Elvis Anokye

Minister to revoke the license of PFJ fertilizer suppliers

Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, has warned fertilizer suppliers of the Planting for Food and Jobs fertilizer to stop smuggling the fertilizer or risk losing license and contracts with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. He said though the PFJ programme had come to ameliorate the …

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Coronavirus restrictions: Journalist, 9 others convicted

The Circuit Court in Accra presided over by Her Honour Mrs Susana Eduful has convicted 10 persons including a journalist to a fine of GHC12,000 for violating the COVID-19 restriction orders. The convicts Yahaya Alhassan, a journalist, Bassarou Moaro, car washing assistant, Alhassan Arafat, driver’s mate, Abdul Gafa, head porter, Emmanuel Anim, …

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George Floyd: ‘Pandemic of racism’ led to his death, memorial told

A lawyer for George Floyd has told a memorial service that a “pandemic of racism” led to his death. Those gathered at Thursday’s tribute stood in silence for eight minutes, 46 seconds, the amount of time Floyd was alleged to be on the ground under the control of police in …

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English language used by some powers to intimidate and promote falsehood – Rawlings laments

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has stirred controversy once again saying the English language has been used opportunistically to intimidate and promote falsehood as well as degrade the essence and substance of Ghanaians. Rather, he said “The spirituality and respect in the language of our culture evokes and demands integrity, …

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Rawlings lied, I never hid under my wife’s bed on June 4th – Osahene Boakye Djan

Former Armed Forces Revolutionary Council (AFRC) spokesman, Osahene Boakye Djan has said the controversial June 4 apprising wasn’t directed at any regime. According to Boakye Djan at the time, he was commanding their troops so he was mobile and not stationed at one place. The former Army major in an …

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If you don’t lead well, don’t blame anybody for your woes – Anyidoho to NDC leadership

Mr Koku Anyidoho has bemoaned the insults rained on former President Jerry John Rawlings and himself by their own party members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on social media. Speaking at the 41st-anniversary of the June 4, 1979 uprising in Accra on Thursday, 4 June 2020, the former Director …

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Landlords cannot sack tenants for not paying rent, it’s against the law – Rent Control Department

House owners who throw out tenants for not paying rent are in breach of the law, says a representative of the Rent Control Department has said. Speaking on Prime Morning on Joy Prime, the Public Relations Officer for the Rent Control Department of Ghana, Emmanuel Hovey Kporsu, said the appropriate …

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Pastor commits suicide over broken heart

The Founder and Leader of Jesus Healing Prayer Camp at Kasoa Ofaakor Atopi Hill in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, Pastor peter has committed suicide after his wife allegedly divorced him. According to information, the married man of God who left behind two children committed the …

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You can never become a flagbearer – Asiedu Nketia jabs Bawumia

General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has cautioned Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia against nursing hopes of ever becoming flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party. Mr. Nketia who accused Dr. Bawumia of parading himself as the one to take over from President Akufo-Addo …

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K.P. Boateng calls for “George Floyd Day”

Ghana International Kevin-Prince Boateng has suggested that Black players stay off work on George Floyd’s birthday to commemorate the brutal killing of the African American. The 33-year-old made the suggestion in a powerful anti-racism message as he renewed his pledge against racism. George Floyd, a 46-year-old black American, died after …

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