Persons who contested former President John Dramani Mahama in the opposition National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential Primary have been advised to “form an alliance” to push for his ouster from the candidacy that would see him on the ballot paper in December 2020. Mr Mahama beat off competition from six …
Read More »Coronavirus: US confirms first death, in Washington state
The US has reported its first death from the new coronavirus, in the north-west state of Washington. Officials said the patient was a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions. President Donald Trump said more cases were “likely” but that the US was prepared for any circumstance. Officials said …
Read More »Fire razes over 50 shops at Techiman
Fire has destroyed over 50 shops at the Techiman market in the Bono East region. Reports indicate the fire was caused by a nearby refuse dump traders burnt after a clean-up exercise on Saturday. The fire is said to have started at a second-hand clothing lane in the market and …
Read More »Man shot dead by unknown assailants at Kintampo
A man, believed to be in his late 20s, has reportedly been shot dead by unknown assailants at Kintampo in the Bono East region. Reports indicate the deceased, who is a cashew purchasing agent, was shot around 1:pm on Saturday. The body of the man, yet to be identified, was …
Read More »Sister Derby’s secret relationship revealed
The 35-year-old model turn singer, in a recent interview talking about marriage and settling down, disclosed that she secretly dated someone after Medikal but after 6 months of being with the person, that relationship also broke down. Speaking on “Vibes In Five”, a youtube talk show hosted by Arnold Elanyoh …
Read More »ECG shuts down radio station for stealing power
The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) FM – a community radio station at Fotobi, near Nsawam has been disconnected by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for stealing power. The station, which operates on the frequency 105.9 MHz, illegally bypassed some high-consuming gadgets, making it impossible for the meter …
Read More »Driver’s mate of trotro that run over police officer arrested
The driver’s mate in the commercial minibus (trotro) that run over a police officer on Friday morning has been arrested. The mate was arrested by some citizens who delivered him to police custody. The police officer, Sergeant Moses Appiah, eventually died at the 37 Military Hospital after the incident which occurred around …
Read More »Afghan conflict: US and Taliban sign deal to end 18-year war
The US and the Taliban have signed an “agreement for bringing peace” to Afghanistan after more than 18 years of conflict. The US and Nato allies have agreed to withdraw all troops within 14 months if the militants uphold the deal. President Trump said the US was “working to finally …
Read More »Drunk taxi driver veers into shop, kills 1, injures 4 funeral-bound passengers
Some four passengers including a woman who were en route to a funeral in the Kasoa Nyanyano township almost became corpses themselves through the recklessness of a drunk driver. The cab driver who was serving as their chauffeur Saturday morning, aware of his drunken state, drove at top speed regardless. …
Read More »Celestine Donkor sues Rev Obofour
The management of Ghanaian gospel musician, Celestine Donkorhas sued Rev Obofour. The suit follows an infringement on the musician’s copyright by the leader and founder of Anointed Palace Chapel. In 2019, the management of Celestine Donkor raised an issue about Rev Obofour using the former’s song ‘Agbebolo (Bread Of Life)’ to promote his …
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