President Akufo-Addo says his government has undertaken, arguably, the boldest initiatives since independence to reform and strengthen the capacity of the nation’s institutions to tackle corruption in the public sector. According to President Akufo-Addo, “government has fought corruption not in words, but in concrete deeds. We have shunned mere exhortations …
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MTN staff risk getting sacked next year over COVID-19 vaccination
Africa’s biggest mobile operator, MTN Group has announced that it will be implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for its staff from January 2022. MTN Group in a statement issued on December 6, 2021, said staff who were not exempt from vaccinations either through risk assessment or agreed exclusions but still …
Read More »E/R: Policeman on duty at barrier crushed to death by speeding vehicle
A Police Constable has been crushed to death while on duty at the Akwadum barrier along the Koforidua to Suhum highway in the Eastern Region. The Police officer, General Constable Christ Quarshie died while on admission at 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The accident occurred on Thursday, December 9, 2021 …
Read More »Ten Ghanaian football stars and their nicknames
Nicknames are common among footballers Abdul Razak was called golden boy because of his skin colour Two generations of Michael Osei’s were nicknamed Ember Power Nicknames amongst footballers is a common trait and Ghanaian footballers whether retired or active are not new to this trend. Some of them get the nicknames …
Read More »Meet Lilwin’s ‘curvy’ wife and children
LilWin displays his family LilWin and wife welcome twins LilWin‘s family spotted abroad Celebrated comic actor, Kwadwo Nkansah LilWin has sent his love to his wife and children who are currently outside the country. On Friday, December 10, LilWin, took to his Instagram page to flaunt his beautiful family. Judging from the videos and …
Read More »‘No vaccine card, no entry’ – GHS reviews protocol for international travellers
Ghana records new Omicron variant of Coronavirus Kotoka International Airport recorded cases of Coronavirus rising Majority of recorded cases at KIA unvaccinated The Ghana Health Service has reviewed safety protocols for international travellers coming into the country. This, according to a statement from the Service, is coming ahead of the Christmas and …
Read More »How this Ghanaian business mogul nearly paid US$200,000 to join Virgin Galactic spaceship
UT founder wanted to travel to space Amoabeng was ready to pay US$200,000 to join the Virgin Galactic spaceship He is promoting his book, ‘The UT Story – Humble Beginnings’ Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (Rtd.) has spoken about an attempt he made to join the Virgin Galactic Spaceship’s trip to …
Read More »Milovan Rajevac submits 40-man squad for AFCON 2021 to GFA – Report
Milovan scouts for players ahead of AFCON 2021 Black Stars to pitch camp in Qatar for African Cup GFA to scrutinize Black Stars squad for AFCON in January Black Stars head coach, Milovan Rajevac, is reported to have submitted a provisional 40-man squad for the 2021 African Cup of Nations to the Ghana Football …
Read More »Hanna Bissiw rains curses on Adwoa Safo over impersonation claims
Sarah Adwoa Safo returned to parliament on November 30 NDC MPs vow to expose Dome-Kwabenya MP over impersonation Parliament approves 2022 budget under controversial circumstances The controversies surrounding discussions on whether or not the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa Safo, was in the Chamber of Parliament House on November …
Read More »5 ways to stay in love with your partner
In every relationship, there comes a moment when the fire goes out a bit, and things start to feel very routine. Those butterflies can’t keep fluttering in your stomach forever, and those rose-colored glasses will really come off at some point. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you should end …
Read More »South Korea expands entry ban to Ghana, one other African country
South Korea expanded its entry ban to two additional African countries on Wednesday amid growing concerns over the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant. From Friday to next Thursday, short-term foreign arrivals from Ghana and Zambia will be banned. South Korean nationals and long-term foreign arrivals from these countries will face a …
Read More »Joe Ghartey Speaks on the role of Parliament in fighting corruption
The Presidential candidate aspirant of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Joe Ghartey, has shared insights into the role Parliament ought to play in fighting corruption in Ghana. Contributing to a Statement on corruption made in Parliament, he called for clarity in the relationship between the Office of the Attorney …
Read More »Sunyani chiefs, residents embark on massive demo
Scores of Sunyani residents including traditional rulers have taken to the streets to embark on a massive demonstration. READ MORE: 44 villages in Drobo State support the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, warns MP not to vote against it The demo dubbed Sunyani Deserves Better is to protest the lack of development in the area According to …
Read More »Carjackers using Apple’s airtags to steal cars
Apple released AirTags in April this year. AirTags are tracking devices designed to act as a key finder, helping people find personal objects. A police report in Ontario, Canada, says that crooks have been purchasing the AirTags and using them to steal cars. According to The NewYorkPost, “The suspects …
Read More »PHOTOS: Suicide machine that kills users in a blink of an eye ‘legalised’ in Switzerland
A coffin-shaped capsule that allows occupants to kill themselves has passed legal review in Switzerland, according to its creators. The Sarco machine can be operated from the inside –conceivably just by blinking if the person suffers from locked-in syndrome – and works by reducing the oxygen level in the pod to below …
Read More »Herman Mashaba hurt by youth who say apartheid was better than life under ANC rule
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says it is heartbreaking when young people say life was better under apartheid. Image: Veli Nhlapo ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has expressed dismay at those who say life was better under apartheid than under the ANC. Nhlanhla Lux Dlamini, a member of the “Soweto Parliament”, this week …
Read More »‘My product is working on you’ – Jaruma replies Ned Nwoko
Popular sex products seller, jaruma has reacted to businessman, Ned Nwoko’s statement about her products not influencing his decision to divorce Laila, a Moroccan woman he married for 10 years. Ned’s current wife, popular actress Regina Daniels had a fallout with Jaruma and many people speculated that Regina used Jaruma’s …
Read More »Lagos governor approves monthly rent payment for the state
Lagos state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that a new policy of monthly tenancy for Lagosians seeking to occupy properties would kick off in the state. Sanwo-Olu explained that the move is not to punish or reduce the expected incomes of property owners. According to him, the move would …
Read More »‘This is the mother of all proverbs’ – A Plus teases Special Prosecutor
A Plus is mocking the Special Prosecutor The SP had stated that, he needs resources to fight corruption A similar statement made by Martin Amidu Kwame Asare Obeng, a.k.a. A Plus, has reacted to comments by the Special Prosecutor (SP), Kissi Agyebeng that the corruption fight in Ghana will be an illusion without resources. …
Read More »SHOCKING!: Lebanese Businessman Hassan Zein sends delegation to beg A Plus after suit
Social Commentator Kwame Asare Obeng known popularly as A Plus has disclosed that Hassan Zein after suing him called some persons at the Jubilee House to beg him not to disclose his secrets on social media. Hassan Zein sued Kwame A Plus for defamation and further asked the court to …
Read More »Applicant withdraws SIM card re-registration suit against NCA
The Human Rights Division of the Accra High Court on Thursday, 9 December 2021, struck out an interlocutory injunction against the ongoing re-registration of the SIM cards after the applicant, Mr Francis Kwarteng Arthur, through his legal counsel, led by Dr Justice Srem Sai, withdrew the application. The private citizen, …
Read More »SSNIT sues Hearts of Oak – Report
Hearts of Oak kicked out of CAF Champions League SSNIT takes legal action against Hearts of Oak Hearts of Oak winless in five GPL games Reigning Ghana Premier League champions Accra Hearts of Oak have reportedly been sued by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) over non-payment of …
Read More »COVID-19: GHS ‘tightens’ protocols at KIA over surge in cases, festive season
The Ghana Health Service has reviewed COVID-19 protocols for international travellers who use the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This follows a surge in Coronavirus cases recorded at the KIA, as well as an anticipated increase in international arrivals during the festive season. “Globally, several countries are experiencing their fourth wave. …
Read More »PHOTOS: Nicki Minaj strips naked to celebrate her 39th birthday
American singer Nicki Minaj has set the internet on fire by sharing a series of nude photos to celebrate her 39th birthday. The “Anaconda” rapper on Wednesday posted a trio of eye-popping pictures to her Instagram for the occasion. Two of the photos saw Minaj in a strappy thong holding a birthday cake …
Read More »VIDEO: Tears as primary one pupil is killed by trailer at Asafo
A primary one pupil of T.I Ahmadiyya School in Kumasi has been killed in an accident involving a long-vehicle truck at Asafo in the Ashanti Region. Six-year-old Princess Atsu Bema in school uniform, was heading to a food joint after closing from school when she was struck by the tail-end of …
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