Elvis Anokye

Another ‘apple’ tree discovered in Teiman-Abokobi

Self-styled farmer, Yaw Antwi Boadu has poured scorn on assertions that apple trees cannot survive in Ghana. Last week, news went viral that an apple tree had been sighted in Wiamoase in the Ashanti Region. The news was monumental because for so long the notion was that apple fruits could …

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Farmer who butchers pregnant wife arrested after failed suicide attempt

Simon Kwabena, a 42-year-old farmer who allegedly butchered his eight-month-old pregnant wife to death has been arrested by the police. The incident happened at Kankyekura, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti region. The suspect, who tried to commit suicide after the act was also found …

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Sawla police prevail over armed robbers in gun battle

A gun battle between the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District Police and Armed Robbers took place in the early hours of today at a Community on the Sawla to Tuna called Gbongboduori resulting in the shooting of one of the Armed Robbers. Speaking to Bole based Nkilgi Fm today 23rd May, 2020 on …

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Agribusinesses apply for stimulus more than other sectors – NBSSI

The Executive Director of the National Board for Small Scale Industry (NBSSI), Esi Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, has revealed that more players in the agriculture and agribusiness sector have applied for their share of the stimulus package than their colleagues in other sectors. So far, she said, 1400 applicants have registered for …

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Traders lament over poor sales in today’s Sallah Market

The strike of Coronavirus, did not only leave humanity devastated but has affected every sector of human endeavour. Not excluding trading, which is the backbone of every country’s economy. Business in the Tamale metropolis, today has reportedly been low despite the day being Sallah market which usually records high numbers of …

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Give us our share of development – Volta Youth to Akufo-Addo

A pressure group in the Volta Region, Volta Youth, has called on President Akufo-Addo to as a matter of urgency ensure a fair distribution of the country’s resources to cover the construction of abandoned roads in the region. In a press release on Friday, the group noted with concern that …

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John Mahama unveils his vision for a prosperous Ghana

Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has revealed his vision for Ghana ahead of the December 7, 2020 polls, MyNewsGh.com reports. The former President of Ghana who doubles as the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says his vision for the country is to address issues that affect the people of Ghana. …

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LIVESTREAMING: Akufo-Addo joins Chief Imam, others for virtual Eid-ul-Fitr

National Chief Imam Sheik Usman Nuhu Sharubutu is holding a virtual Eid-ul-Fitr ceremony for the first time. The decision to hold a virtual occasion is influenced by restrictions by government to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in the country. The government has placed a ban on public gatherings, including religious activities as …

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May salaries will be paid on time – Controller

The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD), has assured all government workers that May salaries will be paid on schedule. This comes after some reports on social media suggest that validation for the salaries of government workers for the month of May has been postponed due to some technical challenges. …

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COVID-19: Savannah region records first cases as total jumps to 6,683

The Savannah region is the latest to record a new case of COVID-19 in the latest update provided by the Ghana Health Service through its website. This brings the number of regions with recorded cases to 14 out of sixteen with the Bono East and Ahafo Regions yet to join …

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