Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have knock-on effects on the German economy, slowing its growth potential and even potentially knocking it into recession at times this year, warns the country’s central bank. “The effects of the Russian invasion on Ukraine should noticeably weigh on German activity in March,” reads the …
Read More »Nsesereso R/C Basic School pupils still sit on bare floor, stones to study
Some future leaders of the country in a farming community of Nsesereso near Dormaa Ahenkro through no fault of theirs cannot study under a convenient and congenial environment. These leaders of tomorrow, some of who could be Presidents, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Medical Doctors, Teachers, Chiefs, Businessmen and women and …
Read More »Walewale youth beat up suspected armed robbers, suspects on admission
Two suspected armed robbers have been admitted at the Walewale Government Hospital in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region after they were attacked by some youth in an attempt to snatch a motorbike and mobile phones at the Walewale Market square. The incident happened at about 3 …
Read More »ECG takes on two companies for engaging in power theft
Two companies, Samnort Company Limited and Concrete Jungle Coffee Club and Wellness, have been caught in ECG’s web for illegal meter bypass (illegal connection) and have since been disconnected and will be handed over to the police in the coming days. Samnort, a sachet water producing company, owes about GH¢62,000, …
Read More »Why #Blacko is trending on Twitter
Rapper Black Sherif is on Twitter’s trend list on Sunday because users are commenting on a recent achievement of his. They are spreading the VGMA story of the ‘Second Sermon’ hitmaker by using #Blacko. The organisers of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) on Saturday began releasing the list of nominees …
Read More »Police shoots girlfriend dead, turns gun on himself
A 34-year-old sergeant shot his girlfriend dead and then turned the gun on himself at his home in Norwood, according to Gauteng police. The shooting took place at about 10:30 on Saturday. According to police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello, the woman was certified dead on the scene and the sergeant was …
Read More »Why lawyer behind SC case on Deputy Speakers has apologized to Mahama
Justice Abdulai, the private legal practitioner and law lecturer who petitioned the Supreme Court over the voting rights of the Deputy Speakers of Parliament has apologized to former President John Dramani Mahama. Abdulai’s apology is linked to what he said was a purported twist on comments he made about Mahama’s …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Afia Schwarzenegger hosts United Showbiz on UTV
Afia Schwarzenegger has had a busy last few weeks and now she is in the hot seat for United Showbiz on UTV. She takes the seat that was occupied a week ago by her arch rival, MzBel. She hosts among others Amanda Jissih, Ola Michaels, Mr. Beautiful and Brother Sammy. …
Read More »Police swoop on recalcitrant motor riders at Sogakope
The Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department at Sogakope has organised a two-hour swoop on recalcitrant motor riders, which saw the impounding of 18 motorcycles for various offences. The team, led by the District Police Commander, DSP Olivia Turkson, carried out the exercise in collaboration with officials from the National …
Read More »Kenya probing sale of donated condoms, drugs on black market
Kenya said Thursday it was investigating allegations that thousands of donated condoms, mosquito nets and life-saving medicines were stolen from a government-run warehouse and then sold on the black market. The items were donated by the Geneva-based aid body Global Fund which has disbursed over $1.4 billion to Kenya since …
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