The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has ordered Tanzania to remove corporal punishment from its laws to bring them in line with the Charter establishing the court. In its September 5 ruling on an appeal by Yassin Rashid Maige against his 30-year sentence for armed robbery, the court …
Read More »UK government increases visa fees from £15 to £115; student visa fees up from £127 to £490
The United Kingdom government has announced an increment in immigration and nationality fees which will be paid for vital services with effect from October 4, 2023. According to the UK government, the new charges will see the cost for visit visa for less than six months increase from £15 to …
Read More »Things used to be good, now times are really hard – CEO of Auntie Muni waakye
Auntie Muni, a famous waakye seller in Accra, has voiced her concerns about the adverse effects of economic hardship on her thriving business. Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio on September 13, 2023, she lamented the increase in the cost of living, particularly the soaring prices of essential commodities …
Read More »Wendy Shay to be flown to Germany for treatment – Bullet
Ruftown Records CEO, Ricky Nana Agyemang, popularly known as Bullet, has disclosed the next step as far as Wendy Shay’s treatment is concerned. In an interview with HitzFM’s Andy Dosty monitored by GhanaWeb, Bullet said, Wendy Shay will soon be flown to Germany for further treatment. “It was very severe. It was extremely …
Read More »NDC appeals to ECOWAS to call Jean Mensah to order
The largest opposition party, NDC, has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to call the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) to order. The party accuses the Electoral Commissioner, Jean Adukwei Mensah of engaging in voter suppression with its decision to conduct the ongoing Limited Voter Registration Exercise …
Read More »It’s too early for our friends from the international community to be singing praises – Seth Terkper
A former Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, has asked the international community and even the government to be measured in celebrating the country’s efforts in achieving economic recovery. According to him, the economic indicators show that the country is not yet out of the woods and will be too soon to be …
Read More »‘Stay stingy to stay rich’ – Akon advises
Senegalese-American singer Akon has shared a piece of controversial advice about wealth. According to him, people have to be stingy to stay rich. He revealed this during his appearance on the Impulsive Podcast. He boldly claimed to be “the stingiest man on the planet” and suggested that being stingy is …
Read More »GCAA reacts to Accra-New York Delta Airlines’ emergency landing incident
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued an official statement regarding the recent emergency landing of Delta Airlines flight DL157, which was en route to New York from Accra. The incident occurred on Friday, September 8, 2023, when the aircraft, carrying 215 passengers and crew including Ghanaian musician Sarkodie, was …
Read More »Ama Governor granted access to apply to be called to the Bar
Ghanaian social media influencer and lawyer-in-waiting Elorm Ama Ababio, also known as Ama Governor, has finally been granted access to be called to bar. In November 2022, Ama Governor was denied to be called to the bar following a complaint filed by a “concerned citizen”. The complaint alleged that Ama …
Read More »How Andy Dosty lost his 3-bedroom house and a car to swindlers
Popular media personality, Andy Dosty, has recounted some difficult moments he encountered at the prime of his career. The celebrated DJ cum broadcaster recalled how he helplessly watched his properties slip through his fingers after being swindled sometime between 2011 and 2012. Recounting the painful experience during The Delay Show, Andy …
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