Author: Papa Linc

Students at a Utah middle school staged a walkout to protest their peers who identified as ‘furries’ – people who dress up in costumes of animals – scratching and biting classmates. The hours-long protest took place outside Mt. Nebo Middle School in Payson, Utah, on Wednesday. It was triggered by a petition demanding a stricter dress code, with some middle schoolers reported the offending students were physically attacking other people.A ‘furry’ is anyone with a strong interest in anthropomorphic animals. Enthusiasts often don full-body animal costumes and gather at ‘furry’ conventions.The allegations from inside Mt. Nebo Middle School drew condemnation from members of the costumed…

One of the trains at the Polish factory One of the modern trains recently procured by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government from Poland has reportedly been involved in an accident.According to reports, the train which arrived from Poland about two weeks ago crashed during a test run in the Asuogyaman District.The train was being prepared to ply the Tema-Mpakadan railway line.Pictures of the crash, shared on social media on Thursday, April 18, 2024, showed the front of the train badly damaged.The train hit a KIA truck that had been abandoned across a section of the stretch.The Ministry of Railways…

Entertainment of Thursday, 18 April 2024 Source: bbc.com 2024-04-18 Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy, Kenya’s President William Ruto, and captain of South Africa’s national rugby team Siya Kolisi are leading the group of Africans who have been recognized by Time magazine among the world’s most influential people.Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, which celebrates individuals who have left a lasting mark in their fields.Grammy-winning French-Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo hailed the Nigerian musician as “history in the making”.Kolisi was recognized for his leadership through “wisdom and humility”. South African comedian Trevor Noah said that Kolisi gave…

Sports News of Thursday, 18 April 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2024-04-18 Andre Ayew and Asamoah Gyan Former Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan, has clarified his relationship with teammate Andre Dede Ayew, emphasizing that they are only teammates on the pitch and not close friends. Despite playing for more than a decade together in the Black Stars, Gyan stated that he has always maintained a strong bond with Ayew but that did not extend off the pitch.Gyan explained that he has his own set of friends who he hangs out with and it’s the same with Ayew, however, in camp they are…

Nigerian singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, popularly known as Brymo, has stirred reactions online after he queried Afrobeats queen, Tiwa Savage about the inspiration of her new song, ‘Men are crazy’. Commenting on her latest picture, he asked why she chose to use that line in her song and be the first female singer to categorise men like that. According to him, women did worse things to men but they chose to discuss their woes privately and not make ssongs announcing it to the world. He wrote; “Hey @tiwasavage .. I’d like to know the thoughts behind the .. “men are crazy”…

The Metropolitan Police has been branded ‘beyond appalling’ after an officer threatened to arrest a Jewish man trying to cross the road at a pro-Palestine march because his ‘presence was antagonising’.The London local, who said he trying to walk around the capital after going to a synagogue, was filmed being pulled aside by a police officer who said he was ‘breaching the peace’ because he was ‘quite openly Jewish’.In a video shared by Campaign Against Antisemitism from Saturday’s march, the man – who was wearing a kippah on his head – tells the officer: ‘I don’t want to stay here, I…

Prof Raymond Atuguba is Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law The Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Raymond Atuguba, has asserted that Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, would not be happy with the current crop of lawyers in the country.According to him, Ghanaian lawyers are now only interested in their parochial interest rather than using their skills to build a better Ghana, myjoyonline.com reports.Professor Atuguba said that Dr Nkrumah looked out for lawyers, with multi-talents, who would help find the solutions to Ghana’s challenges, thereby driving the country’s development. However, he asserted…

The Public Relations Officer for the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG), Mawule Ekpe Peter, known as Abro, has waded into the ongoing discussion surrounding Dancehall artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy.According to him, there is nothing wrong with Shatta Wale’s constant verbal attacks on Stonebwoy since the latter deserves it.Recall that after the 3Music Sallahfest event, which took place on April 12, 2024, rumours popped up that Stonebwoy was initially booked to perform but boycotted the event as he did not want to share a stage with Shatta Wale, who was also booked to perform.Although the rumours were yet to…

Sports News of Thursday, 18 April 2024 Source: www.ghanaweb.com 2024-04-18 Ghanaian boxer, Bastie Samir Ghanaian boxer, Bastie Samir has vowed to retire from boxing if Nigerian boxer, Rasheed Idowu beats him in a rematch. Rasheed defeated Bastie Samir via a second-round knockout with a combination of punches to end their vacant Universal Boxing Organization [UBO] African Light Heavyweight title fight. The fight was stopped after the second knockdown as Bastie Samir lost consciousness until the medical team revived him. Despite the annihilation by the Nigerian boxer, Bastie Samir still wants a rematch. He explained that Rasheed injured him with a…

Jay Tendo, the dynamic Afrobeat artiste and producer, has been on a remarkable journey in recent years. Hailing from Takoradi, Ghana, his musical journey began at an early age, igniting a passion that continues to drive him forward. Blending elements of Ghanaian and Nigerian music, Jay Tendo crafts a unique sound that he eagerly shares with the world. His latest release, “Lover Boy,” stands as a testament to his creativity. Through this single, Jay Tendo exudes his ardor as he pledges himself as a true lover to his muse, radiating certainty in his affection. As 2024…