Author Archives: larryehu

EC staff share state vehicles

It seems there is no end in sight for the troubles of the Electoral Commission (EC) as it has emerged that the electoral management body auctioned 40 of its vehicles in 2013 to its members of staff. Although management of the EC estimated the value of the 40 vehicles at GH¢402,000, a valuer at Intercity State Transport Corporation (STC) valued ...

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Chale Wote photos: The beautiful are not truly lovely, it is the loved that is beautiful

Huge buildings of big businesses on the Accra highstreet, elbow Jamestown into nonentity. Among the few cosmopolitans who would come here, would be officials of the Statistical Service to count the speed of reproduction and tell another depressing story of choked gutters and children giving birth to children. But here in this corner is exactly where an amazing new ritual ...

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Jerry Lewis: US comedian dies aged 91 in Las Vegas

Entertainer Jerry Lewis, one of Hollywood’s most successful comedians, has died aged 91. A family statement said he died of natural causes at his home in Las Vegas on Sunday morning. Lewis’s 10-year partnership with Dean Martin saw them star in 16 films and achieve huge box office success. He became the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, chalking up hits such ...

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AFCON 2019: CAF postpones inspection mission to Cameroon

An inspection mission to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon has been postponed by the Confederation of African Football (Caf). The Caf-appointed team was scheduled to begin the eight-day inspection on Sunday 20 August. Caf confirmed the visit would now take place at a later date following the withdrawal of audit firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC). No reason has been given for ...

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Rawlings agrees with Kufuor for the first time

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has for the first time concurred with propositions from his colleague John Agyekum Kufuor on his stance on the composition of the Council of State. Both former Presidents were guests speakers at the ‘Accra Dialogues’ organized by the Institute of Law and Public Affairs in partnership with Media General under the theme “‘The Role of ...

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Dyce thrilled fans at Chalewote festival

Dyce who was billed to perform at Olive radio stage at the Chalewote festival at James-town Accra on 20th August 2017 made a quick stop at the “yo-yo shrine ” to support his fellow artists. When he was spotted by the organisers, he was asked to come on stage and do a little freestyle for the fans. And as you ...

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High Court dismisses suit by Winners Chapel International

After 13 years of legal battle over the ownership of Winners Chapel, the Accra High Court has dismissed a suit by Winners Chapel International (WCI) which sought to evict Winners Chapel Ghana (WCG) from the church premises and claim all properties belonging to the church. The court, presided over by Mr Justice K.A. Ofori-Atta, held that WCI, headed by Bishop ...

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Sarkodie’s ‘Highest’ album out September 8

Award-winning rapper, Sarkodie, is set to release his album titled ‘Highest’ on September 8, 2017. ‘Highest’ is a collection of 15 brand new songs, three interludes and a bonus track, making 19 tracks in total. Highest features some major local and international acts such as his long-time friend and Producer Jayso, UK’s very own Big Narstie, Victoria Kimani (Kenya), Moelogo ...

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