Of the GHS521 million needed for the population and housing census, the government of Ghana has released GHS449 million so far, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia has said. “The present effort of the government is captured in the fact that with a budget of GHS521 million, the government has already mobilised and …
Read More »Achimota School Saga – Blakk Rasta says Ghana deserve Re-enslavement
The headmistress of Achimota School is under fire for allegedly denying a guy admission because of his dreadlocks. Ghanaians are divided on whether it was a good step to deny a student the right to education based on his choice of hairstyle. Some are hailing the Headmistress for her bold …
Read More »One-year-old baby shot in the head by Texas police
One-year-old Legend Smalls, who was accidentally shot by a Texas police officer, reportedly had part of his skull removed in order to relieve the swelling in his brain. The infant was shot on March 3 by Houston police officers after they opened fire at an armed robbery suspect during a pursuit. ABC News reports that …
Read More »Akufo-Addo Boy Jailed 5 Years For Defrauding 40 People
A Koforidua Circuit Court has sentenced a 45-year-old unemployed man to five years imprisonment in hard labour for defrauding over 40 people. The convict, Edmond Nii Ansah, popularly known as Abi Nii, was convicted on four counts of defrauding by false pretences. The polling station Executive Member of the New …
Read More »Arrest anyone selling pure water sachet at 30p – IGP told
A group calling itself Ghana Youth For Development (GYFD) has called on Ghanaians not to buy a sachet of pure water at 30 pesewas. This follows the increase in the price from 20 pesewas to 30 pesewas by some sellers. The group is urging Ghanaians across the country, to resist …
Read More »WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook down globally
Social media sites, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are down. This global shutdown is being reported across the world and users on Twitter have been discussing the shutdown. “We’re sorry, but something went wrong. Please try again,” reads Instagram. WhatsApp has a similar ‘Connecting’ and circular icon near the top as …
Read More »Parliament approves 2021 Budget by majority decision as 3 NDC MPs are absent
Parliament has approved the 2021 budget by a majority decision Friday afternoon. This follows the rejection of the decision by 1st deputy Speaker Joseph Osei-Owusu who was presiding to rule in favor of the majority in the voice vote by deputy minority leader James Klutse Avedzi. Mr. Avedzi thus demanded …
Read More »Five in critical condition after truck crashes into house at Agona Duakwa
Five persons are struggling for their lives after a Kia Rhino truck crashed into a house at Agona Duakwa in the Agona East District of the Central Region Friday afternoon. An eyewitness told Kasapa News Joseph Cobbina that the driver of the truck with registration number GS-837-Z was speeding from …
Read More »Prophet Nigel Gaisie Escapes Death, 4 dead, others injured In Car Crash
The General Overseer of Prophetic Hill Chapel, Prophet Nigel Gaisie has escaped following deadly accidents which have claimed four lives leaving other critically injured. The incident happened in the Oti Region on March 19, 2021 around 11:00am. According to information gathered by DGN Online, the pastor was travelling to the …
Read More »Heavy rainfall kills 13-year-old boy
A 13-year-old boy was found dead at Hosita Power House in the Borsontoe Electoral area in Ho of the Volta region after a heavy downpour on Wednesday. Residents report indicate that the lifeless body was found washing away in the drain. According to reports, the boy was found wearing green …
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