It was not just about the weight of the wailing of the nation when the shocking news flew threw the wires and kicked down walls on that fateful Tuesday, July 24, 2012, when the then-sitting President of Ghana, John Evans Atta Mills, was announced dead. Statistically, he became the first-ever …
Read More »Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s application to seek answers on detention beyond 48-hours dismissed
The High Court in Tema has thrown out an application by the embattled convener of the #Fixthecountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, to compel the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Attorney-General to answer some questions about his detention. Mr. Barker-Vormawor, who has been charged with treason felony was arrested on Friday, …
Read More »Ukraine seeks meeting with Russia within 48 hours to discuss build-up
Ukraine has called for a meeting with Russia and other members of a key European security group over the escalating tensions on its border. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Russia had ignored formal requests to explain the build-up of troops. He said the “next step” was requesting a meeting within …
Read More »Oliver’s lawyers, family can’t locate him 20 hours after his arrest – #FixTheCountry
Social activism and pressure group, #FixTheCountry Movement has stated that the whereabouts of one its leading conveners, Oliver Barker-Vormawor is unknown some 20 hours after police reported his arrest. In a statement sighted by GhanaWeb, the group said several attempts by the family and lawyers of the activist to locate him …
Read More »KATH doctors call off strike less than 24 hours
Members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) are returning to work barely 24 hours after activating their intended strike action. The Association had proceeded on strike after citing failure on the part of management and government to provide a “clear concise payment schedule” on their financial demands. The doctors …
Read More »Does Akufo-Addo take his bath every six hours? – Okudzeto Ablakwa to Nitiwul
• Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has questioned if President Akufo-Addo bath every six and half hours • He could not comprehend why the government will be concerned with the President taking his shower to enable the country hire £15,000 per hour private jet • He claims the President could have used the …
Read More »VIDEO: Why Kwesi Arthur has been trending on Twitter for more than 12 hours
A 3-minute long hip-hop tune has catapulted Kwesi Arthur into topping Twitter trends for hours since its release, Wednesday dawn. Titled ‘Warming Up (Emotionally Scarred Freestyle)’, the record sees Kwesi Arthur showering accolades on himself including a claim that he is the new age Tupac while highlighting the hurdles he’s had to cross …
Read More »Eskom suspends load-shedding for 4 hours to let SA mourn King Zwelithini
Eskom said it would suspend load-shedding between 10am and 2pm on Thursday to allow SA to mourn the death of Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. This, the embattled power utility said, would allow the nation to participate in the King’s memorial service. “This extraordinary measure has been implemented to allow the …
Read More »