ER24 said the man had been opening his shop when he was struck by the vehicle. Image: ER24 A man in his 40s was critically injured on Thursday morning when a motorist drove onto the pavement, striking him. ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said paramedics responded at 7.45am to the accident on …
Read More »LATEST UPDATES
76-year-old woman burnt to death
The charred body of a 76-years-old woman has been recovered by the Ghana National Fire Service after extinguishing a fire at the premises of Zion Prayer Ministry at Komenda in the Central Region. Speaking to the media, the Komenda District Commander DOIII Jacob Krakue, disclosed that his outfit received a …
Read More »55-year-old woman kills sister over a plot of land
One Agatha Tiwaa, a fifty-five-year-old woman is reported to have murdered her blood sister in what is suspected to be a land dispute at Muntukwa in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region. According to Joynews, the deceased identified as Yaa Aworo is a younger sister of Madam …
Read More »5 feared dead in accident on Accra-Tema motorway
An accident on the Accra-Tema motorway has claimed five lives with more than dozen injured, JoyNews reports. It is being reported that a Sprinter Bus with registration number GR 6117-20 got involved in an accident that has resulted in the death of five people. Eyewitness account states that the unfortunate …
Read More »How Alban Bagbin escaped death 3 times
Death is inevitable but in some cases could be avoided when certain rules are followed. Road accidents in Ghana remain one of the cankers eating up the country. Inasmuch as there are road safety precautions that both drivers and passengers need to adhere to, to safeguard their lives, both parties …
Read More »MP ‘battles’ Stonebwoy, Black Rasta in patois speaking
Members of Ghana’s Parliament, who come from different walks of life, also have backgrounds as diverse as can be. One of the unique elements in the skill set of one such Member of Parliament (MP), Murtala Mohammed, was highlighted today on the AM Show on Joy News when the Tamale Central legislator …
Read More »#Fixthecountry: Fix your mentality first – Kuami Eugene to Ghanaians
Popular Ghanaian hitmaker Kuami Eugene has advised Music producers, DJs and entertainers to fix their mentality before asking for the country to be fixed. Reacting to the social media campaign #Fixthecountry, in an interview with Foster Aggor on the ‘Starr Drive’, the ‘Rock star’ said Ghanaians should fix their attitudes …
Read More »N/R: One dead as factions clash at Tingbain
The Northern Regional Security Council has deployed military personnel to Tingbain, a community in Saboba to stop violent clashes between two factions. The factions are reportedly feuding over a piece of land. One person is reported to have been killed in the clashes. According to a source in the town, …
Read More »Wesley Girls saga: We’re disappointed with your posture – Muslim MPs to Methodist Church
The Muslim Caucus in Parliament has expressed disquiet about the Methodist Church’s response to the raging controversy at the Wesley Girls SHS following the authorities’ decision not to allow Muslim students to fast in the ongoing Ramadan. A statement issued by the caucus and signed by the Asawase lawmaker, Mohammed …
Read More »#FixTheCountry: You begged for power and you got it – Franklin Cudjoe
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe has responded to claims from some political stalwarts tasking Ghanaians on the need to fix themselves before calling on the government to fix the country. According to him, inasmuch as everyone has a bad side, Ghanaians are seeking good governance because they (the politicians) begged …
Read More »We stand with the school – GeyHey PTA sets records straight on why Muslim student was refused fasting
The Parent Teacher Association of the Wesley Girls’ Senior High School has expressed shock at what it says is the misinterpretation of the issues surrounding the school’s refusal to allow a Muslim student to fast during the Ramadan. According to a statement, the school PTA stated that it is quite …
Read More »‘We now have a culture of noise’ – Elizabeth Ohene responds to Sam Jonah
A staunch member of the ruling New Patriotic Party, NPP, has responded to business mogul, Sir Sam Jonah over his recent opinion about a creeping culture of silence among Ghanaian journalists and citizens. In a write up sighted by GhanaWeb, Elizabeth Ohene, a veteran journalist pointed out that she expected Sam Jonah to be specific …
Read More »65 alleged national security ‘galamseyers’ arrested in 10 days
Some 19 persons claiming to be national security operatives have been arrested in the Atewa forest in the Eastern Region mining gold. The camouflaged suspects invaded the reserve in Akyem-Akateng with a Toyota Land Cruiser under the guise of embarking on an operation to clamp down on illegal small-scale miners …
Read More »Today In Sports History: Asante Kotoko legend Baba Yara dies at age 33
On this day 5 May 1969 (exactly 51 years back today) Former Asante Kotoko and Ghana winger Baba Yara ‘King of Wingers’ passed on at 33 years old. Background On March 24, 1963, Republikans played Volta Heroes at Kpandu, winning 5 – 0. On their way back to Accra, their …
Read More »4-year-old girl found beheaded, body parts missing
A 4-year-old girl, Benedicta Owusu Sarpong, who was reported to have gone missing on April 27, 2021, at Offinso in the Ashanti Region has been found murdered with her head and other body parts missing. Her disfigured body was dumped at a refuse site. According to an account by Jilo …
Read More »Eyes Up for The Future of Tech-Based Impact in Africa
Many see the developmental challenges across Africa simply as hurdles to overcome, leading to greater economic prosperity and advanced communities. In fact, adopting new technologies and fresh, innovative ideas to solving some of the most complex issues is a huge opportunity to leapfrog the status quo. Over recent …
Read More »Gates divorce puts spotlight on their foundation
IMAGE COPYRIGHTGETTY IMAGESimage captionThe couple committed tens of billions of dollars to their global charity work News that billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates are to separate after 27 years of marriage has sparked speculation over what will happen to their charitable foundation. The Microsoft co-founder is a huge name in …
Read More »Does Zinedine Zidane get the credit his Champions League wins deserve?
Zidane is the only manager in history to win three successive European Cup/Champions League titles “You don’t win three Champions Leagues, two La Liga titles and 13 out of 14 European knockout ties if you are not a good manager, this is crazy.” When French football journalist Julien Laurens frames …
Read More »My father sees my nakedness every day – Queenpaticia
Actress Queenpaticia has disclosed that her dad sees her nakedness every day. According to the video vixen, she grew up with her parents living in a single room and whenever she finished taking her bath, she dressed in front of her parents and siblings. She further stated that her …
Read More »Police stops #FixTheCountry demo
The Greater Accra Regional Police Command has indicated that it cannot permit the #FixTheCountry group to embark on their intended protest. The #FixTheCountry campaigners wrote to the Ghana Police Service to notify the law enforcement body of their intention to demonstrate on 9 May 2021 against hardships in the country. …
Read More »Farmer slaughters wife to death over sex
A 38-year-old woman has met her untimely death at Adumasa, a suburb in the Ashanti region for allegedly starving her husband of sex. Her husband, named Kwesi Owusu after committing the crime killed himself few meters from the scene. According to some family members who spoke to Joy News, …
Read More »Methodist Church’s response to Ramadan saga unfortunate – Fmr. GES boss
A former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) Michael Nsowah has expressed disappointment over the Methodist Church’s response to the ongoing impasse over fasting by Muslim students at Wesley Girls’ SHS. The Methodist Church of Ghana has rejected a directive by the GES to allow Muslim students at the …
Read More »Paralysed from birth: The sad story of two brothers from Tempane [SAD VIDEO]
The plight of two brothers from Tempane in the Upper East Region with a rare condition that has completely immobilised their bodies is both sad and heartbreaking. Since birth, the two young brothers – Yenkyela Mindom, 11, and Sanbir Mindom, 9, from Tubong, a deprived community at Kongo in …
Read More »Malian gives birth to nine babies
A Malian woman gave birth to nonuplets in Morocco on Tuesday and all nine babies are “doing well”, according to a statement from the Mali Health Ministry. Anadolu Agency reports that Halima Cisse, 25, delivered five girls and four boys. According to the evaluation of doctors both in Mali …
Read More »Kennedy Agyapong names anti -Bawumia agenda Pastors in Ghana
Assin Central Member of Parliament(MP) Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that some leading Pastors in Ghana are kicking against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia becoming the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and subsequently President of Ghana because he’s a Muslim. According to him, he belongs to a platform of Pastors and …
Read More »