Hanna Bissiw FacebookWhatsAppTwitterShare The National Women Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dr Hanna Louisa Bissiw has charged his party faithful and leadership to face their rivals the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections with “guns and bullets”. “When they come at us with guns and …
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Retired Pentecost pastor shoots himself
A retired Church of Pentecost pastor who lives in Asamankese in the Eastern region has shot himself dead. His demise came after he accidentally discharged his registered pistol in his armpit area while patrolling his compound after hearing an unusual noise in the house. According to a Daily Guide …
Read More »Black Stars 2022 World Cup qualifiers postponed
Ghana’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers have been postponed due to Covid-19 challenges. The qualifiers was scheduled to kick start on June 2021 but have been rescheduled. A statement released by the Confederations of Africa Football [CAF] indicates that the qualifiers will take place in September, October, and November 2021 …
Read More »Irate residents storm court to lynch murderer of 4-year-old
Over 1,000 residents of Offinso in the Ashanti Region thronged the forecourt of the Offinso Circuit Court to lynch a suspect who is alleged to have murdered a 4-year-old girl. The Offinso Divisional Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Ben Wunchi, explained that “it took Offinso police almost two hours to disperse …
Read More »Captain Smart suspended
General Manager of Angel Broadcasting Network (ABN), Kwadwo Dickson has confirmed the suspension of the host of the station’s morning show, Captain Smart. According to him, the decision by management was based on the decision taken by the Chief Executive Officer of ABN, Dr Kwaku Oteng. He added that the …
Read More »WATCH: Zulu Royals and rebels fight for throne
IMAGE COPYRIGHTSOWETAN/GETTYimage captionKing Goodwill Zwelithini was on the throne for almost 50 years The Zulu monarchy in South Africa has been plunged into controversy following the death of King Goodwill Zwelithini and – weeks later – the regent. It has led to a vicious power struggle for the throne – …
Read More »LIVE AFRICA: Nigeria kidnappers free 27 college students
The remaining 27 students abducted from a forestry college in the northern Nigerian state of Kaduna have been freed. They were among 39 students seized from their dormitories by armed criminal gangs in March. A number of them had been released last month. The authorities say the victims freed on …
Read More »US backs waiver on covid-19 vaccine patents to boost supply
IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERS The US has thrown its support behind a move at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to temporarily lift patent protection for coronavirus vaccines. India and South Africa proposed the plan, which they said would increase vaccine production around the world. But drugs manufacturers argue it may not have …
Read More »SA records more than 2,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours
A driver wearing a face mask is reflected in a mirror as he is stuck in a traffic jam near a checkpoint, on the first day of a national travel ban as Indonesia halts sea, land, air, and rail travel for the Eid al-Fitr celebrations in an effort to prevent …
Read More »Shopkeeper critically injured after being rammed by motorist
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 »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 …
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