Dubai: Elikem and Pokello shows off their daughter

Elikem and Pokello took their 3-month-old daughter to the beach on Friday. The couple are currently on a family holiday in Dubai with their newborn daughter, who was born December last year.

 Pokello’s 12-year-old son, Nathan also joined the family on the holiday. Polikem tied the knot June last year after three years of dating. The duo first met at the Big Brother Africa Season 8 reality show.

I am reincarnation of the sexy goddess,Venus, Sefiya boasts

Sefiya, without doubt, is a talented and sexy singer, who has continually shown that she is hungry for greatness. The light-skinned singer ended 2015 by releasing her song titled Mumu Button.

Nigeria: Army kills 29 Boko Haram terrorists; rescues 72 hostages

Abuja – Nigerian Army Troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in the North East, have killed a total of 29 terrorists in several clearance operations while 72 innocent citizens taken hostage including women and children, were rescued.

Lagos: Woman found dead in well

A 41-year-old woman, Antinlola Adeyemi, declared missing for about four days by family members, has been found dead in a deep well on Monday in Lagos. The Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Mr Fadipe Rasaq, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria.

We are living in danger - Asafoatse Odoi III, Acting Sota chief

Acting chief of Sota, Asafoatse Odoi III says their lives are in danger a week after the chief of Sota, Nene Teiko Peteku III and two relatives were killed. He claimed there have been sporadic gunshots fired at Sota despite the assurance of protection from the police.

Some pastors wish me dead... “Everybody has tried to kill me.– Duncan-Williams

The founder of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has said some men of God in Ghana wish him dead so they can steal his glory. He told his congregation in Accra on Easter Sunday 27 March 2016 that the pastors who wish him dead are driven by envy and jealousy.

Nana Addo: Conducive environment is key to Creating Jobs for the youth

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential Candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party, (NPP), says the main priority of his government when elected into office, will be the provision of hundreds of jobs to the teeming masses of unemployed Ghanaian youth.

Over 260 Fulani herdsmen flee conflict in Ivory Coast into Ghana

More than 260 Fulani herdsmen have run to the Bole District in the Northern Region as refugees following a conflict between them and the Brifos, an Ivorian ethnic group at Bouna, a border town near Bole in Ghana.

Ghana: NPP Demands Release Of 3 South Africans

The New Patriotic Party is demanding the immediate release of three South Africans it says are being held in unlawful custody by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI). The demand, made Monday morning at a press conference, comes shortly after the BNI released the head of private security of the New Patriotic Party flagbearer Captain Koda who was arrested on Friday in connection with the arrival in Ghana of the three South Africans.

'I'd like to know what's going on behind closed doors': Father of Madonna's adopted son David admits concern over her custody battle over Rocco

Madonna's adopted son David Ritchie
Yohane Banda, the biological father of Madonna's adopted son David Ritchie has expressed concern over the singer's ongoing custody battle over her older son Rocco. Malawian farmer Yohane Banda, 42, admitted he is worried about David, 10, as the youngster is continuing to be separated from his sibling Rocco, 15, who is currently living in the UK with his father Guy Ritchie.

Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian enjoy a night in ANOTHER strip club

They already spent one night in a gentleman's club during their getaway to Atlanta. But Blac Chyna, 27, and her boyfriend Rob Kardashian, 29, clearly can't get enough of the saucy strip scene, with the loved-up couple visiting Onyx Club on Saturday night.

Britney Spears in turquoise bikini as she vacations in Hawaii

As she continues to make the most of some downtime from her Las Vegas residency, Britney Spears soaked up the sun in Hawaii over the weekend. The pop princess modeled a turquoise bikini as she bathed in shallow water at a tropical resort on Sunday.

Zayn Malik's majestic walk to sell off ex Perrie Edwards' mother's house to 'rid of every trace' of her in his life

Zayn Malik is set to sell the home he bought for his ex-fiancee Perrie Edwards' mother. The 23-year-old singer bought the house for Perrie Edwards' mother, Debbie, during their two year engagement, but after their split in the summer he is preparing to sell the property.

Guess who shows off her incredible figure in her latest swimwear campaign in the Caribbean

She's proved to be her own best advertisement for her swimwear collection. So Kimberley Garner stepped up yet again to model her latest line in the Caribbean island of Anguilla this month, flaunting her incredible figure in a bikini of her own design.

Passengers walk in rain at Kumasi Airport

Passengers who traveled through the Kumasi International Airport last Friday evening were subjected to a harrowing experience when they were made to walk through rains from the tarmac to the arrival hall. The passengers, who arrived in a Starbow flight from Accra around 6:30pm at a time that it was raining, had to walk about 100 metres in the rain from the tarmac to the arrival hall with umbrellas provided by officials of the airline.

Pastor bans robbers, prostitutes, kidnappers from giving offerings, tithe

A pastor has banned armed robbers, prostitutes and kidnappers from giving tithe and offerings in his church. The General Overseer of The Lord”s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has again, barred armed robbers, prostitutes, cult­ists, women on trousers and kid­nappers from giving offerings, pledges and paying tithes in the church.

Video: Man "turns into a dog"


A video uploaded by Joshua's official YouTube channel Emmanuel TV, shows one Alexander Johnson acting in a weird fashion during a deliverance session at the Synagogue. According to the video description, "The demon within this young Liberian man is shockingly exposed, the entirety of his features contorting to the resemblance, movement and eerie sounds of a wild dog.

Ghana: Nana Addo will win 2016 election – Prophet Tawiah asserts

Founder and Leader of the Church of Rabbi, Prophet Kwabena Tawiah has predicted that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by Nana Akufo-Addo will win the 2016 general elections. According to him, though some detractors are praying hard against Nana Addo becoming the president of the country, he is very certain that the leader of the largest opposition party will become the president of Ghana after the 2016 general elections.

Ghana: '...as I speak, Americans are training NDC bodyguards at Asutsuare..' – Kennedy Agyapong

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has alleged that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has contracted some Americans to train young men to serve as security detail for the party in the November polls.

Court issues bench warrant for Minister’s arrest

The High court in Ho has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing, Dr Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah for failing to appear before the court on five occasions. Dr Agyemang-Mensah is wanted in court to answer a contempt motion filed against him in connection with properties destroyed in the execution of the Ada Sea Defence Project.

Nana: If you’re OK with NDC's 'hardships', keep Mahama

The leader of Ghana’s biggest opposition party, Nana Akufo-Addo, has told the youth of the country to retain the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in power if they were OK with the current “hardships” and “difficulties” they are being put through by the Mahama administration.

Fosu-Mensah continues to play for Holland

European giants Holland continue to use Dutch-born Ghanaian defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah while Ghana continues to look on unconcerned. The ambidextrous 18-year-old lasted the opening 45 minutes for the Jong Oranjes at the Sportpark Zuid in Groesbeek - Serbia, as the Netherlands continued their winning streak in the Euro U19 competition, beating Northern Ireland 1-0.

Starlets beat Germany 2-1 again to win Four Nation Tourney

Ghana’s U17 side, the Black Starlets registered their dominance over Germany in the last game of the four nation tournament in Nambia by beating them 2-1 to emerge winners of the competition. Ghana broke the virginity of the game in the 24th minute through Sulley Ibrahim who connected excellently to cement their strength on the tournament.

Ghana: Don’t pick strange items from the floor - IGP

The Inspector General of Police John Kudalor is advising Ghanaians to desist from Picking strange materials, such as ladies handbags from the floor since they could be explosive. He is also urging citizens to be more attentive to security in their communities to augment anti-terrorism efforts of the police.

Continuous curfew on Tafo illegal - Lawyer

A private legal practitioner, Dennis Adjei Dumoh has expressed concern about the continuous imposition of a curfew on the Tafo Township in the Ashanti Region, saying it is against the country’s laws. Last month, the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) placed a curfew on the Tafo township following clashes between the Muslims and the locals backed by the traditional authorities over a piece of cemetery land.

Dead whale washed ashore at Dansoman

A dead whale has been washed ashore on the Dansoman Beach in the Greater Accra Region in the early hours of Sunday 27 March 2016. The cause of the whale’s death is not yet known but residents are speculating the marine mammal may have died from a dynamite explosion.

Akufo-Addo not a threat to Ghana – Irbard

Nana Akufo-Addo is not a threat to Ghana’s stability as suggested by his critics and political rivals, security analyst Irbard Ibrahim has said. In Sheikh Ibrahim’s view, rather than painting the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a warmonger, he should be praised for his “exemplary” role in ensuring that Ghana remained in one piece after the turbulent 2012 presidential poll, which, although he challenged in a petition, conceded after the Supreme Court upheld President John Mahama’s victory, so as to fritter the tension that pervaded at the time.

NPP chairman of Tarkwa Nsuaem is dead

Samuel Osei Kofi Boamah popularly known as Africana, the Tarkwa Nsuaem constituency chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP)  has died early Sunday morning at the Tarkwa Government Hospital.

Ghana: 'Volta for Change' group charges police to be ‘professional’ in performing duties

A pro-NPP group, Volta for Change has expressed shock at the Volta Regional Police for preventing the group from embarking on a peaceful march, Saturday. The group in a statement signed by its Spokesperson, Abraham Futukpor called on the Ghana Police Service to be “professional in their duties and protect all citizens with respect, no matter the backgrounds of the persons involved.”

Nana Asante Bediatuo threatens suit over ‘unlawful’ detention of Capt. Koda

Lawyer for the embattled head of security for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Nana Asante Bediatuo, has said he will be forced to file a Habeas Corpus in court against the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI).

“I am not violent”; Nana Addo

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo  Flagbearer of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said he is not violent as it is being alleged by leading members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). He said if he were violent as some people portray him, he could have caused Ghana to burn following the general elections in 2012 arguing he never did that.

Al-Qaeda gunmen drank in bar before unleashing Ivory Coast attack

Gunmen from al Qaeda's North African branch drank beer at a beachside bar before launching a shooting rampage at an Ivory Coast resort town that left at least 18 people dead, the group's third major attack in West Africa in four months.

Guinea government confirms two new Ebola cases

Two bodies tested positive for Ebola in Guinea, the government said on Thursday, the first re-emergence of the virus in the West-African country since the outbreak there, was declared over there in December. Test samples from the two patients "revealed the presence of the Ebola haemorrhagic fever virus," the government said in a statement, while officials feared further suspected cases.

'No drugs' in body of British aristocrat who died in Kenyan police custody

A British aristocrat who died after being arrested by Kenyan police did not have any drugs in his system, according to a forensic scientist, contradicted police claims that Alexander Monson died of an overdose. Monson, 28, died on May 19 2012 hours after being arrested in the coastal resort of Diani for smoking cannabis and possessing other drugs.

UTME candidate strangled, corpse dumped in bush

Abuja - Parents of a 20-year-old woman in Ogun have been left distraught after their daughter was strangled and stabbed to death in the Ijebu Igbo LGA of the state. According to a Punch report, the victim, Joan Egemba, left her home in the Sango-Ota area on Thursday to write her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the National Open University of Nigeria in Awa Ijbeu later on that day.

Gruesome rape videos of Chibok girls emerge

London – Gruesome rape videos of Kidnapped Chibok girls have emerged, according to the Sunday Times of London. The report said that the United States and the United Kingdom knew about the whereabouts of at least 80 girls who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, but did not rescue them.

'I was raped in exchange for N10', 8 year old speaks out

Abuja - The Lagos Police Command have allegedly arrested a 33-year-old security guard over the rape of an 8-year-old girl in the Ajegunle LGA of the state. According to a Punch report, the minor was reportedly violated after she approached the man, her neighbor, requesting N10 to buy a biscuit.

16 women abducted by Boko Haram as Shekau says 'my end has come'

Kano - Boko Haram gunmen have abducted 16 women in a remote area of Adamawa state, police, a lawmaker and locals said on Thursday. "We received report of the kidnap of 14 women and two girls by gunmen believed to be Boko Haram insurgents near Sabon Garin Madagali village", said Adamawa state police spokesman Othman Abubakar.

FlyDubai plane crashes in Russia, kills all on board

At least 62 passengers and crew have died after a FlyDubai plane crashed during an attempted landing in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, Russian officials said. A Russian investigative committee confirmed in a statement that all the people on board the plane, traveling from Dubai, were killed in the crash on Saturday morning.

Police Corporal shot dead in Lagos by unknown gunmen

Lagos - The Lagos State Police Command has said one of its men attached to Mopol 23 was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Satellite Town area of the state on Good Friday. The spokesperson for the command, SP Dolapo Badmos, who confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), gave the name of the deceased simply as Corporal Babatunde Badmos.

Delay confesses: 'I'm no more a virgin'

Business woman and media personality Deloris Frimpong Manso aka Delay who has created a virgin niche for herself since she got into the entertainment industry has gone back on her words. On one of the episodes of her Delay talk show, the Oman FM presenter said that she is no more a virgin hence the change of name on her social media handles.

Snake Invasion: Snakes are gods – Kweku Bonsam

Renowned spiritualist, Nana Kweku Bonsam is convinced the incessant snake invasion of Essienimpong, Kwaaso, and Piase close to Ejisu in the Ashanti region may be a sign of anger of the gods. According to him, someone from the town who had raped and slept with his lover in the bush might have incurred the wrath of the gods of the land.

Ejisu: 3 towns in Ashanti region invaded by snakes

The invasion of green snakes in Essienimpong, Kwaaso, and Piase towns near Ejisu in the Ashanti Region has left residents terrified and living in fear. Speaking to Joy News' Erastus Asare Donkor, a resident explained that close to 300 of the green snakes were killed in about seven houses, Wednesday night at Essienimpong.

Probe Woyome’s €1.5m external funding for NDC - Nduom

The flagbearer of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom wants the Attorney General’s department to probe Alfred Woyome over a €1.5m he purportedly took from foreigners to fund the NDC.

West Ham battles for Ayew

English Premier League side West Ham are set to go back in for Andre Ayew in the summer after they failed to woo the Ghana star last year. L'Equipe claim that the Hammers are targeting the attacking midfielder as Slaven Bilic looks to strengthen his squad further in the summer.

And their report suggests Bilic wants Dimitri Payet to persuade his ex-Marseille team-mate that the Olympic Stadium is the place to be next season. West Ham were interested in Ayew, 26, last summer but he eventually signed for Swansea on a free transfer. However, one year into a four-year contract the Ghana international has been linked with news that suggest he could be ready to move for the right offer.

Kumasi: Luv FM, EIB Sued for defamation by Dr. Richard Amoako Baah

Dr. Richard Amoako Baah, a Senior Lecturer and former Head of Department (HOD) of History and Political Science at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), known for his strong views on pertinent national issues, is seeking GHc1, 500,000 in damages, in a defamation suit against Kumasi-based Luv FM and Kasapa FM in Accra.

I slept with Shatta Wale on our first date and so what? - Shatta Michy

After wife of Shatta Wale, Diamond Michelle Gbagonah popularly known as Shatta Michy disclosed exclusively on Delay’s show that she had sex with Shatta Wale the very first day they met, and she was 17 then, the backlash from the public was too much for her to bear. She was ‘insulted’ left, right and center on social media particularly Facebook; majority was her fellow ladies for being proud and coming out publicly that she had slept on her first date with Shatta Wale.

Ghana: Jake Obetsebi Lamptey is dead

Jake Obetsebi Lamptey, NPP’s former national chairman, is dead – He passed away in the UK after battling illness for some time. He was 70 years old. His death was confirmed on Accra based Kasapa FM Sunday morning by Bryan Acheampong, former aide to the deceased.

Kenya: Crowds humiliate governor at Uhuru, Ruto tour in Nakuru


Governor Kinuthia Mbugua endured one of his worst episodes of humiliation in his own backyard when he was booed and heckled in front of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto. As the motorcade of the two principals snaked through Nakuru’s Kenyatta Avenue, it turned out to be one of the most embarrassing moments for Mr Mbugua since he was elected the county chief executive officer.