A Kenyan man from Njabini in Nyandarua County died on Thursday, March 9, after being electrocuted while attempting to vandalize a transformer. A police report revealed that the man was struck by electric current and thrown over 20 metres away from the transformer where his lifeless body was recovered. It read; …
Read More »Women in Berlin will be allowed to go topless in public swimming pools after equality row
The state government in Berlin has announced that women will be allowed to go topless at the city’s public swimming pools. The move was taken after a discrimination complaint by a woman who was not allowed to go topless in a swimming pool in the capital. The …
Read More »Man battling for his life after mob attack
A man believed to be in his late 30s is in critical condition at the St. Francis Xavier Hospital in Assin Fosu since Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after he was attacked by some youth. The victim, identified as Yaw Osei, a native of Assin Adiembra in the Assin South District …
Read More »Major Ugandan highway declared safe after bomb scare
Ugandan police have declared the Entebbe Expressway safe after a bomb scare earlier Wednesday morning. “Update! Entebbe Expressway now open for public use,” the police tweeted after the bomb squad was sent to investigate an object suspected to be an explosive. Ugandans woke up to a terror scare on the …
Read More »Social media users troll Messi after PSG’s Champions League exit
Some football fans on social media, specifically Twitter have mocked Paris Saint-German superstar, Lionel Messi for going 8 years without winning a UEFA Champions League trophy. After leading Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, many believed the football icon will be motivated to end his long …
Read More »What some parts of Accra look like after Tuesday rains
It is not a very strange occurrence, to see floods in many parts of the capital after hours of heavy rains. Tuesday wasn’t any different as floods took over some areas in Accra after a heavy downpour that began around 3:30 am on March 7, 2023. Parts of the city …
Read More »Ivorian defender Moustapha Sylla dies after collapsing on the field following a heart attack
Ivory Coast footballer Moustapha Sylla has died at the age of 21 following a heart attack. The defender collapsed during the game between Racing Club Abidjan and SOL FC at the Robert Champroux Stadium in Abidjan on Sunday. Video footage showed the left-back losing his balance and dropping …
Read More »Student dies after alleged flogging in school
An investigation has been launched by the Police in Tinderet Sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya, following report of a Form One student dying after an alleged corporal punishment by his teachers. 16-year-old Kelvin Kiptanui who is a student at Chemase Secondary, died at Nandi Hills County Hospital shortly after he was admitted …
Read More »Hearts of Oak bag GHS50,000 after beating Kotoko to win President’s Cup
Hearts of Oak are taking home a cash prize of GHS50,000 after beating Asante Kotoko to win the 2023 President’s Cup. The Phobians today hosted the Porcupine Warriors at the Accra Sports Stadium today in a game played in honour of the President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The …
Read More »The first Ghanaian lawyer who has Legon Sarbah Hall named after him – Sankofa series
It’s another month of March; a month in which Ghana celebrates its heritage and rich culture and history, in what many dub Ghana month. As part of GhanaWeb’s efforts to mark the month, we highlight some interesting historical facts about Ghana in stories. To begin, we put the spotlight on …
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