Rapper Sarkodie and wife Tracy Sarkcess, D-Black and other musicians stranded abroad can finally heave a sigh of relief as they will soon touch down on their motherland. The musicians have been appealing to the Government of Ghana to open the borders for their return following the Coronavirus pandemic. A couple of days ago, Sarkodie‘s …
Read More »Obour could be prosecuted over COVID-19 protocol breaches – Oppong Nkrumah hints
Minister for Information Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has revealed that musician Bice Osei Kuffour popularly known as Obour could be prosecuted if it is established that he indeed breached the law on public gathering. The musician at the weekend organized a funeral for his father Nana Osei Boansi Kuffour with …
Read More »Policeman goes berserk, kills colleague, injures others in shooting spree
A Policeman, Inspector Monday Gabriel, went berserk, in Ikoyi area of Lagos, opening fire on his colleagues, killing one of them in the process, while others sustained bullet wounds. Vanguard gathered the Police officer, Gabriel, attached to Squadron 21 of the Police Mobile Force, Abuja, was on Special duty at …
Read More »Man kills father over food
Police in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District are investigating circumstances under which a 20-year-old man allegedly hacked his elderly father to death for denying him food. The incident happened on Friday in Bamuganya Village, Najjembe Division. Ssezibwa Regional Police Spokesperson, Ms Hellen Butoto, identified the deceased as Mr Andrew Lubanga, 70. …
Read More »Shun racism – Mahama reacts to the murder of George Floyd
As lots of people are seeking justice globally for the late George Floyd, Former President John Dramani Mahama has waded into the controversy to condemn the gruesome killing of the black-American. According to him, most cases of injustice faced by the blacks in the United States of America (USA) was because of …
Read More »Ghana card, voter registrations to resume as president lifts restrictions
The controversial registration exercises by the Electoral Commission (EC) and the National Identification Authority (NIA) will soon resume following the easing of restrictions on public and social gatherings by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. In his 10th televised address to the nation on the Coronavirus pandemic, on Sunday, May 31, the president …
Read More »Maritime Authority blows Ghc19m to cut trees
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Mr Thomas Alonsi, says the Authority has spent GHC19 million to remove stumps from the Oti River to ensure safe navigation in inland waters. Mr Alonsi said the amount was paid for work done by the Kete Krachi Timber Company on …
Read More »George Floyd death: Zimbabwe summons US envoy
The Zimbabwean government has summoned US ambassador Brian Nichols to explain remarks by US national security adviser that Zimbabwe was stoking anti-racist protests in the country. Violence has erupted in cities across the US sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien, …
Read More »Nigerias Outraged By Murder Of Student In Church
There is outrage in Nigeria following the murder of a 22-year-old student, Uwavera Omozuwa in a church. The hashtag #JusticeForUwa is trending in Nigeria, with her family appealing for help to track down her killers. Uwavera had been studying in a “quiet” church near her home in Benin City when …
Read More »Fulanis in Ghana kick against use of Ghana card, passport for new voter card
The Tabital Pulaaku International Ghana Chapter and Danbaki Royal family representing the entire Fulani Community in Ghana have kicked against the Electoral Commission’s (EC) plans to resort to the use of the Ghana card and passport as proof of citizenship for the upcoming voters’ registration exercise to take place later …
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