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Ghana’s capital, Accra experienced moderate earth tremor of 2.8 magnitude at 9.49 am on Friday March 10, 2023. The epicenter was located 1.5km offshore near James Town. It was felt in High Street, Ridge and parts of Accra Central. Some residents said they experienced the moderate earth tremor in Gbawe, Weija and McCarthy Hill. A statement released by the Ghana Geological Survey Authority (GSSA) explained that the earth tremor was minor thereby it was not expected to cause damage. Acting Director General of the GGSA, Isaac Nwinbelle expressed the Authority’s commitment to continuously monitor such event and inform the public…
Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong has signaled his opposition to a Constitutional Instrument (CI) seeking to make the Ghana Card the sole Identification document for registration of new voters.The CI, proposed by the Electoral Commission is currently before Parliament with strong opposition from the Minority Caucus with strong support from the other side.Agyapong made his views known on the matter in an interview he granted Sompa FM in Kumasi late last week.“For Americans, even Ghanaians who have naturalized, they are so proud to hold an American passport. Ghana has people taking bogus decisions and I wonder those who…
Vice president Mahamudu Bawumia was referred to recently as E-Bawumia because he is ’empty’ not because of ‘electronic’ causes he has been championing in promoting efficiency in government service delivery.This is the verdict of Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during the March 9 edition of Good Morning Ghana porgramme on Metro TV.The E-Bawumia label was used by president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during his March 8 State of the Nation Address (SoNA) presented to parliament.”Today where is that your economic Messiah? He is no where to be found and in the midst of this…
Real signed Valverde from Uruguayan side Penarol in July 2016. As he was only a youngster at the time, Real managed to snap him up for just €5million. That transfer has proved to be a brilliant piece of business. Valverde’s importance to Real has grown massively over the last few seasons and he is now one of their most integral players. The star has made 39 appearances in all competitions so far this term, chipping in with 12 goals and four assists. He is loved by manager Carlo Ancelotti due to his ability to play either as a central midfielder or…
Media personality cum actress Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa popularly known as Afia Schwarzenegger has revealed that she doesn’t live her life to please others but rather to fulfil her own needs.Publicly admitting to being a one-time addicted smoker, she disclosed that she no longer smokes not because of societal pressure but on personal health grounds.“I don’t think anybody knows me more than my children, and I also don’t think anybody knows my children more than myself. So, what will you tell children who know my weakness and my strength?“That their mother used to drink? I have not stopped drinking so when…
Forbes has recently released its eighth annual Under 30 Europe list. The exclusive list recognizes the outstanding achievements of young founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are creating an impact and driving change in Europe.Forbes’ eighth annual Under 30 Europe list showcases a remarkable group of young founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs, who collectively raised more than $3 billion to reshape Europe and beyond. Among these outstanding individuals is Jordan Oguntayo, a 14-year-old Nigerian-British model and the youngest person on the list.At just 14 years old, Oguntayo is making waves in the modeling industry as one of the most successful child models…
Actor Idris Elba upon an invitation to the first Akwasidae of the year 2023 by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II showed up in his jeans and a shirt but was informed that his outfit was inappropriate for the occasion.The English actor who is half Ghanaian was made to change into woven kente cloth and some gold-plated accessories made for royalties.Detailing his experience at the Akwasidae as well as his encounter with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’, Elba spoke highly of the rich culture of the people of Ghana.Also, Elba narrated how he paid respect…
Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George has slammed Akufo-Addo for saying there is so much freedom of speech in Ghana under his tenure.According to Sam George, Akufo-Addo peddled falsehood as he (Akufo-Addo) summoned the diplomatic community to Peduase on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, and sternly warned to stop commenting on national issues of our country.Speaking on the 2023 SoNA debate in parliament on March 10, 2023, Sam George said “…Our friends on the other side, led by President Akufo-Addo, who have given the truth and facts a haircut. Mr Speaker, it appears that the government led by…
Sylvester Tetteh, Member of Parliament for the Bortiano Ngleshie Amanfro Constituency in the Greater Accra Region has called for a centralised Independence Day celebration across the 16 regions to save cost.In an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Tema, Sylvester Tetteh stressed that centralising the Independence Day celebration would go a long way in cutting costs associated with the multiple celebrations across the districts.He stated that the executive arm of government must consider the recommendation saying that the country as it stands now was walloping in serious debt and some pragmatic decisions must be implemented to save the country.He…
A bar attendant, who allegedly intentionally and unlawfully caused harm to a drinking bar operator with a broken bottle wept bitterly when she was remanded by an Accra Circuit Court.Patience Adowa aka “Priscilla,” aged 27, is charged with causing harm and pleaded guilty.The Court presided over by Samuel Bright Acquah, convicted the accused person on his own plea but deferred sentence and remanded her into Police custody for a pregnancy test to be conducted on her.The matter has been adjourned to March 16, 2023.Prosecuting Police Inspector Daniel Danku told the Court that the complainant Cecilia Owusu was a drinking bar…
