A Ghanaian fishing community at Akpakpadodome in Benin is facing eviction following the government’s decision to develop the area. The community made up 860 Ghanaians who survive on small-scale fishing was established by their grandfathers about 90 years ago but are now at a cross-roads after the Benin government announced its decision to move them … Read more
In Benin City, Nigeria’s capital of illegal migration, no one says the word “prostitution”. The word on the street for the young girls who leave for Italy or France is “hustling”. About 37,500 Nigerians arrived in Italy by boat in 2016, more than from any other African country, and most of them were from the … Read more
Black Stars “B” assistant Coach Maxwell Konadu admits his side’s 1-1 draw with Benin was a real test for the team. The home-based Black Stars side drew with their counterparts from Benin in an international friendly on Thursday. The game was also used as part of the team’s preparation for the upcoming WAFU tournament. Konadu … Read more
Powers Boothe, the character actor known for his villain roles in TV’s Deadwood, and in the movies Tombstone, Sin City and The Avengers, has died. He was 68. Beau Bridges tweeted the news and called him “a dear friend, great actor, devoted father and husband.” Boothe’s publicist says he died of natural causes at his … Read more
The two women were killed at their home and buried in a nearby bush at Akwamufie on May 5, 2016 A group calling itself Concerned Diasporans is accusing the Attorney General’s department and the American Embassy of dragging its feet in seeking justice in the case of the two African-Americans who were murdered at Akwamufie … Read more
The Upper West Region representative in the 2016 Legacy Edition of Ghana’s Most Beautiful Season X, Deme, has promised to go on a romantic date with any fan who guesses her age right. Celebrating her birthday today, April 4, Deme real name Ruth Goli has refused to disclose her age, stating she wants to keep … Read more
Benin is asking for the return of treasures that were taken during French colonial rule from the end of the 19th century, re-opening a thorny diplomatic issue that resonates across Africa. Lawmakers and civil society groups from both countries have written to French President Francois Hollande, calling for the return of “colonial treasures”, including royal … Read more
TV and Radio personality Amanda Jissih is not the same old person you saw years ago. Mandy J as friends fondly calls her has for the past months been busy with a session of vigorous physical exercise just to lose some flesh. Zionfelix.net weeks ago published her keep-fit session for the public to know how … Read more
In the Very Holy Church of Jesus Christ of Baname, the 25-year-old founder calls herself God, her business partner is a self-styled Pope and devotees pledge to end the reign of the Devil. Its charismatic theology and clashes with other religions have caused it to be expelled from Benin’s community of churches, and repeated scandals … Read more
With its palm tree-lined beaches, unique heritage and wildlife parks, Benin can hold its own against the best African holiday destinations. But tourism revenue accounts for just 0.7 percent of gross domestic product and there were only 240,000 visitors in 2014, according to World Bank figures. That compares to an average of one million visitors … Read more
HIP-LIFE artiste, Tinny, has revealed that he has received information indicating that a copy of his musical CD and a picture, symbolising his career as musician, has been taken to a spiritualist in Benin by an unknown artiste for rituals. Narrating the story to Dr. Pounds on Hitz FM in Accra, Tinny said that the spiritual intervention in … Read more
Parliament will today [Wednesday, 15th February, 2017], begin investigations into a bribery allegation raised by some members of the minority who are serving on the Appointments Committee. Three members of the minority on that committee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Alhassan Suhuyini and Mahama Ayariga alleged that some monies were paid to them after the vetting of … Read more
University of Lagos bans both male and female students from wearing tight-fitting clothes The University of Lagos in Nigeria’s commercial capital has banned both male and female students from wearing tight-fitting clothes, including trousers, skirts and blouses, local newspapers report. They quote a management circular as also banning “all clothes which reveal sensitive parts of … Read more
The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce has expressed satisfaction with the Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyremanteng, for pledging to strengthen and boost local businesses in the country. Alan Kyremanteng during his vetting process mentioned the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as one of the organizations he would use to increase Ghana’s trade market … Read more
The historical edifice is situated on the lands of the Edina traditional area The Paramount Chief of the Edina traditional area, Nana Kwadwo VI, has threatened to close down the Elmina castle by Friday, January 27, if authorities do not pay the appropriate royalties to the traditional Council. Though the historical edifice is situated on … Read more
The first ever Beach Skate soccer event was held at the La Pleasure beach with sponsorship from Binatone. Binatone, the first choice in household electrical and electronic appliance with its marketing network spanning over 50 countries, in collaboration with Sports and Youth Development Organization Ghana (SYDO) an NGO is committed to the development of the … Read more
Who the hell am I to tell you where to live, eh? After all, I reported myself to the Immigration hoping they would deport me back home. The nice immigration lady kindly told me that they had not received my medical report back yet and I should wait until they get it. Unknown to her … Read more
The National Democratic Congress’ parliamentary aspirant for Tema Central, Ebi Bright, has denied the existence of any nude photos of her in circulation, as a section of the public has questioned her moral uprightness to contest for the legislature. There are concerns from certain quarters that photos of the actress in bikini on the internet … Read more
Mona aka Hajia4real and Amanda Afriyie used to be lovely friends before they decided to fight each other over a man and more. Hajia4real once disclosed that she met Amanda in the night club and they just clicked which led to their friendship. Well, after Hajia4real delivered, Amanda Afriyie sent her a congratulatory message and … Read more