President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is addressing the nation on the measures taken by his government in the fight against the COVID-19 virus, as well as the country’s 17th International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. The televised address by the president is being broadcast from the seat of government, Jubilee House in Accra. This is …
Read More »‘God will punish you’ – Outburst at judge earns convict two extra years in jail
A man found guilty of stealing by the Adidome Circuit Court has been given an additional two-year jail term in addition to his initial five-year sentence due to his reaction to the verdict. Bawa Yussif, who operates fast food joints in Adidome and Aveyime, claimed that he purchased some bags …
Read More »Lady born to mentally challenged woman seeks help on radio to locate her family
A young lady, in her moment of distress, has reached out to listeners of Oyerepa FM in the Ashanti Region, seeking assistance in locating her family. The lady, who is unable to determine her age, revealed that she was born to a mentally challenged mother, with whom she used to …
Read More »One confirmed dead, five missing as boat capsizes on Black Volta
A tragic incident occurred on the Black Volta in the Savannah Region, resulting in the death of one person and the disappearance of approximately five others, after a boat capsized during a journey from Dorkorchina to Kpandai. The cause of the disaster is believed to be overloading. Mr. Kipo Sulemana, …
Read More »Freddie Blay bows to pressure, ceases moves on GNPC-PetroSA deal
After what has seemed like pressure mounted on Freddie Blay, the Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), he has indicated that he is no longer pursuing the offer of having PetroSA get an equal split in the interest held by GNPC’s subsidiary Jubilee Oil Holdings Ltd. According to …
Read More »Former drug dealer details how he worked with Pablo Escobar, bought DMC-12 at 25
Paa Joe Odonkor’s story seems like a movie. According to Paa Joe, even though he came from a religious background, with his father being the first Black moderator of the Presbytery, he was tough and daring. Narrating the genesis of his involvement with drugs, he said he began as a …
Read More »Gory scenes as three vehicles crash at Ritz Junction
Three vehicles are reported to have crashed at Ritz Junction in Madina, a suburb of the nation’s capital, Accra. According to journalist Kojo Akoto Boateng, the vehicles involved in the crash include a Nissan Sentra, a Hyundai mini-bus and a Honda Accord. In a post shared on Facebook on Saturday, …
Read More »Apostle Prof. Onyinah ‘jabs’ Ablakwa over National Cathedral exposé
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Cathedral of Ghana, Apostle Prof. Opoku Onyinah, has slammed the Member of Parliament for North Tongu over his accusation of corruption in the construction of the cathedral. Prof. Onyinah said that if Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa truly has evidence of corruption in the project, he …
Read More »UCC lecturer reveals how he travelled from Germany with Ghana Card after misplacing his passport
A lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Dr Emmanuel Acheampong, has revealed how the Ghanacard saved him from missing his flight from Germany to Ghana after misplacing his passport. Speaking on Okay FM Friday morning, Dr. Acheampong narrated how he got to the airport in Hamburg, only to realise …
Read More »13-year-old JHS student reportedly dies after being caned by teacher
A 13-year-old student of the Swedru Methodist B Basic School, Godfred Ankomah, has reportedly died as a result of lashes he received from his teacher. According to a news report by UTV, Godfred Ankomah died on his way to the hospital after falling ill due to the lashes he received. …
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