The SABC said the deployment of SANDF was in light of the recent unrest. Image: Waldo Swiegers The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed soldiers to the SABC to protect journalists and not to interfere with its news operations, the public broadcaster said at the weekend. “As a national key …
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Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia after mediation offer rejected
Sudan recalled its ambassador to neighbouring Ethiopia on Sunday, frustrated by the stance of Ethiopian officials whom it said were refusing Sudan’s offer to mediate in the ongoing conflict in Tigray. “Ethiopia will improve its position if it considered what Sudan could do … instead of completely rejecting all of …
Read More »Wizkid’s London tickets sell out in 12 minutes
Tickets for Wizkid’s one-off concert in London this coming November have sold in just 12 minutes. The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar tweeted: “LONDON! I LOVE YOU”: SOLD OUT THE 02 ARENA in 12 MINUTES. LONDON! I LOVE YOU 🇬🇧🦅❤️ pic.twitter.com/bJY0LpeuCP — Wizkid (@wizkidayo) August 6, 2021 Unsurprisingly Wizkid’s name is trending on Twitter …
Read More »Saglemi contractors diverted about US$40 million before project started – Baako reveals
•Kweku Baako has been making some revelations over the Saglemi Housing scandal •He alleges that contractors of the project diverted US$40 million before start of the housing project •The state has already slapped criminal charges against Collins Dauda and four others The Editor in Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik …
Read More »5 legendary soccer players who never played in Europe
Europe has been home to some of football’s greatest players over the years, a trend that continues even today. European leagues still attract the best talent in the game, thanks to the level of competition and the big bucks on offer. However, many legendary players never plied their trade in …
Read More »VIDEO: Messi in tears at final Barcelona press conference as he confirms PSG move
Lionel Messi was in floods of tears at his final press conference as a Barcelona player as he confirmed that a move to Paris Saint-Germain “is a possibility”. Messi became a free agent upon the expiration of his contract at Barca in June, and the club confirmed on Friday that …
Read More »Wizkid’s London tickets sell out in 12 minutes
Tickets for Wizkid’s one-off concert in London this coming November have sold in just 12 minutes. The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar tweeted: “LONDON! I LOVE YOU”: Unsurprisingly Wizkid’s name is trending on Twitter in the UK – for the second day. The first batch of “pre-sale tickets” for the O2 Arena …
Read More »Ghana takes delivery of Johnson & Johnson vaccines
Ghana has received its first batch of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines under the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT), a move initiated by the African Union (AU). The 177,600 single-shot doses were received at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) by a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Health Tina Mensah on Saturday, …
Read More »Female police officer found dead in hotel with ‘letter’ to Dampare
A female police officer has been found dead in a hotel room at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region with a hand written note. Police preliminary investigations and reports indicate that the police officer booked and lodged at the hotel at midday on Saturday, August 7. Later in the evening at …
Read More »Health Minister free as Deputy Speaker fails to decide on committee report
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, on Friday, August 6 declined to take a decision on the fate of the Minister of Health after the nine-member bi-partisan committee tasked to probe the procurement of overpriced Sputnik V vaccines laid its report on the floor. The Minority had …
Read More »My life is in danger – Princess Shyngle reveals amid divorce saga
Popular Gambian actress, Princess Shyngle, has taken to social media to allege that her life is being threatened by her ex-husband, Bala Gaye. Death Threat: Princess Shyngle ex-husband allegedly threatens her It can be recalled that in January 2021, the actress announced that she is married to her longtime bestfriend …
Read More »GNAT rejects 2021/2022 salary increment for public workers
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has rejected the recent upward adjustment of salaries for public sector workers pegged at four and seven percent for 2021 and 2022 respectively. “That is not what we expected. The ongoing discussions on various social media platforms indicate clearly that workers are understandably …
Read More »Kumasi to get new cement factory with US$100 million investment
Ad Ghacem, the nation’s leading cement manufacturer, will in the coming weeks, cut sod for the construction of a 1.5-million-ton capacity cement production plant in Kumasi to serve the Ashanti Region and its surrounding areas. Speaking in an interview with the media, Managing Director of GHACEM, Stefano Gallini, said the …
Read More »Chibok school girl return seven years afta Boko Haram kidnap
One of di Chibok girls wey Boko Haram bin kidnap for 2014 for north east Nigeria, don return home wit two children seven years afta dem kidnap her.Ruth Pogu return wit two children wey she born during her time for captivity. Borno State Govnor, Babagana Zulum, say im receive Ruth …
Read More »VIDEO: Nana Ama McBrown goes for another surgery
Screen goddess and host of UTV’s United Showbiz programme, Nana Ama McBrown will be away from the screens as she undergoes another surgery. It may be recalled that she had an arm surgery after she was involved in an accident in 2013. Unfortunately, she was involved in a domestic accident …
Read More »VIDEO: Yaw Dabo cunningly ‘humiliates’ Okese 1, publicly asks for his iPhone
Actor Yaw Dabo is currently on the case of musician Okese 1 to bring him an iPhone he promised to give him because he really needs the phone. Speaking in an interview with Poleeno, Yaw Dabo mentioned that Okese 1 promised to give him the phone some time ago but it appears that …
Read More »Daniel Amartey wins Community Shield with Leicester City
Black Stars defender, Daniel Amartey has added the English Community Shield medal to the FA Cup he won last year after producing a solid performance in Leicester City’s victory over Manchester City. The defender impressed, forming a solid partnership with Turkish defender Caglar Soyuncur in the heart of defense to stop City …
Read More »Ayew reveals impact of father Abedi and coach Xavi on Al Sadd move
New Al Sadd signing Andre Ayew has opened up on the influence of father Abedi Pele and club boss Xavi Hernandez on his decision to join the Qatari outfit. After leaving English Championship fold Swansea City at the end of last season, the Ghana skipper chose to continue his career …
Read More »80 percent of HIV infected at close of 2020 were women – NACP
About 80 per cent of Ghana’s estimated 346,120 HIV infections at the close of 2020 were females, the National AIDS/STI Control Programme (NACP) has disclosed. The national prevalence was 1.7 per cent. Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager of NACP, who disclosed this at the fifth stakeholder engagement organized by …
Read More »Suspected highway robber shot dead at Wenchi
A suspected armed robber was shot and killed during a fierce gun battle with a police patrol team at Wenchi in the Bono Region. The armed gang in the early hours of Friday were spotted by a night patrol team, flushing torch lights around the Wenchi cemetery on the Wenchi-Wa …
Read More »LGBTQ+ advocates chase French ambassador for hosting Sam George
• The French Ambassador to Ghana is under fire for meeting an anti-LGBTQ+ MP • The Ambassador hosted MP Sam Nartey George on a TV program, ‘Touch of France’ • But pro-LGBTQ+ activists are unhappy she platformed a homophobe The French ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Ave, has come under harsh critique …
Read More »Pregnant woman killed, baby out amputated
A pregnant woman, believed to be in her 30s and whose name is yet to be identified, has been killed with her baby forcefully removed. One leg of the baby has been cut off. This happened at Ekumfi Akwakrom on Saturday, August 7 in the Central Region. Information gathered by 3news.com indicates …
Read More »Kejetia traders directed to rescind decision not to pay bills
Board members of the new Kejetia market have admonished leadership of the traders to go through the laid down procedures in their bid to securing separate electricity meter for the traders. Board Vice Chair Nana Agyenim Boateng I, speaking on Akoma FM’s weekend political show Wonsom Saturday, August 7, explained that “we are …
Read More »Sack Agyemang Manu over Sputnik V vaccines – Minority to Akufo-Addo
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the revocation of the appointment of Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu over breaches in the procurement of Sputnik V vaccines through middlemen. A report from parliament’s Ad hoc committee investigating the matter indicted the Health Minister of failing to seek parliamentary approval among others. …
Read More »Widowed mother of two crippled sisters cries for help
A tearful widow is appealing to the public to come to the aid of two daughters who became crippled ‘mysteriously’ in the Upper East Region. Madam Janet Abotsi told Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen, a journalist with Apexnews Gh-TV in the region, that she had searched in vain for both medical and …
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