Uganda: Bukomansimbi MP dies in an accident

Namaganda died at Nakasero Hospital at around 10 a.m where she had been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit after getting involved in an accident along Masaka-Kampala highway yesterday evening. According to her husband, Mukasa Fred Mbidde, Namaganda together with two others were seriously injured after their vehicle was knocked off the road around Mpigi by an unidentified motorist

Money Is Partly To Blame For Dumsor – Deputy Power Minister

Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor

Deputy Power Minister, John Jinapor has admitted that money is partly to blame for the excruciating power challenges Ghanaians have endured for years now. He stressed that nobody in government has ever said that scarce resources constraints are not partly responsible for the power rationing.

NPP crisis: NDC appears to be shedding more tears than the NPP – Sir John

Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie,  Former NPP General Secretary,  says the governing National Democratic Congress appears to be shedding more tears over the opposition party’s internal bickering than the NPP itself. He said whenever a sympathizer is crying more than the bereaved, it should raise eyebrows.

Tattoo wearers are gays, lesbians — Declares Mallam Yaa Wadudu

Mallam Yaa Wadudu, an Apam based spiritualist, has cautioned Ghanaian youth to refrain from patronising tattoos, arguing that the practice is the cause of gay and lesbianism. According to him, all the symbols that people tattooed on their bodies had spiritual implications which often compelled them to engage in lesbianism, homosexualism, prostitution, alcoholism and stealing.

Don’t come to my church because of cars - Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi

In a normal scenario, a ‘Man of God’ would usually receive from his followers and those who are moved by the spirit to give to God’s work. But in the case of Prophet Emmanuel Kobi of Glorious Wave Chapel at Sakumono, he rather gives freely more than he receives.

Pregnant Chrissy Teigen steps out on a romantic dinner date with John Legend

They are due to welcome their first child into the world next year. Chrissy Teigen, 30, and John Legend, 36, are making the most of some quality couple time before their baby arrives.

27-year-old Rihanna flashes cleavage in show-stopping gown at her Diamond Ball

 

She famously sang about shining bright like a diamond. And Rihanna did just that on Thursday, as she led a host of stars at her aptly named Diamond Ball in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived on the red carpet in a show-stopping Dior gown with matching coat.

Lily Aldridge shows off her beautifully bronzed body in a little pink bikini for Victoria's Secret photo shoot in St. Bart's

'Angel' Lily Aldridge wore her pale pink, sexy, skimpy swimwear and tiny bikini that showed off her tanned and toned figure to perfection as she frolicked in the shallows.

Diaspora Ghanaians Forms ‘Red Card Movement’ To Vote Mahama Out!

President John Mahama

Prevailing socio-economic conditions in the country has compelled a group of Ghanaians both home and abroad to form a coalition to help remove President Mahama and his ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government from office.

Heartbreaking Moment: Police Officer Comforts His Dying Patrol Horse

It's a heart-wrenching photo of a police officer losing his partner and friend. Charlotte was a six-year-old mounted patrol horse who had worked with the Houston Police Department for the last four years. But on December 3 she was hit by cement truck and fatally injured.

Uganda seizes five tons of ivory in three years

Uganda has seized about five tons of ivory from traffickers since 2013 in a flourishing illegal trade that has left security agencies puzzled but with new measures lined up to stop the crime. According to Dr. Andrew Seguya, the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) executive director, an estimated five more tons of ivory has been shipped through Uganda to overseas destinations.

Busty Charlotte Dawson squats her way through a fitness session in the park

But Charlotte Dawson proved there's only one way to stay in shape until 2016 when she pushed through a fitness session in Liverpool's Sefton Park recently. Putting in the dedication with personal trainer Lewis and pal Amanda Harrington, the 23-year-old was dressed for the occasion in sportswear and highlighting her already-toned physique in black. 

Demand For Your Rights From Employers, Women Told

Irene Birungi Mugisha, the director of communications at Federation of Uganda Employers.

EMPLOYED women have been advised to continue advocating for their rights at their work places. Sarah Nakibuuka, chairperson of International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) Uganda Chapter said some employers still refer to women as weaker and sex objects.

Uganda: Cranes Football Team in Bus Accident - Five Dead

Uganda Cranes players who were traveling from Soroti district after meeting president Museveni have been involved in an accident at Jami in Kamonkoli, Budaka district. Five people are said to have been killed and several others seriously injured in the accident.

VIDEO: Bishop Daniel Obinim Doles Out ‘spiritual’ Money to Church Members

In a new video, controversial leader of the God’sway International Church, Daniel Obinim, is seen in a spiritual act ostensibly to make his congregants richer. The new video, which has surfaced online, was captured during a session at the local pastor’s church. It has since aired on his television channel OB TV.

...... I hardly wear panties – Hot F*rk Star

“I love all kinds of lingerie that make a woman feminine because I’m a woman, but I hardly wear panties. This is not because I don’t want to wear them but because the clothes I love to wear wouldn’t permit me to. “I try as much as possible to act as a lady and not to let my panty lines show just because I like to wear dresses that hug my figure. So if I wear clothes and the outline of my panty is glaring like that I don’t like it,” she explained.

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Names Him Saint West !

Within minutes of the announcement, fans poking fun at the name began circulating on social media. One showed a painting of Mary and Joseph kneeling over baby Jesus's manger, with photos of Kim and Kanye's faces pasted onto the faces of Mary and Joseph.

Ghana: Can Our EC Redeem Its Tarnished Image?

“I have no more campaigns to run……I know, because I won both of them”. Barack Hussein Obama. This is a quote from the The 44th President of United States when he delivered his State of the Union speech on the 20TH January, 2015. What I believe the President meant was for the house to join him in a bi-partisan way in debating issues in the house in the best interest of America as he has no political agenda.
It is important that Ghana adopts a similar approach when discussing the roles of the Electoral Commission (EC) in the politics of Ghana.

Zambia: Opposition Condemns President Lungu's 'brutality'

Lusaka – Zambian opposition has reportedly warned President Edgar Lungu over his "continued" use of law enforcement agencies on his political opponents, telling him "the world is watching", according to a report.

Uganda: 'An educated woman is the centre of gravity' - President Yoweri Museveni

Kampala – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has reportedly pledged to uplift the girl child, saying that women need support from an early age because they are the pillars of the family, a report said on Monday.

Ghana: 21 Judges Implicated In Judicial Corrpution Sacked !

Chief Justice Theodora Georgina Wood

Twenty one of the Magistrate and Circuit court judges whose complicity has been established in the judicial corruption scandal exposed by journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas have been sacked. One other, who is yet to be identified, has been reprimanded.

Ghana: Water And Electricity Tariffs Goes Up By 126.4%

Nana Yaa Jantuah - PURC

The Public Utility Regulatory Commission(PURC) has announced new tariffs for utilities effective, December 14, 2015. The electricity is up by 59.2% across board (VRA, GRIDCo,NEDCO), while water(residential) has also been increased by 67.2%.

Ghana: Member of Parliament Begs Party For Forgiveness

Member of Parliament for Dade-Kotopon, Nii Amasah Namoale has written to the leadership of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to offer his unqualified apology for the unruly behavior he exhibited to the regional executives of the party after the November 21 polls.

Leakages At Job 600; Elevators, Security Scanners Broken Down

Two elevators in the State Tower Block, popularly known as Job 600, are not functioning. This is as a result of water that seeped into the motors of the equipment during the last couple of rains and in the process, affected the traction of the cables and counterweight systems of the elevators.

Afoko Takes NPP, Freddie Blay To Court

Paul Afoko, the suspended National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has sued the party and acting Chairman Freddie Blay over his indefinite suspension by the party.

Nigeria: Nursing Student Sprayed With Acid In Ghana Dies

Kasali Kofoworola Zainab, 25, the Nigerian nursing student who was allegedly sprayed with acid by her friend Eugenia Billiana Coleman in Accra, has died. Zainab, who was studying at the Pherson Health College at Achimota in Accra, died at the Lagos State Hospital, Nigeria, last Friday.

Amissah-Arthur Is Mahama's 2016 Running Mate

Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has ben retained as President John Mahama's running mate for the 2016 presidential elections. Mahama announced his decision to the National Executive Committee (NEC) and the National Council of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday.

50-year-Old Man Found Dead In His Locked Apartment

Victor Remy Bedjasa, a 50-year-old staff of the West Akim Municipal Assembly, was found dead in his staff bungalow last Wednesday afternoon in his room. The Asamankese Police are investigating circumstances that led to his death in his home.

'He's here!'' Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announce the birth of their baby boy

 'Kim Kardashian West and her husband, Kanye West, welcomed the arrival of their son this morning. 'Mother and son are doing well.' Along with the statement was a picture of the couple holding hands.
Such was the flurry of interest that the website briefly crashed under the weight of traffic.Kim's friends and family rushed to offer their congratulations..

Police make arrests over Boko Haram 'sleeper cells'

Abuja - Secret police on Saturday said they had arrested a dozen suspects linked to the discovery of "sleeper cells" operated by Boko Haram Islamists in and around the capital Abuja.

The Department of State Services said those arrested had traveled from the northeast to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and were planning on staging attacks in Abuja during the year-end festivities.

 "Boko Haram... has continued to establish and operate sleeper cells whose (sole) mandates are to conduct surveillance and carry out subsequent attacks in the FCT," the DSS said in a statement.

The statement listed the names of 12 suspected Boko Haram members, including a Niger national, who were arrested in Abuja and neighbouring towns between October 29 and December 1. The suspects hid in plain sight, often working in legal jobs while carrying out surveillance to "map out soft targets for attacks", the statement added. - AFP

'I Was Late For Funeral' - Speeding Killer Driver

Patience Kubey, an 18-year-old lady met her untimely death at Nyamebekyere near Koforidua in the Eastern region, when a speeding vehicle hit her. According to reports, Patience was standing on the pedestrian walkway waiting to cross the road when a Toyota Corolla sped off the road and hit her, killing her on the spot.

I was raped at age 9 by a cousin - Opray Winfrey

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey has opened up like never before about her painful past when speaking at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. For the event Oprah looked stunning in a salmon-pink dress.

Assassination Attempt On Bamanga Tukur At Abuja Airport

The former National Chairman of the PDP Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, yesterday escaped assassination attempt along the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. According to the Media aide to Alh. Tukur , the former PDP Chair was on his way to the Abuja Airport to catch a flight as he was billed to receive a doctorate degree award from the Federal University of Technology (FUTO) Owerri, the Imo State capital.

‘Obasanjo only person living or dead that has ruled Nigeria for 11 years’

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he enlisted the assistance of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to mediate in the political crisis in Guinea Bissau because of his wide political and military experience.

Bello, Kogi Gov-elect to hit the ground running

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Alh. Yahaya Bello as the winner of the Kogi governorship poll. APC polled 247,752 votes to defeat PDP who came a strong second with 204,877 votes.

Kumasi: Cure For Glaucoma Discovered By Herbalist

Richard Boakye, a Kwadaso based herbalist in Kumasi, has claimed to have discovered a cure for glaucoma and cataract diseases. Boakye disclosed that, combined extractions from some local herbs he administered on a number of persons with severe glaucoma, cataract