A 23-year-old suspected motorbike thief has been beaten to a pulp at Fetteh Kakraba in the Gomoa East of the Central Region for stealing a motorbike. The incident happened today around 12PM. According to the owner of the motorbike, Yaw Frimpong, an Okada rider, the thieve named, Sampson Dogbe snatched …
Read More »Teenager who wore ‘sakawa’ ring breaks silence
A 17-year-old boy, who almost lost his finger after he wore his friend’s ring made for spiritual purposes, has broken his silence. The teenager, identified as Emmanuel Otabil, has admitted he picked up the ring which was on a table while they played a video game at Kasoa Iron City on …
Read More »PHOTOS: Meet Ama Tundra; the Kumawood actress causing commotion with her heavy backside
Ama Tundra, a young actress from Kumasi, has been warming the hearts of many with her acting skills. The beautiful actress has carved a niche for herself thanks to Kumawod actor Ras Nene also known as Dr. Likee. Ama Tundra has featured in most of Dr. Likee’s comedy skits. In …
Read More »Crystal Palace won’t release Ghanaian duo Ayew, Schlupp for South Africa clash
English Premier League side Crystal Palace has decided not to release Black Stars duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp for this month’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The decision is a massive blow for the Black Stars as they face a tough clash with South Africa in Johannesburg before taking on …
Read More »How armed robbers killed top Islamic cleric, Ali Ahmed Maikano – An eyewitness account
The Ghanaian Islamic community has been thrown into shock and state of mourning after renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ali Ahmed Maikano was allegedly murdered by unknown assailants on the dawn of Wednesday, March 17. Police in the Bono East region have since launched investigations to unravel circumstances leading to his …
Read More »Akufo-Addo’s government seems more intolerant to criticisms – Lydia Forson fires
Actress Lydia Forson has observed that the Akufo-Addo-led government as well as supporters and followers of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) are “more intolerant to opposing opinions and criticism”. Comparing the reception critics had during the time John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was president of the …
Read More »Registrar-General to strike out names of dormant companies
The Registrar-General’s Department has issued a third and final warning to strike out names of dormant companies from its Register. The notice comes after the Department issued previous notices published on December 1, 2020. A statement issued in Accra and signed by Mrs Jemima Oware, the Registrar-General, said “kindly note …
Read More »Galamsey: Operations Vanguard destroys 59 Changfang motors
The Operation Vanguard team of the Ghana Police Service has destroyed some 59 Changfang motors. The Western Region Force, commanded by Superintendent of Police William Kwofie Jabialu, destroyed the machines, as part of their mandate to curb illegal mining activities and water pollution in the region. According to the police, …
Read More »Why Akufo-Addo will likely sack Agric Minister – Ben Ephson explains
The Thursday, March 18, 2021, edition of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper carried a story that sought to explain why President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is likely to ask his Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto to either step down from his position or be sacked. Giving further clarification to the …
Read More »Parliament versus the Executive fight: Is a government shutdown imminent?
A government shutdown is on the horizon with Ghana’s executive and legislature currently involved in an impasse that could bring businesses to a halt. The Legislature, through its leader Alban Bagbin, has served notice of its decision not to approve the 2021 budget if the Executive does not alter its position …
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