Elvis Anokye

Ya-Naa Abukari Mahama wants Council of State scrapped

The Overlord of Dagbon Traditional Area, Ya-Naa Abubakari Mahama ll, has proposed the establishment of an upper chamber to replace the Council of State. He stated that the chamber should be made up of eminent chiefs and distinguished Ghanaians with the power to consider certain bills before they are sent …

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New Zealand volcano: Death toll rises to 16 as two remain missing

A person who was being treated in hospital after the eruption of New Zealand’s White Island volcano has died, bringing the official death toll to 16, police say. The victim, who has not been identified, died in Australia after being repatriated for treatment. About 20 people remain in intensive care …

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Police officer arrested for shooting driver’s mate

The Western Regional Police Command has arrested Lance Corporal Frank Amoako for allegedly shooting a driver’s mate at Kojokrom. According to a police source, the officer was on duty at the Ketan police barrier and about 3:15 am on Friday, December 13, 2019, the driver’s mate identified as John Essandoh …

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N Korea conducts ‘crucial test’ – state media

North Korea has conducted a “crucial test” at a satellite launch site to boost its nuclear deterrent, state media reports. A spokesman told KNCA news agency it took place late on Friday at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground, but did not give specific details. Talks between the US and North …

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Two Ghanaian Justices Sworn In As Judges In The Gambia

The President of The Gambia, His Excellency Adama Barrow on Thursday, December 12, 2019 swore into office two new Ghanaian judges to the High Court of The Gambia. These Ghanaian justices: Justice Alexander Osei Tutu and Justice Francis Apangabuno, are both High Court judges in Ghana as well. Source: Peacefmonline.com

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Bride dies after falling into well

A bride-to-be has died after tripping and falling into a well at her bridal shower in Danbatta, northern Nigeria. Fatima Abubakar, 16, was set to tie the knot with her fiancé on Thursday. Her father told the BBC that she was standing very close to the well when the accident …

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Policeman shoots driver’s mate for allegedly refusing to pay bribe

A policeman has shot a driver’s mate in the leg over an alleged refusal to pay bribe at a police barrier at Inchaban in the Western Region. The 25-year-old John Essandoh has since Friday when the incident happened, been transported to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra for the bullet …

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Four Ghanaians join UK House of Commons

Four Ghanaians have found their way into the UK House of Commons after securing a win in the elections held on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The four, made up of two females and two males, won on the tickets of the Labour Party and the Conservative Party respectfully. While, Abena …

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Shatta Wale mocks Ibrah One over his leaked naked photos

Just yesterday, social media was awash with leaked naked photos of Ghanaian Young Millionaire, Ibrah One. He came out to speak out on it saying that they were old photos used to blackmail and extort money from him. Well, Shatta Wale has reacted to the viral images. In a Snapchat post, …

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Meet first Ghanaian woman who has won MP seat in UK elections

A Ghanaian-British politician, Abena Oppong-Asare has been elected as the next Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead constituency in the southeast of Outer London in the United Kingdom, ABC News can report. She won the seat with 48 per cent of the votes, representing 19,882 votes as against 16,124 votes gathered …

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