A mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria has collapsed during prayers, killing at least seven people, officials say. Hundreds of worshippers were in the building at the time on Friday. An investigation is under way to ascertain the cause of the collapse. The emir of the area told local …
Read More »University of Ghana could be named after JB Danquah in the future – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has underscored the role played by Joseph Boakye Danquah a former presidential candidate in 1960 in the establishment of the University of Ghana. The President giving a speech during the 75th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service of the institution expressed his conviction that history will view JB Danquah favorably …
Read More »Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry dance to popular ‘Premier Gaou’ song in Ivory Coast
Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry is having a good summertime in Ivory Coast where he is enjoying the off-season in the West African country. In a video spotted by GhanaWeb, the former French international displayed his dancing moves as he sang and danced to the trans-national song ‘Premier Gaou’s by …
Read More »Ethiopia cracks down on gay sex in hotels
Ethiopian authorities say they have been cracking down on hotels, bars and entertainment joints in the capital city where it alleges gay sexual activities are taking place. The Addis Ababa Peace and Security Administration Bureau, a government body, said it was taking action “against institutions where homosexual acts are being …
Read More »Sarkodie can never be bigger than me in his entire life – Shatta Wale insists
Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has claimed that his colleague, Sarkodie, can never be on the same level as him. He said this on Showbiz Today on Empire 102.7fm on Wednesday, August 8, after being questioned about his diss song to entertainment pundit Ola Michael. Ola had earlier on the United Showbiz …
Read More »Shatta Wale disses Ola Michael in new song, attacks his wife
Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has replied to Ola Micheal after the latter said the former does not deserve a diplomatic passport. Earlier during a discussion on United Showbiz, Ola Micheal reacted to calls by the former French ambassador to Ghana, Ann-Sophie Ave, to grant artistes like Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, and Stonebwoy diplomatic passports as …
Read More »Twitter fined $350,000 for delaying to grant search warrant for Trump’s account in Jan. 6 probe
The U.S. special counsel investigating former US president Donald Trump obtained a search warrant for his Twitter account in January and the company delayed complying, according to a U.S. appeals court opinion published on Wednesday, August 9. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed …
Read More »At least 27 people found dead in desert after expulsion from Tunisia: Libya
At least 27 people from sub-Saharan Africa have died in recent days after being expelled from Tunisia towards the Libya border and abandoned in the desert in relentless heat, according to Libyan authorities. Libyan border guards found the bodies “in the desert [in] a vast area to the south of …
Read More »Ewe men are romantic and good in bed – Empress Gifty challenges stereotypes
Ghanaian Gospel sensation, Empress Gifty has shared her intriguing perspective on Ewe men’s attributes and her evolving cultural perceptions. In a 3xtra.tv report, the accomplished Gospel artiste delved into her personal beliefs about Ewe men and her maturing understanding of cultural diversity. Empress Gifty, admitted that she once held the view that …
Read More »Here are the top five richest families in Ghana in 2023
It is always interesting to learn about the individuals and institutions that have a high net worth in Ghana. These individuals are usually popular businessmen who own various businesses both in Ghana and internationally. In 2023, there are families in Ghana whose net worth is above a billion dollars. Here …
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