A Nigerian man who has been accused of allegedly raping a 56-year-old bed-ridden stroke patient has been remanded by an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Inadan, the country’s Oyo state. The suspect, Bello Jamiu will remain in the custody of Agodi Correctional Centre until May 16 when the case will …
Read More »Actor Jerome Galiao arrested for beating his wife
Zimbabwean Actor Jerome Galiao who played Dr Nyasha Mugari in “scandals” has been arrested for beating his wife. H-Metro reported that the 38-year-old actor was taken into custody on Monday, March 27, at Linden Police Station in Randburg. His case is under reference number CAS 280/3/2023, and he is expected …
Read More »MP for Kumawu, Philip Basoah is dead
The Member of Parliament for Kumawu in the Ashanti Region, Philip Atta Basoah is dead. The news has been confirmed by Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who posted a photo of the deceased on Twitter with a caption: “It was an exceedingly sad day for me, particularly & the entire …
Read More »‘We support Ghana’s IMF move, will keep pushing creditors for debt cuts’ – US Vice President
US Vice President Kamala Harris has said the American government is in full support of Ghana’s talks with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout. She also announced during a joint press conference with Ghanaian leader Nana Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House on Monday, 27 March 2023, as part of …
Read More »Bishop arrested for allegedly breaking into church member’s home to steal
A bishop from the African Apostolic Church has been accused of breaking into a congregant’s home and stealing US$10,800. Charles Tekeshe, 65, appeared before a magistrate court and was charged with unlawful entry into premises. He has been remanded up to March 27 for trial. According to reports, Tekeshe allegedly …
Read More »Police invite 8 NDC Reg. Execs for campaigning in Military camouflage
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has invited 8 Ashanti regional executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) today over illegal wearing of Military camouflage for political party activities during former President John Mahama’s campaign tour last week in the region. The said executives are said to be members of …
Read More »How I was detained in Germany for smuggling – Ernest Opoku recounts
Award-winning Gospel musician and songwriter, Ernest Opoku has recounted his encounter with German Immigration Officers and how God saved him from getting into trouble for alleged smuggling. According to the ace musician, while traveling from Ghana to Germany, he was detained at their airport for possessing something he had no …
Read More »Six men get collective 235 years in prison for robbing several betting operators
Six men have been handed hefty sentences for a spate of business robberies at betting operators in KwaZulu-Natal in 2019. They range in age from 23 to 32 years old. Sphamandla Njini Zuma, 25; Thabiso Gumede, 32; Mvuyiso Dondi, 30; Maswenkosi Mazwe, 27; Sifiso Mhlongo, 23; and Serry Myboy Ngcobo, …
Read More »Burna Boy beats Beyonce to sell out tickets for a stadium on same night
Report indicates that Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has beaten American singer, Beyoncé to sell out his tickets for their tours in the Netherlands. It was said that both singers booked a stadium tour in the Netherlands on the same night. Some claim that Burna Boy’s ticket sold out quickly because they are cheaper …
Read More »Spiritualist remanded for chewing finger of safety officer at Assin Fosu
The Assin Fosu Magistrate Court, presided by Abdul Majid Illiasu, has remanded a 36-year-old spiritualist, Iddi Olaxy Mohammed, affectionately called Money God, into police custody, for allegedly chewing the finger of a labourer of a road construction firm in Assin Fosu. According to the prosecution, Chief Inspector Gilbert Ayongo, the …
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