Nigerians To Pay £3,000 Cash Bond Before Entry Into The UK

Starting November 2013, the UK government will start collecting a £3,000 cash bond from visitors of high risk countries coming to Britain on six-month visit visas and guess what, our beloved country is among them. Other countries affected are India, Pakistan, Ghana, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. 

This select countries according to the UK government have been picked for their high number of visa applications and what they see as relatively high levels of immigration abuse and fraud.

The bond will also be expanded to cover thousands of visa applicants and extended to work and student permits as well as tourists. The money will be kept by the Government if visitors do not return home by the time their visas expire. 

PHOTONEWS: Final Burial Rites For Late President John Atta Mills

The funeral of Ghanaian President John Atta Mills, who died suddenly in July 28th, was buried today in Accra, Ghana. 16 African Heads of State, including president Jonathan, attended the burial. May his soul rest in peace...Amen!

Photos: Ghana Commences 3-Day Funeral Rites of Late President Mills

The funeral festivities of late Ghanaian President John Evans Atta-Mills commenced yesterday, August 9th in Accra. The nation prepares to mourn and celebrate the life of the late president with an elaborate three-day ceremony which will culminate in his final  burial on Friday.

Mr. Mills died aged 68 last month, after a quiet battle against throat cancer. He had been expected to run for a second term in office in December.

The casket, draped in the national colours of red, gold and green was carried by members of the Air Force and placed in a hearse brimming with flowers. It is also headed for Accra’s state house for public viewing, ahead of Friday’s burial at a park adjacent to the city’s main landmark, Independence Square.

Up to 15 regional leaders, as well as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan, President Yayi Boni of Benin and Ivory Coast’s leader, Alassane Ouattara are expected to attend the funeral service on Friday.

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Heroic Ghanaian Farm Dog saves Abandoned 2-week-old Baby

A dog was hailed a hero after it was discovered that he protected a two-week-old baby abandoned by the mother under a bridge in Winkongo, near Bolgatanga in the Upper East regional capital of Ghana.

Officials say that the dog, a local farm dog, spent the night watching over the child under the bridge. The dog had gone missing for hours and the owner sent out a search party into the forest to find him. The dog was found in the morning under a bridge, near the owner's farm, with the human baby deriving warmth by nuzzling against its fur.

According to Dog Heirs, Madan Rosemary Azure, Talensi-Nabdam District Director of Health, in an interview with Ghana News Agency, reported that the chief of police said the mother of the baby had abandoned it for unknown reasons. Dog Heirs reports that authorities suspect the mother of the child is a teenager.

The farm dog spent the night cuddling the baby under the bridge. Local health officials say the baby's umbilical cord was still uncut and was infected but the baby was unharmed and survived the night probably only because of the warmth derived from snuggling against the dog.

Health authorities say the baby has been given vaccinations and placed in the care of the local health directorate until a home could be found for him.

Big Brother Stargame Shocker: DKB Slaps Zainab!

Ghanaian housemate, DKB slapped Sierre Leone housemate, Zainab this afternoon for allegedly peeping at him while he was getting ready to shower.

“Never do that again, next time i will slap you,” fumed DKB. Meanwhile, Zainab was not ready to take DKB’s warnings as she provoked him to go ahead and slap her, DKB raised his left arm at her and slapped her in the face. 


We all know this means instant elimination.... Damn! He's really out of his mind, hitting a woman? 

Nigerian Cargo Plane hit bus in Ghana, kills 10

A Nigerian cargo plane belonging to Allied Cargo attempting to take off from the international airport in Ghana's capital, Accra, crashed this evening slamming into a bus loaded with passengers on a nearby street.

At least 10 people have been killed. 

Spotted: Tonto Dikeh with Keri Hilson in Ghana

The American Singer, Keri was in Ghana for a concert alongside Bow Wow..... Tonto Dikeh was one of the host for the show.

Video: Watch Keri Hilson perform the Azonto Dance in Ghana Concert

The American R&B singer Keri Hilson and rapper Bow Wow stunned the crowd with an energetic stage performance at the Stand Up GH event in the country’s International Conference Centre.

The fans were more excited when Keri Hilson performed the Azonto dance.... watch below.