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29 Jul

I was Hanged And Flogged With Machete – Dadease Police Brutality Victim

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The young man who endured police brutality at Dadease in the Sekyere Kumawu District of the Ashanti region has narrated his harrowing experience to Citi News following his arrest. The suspect (now turned victim) in a viral video captured on Wednesday 26th July 2023 reportedly resisted arrest and the police officer then tied a belt around his neck, dragged him on the floor, and used a tricycle to transport him to the police station. This has received widespread condemnation as the police administration has interdicted the said officer and has assured the family of the victim of conducting a thorough investigation into…

29 Jul

Adisadel College Assault Barbaric, Must Not Be Swept Under The Carpet – Kpemka

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Former Deputy Attorney General and former MP for Tempani, Joseph Kpemka, has described the assault at the Adisadel College as ‘barbaric’, which must not be “swept under the carpet”. During an interview on Citi TV’s the Big Issue, Kpemka pointed out that the incident is just the tip of the “iceberg”. “What makes this issue nauseating and annoying is the fact that there were others who watched the assault with some level of amusement and took videos as if it was some kind of film. These are daily occurrences in various secondary schools. “What happened in Adisadel College is just the tip…

28 Jul

NPP Gov’t Is The Only Gov’t That Could Improve The Livelihood Of Ghanaians- Lady Vera

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Communications specialist at the office of the President, Lady Vera Wiredu has told Ghanaians that the NPP is the only party that could improve the livelihood of Ghanaians. She's therefore advising Ghanaians to continue voting for the NPP government in order to do more than they've started. "The country could only improve through industrialisaton and digitalisation and there only person championing such course is Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia...it's something he has already began doing and therefore when NPP continues to remain in power, more will be done to improve upon our livelihood...Today, we have medical drowns delivering medicines in the rural…

28 Jul

‘I’m Now An Independent Artiste’ – Lasmid

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Rapper and singer-songwriter Ladsmid Nathaniel Owusu, alias Lasmid, has stated that he is currently an independent artiste. He made the revelation on Accra 100.5 FM, speaking to Nana Romeo on Ayekoo Ayekoo, Thursday, July 27, 2023. Reacting to accusations of ingratitude, he indicated his imperturbation. “I see it as normal [of people],” he said. “And if people don’t criticise you in life, it only shows you are up to nothing noteworthy.” He categorically said he is not an ungrateful person. The award-winning singer gave assurances that “at the right time,” he will speak about the controversy between him and sound…

28 Jul

Stonebwoy Features On Remake Of Bob Marley’s ‘Africa Unite’ Album

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Legendary reggae icon Bob Marley has recruited elite Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician Stonebwoy for his latest project, a tribute album titled "Africa Unite". Scheduled for release on Friday, August 4, 2023, the 10-track collection promises new interpretations of the renowned reggae musician’s most popular songs. The magnificent posthumous album features the colossal hits reimagined with the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats by the best in reggae and Afrobeats' fusion, including the popular "Buffalo Soldier," which features the Ghanaian BET award-winner and GRAMMY-nominated singer. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Stonebwoy's career, adding to his list of esteemed partnerships with…

28 Jul

I Don’t Have An SHS Certificate; ‘Possibly Sometime In The Future, I’ll Return To School’ – Lasmid

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According to music star Lasmid, he does not have a certificate showing he completed senior high school (SHS). “I don’t have a certificate,” he told Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM’s Ayekoo Ayekoo, Thursday, July 27, 2023. He quickly laughed and added: “I finished the school, however.” He clarified that his challenge was not with his intelligence or ability to study but that: “I only loved music and it was clear that’s what I wanted to do.” “Due to this, I used to really study in the direction of music,” he added. Lasmid revealed he studied mechanical engineering in SHS.…

28 Jul

Akosua Agyapong Has Been Calling Me A Thief For The Past 5 Years – Rex Omar ‘Roars’ Again

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Highlife Legend, Rex Omar has revealed his intentions to sue veteran musician, Akosua Agyapong, for consistently calling him a thief. According to Rex Omar who is the Chairperson of Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), Akosua Agyapong has been accusing him for the past five years. Speaking to Amansan Krakye, Rex Omar said Akosua Agyapong must prove in court the false allegations that he has stolen money belonging to GHAMRO. “Akosua Agyapong says I’m a thief and I have stolen money belonging to GHAMRO and she has been accusing me consistently for the past five years,” he said on Property FM sighted by MyNewsGh.com He disclosed “So before I travelled recently I gave…

28 Jul

Yvonne Nelson Has Revived Sarkodie’s Career – DJ Azonto

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Ghana's Amapiano King, DJ Azonto, says Yvonne Nelson has helped revive the music career of Sarkodie after she released her memoir. In a recent interview, Azonto stressed the importance of dating an educated woman citing the case of Sarkodie and Yvonne Nelson and how both are greatly benefiting from the memoir. According to DJ Azonto, who is married to a prominent banker, despite his street life and influence, he believes education is the key to success, both in relationships and in careers. "Sometimes having just an educated partner can help boost your career, as it did for Sarkodie recently after Yvonne Nelson released her book. Before the book, he cancelled most of…

28 Jul

I Wasn’t Emphatic About Cecelia Dapaah’s Money Being Funeral Donation- Hon Wilkinson Clarifies

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Municipal Chief Executive of Amasaman, Honorable Clement Wilkinson, has given clarity about his opinion he shared regarding the theft of Cecelia Dapaah's gigantic sums of money. Speaking in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning show, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Hon Wilkinson gave clarity on his utterance he made on UTV which he claims has been highly misinterpreted by the public. According to him he was not insistent that the thousands of dollars stolen from the former Minister of sanitation, Honorable Cecelia Dapaah was from funeral donations but rather, had a possibility due to the amount of…

28 Jul

Lordina Mahama Went On A £1 Million Shopping Spree At Selfridges- Chairman Wontumi (VIDEO)

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Former first lady Lordina Mahama had to be arrested in London for going on a £1 million shopping spree at Selfridges to buy designer handbags, Chairman Wontumi has said. The Ashanti regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stated in an interview on Wontumi TV that Mrs Lordina Mahama had to be detained by authorities in London for carrying £1 Million on her just for shopping. “Lordina Mahama took £1 million to Selfridges to shop for bags at London. She was stopped by the authorities there and they had to investigate her well. It was through that they found…