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Shock as Congolese refugee in Brazil is beaten to death over unpaid wages, witnesses say

Police in Brazil have arrested three men in connection with the deadly beating of a 24-year-old Congolese refugee at a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro. According to Reuters, security camera photos that were released by the police on Tuesday showed three men assaulting Moise Kabagambe with sticks. The images …

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FDA launches scheme to regulate street food vending

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched ‘Street Food Vending Permit (SFVP) Scheme’ to regulate the activities of street food vendors in a bid to protect public health and safety. The scheme, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at ensuring food sold on the …

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Manasseh reacts to Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s arrest

Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure has stated that the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor was expected owing to his coup comment and circumstances surrounding same. According to Manasseh, it would have been irresponsible on the part of the state if it had not taken action over the comment made by the #FixTheCountry …

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Breastfeeding mother crushed to death, 8 others injured

A woman believed to be in her 30s has been crushed to death at Anloga Junction in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region. This happened when a trailer with registration number GM 9671-13 rammed a Kia Pregio minivan with the number AS 3989-20 and a Nissan minivan with the …

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Ghana to face Nigeria without Andre Ayew, Wakaso and Mensah by Nyantakyi’s suggestion

Captain Andre Ayew, China-based Mubarak Wakaso, and Columbus Crew skipper Jonathan Mensah are among a list of players to miss out on Ghana’s squad for their upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying clash with Nigeria if suggestions of embattled former Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi are anything to go by. Speaking …

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University of Ghana to open Kumasi, Takoradi City campuses soon

The University of Ghana has announced plans to open City Campuses at Takoradi and Kumasi in the Western and Ashanti regions respectively. Both campuses will offer 2021/2022 undergraduate admissions for Bachelor of Science in Administration with options in Accounting, Banking, and Finance, Insurance, Public Administration, Health Service Administration, Human Resource …

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Taxpayers to pay US$77,600 daily on Akufo-Addo’s private jet during 10-day working visit – Okudzeto

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzteo Ablakwa, has provided details on what he says will be the total cost of private jet expenses President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will make while away from the country for his 10-day work trip. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, the president left …

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SA rapper Cassper Nyovest dares Sarkodie to a bout after showing boxing skills

Sarkodie has been dared to a bout by South African rapper Cassper Nyovest after he showed his boxing skills on social media. The Sarkcess CEO had shared a video of himself taking boxing lessons on Twitter hours after he was roasted for making a lame post about original sneaekers. Thus, …

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New born babies to receive national ID numbers at birth – Bawumia

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is to begin digitally tracking and monitoring pregnant women across the country to ensure new born babies receive national ID numbers at birth, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed. This according to Dr Bawumia has become possible following the ongoing linkage of the data …

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Senegal to name stadium after AFCON hero, Sadio Mane

Even before the start of the African Cup of Nations, Sadio Mane had established himself as the biggest football export from Senegal in recent years. His exploits with club side Liverpool in the domestic league and the UEFA Champions League earned him great support back home. Despite a quiet start …

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