Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels

President Akufo-Addo has expressed his doubt whether galamsey activist, Aisha Huang was really deported from Ghana as reported sometime back.[ads2] Aisha Huang, a Chinese national was recently arrested alongside three others for their involvement in illegal mining activities popularly referred to as ‘galamsey’. Her arrest came as shocking to many Ghanaians since she was reported to have been ejected from Ghana years ago for her involvement in illegal mining activities.[ads3] Speaking in relation to Aisha Huang’s recent arrest, President Akufo-Addo said the Chinese national has become a kingpin in galamsey activities in the country and not sure whether she was…

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Hasaacas Ladies coach, Yusif Basigi has been nominated in this year’s Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards (EMY Africa Awards) after incredible campaign with the team.[ads2] Coach Basigi has been nominated in the man of the year sports category alongside three other Ghanaian sports personalities. The Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards (EMY Africa Awards) is an award ceremony which was established in 2015 to honour and celebrate eminent men exclusively. The awards are presented annually and is usually occasioned with the period around Father’s Day. Yusif Basigi who is a former Ghana women’s national U-20 coach will battle with…

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Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra had a rousing welcome after landing at the Kotoka International Airport in Ghana on Monday night, September 12, 2022.[ads2] The French international with African decent has touched down in Ghana on the invitation of Manchester United Supporters Union in the country. He was welcomed by the Manchester United Supporters Union with dancing and singing before heading to his hotel.[ads3] Evra is expected to tour some part of Ghana before leaving for Senegal, Ivory Coast and Nigeria. Watch the video below https://youtu.be/EXKU1EhDS4E [ads4]

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Fast rising Ghanaian rapper cum singer, Mohammed Ismail Sheriff popularly known in the showbiz industry as Black Sheriff has bagged his first ever BET nomination.[ads2] The “Kweku The Traveller” hit-maker was nominated in the international flow category of the 2022 BET Hip Hop awards and will battle with eight other rappers for the top award. His competitors are Nadia Nakai from Zimbabwe and South Africa’s Blxckie.[ads3] Others are Benjamin Epps (France), Le Juiice (France), Central Cee (UK), Knucks (UK), Haviah Mighty (Canada), Tasha & Tracie (Brazil). The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 30, 2022…[ads4]

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After a successful event in the Greater Accra, all roads will lead to the assembly hall of Archbishop Porter Girls Senior High school in Takoradi for the Western Region’s edition of the HD+ kids armwrestling championship slated for Saturday, September 17, 2022.[ads2] Over hundreds of kids will compete for the bragging rights, cash prizes and other goodies in the much-publicized Takoradi edition of the championship which is being organized under the auspices of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation in partnership with SES HD Ghana Limited. According to the President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, Charles Osei-Assibey, kids between the ages of…

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AshantiGold Sporting Club have placed an interlocutory injunction on the commencement of the 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season.[ads2] This comes after the Obuasi-based club was demoted to the division two over match-fixing against Inter Allies in Ghana Premier League last two seasons. According to a court injunction sighted by Kyfilla.com, the President of the former Ghana Premier League champions, Dr Kwaku Frimpong want the upcoming league season on hold until Ashantigold SC are reinstated as part of the Premier League clubs for the 2022/23 league season.[ads3] The 2022/23 Ghana Premier League season was scheduled to commence on Friday, September 9,…

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About 7.9million Ghanaians  from 6 years and above cannot reads and write with understanding according to findings from upcoming report from the Ghana Statistical Service.[ads2] According to the findings, out of the 7.9million, 4.6million are females while 3.3million are males, indicating a female disadvantage that has been persistent over time. The findings divulge that between the 2010 and 2021 Population and Housing Censuses, about 1.2 million illiterate adults between 15 years and above were included to the population – from 4.3 million in 2010 to 5.5 million in 2021.[ads3] The Ghana Statistical Service indicate that the country has lower levels…

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As part of investigations into the Ellembelle excavators, the Police have arrested five Chinese for their involvement in the case.[ads2] According to the police, an intelligence-led operation through the night of September 7 till the dawn of September 8 led to the arrest of the five Chinese nationals. The five are Shi zhong Qix, Wei Lin Xi, Huang Qian Xin, Li Jian Wen and Huang Qian Shang and we’re arrested at their hideout in Esiama in the Ellembelle District in the Western Region.[ads3] In a statement, the Police says the Ghana Immigration Service have been contacted for the details of…

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The District Chief Executive of Ellembelle, Mr Kwasi Bonzoh has been granted bail after his arrest on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.[ads2] The astute politician and three other people were arrested by the Police for obstructing operations. The police in a statement on Wednesday, indicated that an intelligence operation retrieved one of the excavators that were reported missing in the district.[ads3] And while a “team of police officers were escorting the excavator to Takoradi, at the Axim Junction, the DCE organised and led some thugs to attack the police and obstruct the operation. The DCE and three others were therefore arrested…

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