“Resigning would be an honourable thing." - ACEP urges Kwabena Donkor to admit failure

Power Minister, Kwabena Donkor,has been admonished by Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) to admit he has failed at solving the energy crisis and resign as he promised. ACEP’s admonishing is in reaction to a 99% score Dr. Donkor gave himself in respect of how he has managed the power crisis.

Police invite Wisa for indecent exposure

The Police have invited budding rapper, Wisa Greid, who is well known for his smash hit single ‘Ekiki Me’ for showing his genital during a performance on stage. The rapper did the unthinkable while performing at this year’s Decemba 2 Rememba organised by Accra-based Citi FM Thursday night.

Rwanda: Does Amended Constitution Allows Prez. Kagame To Potentially Rule Until 2034?

Rwanda‘s amended constitution allowing President Paul Kagame to potentially rule until 2034 has come into force, the justice minister said Friday. The amendments allow Kagame, 58, to run for an exceptional third seven-year term in 2017, at the end of which the new rules take effect and he will be eligible to run for a further two five-year terms.

Uganda: "....vote for leaders with caring spirit that will enable them make right their promises?" - Bishop Luwalira appeals

Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira greets Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma after the Xmas service. Photo by Norman Katende

Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, the Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, has advised people to elect leaders who are caring. Delivering his sermon at St. Paul's Cathedral Namirembe on Christmas Day, Luwalira said:

Stan Dogbe Again - Calls BBC Journalist ‘Useless’ Over Bus Re - Branding Reportage

An unhappy Presidential Staffer, Stan Dogbe, has taken offence at a publication by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), over the murky bus branding saga that cost Ghana Ghc3.6million cedis. BBC Africa, on its twitter handle (@BBCAfrica) posted an image of the bus showing

'I was raised by rats': Penniless Actress Jennifer Lawrence Reveals launching her career

She is an Academy Award winning actress. Yet Jennifer Lawrence has proved everybody must start somewhere as she revealed she once lived in a rat-infested apartment as she tried to make it in the movie world.

Police Arrests Seven People and Retrieves two AK 47 rifles near Salaga

The police have arrested seven people and retrieved two AK 47 rifles at a village near Salaga in the Northern Region. Out of the seven, two are prime suspects. Mahama Salifu Mustao and Issah Suale were spotted at Dzanton Daboase carrying a sack containing the rifles.

Walewale: Dismembered body of 47-year-old trader found in bush

The dismembered body of Agnes Agyei, a 47-year-old trader from Kumasi has been found in a bush at Walewale in the Northern Region. According to ASP Ebenezer Tetteh, the Northern Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Agnes Agyei, had travelled to Walewale to collect goods she had ordered from Mahamadu Issahaku, 27 and Alhassan Mohammed, 50 -- her agents.

Disaster! Gas tanker truck explodes, killing over 100 people in Nigeria

Abuja - A gas tanker truck ignited an inferno at a crowded industrial gas plant in Nigeria on Thursday, killing more than 100 people lining up to refill their cooking gas cylinders in time for Christmas. The disaster took place in Nnewi, a predominantly Christian community in southeast Nigeria.

Biography: Baguma Crescent June 13, 1960 - December 17, 2015 (Rest In Perfect Peace)

Full Name: Baguma Crescent
Date of Birth: June 13, 1960
Date of Death: December 17, 2015
Country of Birth: Uganda

     

Early Life:
Amooti Crescent Baguma was born in Tooro Fort Portal, Uganda on 13th June 1960.
He was the 2nd born in a family of eight children (7 girls and 1 boy) born to Acaali Simon Kalenzi and Akiiki Teresa Matama.

Education/Profession;
Amooti Crescent started his early education at St. Mary’s Demonstration School Kinyamasika for his Primary 1 to Primary 4.
When the family moved to Ibanda, he joined Demonstration School Ibanda for his Primary 5 to Primary 7. He then moved back to Fort Portal and completed his formal education at St. Leo’s College, Kyegobe.

Amooti had an enterprising mindset whose robust business acumen and positive attitude to work saw him venture into several successful businesses. Most notably, he founded a construction company, BCR General Ltd with his wife Dorothy. Together, they built several other successful businesses.

Family Life:
Crescent Baguma met Dorothy Mwirumubi in 1983 and they were married in 1989.
Amooti Crescent was blessed with six lovely children; Eileen Kanyana Baguma Musinguzi, Emmanuella Mpanja Baguma, Isingoma Baguma, Kato Baguma, Sylvia Teresa Baguma and Ronald Baguma.

He was also blessed with 3 granddaughters; Chloe Kenyange Musinguzi, Casey Nsemere Musinguzi and Hannah Byanjeru Achuchi Lukendo whom he loved very dearly.

A simple, kind and self-made man, Crescent loved his family very dearly and worked tirelessly and selflessly to provide for them.

     

     

     

May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace
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Madonna goes to court seeking custody of her son Rocco

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have found themselves in the midst of a residence battle after one of their two teenage sons refused to return from London to the United States to be with his mother.

Ghana: President Mahama Accepts Transport Minister's Resignation over Re-branding Scandal

 Transport Minister, Dzifa Attivor interacting with President Mahama in one of her official duties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President John Mahama has accepted the resignation of Mrs. Dzifa Aku Attivor as Minister for Transport. Her resignation follows concerns raised over a contract to spray and brand 116 new buses procured by government to improve transportation in the country’s major cities. This was contained in a statement issued by the office of the president and copied to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on Wednesday December, 23, 2015.

Is Rihanna to blame for Rita Ora's label lawsuit - to ensure her rival's career wasn't treated as a priority?

She is one of the most successful pop superstars in the world. But Rihanna is said to have used her power in the industry to halt the career of her fellow labelmate Rita Ora. The Sun is reporting that Rihanna's dominance within Jay Z's Roc Nation record company is one of the major factors for the X Factor judge filing suit to end her contract with the label.

Hilaria and Alec Baldwin play Good Samaritan roles ! Helps an injured man

Hilaria and Alec Baldwin's daily stroll about the neighbourhood with their baby boy Rafael took an unexpected turn on Wednesday. The couple ended up playing Good Samaritans as they stopped to help a man who had apparently collapsed on the sidewalk in New York City.

Volta Residents Snub NDC Forum In Ho

It appears the frustrating effects of the economy and alleged mismanagement by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is catching up with residents of the Volta Region, the government’s stronghold. This became evident last weekend when residents of the region, particularly residents of Ho, the regional capital, boycotted a forum organised by the government to propagate its achievements to the people.

Ghana's Power Minister - 'I promised to end load shedding, not ‘localised outages’

Dr. Kwabena Donkor, Ghana's Power Minister, has appeared before the Government Assurances Committee in Parliament to set the record straight after comments he recently made to clarify his promise to end the country’s power crisis.

Transport Minister resigns over bus branding scandal

Hon. Dzifa Attivor, the Minister of Transport, has resigned over the bus re-branding saga. Government’s decision to spend a whopping GHC 3.6 million on re-branding 116 buses, has angered many Ghanaians, with the majority questioning how that outrageous expenditure could be approved under the watch of the President.

Emma Forbes, 50, hits Barbados beach flaunting her impressive youthful physique

She is enjoying something of a festive break with her loved ones in Barbados, so it’s no wonder Emma Forbes is making the most of the balmy climes. Former TV host, the 50-year-old was pictured hitting the beach on the beautiful, sun-soaked Caribbean island.

Burundi rejects proposed African Union peacekeeping mission

Nairobi (AFP) - Burundi's government on Tuesday rejected a proposed African Union peacekeeping mission already dubbed an "invasion force" by parliament. Lawmakers on Monday rejected the planned AU force proposed last week amid growing international alarm over spiralling violence in the tiny central African nation.

'I’m so proud of my wife!':- Kanye West praises Kim Kardashian

She's a woman of many talents and Kim Kardashian added Emoji designer to her never-ending list of life skills by releasing her own version of picture icons on Monday. And while she's made no secret of how proud she is of her Kimoji app - it shot straight to the top of the Apple Store chart - she can add Kanye West to her swarms of fans.

Revelation!: Khloé Kardashian dropped 11 pounds just from quitting cheese and milk

'I'm obsessed with cheese and milk, but eliminating them from my diet made the biggest difference, 'In a month and a half, I lost 11 pounds just from not eating dairy, without doing anything else different, and that totally blew my mind.' Khloé Kardashian 31- revealed. It transformed her 5ft10 figure over the last year.

Jessica Lowndes displays her incredible curves in a lacy black bra and suspenders

Jessica Lowndes 27, posted one of her most seductive snaps as she stripped down to racy lace lingerie in a sizzling shot taken behind the scenes of her latest music video.

Karrueche Tran soaks up the Miami sun on holiday in red fringe bikini

She certainly is enjoying her vacation in Miami, Florida. And it looks like Karrueche Tran hasn't had her fill of sun just yet either, as she continued to flaunt her fantastic figure on Saturday by the pool at her hotel.

“I’m very disappointed and feel insulted by Dr Amoako Baah" – Dzokoto

Radio and television personality, Kwame Dzokoto has said he is disappointed at comments by Dr Amoako Baah, a lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology which suggested that he should not go to parliament to joke if he is elected to represent the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency.

Arnaldo Jose Beat Other Competitors To Win 2014 Mister Africa International

 

Mr Angola, Jose Arnaldo

Angola?s Arnaldo Jose has won the Mister Africa International 2014 title beating 29 other contestants in the battle for Africa?s sexiest male.The event was held on November 1, at MAMA JUMBES, London. The 22 year old model and student took over the crown from Jaydon Anderson of Botswana.

‘Schwarzenegger’ Quits Kasapa FM?

The controversial mid-morning host for Kasapa 102.3 Fm, Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, aka ‘Afia Schwarzenegger’, has quit the station, according to snippets of credible information going around. It is not known what her reasons may be and next place of work but unconfirmed reports say she is likely to move to the newly established Accra FM.

Angola: Nicki Minaj was reportedly paid $2million when she performed for Angolan dictator despite protests

Carefree: The Anaconda singer brushed off accusations she's 'taking money from a dictator' and posed in her stage wear of a see-through black jumpsuit with tiny black panties and strategically placed embellishments

Nicki Minaj performed to a packed crowd Saturday, despite human rights activists and critics calling for her concert to be canceled in the impoverished African nation of Angola. The 33-year-old rapper was performing in the capital city of Luanda at a Christmas party hosted by the Unitel communications firm, which is part-owned by the family of the country's controversial President Jose Eduardo dos Santos.

Zilda Williams reveals her surgical scars after undergoing breast reduction surgery

She debuted her sizeable DDs last month after undergoing breast reduction surgery. And it seems Zilda Williams is happier than ever at the results of her procedure, proudly displaying her wares as she hit the beach with a friend on Sunday. Clad in royal blue bikini twinset, the 32-year-old revealed her surgical scars as she and her pal, fellow Playboy bunny Sarah Robertson, soaked up some rays.

Kenya: Air France flight makes an emergency landing over bomb scare

An Air France flight from Mauritius to Paris was forced to make an emergency landing in Kenya after a passenger found a suspected bomb in the toilet. Kenyan authorities have now retracted an earlier statement which said that it was an explosive device, and now claim that it was a 'dummy bomb'.

Messi, Suarez fire Barca to best world club team

Lionel Messi marked his return from illness with a brilliant goal as Barcelona beat Argentina’s River Plate 3-0 to capture a record third Club World Cup on Sunday. The Spanish giants welcomed back Messi after a bout of kidney stones and the mercurial Argentine scored with a clinical finish on 36 minutes, before a lethal Luis Suarez double destroyed River’s hopes.