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'Corruption in Nigeria originated from Britain' - FORMER Police Commissioner

FORMER Commissioner of Police, Chief Ikechukwu Aduba, Tuesday, fired at the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, over his comments that Nigeria was a ‘fantastically corrupt’ country, saying that corruption in Nigeria originated from Britain.

Shatta Wale, One of the dancehall kings, has said he is still proud of producing a profane song titled ‘wo maame t*we’. According to him, every song he produces is in the interest of his fans, hence this latest one. “The song is for the street as well as a party song which the people love” he told Mike’2’ on Adom Entertainment Hall last Saturday.

Former Ghana international Sam Johnson’s wife is dead GHANAsoccernet.com can report. The sad event occurred at the Kolebu Teaching Hospital where she had been admitted.

The funeral will be taking place at Accra high Street near sempe mantse palace on the 4th of June 2016. The now 42-year-old has over 25 caps for Ghana and enjoyed a stellar club career with Fenerbahce and Kayserispor all in Turkey.

Ghana: Huge electricity bills killing Ghanaians - Kofi Adams

Kofi Adams, National Organizer of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), could not contain the heat, but to join many Ghanaians complaining bitterly about the ‘unbearable’ electricity bills that consumers are faced with. According to him, it is not true that government officials and the ruling NDC leadership are exempted from paying the huge electricity bills as the measures put in place by the late President Mills enjoins all departments, agencies and ministers’ residence to use prepaid meters.

Residents at Nkwanta in the Volta Region are in a state of shock after three children were burnt beyond recognition when fire razed their home, Wednesday.

The fire which started in the morning is suspected to have been fueled by gallons of pre-mix fuel stored in the house. Attempts by the officers of the Ghana National Fire Service and bystanders to rescue the children who were trapped in a room proved futile.

Ghana:" ....resilience and potentials of the Ghanaian could be turned into prosperity for all to enjoy" – Nana Addo

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the 2016 Presidential Candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party(NPP), says Ghanaians are capable of achieving great success, despite the challenges of poverty and under-development.

Jerry John Rawlings, former President of Ghana, has descended heavily on the country’s leaders saying they have done nothing to improve the living conditions of Ghanaians. According to him, those claiming to be living the ideals of the country’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, are doing the opposite of what he stood for, calling such people criminals.

The NPP is ready to form the next government under Nana Addo - Mr. Michael Ansah

The chairman of the NPP UK, Mr. Michael Ansah has stated that the New Patriotic Party is ready to form the next government that will bring much desired transformation to Ghana. He was speaking to the Ghanaian Community, NPP sympathisers and members of the party at the formal inauguration of the Nottingham Chapter of the NPP UK.

Togbe Amenya Fiti V, the Paramount Chief of the Aflao Traditional Area, has refuted claims making the rounds that he, in 2013, promised to deliver 100,000 votes to President John Mahama in the 2016 elections. According to him, those reports are false, and his statement made on the day have been deliberately twisted by some media houses to put him in bad light.

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A bridegroom has met his untimely death during a reception to climax his holy matrimony Saturday afternoon.

The incident occurred at Tafo Pankrono-Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Collins Anim, deceased and Ruth Oduro, bride were joined in holy matrimony at a wedding ceremony Saturday.

The groom Collins Anim reportedly collapsed and died few minutes later during the refreshment ceremony after he had tied the nuptial with his wife, Ruth Anim (Mrs.) at Pankrono branch of the Pentecost Church in Kumasi. Witnesses,and families of the couple are extremely shocked at the unfortunate incident with many reading meaning into the sudden demise of the groom. The body has since been deposited at the morgue. Comments:

Volta: Togbui Atatim IV, condemns NDC for abandoning projects started by NPP

Togbui Atatim IV, Chief of the Mafi Traditional Area in the Volta Region has condemned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) for abandoning developmental projects in the area started by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) when the party was in power.

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has named Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten as one of the people who will run the Ghanaian economy if he is elected president. Nana Akufo-Addo spoke of how he will use experienced people like former Trade Minister under the Kufuor Administration, Mr. Kyeremanten to run the economy while addressing the chief and people of Akatsi North during his four-day campaign tour of the Volta Region region.

A hunter has handed himself over to the police at Manso Ahuoso in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region, after he mistakenly shot a 'human' antelope which happened to be his friend, Akwasi K, who happened to be a hunter as well.

Calls by opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Nana Akufo-Addo to the people of the Volta Region to vote him into office as president and not give in to fear that his reign will bode ill for the people of the region have been questioned by a member of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Lord Chester Ati.

Let My Vote Count Alliance (LMVCA), a pressure group, has threatened to physically prevent persons who registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards in 2012, from voting in the November polls. The group’s decision follows the EC’s response on the Supreme Court ruling that described the nation’s electoral register as “reasonably inaccurate”.

Her weight loss has been well documented throughout her time on MTV's Geordie Shore. And Holly Hagan looked worlds apart from her former size 16 self as she showed off her hourglass figure while on holiday in Cape Verde.

There's no doubt that men were queuing around the block when they found out that Joelle 'JoJo' Fletcher is the new Bachelorette. And it wasn't hard to see why when the 25-year-old stripped off for a sexy photo shoot in Venice Beach, California.

Michael Jackson left a legacy of music and mystery when he suddenly died in 2009, and a secret lover as well apparently. Shana Mangatal has written a book about the clandestine relationship she claims to have had with The Gloved One, whom she calls 'my first love.' Michael and Me:

She's been jetting all over the globe as part of her Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour. But Mariah Carey was spotted touching base with some friends at Nobu in Malibu, beaming as she left the upmarket sushi restaurant with her pals.

She covered up with a leather biker jacket, ensuring to wear the zip undone in order to showcase her ample cleavage.

Mariah styled her brunette tresses in loose curls for the occasion, wearing the front section of her locks pulled back in a braid.

The Heartbreaker hitmaker completed her dinner date look with silver earrings and seductive make-up, including a pastel purple eye and a slick of pink lip gloss.

Blac Chyna's baby bump on display with fiance Rob Kardashian

She only recently announced she's expecting a child with fiance Rob Kardashian but already Blac Chyna's baby bump is growing fast. The pregnant 28-year-old was seen out in Beverly Hills with Rob, after flying back to LA from New York where the couple lived it up at Sin City night club.

You've got to be equally glamorous if your pals include Ana Beatriz Barros. She certainly proved her case as she put on the ultimate seductive display during an intimate photoshoot on the balcony of the famous Hotel Martinez in Cannes, which has seen many celebrities strike a pose.

She recently confessed she intends to go under the knife in order to reduce the size of her 34E breasts. But that didn't stop Chantelle Connolly from flaunting her ample assets by the pool in Marrakech, Morocco, going topless as she sunbathed in the shallows.

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), was on Tuesday bombarded with high electricity bills and killer petrol prices at La in Accra. That was during the second day of his four-day tour of the Greater Accra region.

Herbalife Ghana Limited, the official nutrition sponsor of Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko has presented sets of training kits and equipment to the Porcupine Warriors ahead of their League game against Inter-Allies on Sunday. CEO Opoku Nti and interim coach Michael Osei received the items on behalf of the team at the Club’s secretariat in Kumasi.

Is Afia Schwarzenegger pregnant?

The controversial radio presenter is pregnant, Nsiah Asante has observed. The observation is backed with proof gathered from her recent activities as well as an insider’s account.

Maurice Ampaw: 'It Is Not A Crime To Have Sex With A Married Woman'

Reputable lawyer, Maurice Ampaw has said having sexual intercourse with a married woman is not a crime in the laws of the Ghana. According to him, there are no such laws in the country’s constitution therefore if a person found culpable of such act, the only punishment will come from the customary law level.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Abetifi in the Eastern Region, Peter Wiafe Pepera has passed on Saturday. Pepera, 62, passed while on admission at the 37 Hospital in Accra after a short illness. His daughter confirmed the news of his death.

Ivor Green Street, flagbearer of the Convention People Party, says the Northern Region will not be cowed into voting for the National Democratic Congress in the November 7 polls. In an interview held during a rally in Tamale, Mr Greenstreet said the NDC has for years used the murder of the Yana as a bargaining chip but it won't happen this time around.

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Western and Central sector final year training teachers have reminded government to put in place measures to ensure that they do not suffer same fate as field teachers over salaries. To this end, they are calling on government to immediately get them registered at the Controller and Accountant General’s Department in order to receive their salaries immediately after posting.

Daniel Asiedu, the young man who is being held for allegedly killing Joseph Boakye Danquah-Adu, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa North in the Eastern Region, has reportedly claimed that he is now relying on his initial statement he gave to the police. He had earlier claimed that he and two other people were contracted to kill the MP.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Martins Njubuigbo, popularly known as Elder Maya or Papa Labista, is said to be critically sick. His fellow actor, Ernest Obi, reportedly revealed on Instagram that Njubuigbo was suffering from liver disease and launched a campaign to raise funds for the ailing actor.

Obi said Njubuigbo needed One million naira for his medical treatment and called on Nigerians to assist the actor, who he said had dedicated over 20 years of his life to film-making.

“He is fighting for his life. His liver. He needs you. Needs me. Needs us,” he said. One unverified social media account posted a picture which appeared to corroborate Obi’s claims. Some Nigerians have expressed words of support for the actor. “Wao. This man must not go. Let we the rich help save a life,” one social media user noted “May God protect him and give him the strength to pull through these hard times in Jesus’ name. Amen,” another added.

Accra: Public nurses won’t be bonded to Gov’t from 2017

The Ministry of Health has revealed it will no longer bond nurses who receive their training in public health training institutions. Starting from the 2017/2018 academic year, new entrant trainee nurses will not be mandated to serve a bond after completion of their training in government funded health training institutions.

Three teachers of the Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School (SHS) in the Upper East Region have been released from the school for their part in a sex scandal and assault on two students. Bolgatanga Municipal Director of Education Madison Amokase Anane, who was not enthused about the behaviour of and various roles played by the teachers in relation to the scandal recommended the transfer of the affected teachers from the school after a disciplinary committee probe.

Chiefs in the Volta region have warned they will not tolerate tribal politics in the upcoming elections. According to the chiefs, it is inappropriate for politicians in any democratic society to canvass for support and solidarity through tribalism and ethnicity.

Kwesi Pratt, Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper has said the government will soon sell the people of Ghana when there are no more public companies to be sold. He said none of public institutions sold by governments in the past have benefited the people of the country, yet, more and more of the companies are being put on divestiture.

“For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state that under the existing and applicable law, where a person’s registration is challenged during a registration process, that challenge must be referred to a District Registration Review Committee (DRRC) for determination,” it said. The Electoral Commission itself, has no power under any law currently in force to unilaterally delete the names of persons from the register.

Togbe Atatim IV, Chief of the Mafi Traditional Area, has indicated that the Chiefs and people of South and Central Tongu are confident that the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is “capable of rising to the occasion and will not disappoint us”, when given the opportunity in this year’s election.

Thirty five years after the legendary reggae singer Bob Marley passed on, his legacy still lives on, thanks largely to the messages of love and unity that his music espoused. In memory of this outstanding legacy, birthday anniversary celebrations in honour of the reggae legend have been held across the globe every May 11, the date on which he died in 1981.

Corporal Frank Essel, a police officer with the SWAT Unit at the Ashanti Regional police headquarters, has been shot dead by a group of armed robbers in Kumas. Essel, a driver was shot on May 19 after the armed robbers stormed a hotel at Dichemmuoso in Kumasi.

Gary Stevenson and Katy Rourke

A man was jailed for killing his roommate over her refusal to have sex because she had to go to work. 27-year-old Gary Stevenson stabbed 25-year-old Katy Rourke in the heart just two weeks after she moved into the apartment in Glasgow, Scotland.

Credible information reaching tv3network.com indicates that a worker of the Tema Oil Refinery, Senanu Asbeit Akpade is currently in the custody of the Bureau of National Investigations -BNI for possessing a gun ‘in wait for President Mahama’.

The Brong Ahafo Regional Police Command is trying to unravel the circumstances under which a 21-year old suspected armed robber, Kwaku Yeboah who was under a 24-hour guard at the Sunyani Regional Hospital managed to escape on Thursday, May 5, 2016. The command has thus given the police constable who was guarding the suspect (name withheld), who is part of the operations unit a 10-day ultimatum to find the suspected robber or face the full rigours of the rules and regulations of the Ghana Police Service.

Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana and running mate to Nana Akufo-Addo, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has described as reckless Government’s decision to borrow $250 million and pay interest on it by keeping it at a private bank (UBA). According to Dr. Bawumia, the Finance Minister’s confirmation that it transferred $250 million of the proceeds from the $1 billion Euroband was an admission of weakness and incompetence.

National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters and those of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) have clashed on Sunday evening as the limited registration came to an end. A communication member of the NPP who for fear of his life gave his name as Akwesi Aboagye said, the monitoring officers of the elephant family were allegedly assaulted by members of the NDC after resisting attempts by the umbrella members, to register minors and foreigners.

A state of confusion took hold of the Nkwegu community in Ebonyi on Monday as over 200 women stripped naked and took to the streets in protest of the continued detention of their President General Ndubuisi Ekumankama.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) says it is considering holding a separate presidential debate for candidates of the two major political parties. The Public Policy Institute says the consideration is based on a survey it conducted in Ghana. Participants of the survey indicated they would want to witness a separate debate between the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama and that of New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

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