A drinking bar operator in Accra has been sentenced to eleven years in prison after being found guilty of unlawful possession of narcotic drugs.
Ama Forson was arrested on suspicion of selling drinks to the patrons of her drinking bar laced with Indian hemp. She pleaded not guilty in court, but the trial judge found her guilty after perusing the evidence presented in the case.
Month: March 2016
Vienna City in Accra Catches FIRE | Fire Fighters Battle to Bring It Under Control
Vienna City, Ghana’s version of sin city or perhaps Sodom and Gomorrah has caught fire—and fire fighters are currently battling to bring the fire under control. Located on the border of Accra Circle and Adabraka, Vienna City remains a hot spot at night—popularly known as a hub of prostitutes. The cause of the fire is … Read more
Lawsuit Claiming Empire Was A Rip-Off Thrown Out Of Court
One of the many lawsuits against hit show Empire, which claims that show creator Lee Daniels stole the idea from the plaintiff, has been unceremoniously thrown out of court.
The judge in the case threw out Jon Astor-White’s lawsuit, which pointed to some similarities between the plot of Fox’s hit show and an idea he claims he shipped to some Hollywood bigwigs some time back.
There’s No Justification For What My Wife Did- Nii Odartey Lamptey
Former Ghana international Nii Odartey Lamptey, who got the shock of his life some years ago when he discovered none of his three children with his wife were actually his, has opened up on the entire episode.
The former international made an appearance on Starr Chat with Bola Ray and opened up on the subject to him.
7 Weeks Old Gorilla Called Afia…Minus Schwarzenegger Gets Her First Taste of the Open Air in UK As the First first Gorilla Born By Caesarean Section
Why has a Gorilla been named Afia? Of course, minus the Schwarzenegger—else we would have helped our very own radio presenter with the same nickname to sue to Bristol Zoo in UK for contempt.
Anyway, there was happiness at Bristol Zoo as a seven-week-old Afia, the first gorilla born by caesarean section in the UK, blinked in the bright sunshine—but report says she looked contented as her keepers began familiarising her with the British climate.
Avram Grant Kind Of Apologises For Comments About Ghanaians Focusing On Bullsh*t
Black Stars coach Avram Grant’s love affair with the Ghanaian media doesn’t look like ending anytime soon, as the Israeli continues to remain lukewarm towards the all important job he holds.
The GFA has announced that the coach has apologised for comments he had been deemed disrespectful to Ghanaians.
Afriyie Acquah Quashes Rumours that He Has Divorced His Wife Amanda
Afriyie Acquah has quashed reports claiming he has divorced his wife Amanda. Rumours were circulating yesterday that the Black Stars international’s marriage with Amanda has hit the rocks due to marital infidelity on the part of the latter. But the Torino midfielder quickly took to his Twitter account to rubbish reports, saying he is “happily … Read more
Group Known As ‘Great Democrats’ Make Ghc 5,000 Donation To Enable Veteran Actor William Addo Undergo Eye Surgery
Veteran actor William Addo can heave a huge sigh of relief after a quick fundraising effort raised the cash needed for him to undergo eye surgery.
During Starr Fm’s morning show ‘Morning Starr’ on Thursday, the issue of Mr Addo’s problems came up, and the station initiated a quick fundraiser to raise the Ghc 5,000 needed.
Ghana Freethinkers Podcast Returns Friday @ 2000 GMT
The Ghana Freethinkers podcast, the lively weekly podcast led by Chris-Vincent Agyapong Febiri, is set to return this Friday.
The podcast discusses the interesting issues concerning religion, law, philosophy, politics and many others, all from the freethinking angle.
Swedish Man In Police Grips For Farting In A Girl’s Apartment After She Refused Him S*x
A Swedish man is in police grips after his juvenile response to a girl’s refusal to have s*x with him led to her reporting him to the authorities.
The pair had agreed to the dalliance, but she refused to participate when the time came. Disappointed, the man farted and left the flat.
Tagoe Sisters Says Daughter Of Glorious Jesus Never Stole A Song From Them
Gospel singers the ‘Tagoe Sisters’ have come out to clarify comments they made concerning the song ‘Enne Manya Anigye’, saying they never implied that Daughters of Glorious Jesus stole it from them.
According to them, their comments were to the effect that they were supposed to record the song, but the Daughters did it first, and that wasn’t any theft of their intellectual property, since the song wasn’t theirs to begin with.
Halle Berry And Juliane Moore Tapped For Roles In Sequel To Kingsman Dubbed ‘The Golden Circle’
The sequel to the 2015 highly successful spy flick ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ is shaping up, and it looks like it would be a blockbuster to rival the first one.
Titled ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’, the sequel would see the return of Taron Egerton as spy Gary ‘Eggsy’ Uwin, as well as two new A-list additions to the cast, Halle Berry and Juliane Moore.
Jon Benjamin Mocks Shutdown Of OB TV- Says Maybe He Can Reappear On Discovery Channel
The jokes at Bishop Obinim’s expense are just commencing, after the National Communication Authority (NCA) announced the shutdown of his television station due to technical violations.
For someone of his massive powers to fall prey to petty human constraints seems a little dubious.
VIDEO: Mariah Carey’s HIV Positive Convalescing Sister Begs The Singer For Financial Aid
Mariah Carey is a multi-millionaire herself, and engaged to Australian billionaire James Packer, so it seems a little embarrassing that it has to come to this.
Alison Carey, Mariah’s elder sister, who has faced numerous medical conditions over the years, currently awaits brain and spine surgery, and is crying for financial aid from her sister.
Obinim TV Taken Off Air By National Communication Authority
There has been several complaints about the type of content Bishop Obinim’s OB TV churns out, but it seems like its (temporary) demise has been brought about by other means rather than content.
Alongside several other stations, OB TV has been taken off air by the National Communications Authority (NCA) for not meeting the basic requirements for operating a television station.
Former Ghana Striker Kojo Poku Says Some Players Pay Bribes To Get National Team Call-Ups
Former Ghana and Asante Kotoko striker Kojo Poku ‘Mahala’, has come out with some wild allegations against runners of the senior national team, the Black Stars.
According to the former Black Star, some players have to pay bribes to get call-ups, which in his mind, explains why some players do so well in Europe without getting call-ups.
VIDEO: Majid Michel Featured On CNN’s ‘African Voices’
Majid Michel was interviewed by CNN for their ‘African Voices’ feature, and the Ghanaian actor had a lot of revelations to make.
The award winning actor talked about how aside his career, he has been making huge moves off-screen to help individuals, and society in general, to become a better place.
Veteran Actor William Addo Struggling To Raise Funds For Ghc 5,000 Eye Surgery
In what is becoming something of an unfortunate trope, another veteran actor is in dire need of cash to undergo life saving surgery.
William Addo, veteran of both theatre and cinema, is facing a health crisis, and like many others before him, is finding it difficult to raise the requisite cash for the procedure.
Mathsets Branded With President Mahama’s Image Distributed To Students In The Eastern Region
We know it’s not like we are coming off another branding scandal or anything- so way to go, government.
Mathematical sets branded with the images of the President, John Dramani Mahama and the DCE for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, are being distributed to schools in the Asuogyaman district of the Eastern region.
British Study Finds Distrust Of Atheists Is ‘Deeply Ingrained’
It is one of religion’s greatest successes, which is being able to equate morality to religiosity. There is no evidence that the religious are any more moral than or upright than their non-religious counterparts, but as we know with religion, something doesn’t have to be true for people to believe it wholeheartedly.
So this permeates into a society where people automatically think atheists are bad people, and that is the results this study so clearly brings out.
Halle Berry Joins Instagram And Twitter- Shares Raunchy Pic As First Post
Better late than never, I believe that’s how the saying goes.
Multiple award winning actress Halle Berry has joined the social media bandwagon, opening accounts on Instagram and Twitter Tuesday and introducing fans to her world.
VIDEO: ‘Jesus Christ’ Impersonator Hilariously Falls Off The Cross
In a new twist to Jesus’ crucifixion, the 21st century re-enactment ends with the son of God plummeting to the ground.
During Easter celebrations in the town of Santa Barbara in Guatemala, a little mishap occurred that has since been the toast of social media.
NPP Handily Wins Abuakwa North By-Election
The New Patriotic Party candidate for the Abuakwa North by-election, Gifty Twum Ampofo, has easily seen off her competitors to be elected as the MP-elect for the Abuakwa North constituency.
Ampofo secured 10,033 votes representing 89.60% of the total votes cast, to beat the Ghana Freedom Party’s Samuel Frimpong and Isaac Kwartey’s of the United People’s Party.
Nana Quame Endorses Nana Akuffo-Addo For President
Highlife singer Nana Quame, who performed for many dignitaries at this year’s Kwahu Easter festival- including New Patriotic Party flagbearer Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo- has endorsed the 72 year old for President.
Nana Quame made the choice known during an appearance on ‘The Zone’ on Starr fm Tuesday.
GFA To Summon Coach Avram Grant After He Said Ghanaians Should Focus On Football And Not Bullsh*t
Coach Avram Grant is set to be summoned before his bosses at the Ghana FA to explain a comment he made regarding Ghanaians after the Stars 3-1 win over Mozambique last Thursday.
Speaking to reporters after the game, the Israeli said, in response to a question about him not spending enough time in Ghana- that Ghana can go far, but only if Ghanaians focus on the football and not the bullsh*t.
Mzbel & Menaye Donkor Put their Chest on DISPLAY | M & M Enterprise
Ghanaian musician-Mzbel and Menaye Donko, wife of Ghanaian footballer-Sulley Muntari have decided to give us a tease of their chest assets—by putting them on a shadow display. Without coming off as tacky, the two decided to take the camera a little close to their twins—enough to get you looking but not enough to really see much. Menaye … Read more
Father-In-Law Of British Fugitive- Bank Of Ghana Governor Set To Resign
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Henry Kofi Wampah, has announced that he would be stepping down from his post at the end of this month.
Wampah was appointed by the President in 2012, and has had a relatively bumpy ride as governor of the central bank during a time of runaway deflation of the cedi and a private sector crippled due to the power crisis.