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 …
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#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 »I paid $1m to renew my license to mine – Wontumi
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has said he has renewed his mining license and is set the run the company which has been dormant for sometime. In an audio from inside a party executive meeting intercepted by Dailymailgh.com, Wontumi, as he is affectionately called, said …
Read More »Hired thugs butcher mother and son at Kasoa
A mother and her son are in critical condition after a neighbor allegedly hired thugs to inflict cutlass wounds on them at Kasoa-Semanhyia in the Awutu Senya East District of the Central region. Information gathered by EIB Network’s Central Regional Correspondent Yaw Boagyan suggested that the victim, identified as …
Read More »WATCH: Royal families transport AmaZulu Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu’s remains to KZN
Image: Flickr GovernmentZA Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu died last Thursday night at the Milpark hospital in Johannesburg, at the age of 65. The AmaZulu and eSwatini royal families will transport the body of the AmaZulu regent, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, from Johannesburg to the KwaKhangelamankengane royal palace in Kwa-Nongoma, …
Read More »Fuel margins reduced to 9 pesewas
The 17 pesewas per litre increase in fuel margins as announced weeks ago by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has been reduced. Effective Wednesday, May 5, 2021 prices of petroleum products at various pumps will witness a decrease of 9 pesewas per litre. A communique sighted by GhanaWeb said, this decision …
Read More »Jordan Ayew targets European football with Crystal Palace
It is the hope of Crystal Palace forward Andre Ayew that the club participates in an European competition in the next few years. In an interview with the club’s media, the Ghanaian striker disclosed his ambition for the club which is to see them play either in the Europa or …
Read More »Prosecute all culprits in Christ Embassy ‘high-risk Covid’ event – GMA to Police
The Ghana Medical Association has called for swift prosecution of all persons involved in the high-risk Covid-19 programme organised by the leadership of the Christ Embassy Church Ghana. A Press Statement issued by the GMA following the development said: “The GMA hereby urges the Attorney Generals’ Department and the Ghana …
Read More »Don’t blame Kotoko fans for your poor performance – Nko to Asamoah Gyan
President of the Sports Callers Association of Ghana and supporter of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Nko Joseph has slammed Asamoah Gyan for attacking them. He advised the Legon Cities player to be circumspect in his commentary and respect his brand. Asamoah has described as unnecessary booing by Kotoko fans. The former …
Read More »Another financial scandal hits Ghana Health Service; top official fingered
financial scandal Barely a fortnight after a National Service Person was jailed for perpetrating fraud at the Tamale Medical Stores of the Ghana Health Service, a similar incident has occurred this time involving a senior accounts officer of one of the facilities. The officer in question according to documents sighted …
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