The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), Africa office and an implementing partner of the United States Agency International Development (USAID) Justice Sector Support Activity, in collaboration with the African Institute for ADR Studies and Social Development (AFIASSD), has engaged three municipalities in the Greater Accra region to educate the citizenry on the Ghana Case Tracking System (CTS). CTS is an integrated software that tracks criminal cases in the justice delivery system from inception
Musician Nana Asare Koranteng, popularly known as Praye Tintin, has revealed that he spent about ¢20,000 on fake pastors some time back. According to him, his mother had been ill, and he was desperate to get pastors to pray for her health. Speaking in an interview on SVTV, the singer stated that he did not think these pastors were fake when he kept hiring them until his mother prompted him on her death bed. Praye Tintin said that despite her numerous warnings cautioning him against paying pastors
The accolades keep pouring in for rapper Black Sherif after releasing the video for his hit song Kwaku The Traveller. The latest celebrity to praise the Konongo rapper for his prowess is multiple Grammy Award winner, Timbaland. Taking to Instagram, Timbaland shared a snippet of the video on his page, tagged Black Sherif, and added four fire emojis. “This that vibe, (sic)” he wrote. Black Sherif released the visuals for Kwaku The Traveller on the afternoon of Thursday, May 19. It was directed
Majid Michel has opened up on stealing from Taxi Drivers during his difficult times. The Ghanaian actor, who is now an Evangelist, engaged in the act because he was broke. He disclosed this on Angel FM show hosted by Okyeame Quophi. Detailing the incident, Majid Michel said “I used to take taxis, the trotro taxi type, not the taxi that drops you. So when I sit in the taxi, I will take the money [from the gear area where drivers leave their coins] and then put it in my pocket”. As for what
Prophet Kumchacha has laid his anointed hands on Abena Korkor. The Ghanaian pastor and mental health advocate met in the studio of Onua TV in Accra, where he decided to pray for her. During the prayer, Prophet Kumchacha soaked Abena Korkor in the blood of Jesus and said “any spirit that is not from you, whether from her family, the marine or any gods, today I cast all of you out“. “From today, your life shall be renewed like how He gave Lazarus a new life, Abena Korkor, from today
Parts of Spain are experiencing their hottest May ever with temperatures of more than 40C in some places, according to the state weather agency, AEMET. The agency issued heat warnings in 10 regions for Saturday, saying it could be “one of the most intense” heatwaves in years. The city of Jaén in southern Spain recorded its highest ever May temperature of 40C on Friday. Climate change is making heatwaves more frequent and more intense. Spain’s unseasonably warm spring weather is
Three rescued loggerhead turtles were released into the Mediterranean off Tunisia on Sunday, one with a tracking beacon glued to its shell to help researchers better protect the threatened species. The main risks to sea turtles in Tunisia are linked to fisheries, since they become entangled in nets — including the three that were released into the wild. The migratory species, which can live to as old as 45, are listed as “vulnerable” in the Red List of threatened species of the
Scandal has hit France’s reshuffled government after freshly minted Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and Disabled People, Damien Abad, was accused of raping two women. In a statement on Sunday, the 42-year-old said he contested the accusations – published late Saturday by the news site Mediapart – “with the greatest force”. “I deny having exercised any form of coercion on any woman,” said Abad, who suffers from arthrogryposis – a rare condition that he claims limits his movements
Four people are dead and nearly 900,000 homes are without power after severe storms pummeled the eastern Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Ontario police said three people died and several more were injured because of the strong thunderstorm. Images posted on social media from across the province showed debris-strewn streets and toppled trees that damaged homes and cars. One man was killed when a tree fell on the trailer he was staying in on Saturday. Meanwhile, according to Peel Regional
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in parts of Bangladesh and India, leaving millions stranded and at least 57 dead, officials have said. In Bangladesh, about two million people have been marooned by the worst floods in the country’s northeast for nearly two decades while nearly one million people have been affected by the flooding. At least 100 villages at Zakiganj were inundated after floodwater rushing from India’s northeast breached a major embankment on the Barak River, said Mosharraf
Israel and Switzerland have confirmed their first cases of monkeypox, joining several European and North American countries in detecting a disease that is endemic to parts of Africa. In recent weeks, more than 100 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox have been detected in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Sweden as well as in the US, Canada and Australia, raising fears the virus may be spreading. The outbreak in countries where the virus is not endemic is highly unusual,
If you notice any breast changes, call your doctor right away to get it checked, but don’t panic. Most breast lumps are benign, which means they’re not cancer. Benign breast lumps usually have smooth edges and can be moved slightly when you push against them. They are often found in both breasts. There are several common causes, including normal changes in breast tissue, breast infections, or injury. Breast tissue changes during a woman’s entire life. It is sensitive to changing
About 37 aspirants would be contesting the impending New Patriotic Party (NPP) Regional Elections slated for next weekend, over three days, from May 27 to 29, 2022 for various positions in the party. While Alhaji Saalim Bamba and Francis Adomako contest unopposed for the positions of Nasara Coordinator and Organiser respectively, the chairmanship slot would be keenly contested by a number of aspirants, including the incumbent, Bernard Antwi Boasiako. Others include Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, former Afigya
As political stakeholders still come to terms with the “shocking performance” of how pro Akoto candidates beat the top 3 contenders to win 42% of total valid votes cast in the North, the “Akoto factor” is still making impressive inroads across the sister regions of the North. Results from our independent research from the Upper West Region further cements what we have already known and predicted; that Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto is strongly preferred by the grassroots within the party. Official
Accra Lions held Aduana Stars to a draw stalemate at the Accra Sports Stadium. Debutants Accra Lions were in need of all the three points at home but ended up sharing the spoils with visiting Dormaa Aduana Stars, to climb to the 12th spot with 40 points, whilst Aduana dropped to the 5th spot with 44 points. In a fairly defensive match that saw a lot of action in the middle of the field which failed to yield any clear cut scoring opportunities for either team, both sides, especially Lions, will be
Bechem United blew the chance to return to second place on the table after playing out a 0-0 draw with Legon Cities in the Ghana Premier League. The Hunters needed the points to overtake Medeama who moved to second place and opened up a two-point lead after beating Great Olympics 2-1 on Saturday in Accra. Legon Cities needed to respond after their last visit ended in a 1-0 defeat against Accra Lions. For Bechem, the midweek’s 2-2 draw at Real Tamale United might have contributed to this situation.
At the Nduom Stadium, visitors AshantiGold defeated struggling Elmina Sharks despite their fling with relegation, emerging 3-1 victors in a dramatic goal-fest that yielded 4 goals within a spate of 77 minutes. Derrick Afriyie broke the deadlock for the Miners in the 16th minute, following a well-worked passing, but Michelle Sarpong drew the home side level within three minutes. Ali Mohammed restored AshantiGold’s lead in the 70th minute before the Miners added another goal seven minutes later via
Bibiani Goldstars continued their impressive home performance in their debut Premier League season with a resounding victory over Real Tamale United yesterday afternoon. The Green and Yellow lads extended their unbeaten home streak with a 2-0 win over Real Tamale United in their match-week 30 encounter at the Dun’s Park in Bibiani. After a goaless first half, Bibiani Goldstars went on an attacking rampage to register two quick goals that secured them all the needed points. Coach Michael Osei
Medeama came from behind to beat Great Olympics 2-1 at the Accra Sports Stadium in the week 30 fixture. The Oly Dade boys took the lead in the 19th minute through Maxwell Abbey Quaye and it was his 10th goal of the season. Medeama equalised before the half time break from the penalty spot. Kwasi Donsu was fouled in the box by Olympics defender Stephen Kweku resulting in the penalty. Former Hearts of Oak defender Vincent Atinga scored his sixth goal of the season from the spot to get the Mauve and
Berekum Chelsea produced a masterful performance to stun Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The Blues snatched a late win despite playing majority of the second half with a numerical disadvantage as they had a player sent off. Forward Kelvin Obeng was the hero, scoring in the 80th minute to break Kotoko fans’ hearts in the thrilling contest. The first half ended without a goal. After the break, Kotoko were given a boost when Owusu Osei was sent off for a bad challenge. Chelsea scored
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