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05 Nov

Jackie Appiah Wins Best Actress Awards At 2024 AMAAs

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Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah was adjudged Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2024 Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAAs) which was held in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday November 2, 2024. She was awarded for her role in ‘Red Carpet’, a movie producer by filmmaker and costume designer Samira Yakubu, who also happens to be Jackie’s manager. Directed by Frank Rajah Arase, ‘Red Carpet’ also features Grace Omaboe, Selly Ghally, Kalsoume Sinare, Roseline Ngissah, Adjetey Annang, Abeiku Santana, Deyemi Okanlawon and Beverly Afaglo. This is not the first time Jackie Appiah has won an AMAA. In 2007 she won her…

05 Nov

Ghanaian Musician Shaker Ties Knot In Private Ceremony [Video]

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It was nothing short of a magical scene as Ghanaian music star Shaker, known in the industry as ShakerThis, married his longtime sweetheart and fellow musician Rashelle Suga Blue. The couple, now known as Mr. and Mrs. Atiemo, pulled out all the stops to make their big day unforgettable. The celebrations began with an ethereal-themed traditional ceremony that embraced Ghanaian culture in full,. They sealed their bond with a white wedding which saw Rashelle looking dashing in a flowing, goddess-like gown, matching Shaker’s suave, tailored look. The couple radiated joy, looking divine in their all-white outfits that symbolized the purity…

05 Nov

Justice William Atuguba Will Die; Get Buried With Disgrace- Lawyer Maurice Ampaw

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Justice William Atuguba (Rtd) will die and get buried with disgrace, a seasoned legal luminary is predicting. Lawyer Maurice Ampaw has slammed the former Supreme Court judge for openly disagreeing with a directive from the Supreme Court to the Speaker of Parliament to refrain from decalring the Agona West, Suhum, Amenfi Central, and Fomena seats vacant. The action by Justice William Atuguba (Rtd) is a “disgrace” to the bench, lawyer Maurice Ampaw opined. “You are a serious disgrace to your colleagues at the beach”, he said before adding that he expect the retired Supreme Court Justice to die a disgraceful…

05 Nov

King Paluta Apologizes For No-Show At Oyibi Concert

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Budding artiste King Paluta has issued an apology to fans after missing his scheduled performance at Lochers Lounge in Oyibi last Saturday. Fans who had eagerly gathered to see him perform were left disappointed, as the artist never made it back to the stage after initially arriving at the venue. In response to the frustration expressed by many patrons, King Paluta explained that unexpected circumstances prevented him from performing, adding that the situation was beyond his control. He clarified that both he and the event organizers had planned for his appearance, dismissing rumors that he deliberately disrespected the event. According…

05 Nov

Same Adabraka Jewelry Shop Robbed Twice This Year – Residents

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A jewelry shop in Adabraka, Accra, has been the target of an armed robbery for the second time this year, according to residents interviewed by Graphic Online. The robbery occurred on Saturday, November 2, when four armed and masked men approached a man in a red Toyota Corolla parked near the bustling Adabraka market. Eyewitnesses reported that the robbers drew their guns and fired multiple shots into the air, scattering the crowd of shoppers and vendors, who rushed to find cover behind shops. The robbers quickly forced their way into the Toyota, seizing large sacks of cash that had just…

04 Nov

Japan, Iran Ambassadors End Tour Of Duty In Ghana

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has conveyed farewell messages to the Iranian and Japanese Ambassadors following the climax of their tour of duty to Ghana. At separate events today, November 4th, 2024, at the Jubilee House, President Akufo-Addo extended the gratitude of the nation to the two envoys, for contributing to deepen the several years of cooperation and collaboration between Ghana and their respective countries. Clad in the traditional Fugu, Ambassador Bijam Gerami Nazoksara, outgoing Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented his letters of credence to President Akufo-Addo in September 2022 to mark the beginning of his duty…

04 Nov

Rev Obofour’s Wife Loses Her Cool Over Lesbian Allegations

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Rev. Obofour’s wife, Ciara Antwi, has publicly addressed rumors accusing her of involvement in same-sex relationships, making it clear she will no longer stay silent about the accusations. She expressed frustration over what she sees as attempts to tarnish her reputation, particularly as she has been married to Rev. Obofour for over 40 years. According to Ciara, she finds it deeply disrespectful that people are questioning her sexuality and implicating her husband in what she described as baseless claims. She emphasized that she has never engaged in any romantic or physical interaction with a person of the same sex. Ciara…

04 Nov

Firefighters Avert Gas Tanker Explosion After Accident At Gbawe

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A gas tanker was involved in an accident at the Gbawe-Agape top base in the Greater Accra region. The incident, which occurred on Sunday morning, led to the leakage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the tanker. After the accident, the tanker fell on its side. Firefighters from the Anyaa and Circle fire stations swiftly responded to the incident and cooled the tanker to prevent any potential explosion. In a statement, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) cautioned residents to avoid using any open heat source. The GNFS assured the public that they were working hard to protect lives and…

04 Nov

7 Dead, Others Injured In Head-On Collision On Berekum-Sunyani Road

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At least seven people have been confirmed dead, with several others injured in a head-on collision at Nsuatre Amamfoso on the Berekum-Sunyani trunk road. The deceased include five women and two men. The accident, which occurred on Saturday, involved a private car and a taxi. Information gathered by Adom News suggests the taxi was carrying passengers from Sunyani to Berekum, while the private car was traveling in the opposite direction. Five people, all women, in the private car with registration number GN 5753-22, did not survive the accident, whereas two passengers from the taxi with registration number AS 4819-17 died…

04 Nov

Adabraka Robbery Getaway Vehicle Tracked To Ashaiman

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The vehicle involved in Saturday’s Adabraka robbery incident has been identified and tracked to Ashaiman in Greater Accra. Images of the Toyota Highlander, with registration number GN 7357-19, leaving the crime scene at Adabraka in Accra and tracked to Ashaiman, have been released on social media by the security agencies. The vehicle’s route reportedly included stops at the Sunny FM Roundabout, Shiashie, Accra Mall, and Accra Mall Roundabout before heading through Ashaiman Zenu. On Saturday, the police announced that they are intensifying efforts to locate the armed gang responsible for the robbery at a jewelry shop in Adabraka on November…