 statement, the GACL said it sighted an unattended …
Read More »Boy drowns in abandoned galamsey pit near Konongo after trying to save his brother
Boy dies after falling in galamsey pit Galamsey pit kills 4 children in 3 years at Konongo Police at Patriensa say the people report missing children A 13-year-old boy has drowned in an abandoned illegal mining pit while trying to save his younger brother at Patriensa close to Konongo in …
Read More »9 high-profile persons who died of Covid-19 in 2021
And who thought it would be another year of safety protocols, vaccines, and worse – new Covid-19 variants? Indisputably a tough year for a world that was trying to recover from the devastating effects of an unseen pandemic that hit. Check out this: 44 villages in Drobo State support the …
Read More »Menstruation: The untold stories of women in the formal sector
Hey there! Menstruation is a monthly shedding of the lining of a woman’s uterus (more commonly known as the womb). This is an inevitable, uncompromising, non-negotiable natural situation exclusive to females. I write these adjectives with grim facial expressions. Women menstruate because it is an exclusive package embedded in …
Read More »Mamponteng: Municipal Security Council holds crunch meeting after violent clash
The Kwabre East Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) is holding an emergency meeting with all security agencies as well as key stakeholders following a clash between two youth groups on Monday night at Mamponteng in the Ashanti Region. Reports indicate that the clash was a result of a reprisal attack by …
Read More »La Palm Hotel staff embark on demo over pension issues; demand CEO’s removal
Some workers of the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra staged a protest on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, calling for the immediate removal of their Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is the fourth time the workers have demonstrated over end-of-Service benefits and Tier 1 & Tier 2 insurance contributions. …
Read More »Africa Centre for Health Policy worried over delay in commencing Agenda 111 projects
The Africa Centre for Health Policy (ACeHP) has warned that government may not meet its completion deadline for the construction of health facilities under the Agenda 111 projects. Executive Director at ACeHP, Ahmed Farhan says checks across the country indicate no sign of progress at the project sites. The ambitious Agenda 111 …
Read More »Kenya MPs turn Parliament into wrestling arena during voting; one lawmaker cut in the face
There was chaos in Kenya’s Parliament on Wednesday afternoon 29 December 2021 as MPs engaged in a free for all fight during a debate on the controversial Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The lawmakers were voting on amendments to clause Six by Kandara MP Alice Wahome. Clause Six, which is …
Read More »Hajj Agents seek I.C Quaye’s blessings For Newly Elected Executives
The Ghana Hajj Agents Association quest to ensure a smooth Hajj Pilgrimage for its passengers in 2022 Hajj Operation has taken its newly elected executives to the residence of the Hajj Board Chairman, Sheikh I.C Quaye to seek his blessings. A delegation led by the outgoing Chairman and the newly …
Read More »VRA made profit for the first time in 9years – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the Volta River Authority (VRA) made profit for the first time in nine years. He noted that stable electricity power has been provided under his administration. The President disclosed this on his Facebook page as part of the achievements of his government in …
Read More »Begoro police hunt for man for allegedly killing sister
The Police in Begoro are on a manhunt for one Keanu Aboagye, who is suspected to have murdered his own sister, Gladys Agyeman at Begoro in the Fanteakwa North District of the Eastern Region. Some neighbours who found Gladys Agyeman motionless in a pool of blood with multiple cutlass wounds …
Read More »TMA security taskforce chase revelers at Shakumono Beach
Security Taskforce deployed by the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) to various beaches in the Metropolis drove away revelers who stormed beaches in the area as part of the enforcement of the directive from the Greater Accra Regional Minister to close all beaches in the Region. The Special Taskforce set up …
Read More »Chief calls for peace and unity in Ga State
The newly installed Leshie Mantse, Nii Tettey Ofrosu I, has called for unity among the people of La and the Ga state. He stressed that with unity of purpose, the people of La and the Ga State can achieve anything in this world. “I want all the citizens of La …
Read More »Police deployed to Mamponteng after two wounded in violent clash
Police officers have been deployed to Mamponteng in the Kwabre East Municipality of the Ashanti Region to avert reprisals between two youth groups in the area. Some youth on Tuesday afternoon went on a rampage and vandalized properties, including a glass window of a mosque. This was after two persons …
Read More »Five-year prison term for doom prophets inadequate; let’s make it 10 years – Kyiri Abosom
The Founder of Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Christian Kwabena Andrews, popularly called Osofo Kyiri Abosom is advocating for an increase in the prison term for fake prophets. Ahead of this year’s 31st December watch night service, the Ghana Police Service has issued a statement to caution religious leaders against prophecies …
Read More »6 women awarded for their contribution to Ghana’s finance industry
Bank of Africa awarded for contribution to Diversity and Inclusion in the finance sector Support women to take top management positions in Ghana – CGIA CGIA holds 2nd Women in Finance and Investment Summit Chartered Global Investment Analysts (CGIA) Institute has awarded six Ghanaian women for their contribution to finance …
Read More »Emirates Airlines’ indefinite flight cancellation: All you need to know
Aviation giants, Emirates Airlines has extended an initial 48-hours ban for flights from Accra to Dubai indefinitely. “Emirates flight suspension from Accra to Dubai effective December 27, 2021, is now extended until further notice,” the airline said in its urgent broadcast sent to trade partners on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. …
Read More »AFCON 2021: Meet the two most successful coaches in the competition
CK Gyamfi was first to defend an AFCON title 2021 AFCON to start from January 9 to February 6 Hassan Shehata won the AFCON on three consecutive occasions While Africa prepares to see the tactical battles of twenty-four coaches in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations which starts in twelve …
Read More »Hudson-Odoi breaks Arjen Robben’s Chelsea record
Ghanaian teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi surpassed Arjen Robben to become the youngest player in Chelsea’s history to have 10 assists in the Premier League. The winger achieved the unlikely record during Chelsea’s 3-1 comeback win against Aston Villa on boxing day. He registered his 10th and 11th assist of his Chelsea …
Read More »Granit Xhaka reveals why fans don’t rate Partey’s role for Arsenal
Thomas Partey signs 4-year deal with Arsenal Granit Xhaka praises Partey Partey to join Black Stars for 2021 AFCON Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has noted that colleague Thomas Partey is being assessed on the amount of money the club paid for him adding that, doing so is blinding his critics from appreciating …
Read More »Better than Maguire – Fans hail Amartey after performance against Liverpool
Daniel Amartey named in Ghana squad for AFCON Brendan Rogers happy with Amartey’s form Daniel Amartey impresses against Liverpool Ghanaian centre back Daniel Amartey was the toast of Leicester City fans after their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. The Ghanaian put in a great …
Read More »President directs Mamprobi Astroturf to be named after Stephen Appiah
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Coastal Development Authority (CODA) to name the Mamprobi Astroturf pitch after the former captain of the Black Stars of Ghana, Stephen Appiah. The Authority, on Friday, 24th December 2021, named the newly constructed pitch at the Mamprobi Girls School, in the Ablekuma South constituency, …
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