Mazen Farakh, a Ukrainian national who has been on the wanted list of the police for alleged fake currency trafficking, has been arrested. The suspect, who is alleged to have moved a total of $65 million in fake currency out of Ghana to various destinations was picked up by the …
Read More »Ghastly accident in Tano North reportedly claims lives of 6 children, many critically injured
It is being reported that some children on board a school bus with about 50 pupils in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have died after a ghastly accident. According to a post made by a Facebook user, Andy Frimpong Manso, the fatal accident happened on the Terchire-Adrobaa …
Read More »Akufo-Addo, other big names who debated a vote of censure against a minister in 1999
In 1999, when Ghana’s sitting president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was the Member of Parliament for Akim Abuakwa South, the House considered a motion that was filed against the Minister of Finance at the time. It was a debate that had been prompted by a motion filed by a member of …
Read More »DVLA to implement controversial mandatory seatbelts in commercial vehicles next year
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has hinted at plans to implement the controversial mandatory seatbelt for each passenger in commercial vehicles next year. Section 119 of the Road Traffic Regulation Legislative Instrument (LI) 2180 passed by Parliament in 2012, lays emphasis on the use of seatbelts. It is …
Read More »Former TOR boss Asante Berko arrested in UK over alleged bribery scheme
A former Ghanaian banker with Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Asante Berko, has been arrested over his alleged involvement with bribes paid to Ghanaian authorities during his time at the investment bank. Berko is also the former Managing Director of state-owned enterprise, Tema Oil Refinery. According to a Bloomberg report, Mr. Berko …
Read More »Poverty didn’t give me good look so I struggled in the industry; Delay recounts
Delay is talking about her long journey to fame and success despite going through tough times. The ‘Delay Show’ host is one of the country’s most prominent TV presenters. However, just like Rome, her achievements weren’t built in a day. Sharing her story, Delay said a lot of people, including …
Read More »Popular comedian Lil Win claims he is the highest paid player in Ghana
According to popular comedian and musician Kwadwo Nkansah also known as “Lil Win,” he is the highest-paid football player in Ghana. He stated that he receives the highest pay among all football players that play professionally in Ghanaian football leagues in an interview with Andy Dosty on the Daybreak Hitz. …
Read More »First video of Hushpuppi in prison after sentencing pops up
Barely 72 hours after report of popular Nigerian socialite and internet sensation, Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi being sentenced to 11 years in prison made headlines, a short clip of him having a video chat with a friend from prison is making rounds online. Hushpuppi, who was arrested in Dubai in June 2020 and …
Read More »One cigarette is to be sold at 5 Cedis in Ghana on Monday
One cigarette is going to be sold at 5 Ghana cedis in Ghana. This increase in the price of cigarettes will be effective On Monday. The cigarette was sold at 1.50ps then but from Monday they will be sold at 5 cedis. The reason is due to the change in …
Read More »VIDEO: ‘The Cost of Being an Atheist’ in Nigeria – A BBC Africa documentary
In April 2022, the sentencing of Mubarak Bala sent shockwaves internationally. The outspoken Nigerian atheist was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to blaspheming Islam. What followed is a landmark case that has placed the threats to freedom of religion and expression in Nigeria …
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