Author: Papa Linc

Lidl and Aldi saw the biggest rise in prices for basic groceries such as milk, butter and cheese last year, a surprising study has found. The German supermarkets saw overall year-on-year price inflation hit 21.1% (Lidl) and 20.8% (Aldi) in December, according to the research by consumer magazine Which?However the low-cost favourites are still cheaper overall compared to their rivals, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s Asda and Morrisons, but the gap is said to be narrowing.Asda saw the third-highest price rises over the period, with 15.4%, followed by Waitrose (14.5%), Sainsbury’s (13.75%), Tesco (13.1%), Morrisons (12.9%) and Ocado (10.5%).   Lidl and Aldi saw…

London CNN  —  Global oil demand is expected to hit its highest-ever level this year on the back of China’s swift reopening of its economy. Oil demand could surge by 1.9 million barrels per day to reach a record 101.7 million barrels per day, the International Energy Agency said in its latest monthly report, released Wednesday. “China will drive nearly half this global demand growth even as the shape and speed of its reopening remains uncertain,” the IEA said. Beijing began to dismantle its strict zero-Covid policy in December, paving the way for a rebound in travel, trade and business…

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is a convention-defying politician in more ways than one. His signature policy since taking office, the digitalisation agenda, is one that has raised many eyebrows as it is out of the box. Recently, his gold-for-oil policy is another unconventional idea he pulled out of a box to deal with a persistent problem.This unconventional nature appears to be paying dividends in more ways than one for Bawumia. At a point where the country is facing numerous challenges and politicians remain unpopular, Bawumia appears to buck this trend.Over the weekend, the Vice President managed to unwittingly turn a funeral…

President Nana Akufo-Addo has wished Joe Ghartey well in the upcoming New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race. Mr. Ghartey, New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for the Essikado-Ketan Constituency and former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice on 13th January 2023, paid a courtesy call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at the Jubilee House to officially inform him of his intention to contest in the NPP Presidential Primaries slated for later this year. The President in a discussion with Ghartey said he saw his role as ensuring a fair playing field. According to the President, he was prepared to support…

A Kenyan man, James Jkorir, has taken to social media to cry out that his wife denies him his marital rights. Jkorir, in a post on his Facebook page, said that he regrets marrying his wife because she always pretends to be sick whenever he wants to make love with her. The disgruntled man, while sharing his predicament, sought advice from his follower on how to handle the situation. “How can I deal with a wife who pretends to be sick whenever I ask for sex… I regret to be in such a marriage!!!,” he lamented on a Christian Facebook…

A young pepper seller has gone the extra mile to express the depth of his love for his girlfriend by carving her name on his arm. The lover boy’s symbolism of love was captured in a video shared on the internet, and it has sparked mixed reactions from social media users. In the trending clip, the pepper seller, who is seen standing in his kiosk with his goods on display, had the name “Zainab” carved into his right arm. The cut appeared to not have healed completely as it was still fresh and pink, with traces of blood. He however…

Jealous woman, 33, who slashed a young mother’s face with a kitchen knife in booze and drug-fuelled party rage then went on the run for six months has finally been brought to justiceKarlie Tuft, 33, was on drugs and alcohol when she slashed Bianca BeaumontTuft had wrongly accused Ms Beaumont of flirting with boyfriend John JacksonJudge jailed her for six years and she has finally been captured after six monthsBy Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 05:50 EST, 18 January 2023 | Updated: 06:49 EST, 18 January 2023 A fugitive partygoer who slashed a mother’s face in a cocaine-fuelled rage has…

CNN  —  Coco Gauff fought through a tough second-round match at the Australian Open on Wednesday, defeating Emma Raducanu 6-3 7-6. The 18-year-old Gauff is now unbeaten in seven matches this year having won the ASB Classic in Auckland earlier this month. Against Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, she faced arguably her sternest test of the year so far, and the much-anticipated encounter certainly lived up to its billing. Both players produced high-quality shots at crucial moments, but it was Gauff, seeded seventh for the tournament, who had the upper hand throughout. “Considering the circumstances, I can imagine both…

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has accused the Secretary of the National Cathedral Board of Trustees, Reverend Victor Kusi-Boateng, of engaging in conflict of interest, including possession of multiple identities and other alleged criminal dealings.According to the MP, Rev. Kusi-Boateng reportedly transferred GH¢2.6million from the National Cathedral Secretariat to JNS Talent Centre Limited owned by Rev. Kusi-Boateng under his second name, Kwabena Adu Gyamfi.Meanwhile, the Executive Director of the National Cathedral, Dr Paul Opoku Mensah, has in a statement refuted allegations of corruption and conflict of interest against the Reverend Minister.Reacting to this during the Sports…

The Ghana Police Service says it has commenced investigations into a viral audio alleging that some of its officers deliberately planted narcotics in the vehicle of a man claiming to be a medical doctor.  In the tape, the said doctor is heard narrating how the policemen numbering about four attempted to extort money from him after the illegal substances were allegedly found in his car after a check amidst threats and humiliation.  In the audio, the said doctor claimed the matter has been reported to the East Legion and Accra Central Police Stations as well as the Narcotics Control Commission…