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Month: February 2017
Ibrahim Mahama presents a portrait of Ghana told through its objects
Ghanaian artist’s first exhibition at White Cube in London opens tonight The Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, 29, has joined White Cube in London. He is the first artist born and based in Africa signed by the gallery. His arrival follows the departure of the British duo Jake and Dinos Chapman, who left White Cube earlier this month after 20…
Ghana prepares for fourth National Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Gabriel A. A. Mante, the Bishop of Jasikan Diocese has urged Catholics in all Dioceses of Ghana to organise local events to raise awareness on the upcoming Fourth National Eucharistic Congress scheduled to take place from August 7 to 13 at Jasikan. Bishop Mante said, “while we wait with interior preparation and in great expectation for the national…
Life-saving Togo striker wins over Czech fans
Prague (AFP) – Racially abused by their fans, Togolese striker Francis Kone has taken on hero status after saving a rival goalkeeper’s life in a Czech top-flight game last weekend. Half an hour into Saturday’s tie pitting Bohemians 1905 Prague against Kone’s FC Slovacko, Bohemians keeper Martin Berkovec sprinted towards the edge of the box to head out a…
BREAKING NEWS!!! Vehicle plows into a crowd of Mardi Gras Band!
A vehicle “mowed” into several members of a band who were set to march in a Mardi Gras parade in Alabama on Tuesday, injuring nearly a dozen people. A city spokesperson said 11 people were injured, including three people who were in critical condition, WKRG reported. The vehicle was “a part of the parade,” according to an official, and…
Shatta Wale versus Yaa Pono – who wins battle?
A couple of months ago, it was Sarkodie clashing with M.anifest, then followed the Wanlov the Kubolor versus D-Black tiff which set social media ablaze. The latest beef to hit the Ghanaian popular music scene is between the Dancehall King Shatta Wale and Kasahari lyricisit Yaa Pono. Pono is known for taking shots at Shatta but decided to send…
Bribery Scandal: Muntaka won’t resign — NDC
The Ashanti regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed its displeasure at calls on the Minority Chief Whip, Alhaji Mubarak Muntaka, to resign over his position on the alleged bribery scandal in Parliament. A section of the party is putting pressure on the Asawase Member of Parliament (MP) to relinquish his role as Minority Chief Whip,…
I was insulted for serving Ghana under Kufuor — Dr Nduom
Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom’s decision to serve Ghana under former President Kufuor didn’t sit well with most members of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) as they saw the move as a stab in the back. According to the former Energy and Public Sector Reform Minister, when he accepted to serve under the erstwhile New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, some…
EU Observer Mission blames EC for tension
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) yesterday blamed the Electoral Commission (EC) for the tension and uncertainty during the collation of the results in the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections in the country. It said the lack of timeous information at certain junctures exacerbated the tension and, therefore, called on the EC to focus on enhancing its…
Man in court for assaulting co-tenant over NPP’s Victory
Christopher Anani, self-employed, who allegedly assaulted a co-tenant for his jubilation over the New Patriotic Party’s victory at Agbogba, has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Anani who was charged with assault, pleaded with the court to allow him and the complainant settle the matter out of court. The Court therefore referred the parties to the Alternative Dispute Resolution…