GENERAL NEWS

Tamale chief, 4 others reportedly shot over chieftaincy dispute

The Chief of Tamale, Dakpema Naa Fuseini Bawa, and four other residents, have reportedly been shot, following controversies surrounding who owns the right to carry himself as the chief of the area. It is alleged the incident took place after the talking drum was beaten in the palace on Monday …

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Brave policewoman gives jail breaker wild chase, rearrests him in Tetegu

A brave female Police officer at the Tetegu police station in Accra has overpowered a thief who broke jail and took to his heels. According to information from the Ghana Police Service, suspect Stanley Sarfo aged 26 was arrested and brought to the Tetegu Police station on 02/12/21 for two …

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Why these trapped Ghanaian students in Ukraine are drinking melted snow

The war in Ukraine, brought on them by Russia, continues to rage; with many countries around the world concerned about its citizens trapped in the country. Ghana’s government has expressed great worry about its citizens in Sumy, one of the Ukrainian cities cut away due to the attacks. The latest …

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Ghana@65: Ghana High Commission in South Africa embarks on a Health Walk

The Ghana High Commission in South Africa on sunday, 6th March 2022 embarked on a health walk to commemorate Ghana’s 65th Independence anniversary. The event which saw hundreds of participants took off from the premises of the mission and meandered through the street of Arcadia in Pretoria. The health walk …

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Popular Broadcast Journalist is now Paramount Chief of Kpando

A 36 year popular broadcast journalist Mr. Bernard Elikem Buachi has been installed as the new Paramount Chief of the Akpini Traditional State. Some industry players have since thronged social media platforms to congratulate the 35-year-old who becomes Okpekpewuokpe Torgbuiga Dagadu IX. The installation of the former Classic FM, ASTA …

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‘You can’t be driving the latest V8 and tell citizens to sacrifice’ – Senyo Hosi

Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has charged the government to reduce spending and luxurious living to serve as an indication that the country is indeed in difficult economic times. According to him, the fancy trips and cars government officials have been seen …

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25 students collapse at Ningo-Prampram Independence Day parade

Twenty-five students dropped unconscious after standing in the scorching sun for hours to participate in the 65th Independence Day commemoration organised by the Ningo-Prampram District Assembly (NiPDA) in the Greater Accra Region. Medical personnel of the National Ambulance Service assisted by the Ningo-Prampram District Health Directorate administered first aid to …

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‘KT Hammond took leave of his brains’ in critique of Prof Atuguba – Dominic Ayine

Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East, Dominic Ayine, has dismissed calls for the arrest of persons who make comments suggesting the possibility of a military takeover in the country. According to him, there was a Constitutional imperative that allows for citizens to voice their views in the area of political …

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Before Ghana’s Big Six, the Ashanti Kingdom had its own Big Six – Chief of Nkwantakese

The conversations that rolled out in the special edition of Showbiz A-Z in Kumasi this weekend were quite revealing. Among those revelations is that the Ashanti Kingdom is a pioneer to the phrase ‘The Big Six’. The Chief of Nkwantakese, Nana Boakye Yam Ababio, disclosed this interesting information during Saturday’s …

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Chief, residents bemoan lack of potable water in Okper communities

Residents of various communities in the Okper division in the Yilo Krobo Traditional Area of the Eastern Region have appealed to the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and the government of Ghana to help solve the water crisis in their communities. They said they currently resort to well water for …

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