Soale Abdul-Razak, a 21-year-old blind young man from Sang in the Mion District of the Northern Region, narrowly escaped death after being accused of witchcraft following his father’s death five days after his birth. His blindness, coupled with his epileptic condition, led to the belief that he was a curse. On the night of their […] The post Haunted By Beliefs: The Plight Of Disabled Children Accused Of Witchcraft In Northern Ghana appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on April 9, appointed Kofi Bosompem Osafo-Maafo, the son of Yaw Osafo-Maafo, Senior Presidential Advisor, to the role of Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), after serving in a deputy role for seven years. He takes over from John Ofori-Tenkorang, who was sacked by President Nana […] The post Profile of new SSNIT Director-General, Kofi Bosompem appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

The Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party for subjecting Ghanaians to a wave of economic hardship coupled with false hopes and promises to turn the country’s fortune around. According to Adongo, the current economic crisis has exposed the incompetence of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu […] The post Adongo Narrates How Dr. Bawumia, NPP Promised ‘Chef Failatu’ Performance But Delivered ‘Chef Smith’ appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

Mia le Roux has become the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa following a divisive competition which saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage. In her acceptance speech, Ms Le Roux said she hoped her victory would help those who felt excluded from society to achieve their “wildest […] The post First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

A Liberian commercial bank owned by Ghanaian millionaire, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, is on the verge of bankruptcy together with one other, International Bank Limited.This according to the news portal, Frontpageafricaonline.com has prompted panic withdrawals from customers. The bank, SIB Liberia Limited started facing challenges in 2020 after it decided to take over the First […] The post Nduom’s Bank In Liberia Reportedly Broke appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

A report reaching us confirmed that Nhyira Marfo Okyere, one of the lead singers and founders of the hit Ghanaian gospel group Team Eternity, has passed away. In an interview with GhanaWeb on Wednesday, blogger Zhikay Ikejunior, who broke the news on his Facebook handle, confirmed the passing. According to Zhikay, who is close to […] The post Team Eternity Member Nhyira Reportedly Dead appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

Actor Van Vicker has discussed why he was not featured in Lilwin’s movie, A Country Called Ghana.Unlike the information that was put out there about the actor rejecting the offer, he said he could not agree with the producers on the number of days he would shoot his scenes in the movie. Van Vicker opened […] The post Van Vicker Gives A Detailed Account On Why He Was Not Featured In Lilwin’s Movie, A Country Called Ghana. appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

A husband’s quest to validate the paternity of his son, named Gigi, led to a bittersweet discovery that has shaken the very foundation of his marriage.In a bid to confirm the paternity of his son, the man, whose name was given as Brandon, signed up for a 3FM program that allows husbands and wives to […] The post How Request For DNA Test ‘Forced’ Woman To Confess About Cheating Two Weeks To Her Wedding On Live Radio appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

A trending photo from the ongoing nationwide protest, tagged “End Bad Governance” has been hailed as the photo of the year for 2024. The widely circulated photo captures a moment in Jos where Christian protesters protect their Muslim counterparts during their prayers. Nigeria, with a population of over 229 million, 371 tribes, and 36 states, […] The post Check Out The Viral photos of Christians Protecting Their Muslim Counterparts As They Pray appeared first on akonnornews ..read more

Actress Fella Makafui has given a strong indication that she does not easily forgive people who wrong her. She can decide to let go and forget, but it also depends on what exactly was done to her. Making this known in a tweet, she said, “To err is human; to forgive depends on what you […] The post To Err Is Human To Forgive Depends On What You Did To Me – Fella Makafui appeared first on akonnornews ..read more