The Ghana Police Service has placed its regional commanders on alert over a planned attack on the Upper Eastern Region of Ghana by alleged bandits from Burkina Faso. According to a police internal memo, the attack which is being targeted at Bolgatanga and its environs could take place “any moment from …
Read More »40-year-old woman drowns in galamsey pit
A 40-year-old woman, Akua Serwah, has drowned in a galamsey pit at Bogyawe in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti region. She drowned on Monday, June 14 but the body was recovered from the pit on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. An uncle to the deceased, Kwabena Gyamfi told Class News’ …
Read More »Agyapa deal teaches Ghanaians Akufo-Addo came to power on rhetoric – Amidu
• Martin Amidu has opened up the conversation on Agyapa Royalties Transactions • He said the transaction shows that Akufo-Addo came into the office on rhetoric • He indicated that his article demonstrates what consequences await the Special Prosecutor Martin A. B. K. Amidu, the formal Special Prosecutor has opened another …
Read More »There is crime everywhere apart from heaven – IGP reacts to critiques
• The IGP says crime is everywhere even in developed countries • He said anybody who calls for his resignation because of the growing insecurity doesn’t know what he is talking about • Police Constable Emmanuel Osei was shot by some unknown armed robbers on Monday Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James …
Read More »Energy Minister swears in 3-member IMC for TOR; Managing Director and deputies sacked
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has sworn in a 3-member Interim Management Committee to oversee the affairs of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) as part of efforts to restructure and revamp it. The Chairman of the 3-member IMC is Nobert Cormla-Djamposu Anku. The other members are William Ntim Boadu …
Read More »Fire destroys property at Asankragwa in Western Region
The community of Asankragwa in the Amenfi West District of the Western Region is currently in a state of disbelief following a fire outbreak that has destroyed several properties. The outbreak happened on Tuesday evening, at one of the busiest markets in the area. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started …
Read More »Boko Haram finally confirms death of Abubakar Shekau
Boko Haram leadership have confirmed the death of its longserving leader, Abubakar Shekau. Local media portals in Nigeria cited a video in which the Shekau faction spoke about the demise of the former leader. The announcement made in Arabic was by one Bakura Sahalaba who was flanked by a …
Read More »List of celebrities who thronged Parliament to support Okraku-Mantey during vetting
• Okraku-Mantey was vetted on June 15 • He was accompanied by Samini, James Ebo Whyte, among others • Okraku-Mantey’s vetting lasted for over two hours Said to be one who has the support of the industry, Mark Okraku-Mantey was on June 15 accompanied by some high-profile showbiz personalities as …
Read More »Mystery stones spark diamond rush in poor South African region
A boy holds what he believes to be a diamond dug out of the ground at KwaHlathi village near Ladysmith, South Africa. By Phill Magakoe (AFP) Single mother Lihle Magudulela spat out a mouthful of dirt as she sucked on a stone dug up from a hillside in South Africa’s …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo breaking his scoring record at major tournaments
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan could not keep calm after his nine-consecutive tournament scoring record was broken by Portugal ace Cristiano Ronaldo. The iconic Juventus forward joins Asamoah Gyan as only two players to hit the back of the twine in nine consecutive major international tournaments. This means Ronaldo has tied the record held …
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