Elvis Anokye

‘Missing’ 40-year-old mason found dead in well

The family of a 40-year-old man who was found dead in a well following a four-day rescue operation is still mourning his loss. Ebenezer Appiah, a mason did not return home from work on Sunday, February 6 sparking fears among his family members who launched a search for him, family …

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My hands are clean on $60,000 embezzlement allegation by PAC – Ambassador Sinare

Former Ghana Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Alhaji Saeed Sinare, has described embezzlement allegations leveled against him at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament as “mischievous”. According to the diplomat, he is ready to appear before PAC with all the necessary documentation to clear his name over an alleged $60.000 …

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KNUST students leaving campus as UTAG strike bites

Alot of students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are leaving the campus in frustration, as members of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) continue with their strike. This comes in the wake of stalled negotiations between the striking teachers and the government to resolve …

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VIDEO: How Tema Habour came to be

Having derived its name from an old fishing village called Torman, the construction of the Tema Port began in the 1950s after Ghana gained independence from British control. Though the idea of its construction was initially proposed by the British colony, its planning and implementation began after Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, …

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Prices of food items go up in Sunyani  

Food prices have gone up in various markets across the Sunyani Municipality, a Ghana News Agency (GNA) market survey shows. The price of yam, maize, plantain, and vegetables are all up. One hundred (100) tubers which used to sell between GHC400.00 and GHC1,400.00 depending on the sizes about two weeks …

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Yvonne Nelson sues TV station for showing her movie

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, has said she has sued a TV channel for showing her film without authorisation. Although she did not disclose the name of the channel, the actress expressed concerns over the usage of her content without permission, stressing that it is an infringement on their copyrights. This …

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Shock as Congolese refugee in Brazil is beaten to death over unpaid wages, witnesses say

Police in Brazil have arrested three men in connection with the deadly beating of a 24-year-old Congolese refugee at a beachside kiosk in Rio de Janeiro. According to Reuters, security camera photos that were released by the police on Tuesday showed three men assaulting Moise Kabagambe with sticks. The images …

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Akufo-Addo has brought back tyranny – Kwakye Ofosu

Former deputy minister for information under the erstwhile National Democratic Congress, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, has accused President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for acting in a manner that compromises press freedom. The president has been under serious criticism following the arrest and detention of some journalists and activists over the past few weeks as …

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FDA launches scheme to regulate street food vending

The Central Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched ‘Street Food Vending Permit (SFVP) Scheme’ to regulate the activities of street food vendors in a bid to protect public health and safety. The scheme, which takes effect immediately, is aimed at ensuring food sold on the …

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Manasseh reacts to Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s arrest

Investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure has stated that the arrest of Oliver Barker-Vormawor was expected owing to his coup comment and circumstances surrounding same. According to Manasseh, it would have been irresponsible on the part of the state if it had not taken action over the comment made by the #FixTheCountry …

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