Hundreds demonstrate in Nkoranza over siting of Regional capital
The Chiefs and people of the Nkoranza Traditional Area say if Nkoranza is not named as the capital of the newly created Bono East Region, they will not vote for the NPP in the 2020 General Elections. The Adontenhene of the Nkoranza Traditional Area, Nana Okofo Agyepong, said this in a speech read on his […]
“Scale-up implementation of SDGs” – President Akufo-Addo To African Leaders
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has admonished African leaders to strengthen their commitment, and scale up momentum in their implementation of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This, according to President Akufo-Addo, is the best way to guarantee the prospects for success, adding that “posterity will be the judge of our determination and […]
Egypt's Sisi takes over as new head of African Union
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi took over as chair of the African Union (AU) following a meeting by heads of state from the continent in Ethiopia’s capital on Sunday. The post rotates annually between the five regions of the continent. The Egyptian leader is expected to focus on the fight against armed groups on the […]
Hungary tries for baby boom with tax breaks and loan forgiveness
Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has announced that women with four or more children will be exempted for life from paying income tax. Unveiling plans designed to boost the number of babies being born, Mr Orban said it is a way of securing Hungary’s future without depending on immigration. Hungary’s population is falling by 32 […]
Zylofon media's Manager, Willi Roi found dead in his apartment
Artistes and Repertoire Manager for Zylofon Music, Willi Roi has died. Report has it that the singer and music producer died in his apartment in Accra on Sunday, February 10, 2019. According to a source close to the family, Willi Roi was found dead with blood oozing out of his mouth. He got back from […]
Black Stars hope to make amends in treacherous land of Egypt
On 8 January 2019, the Executive Committee of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) overwhelmingly voted for Egypt to beat off competition from South Africa as the new host of the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Dakar following a decision to strip off the hosting right from Cameroon. The decision to take the tournament […]
Liam Neeson thriller Cold Pursuit makes $11m at US box office
Liam Neeson’s recent race row did not appear to have a big impact on his new film’s box office takings this weekend. Cold Pursuit was the third most popular film in US and Canadian cinemas, making $10.8m (£8.4m) between Friday and Sunday, according to studio estimates. The revenge drama’s opening weekend takings were slightly below […]
Childish Gambino's This Is America makes Grammys history
Childish Gambino has made Grammy Awards history by winning both song and record of the year for This Is America. It’s the first time a rap song has won both categories – although Gambino did not attend or perform at the event. He was the first artist to be absent from collecting one of the […]
Kacey Musgraves on if Grammy wins will help get her music on radio
LOS ANGELES – Kacey Musgraves took home four Grammys — including album of the year for “Golden Hour” — on Sunday evening. However, despite winning top honors on music’s biggest night, the country star’s record reportedly received little-to-no air time on country radio. Speaking to reporters backstage, the 30-year-old singer was asked if she thinks […]
CID officer aided my escape from cells – Takoradi kidnapping suspect
Sam Udoetuk Wills, the suspect in the kidnapping of three girls in the Western Region, has told a Takoradi District Court that an officer of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) assisted him to escape from police custody. According to him, the CID officer together with his two friends whose names he gave as Kwesi and […]
