Month: August 2023

I’ve Faced A Lot Of Spiritual Attacks – Wendy Shay

I’ve Faced A Lot Of Spiritual Attacks – Wendy Shay

Ghanaian Songstress Wendy Asiamah Addo, known by the stage name Wendy Shay has disclosed that she has faced spiritual attacks in her time as a musician in Ghana. Appearing on the “The Day Show” with Bella Mundi which aired on Tuesday, August 1, the “Heaven” hitmaker reflected on some attacks she had faced and the power of music. “I mean, growing up in Germany, you don't really see spirituality like that. But when I came to Ghana, obviously I faced a lot of spiritual attacks. Yes, of course.  It's normal everywhere. And I mean, this music thing, the music itself…
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Concertgoer Files Police Report After Cardi B’s Las Vegas Show

Concertgoer Files Police Report After Cardi B’s Las Vegas Show

A concertgoer has filed a report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) after being “struck by an item that was thrown from the stage,” police said in a statement to CNN Monday. Police did not mention Cardi B in their statement, but the address on the incident report matches the location where she was performing on Saturday. “According to the victim, she was attending an event on July 29, 2023, at a property located in the 3500 block of Las Vegas Boulevard. During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage,” authorities…
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Ablakwa Used His Position As Deputy Info Minister To Collect Debts For Isofoton So What Wrong Is He Accusing Gabby Of? Chairman Wontumi

Ablakwa Used His Position As Deputy Info Minister To Collect Debts For Isofoton So What Wrong Is He Accusing Gabby Of? Chairman Wontumi

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa once used his position as deputy Information Minister to collect illegal debts for clients despite not being a lawyer, the Ashanti Regional Chairman for the New Patriotic Party has said. Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako has slammed Ablakwa for picking up Gabby Otchere-Darko and making baseless allegations about him that he is engaged in a deal that is likely to cost the country huge sums of money valued at GH¢187,356,969.55. The NPP Chairman popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, argued that even if Gabby Otchere-Darko worked as a lawyer to claim that amount, there is nothing wrong with it compared…
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NPP Members To Pay Bronze, Silver, Gold As Membership Dues And Donations.

NPP Members To Pay Bronze, Silver, Gold As Membership Dues And Donations.

  The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Stephen Ayensu Ntim has addressed the media on the newly rolled out digital payment platform for membership dues and donations. He underscored the need for members and sympathizers, both in Ghana and abroad to pay their monthly dues and donations to build a stronger party together. The membership dues mode of payment and procedures ensure accountability. “We are convinced about that the new membership dues payment system is designed and structured into various categories, powered by an inbuilt technology, where every member can easily and conveniently pay their dues…
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Nottingham Forest, GFA Lead Football Fans’ Remembrance Of Junior Agogo

Nottingham Forest, GFA Lead Football Fans’ Remembrance Of Junior Agogo

The Ghana Football Association, Premier League side Nottingham Forest, as well as some football fans, have unified in remembrance of late Black Stars player Junior Agogo who would have turned 44 on August 1, 2023. Junior Manuel Agogo passed away in London on August 22, 2019, at age 40 after battling an illness. Agogo played for the Black Stars between 2006 and 2009. He became a household name after his performance at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Ghana. He scored 12 goals in 27 caps for the national team. In his club career, he played for 15 different clubs,…
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Patrick Twumasi Joins Cyprus Side Pafos FC

Patrick Twumasi Joins Cyprus Side Pafos FC

Ghanaian forward, Patrick Twumasi has taken the next step in his football career as he completes a move to Pafos FC in Cyprus. The Cypriot club has signed Twumasi with the aim of strengthening their squad ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 football season. Twumasi, 29, comes to Pafos FC after an impressive stint with Israeli Premier League side, Maccabi Netanya. Over the past two seasons, he has shone as a star player for the Israeli team, delivering exceptional performances on the field. During the previous season, Twumasi made 25 appearances in the Israeli Premier League, displaying his goal-scoring prowess with…
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Ghana, Morocco reaffirm bilateral cooperation

Ghana, Morocco reaffirm bilateral cooperation

Ghana and Morocco have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening their bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of the two countries, and for unity, peace, stability and progress of Africa. The Kingdom of Morocco Am­bassador to Ghana, Imane Ouaadil and Ghana’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, affirmed this commitment in Accra, Sunday at the 25th anniver­sary of the enthronement of King Mohammed VI. The “Throne Day” was attended by Moroccan community in Gha­na, ministers of state, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional rulers, Members of Parliament, and a cross section of Ghanaians. Proposing the toast for the strengthening of…
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Sports Ministry Publishes Details Of Payments To CK Akonnor After Sack

Sports Ministry Publishes Details Of Payments To CK Akonnor After Sack

The Ministry of Sports has published detailed payments made to former Black Stars manager Charles Kwablan Akonnor since his contract as coach of the senior national team was terminated. Details seen by GhanaWeb shows that four payments have been made to the former gaffer between October 2021 and July 2023, with the cumulative sum coming to US$238,108. The statement dated July 31, 2023 noted that there was an outstanding payment of US$200,000 yet to be settled per the terms of termination. The breakdown of the four payments are as follows: Upon the termination of Coach Akonnor's contract, he was paid…
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Real Betis Announce Signing Ghana’s Mawuli Kwame Mensah

Real Betis Announce Signing Ghana’s Mawuli Kwame Mensah

Ghanaian midfielder, Mawuli Kwame Mensah, is set to embark on a new chapter in his football career as he joins Spanish club Real Betis in a promising three-year deal. The La Liga side announced the signing of the talented youngster ahead of the 2023/24 Spanish top flight season. Mensah's impressive performances and skills did not go unnoticed, catching the eye of Betis coach Manuel Pelligrini, who saw great potential in the young player. As a result, Mensah has secured a lucrative move to one of Spain's top football clubs. The 19-year-old midfielder's arrival from Antequera CF to Real Betis signals…
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‘I’m Coming After You’ – NLA Boss Warns Over 300 Illegal Lottery Operators In Ghana

‘I’m Coming After You’ – NLA Boss Warns Over 300 Illegal Lottery Operators In Ghana

Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku has warned all illegal lottery operating companies and individuals to desist from their actions and go to the nearest NLA offices for license. He cautioned that the Ghana Revenue Authority in conjunction with the NLA will from Tuesday, August 1, 2023 will conduct an exercise to swoop down on all lottery operators operating illegally and take the necessary punitive action against them. "It is estimated that over 380 lottery operators and companies in Ghana are illegal . . . The lottery industry in Ghana is estimated at 1 billion cedis annually. As…
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