• The president and his vice are totally catered for by the state thus they need not be paid salaries • This is the view of a former lawmaker George Loh • He argues that presidential salaries should be pegged only for the purpose of determining the pensions Lawyer and …
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South Africans react to widespread looting and unrest across country
Johannesburg residents react to the widespread unrest and looting that has occurred in South Africa since ex-president Jacob Zuma’s arrest on July 7. Several individuals have been killed, with the official death toll standing at 32. Many claim that poverty and unemployment the country is experiencing is exasperating the situation. …
Read More »Student Commits Suicide At Tikobo No.2
Soireenews can confirm that 12-year-old girl basic primary pupil, Vivian Abbah living at Tikobo Number Two community in Jomoro municipality of the Western Region has allegedly committed suicide under unclear circumstances. The heartbreaking incident which occurred on Monday, July 12, 2021, has thrown the people in the community into state …
Read More »VIDEO: A Look At Azizakpe – The Dwarf Town
Many towns have unique names distinguishing them from others. Names of some of these towns are derived from individuals who have made an impact in the past, objects, animals and sometimes things that are peculiar to the community when it was first occupied. One such town is Azizakpe, a town …
Read More »VIDEO: “When he proposed to me, it was unique” – Woman narrates 60yrs marriage experience with a disabled husband
A woman who chose to marry a man with a disability has been carrying him for the past 60 years and vowed never to leave him till death separates them. Woman married to a disabled man has been carrying husband for 60 years According to her, the man sent a …
Read More »Mother and child die after building collapse
A woman, Ama Mary, 31, and her one and half years old son died instantly on Monday when the house they lived in collapsed at Akrobi in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region. Honorable Winston Gyan, the Assembly Member of Akrobi told Radio West Africa, Nana Anfreh Damanta that …
Read More »Ghanaians travelling to Accra end up in Spain in emergency landing
Some passengers including Ghanaians are stranded in Malloca Spain after their KLΜ FLIGHT to Accra made an emergency landing due to bad weather. The cause for this emergency landing is yet unknown as some passengers suspect a mechanical fault o the KLM flight. The emergency landing caused so much frustration …
Read More »Baba Rahman starts pre-season with Chelsea
Ghana left-back, Baba Rahman has returned to London to start pre-season with European champions Chelsea. The 27-year-old joins Thomas Tuchel’s men for preparations ahead of next season with the hopes of getting his chance with the Blues in the upcoming season. Rahman excelled on loan at Greek side POAK Thessaloniki in …
Read More »Richmond Tachie added to Borussia Dortmund’s pre-season squad
Richmond Tachie, a German-born Ghanaian, has been included in the senior team of German giants Borussia Dortmund ahead of their pre-season training in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. Following his departure from Viktoria Koln in July 2018 season, the 22-year-old Ghanaian right-footed attacker joined the Yellow and Blacks on a free transfer …
Read More »Meet the first transgender woman to compete in Miss South Africa
The Top 30 Miss South Africa contestants vying to make the cut for the grand finale include one woman who has been in the spotlight particularly because of her history-making feat and what her presence in the competition means for other people like her. Her name is Lehlogonolo Machaba. And …
Read More »Buhari to get US$11.6M for monitoring of WhatsApp, phone calls
The Nigerian Senate has approved N4.8 billion (equivalent to US$11.6 million) to be allocated to the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) for the monitoring of WhatsApp messages/calls, phone calls, text messages, among others. This was contained in the supplementary budget approved by the National Assembly on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Premium …
Read More »COVID-19 infections rising – Ghana Health Service
COVID-19 cases are rising steadily in the country, with the number of new cases recorded a day going up from 85 to 143, data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has shown. Active cases have increased from 1,674 to 2,314 from June 30 to July 13, 2021. The GHS Covid-19 …
Read More »EOCO gets new boss
Steve Raymond Dapaa-Addo Esq. has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) effective July 9, 2021. Mr Dapaa-Addo practised in Ghana as a State Attorney and in Nigeria, where he worked with the Rivers State Ministry of Justice and rose to the position …
Read More »Over 90 per cent of residents in Ashanti enumerated – Dr Ansah
The Ghana Statistical Service has enumerated more than 90 per cent of residents in the Ashanti Region in the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC). Dr Kobina Abaka Ansah, the Regional Statistician, said over six million people were expected to be counted by the close of the ongoing mop-up exercise, …
Read More »Rebecca, Samira displaying arrogance, ingratitude by refunding allowances – ASEPA
• ASEPA was at the forefront of those who chastised the new arrangement to pay the First and Second Ladies salaries • Following the rejection of the monies to them, ASEPA has said that it is surprised the First and Second Ladies have decided to return everything they received as …
Read More »Mahama paid his wife close to GH¢23,000 as salary before exiting in 2016 – Report
• Lordina Mahama before the end of erstwhile John Mahama administration was receiving close to GH¢23,000 • Matilda Amissah-Arthur also received a little over GH¢22,000 • But First and Second ladies have rejected recommendations from the Presidential Committee on Emoluments for Article 71 officeholders It has emerged that the former …
Read More »Abronye DC chases Lordina Mahama to refund allowance
The Bono Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC says he will force former first lady, Lordina Mahama to refund all allowances she received from the state. He has vowed to legally battle the former first family to repay the state after the …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: Ghana Statistical Service head attacked by stroke on live TV
• Professor Samuel Kobina Annim has been rushed to a hospital for medical attention • This comes after he encountered an unusual occurrence during his presentation • The sad incident was contained in a video sighted by GhanaWeb It was a rather sad moment when the head of Ghana Statistical Service, …
Read More »Think of pupils who lie on their stomachs to learn – MPs told over car loans
A social commentator, Charles Mintaba, is proposing that Members of Parliament be given a duty post vehicle instead of a loan to buy cars. “How can anyone convince me that someone like the Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, someone like the Minority leader Haruna Iddrisu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and others need a loan …
Read More »Supreme Court to begin hearing on Opuni’s case against Judge today
Lawyers of Dr. Stephen Kwabena Opuni are expected to move a motion at the Supreme Court seeking the removal of Justice Clemence Honyenuga from proceeding with his trial. Dr Opuni, the former CEO of COCOBOD who is standing trial with two others for allegedly causing financial loss to the state, …
Read More »US$5million bribery allegation against Chief Justice: What we know so far
• A lawyer by name Kwasi Afrifa has made some allegations against Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah • He has accused the Chief Justice of demanding US$5 million from a client of his • The Chief Justice has rejected the allegations Over the weekend where there were major footballing events across …
Read More »Don’t prophesy about Ghana’s Olympic team – Ghanaian athlete begs Badu Kobi
• Prophet Badu Kobi has become known for some ‘false prophecies • His prophecies on the 2020 Euros and Copa America finals turned out to be false • Joe Paul is pleading with him not to make any proclamation on Ghana’s Olympic team The failed prophecies by founder of the …
Read More »Social media users praises Rebecca Akufo-Addo over salary rejection
• Rebecca Akufo-Addo has rejected the proposals from the emolument committee for her to be paid salaries • She has bemoaned commentaries on the issue • She will also refund monies she accrued as allowances since becoming first lady The decision by the First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo to turn down the offer …
Read More »Why some men perform below 6 minutes in bed
Men who perform sex within 6 minutes and above are considered normal • Men who perform sex within 6 minutes and above are considered normal • Those who perform below 6 minutes are either stressed out, smoked or have had too much alcohol • This was made known by …
Read More »Young star Yaa Jackson goes totally CRAZY in latest photos
Actress-turned-musician Maame Yaa Jackson has once again caused a stir with her latest post on social media. Yaa Jackson’s post has her going totally naked in her latest photograph as she attempted to advance her forthcoming song. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, July 6, 2019, to announce an impending song, …
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