Twenty-two days after the Supreme Court ruled that his political rival Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo was the legitimate winner of the 2020 elections, John Dramani Mahama is now considering congratulating him. A report by pro-government radio station Asaase Radio which cites sources within the Functional Executive of the National Democratic Congress indicates that John Mahama …
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‘Rejected’ Rastafarian triplets receive full scholarships from six schools
The Rastafarian triplets who have been rejected by some Senior High Schools in the country by virtue of their dreadlocks have been offered scholarships by six schools, myjoyonline reports. According to the report, Tyrone Marhguay and his sisters Nikita and Amrita have been approached by some local and international …
Read More »Asantehene Otumfuo charges Lands Minister to deal with Galamsey
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has been tasked by Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to take a relook at illegal mining known as Galamsey and deal with it. He made the appeal when the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, paid a …
Read More »Firefighters prevent fire from spreading to Kwame Nkrumah Circle
The timely intervention of the Ghana National Fire and Rescue Service prevented a huge blaze from spreading to parts of the popular Kwame Nkrumah Circle. A house close to the Kaneshie bus terminal at the enclave located in Accra was razed down by the inferno which broke out just …
Read More »Afoko trial: Late Mahama mentioned names attackers to us – Witness
Madam Zuweira Issaka, a Prosecution Witness in the murder trial involving Gregory Afoko and one other, has disagreed with Defence Counsel that late Adams Mahama never mentioned the names of those who poured acid on him. The witness told the court that the deceased, the former Upper East Regional …
Read More »Court summons Nana Ama Mcbrown after she refused to appear
An Accra circuit court has issued a witness summons to Nana Ama McBrown, to appear before court and testify in the case in which artiste manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson aka ‘Bulldog’, is standing trial for threatening the president. The host of the program, Nana Ama McBrown has already given …
Read More »HIGHLIGHTS: South Africa 1-1 Ghana Black Stars
The Black Stars of Ghana secured a vital point away against South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier to seal qualification to the next edition of the African Cup of Nations. Mohammed Kudus goal in the opening minutes in the second half was cancelled by South Africa’s …
Read More »Achimota School rasta saga: Joe Wise drags Blakk Rasta back to parliament
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, today dragged media personality, Blakk Rasta, into parliament’s debate on the raging Achimota School Rastafarian students issue. The Bekwai lawmaker was speaking on the floor of parliament as MPs made submissions on the decision a week ago by Achimota School to deny two students admission …
Read More »Man killed for not giving friend palm wine
A 53-year-old farmer in the Volta Region died from gunshot wounds after his colleague got furious over his refusal to give him a calabash of fresh palm wine. According to reports, the 53-year-old palm wine tapper, Nobert Ataafi, was killed at Alavanyo Wudidi in the Volta Region during a disagreement …
Read More »Customs officer drowns in attempt to intercept boat carrying smuggled items
A customs officer attached to the Western Marine Command drowned Monday, March 22, while chasing smugglers along the Badagry water channel. The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command, on Wednesday, March 24, announced that it lost an officer in a boat mishap. The Public Relations Officer, Idaho Sulaiman, disclosed …
Read More »LIVE UPDATES: Ghana vs South Africa (AFCON Qualifiers)
Welcome to the Live Updates of the 2022 AFCON qualifying game between South Africa vs Ghana. The Bafana Bafana boys from South Africa take on the Black Stars at the FnB Stadium in Johannesburg at 16:00 GMT. Ghana defeated the South Africans by 2-0 in the first leg at Cape …
Read More »Armed robbers attack ambulance in North East Region
An ambulance returning from Chereponi in the North East region to Tamale in the Northern region was reportedly been attacked by armed robbers. According to the Daily Guide newspaper, the incident occurred on Thursday, March 25, 2021, when the vehicle occupied by three personnel of the Ambulance Service and …
Read More »FULL TEXT: Second Deputy Governor’s remarks at BoE/BoG regional event
His Excellency High Commissioner Walker, British High Commissioner to Ghana Colleagues from the Bank of England, Bank of Ghana, participating African Central Banks, and other regional institutions A very good morning and welcome! The Bank of Ghana is delighted to co-host this regional event in collaboration with the Bank of England. We …
Read More »There will be no lags in new Agyapa deal – Ken Ofori-Atta assures
Minister-Designate for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has assured that the new Agyapa deal will be in the best interest of the country and will address concerns raised by relevant stakeholders. Responding to questions by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, March 25, 2021, the Minister noted that a new mineral resource deal …
Read More »New Juaben Traditional Council pulls down ‘offensive’ statue
The New Juaben Traditional Council has pulled down a statue it describes as “offensive and dirty trick” erected at a popular area known as Prince Boateng Roundabout near the Omanhene’s palace in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital. According to the Traditional council, the statue named “Prince Emmanuel Yao Boateng“ was …
Read More »Allotey Jacobs budgeted GHc150,000 for meat pie in 2016 – NDC Regional Organiser
The Central Regional Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Eric Donaldson has accused a former regional chairman, Bernard Allotey Jacobs of presenting a budget for a party activity which contained a component of GH¢1.5 billion old cedis allocation for the purchase of meat pie. Bernard Allotey Jacobs who has …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Ken Ofori-Atta faces Parliament’s Appointment Committee
Finance Minister-designate Ken Ofori-Atta is finally facing the Appointments Committee of Parliament after his leave of absence due to medical reasons. Mr Ofori-Atta is expected to be subjected to intense grilling by the 26-member committee which has thirteen members from either side of the house. Among other things, the Finance Minister in Akufo-Addo’s …
Read More »Ofori-Atta clashes with Nii Lante Vanderpuye over high prices of food commodities
Ghanaians have in the few months bemoaned the high prices of food commodities on the Ghanaian market. This concern was raised after 6 new taxes were introduced in the 2021 budget read by Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. Based on this, Member of Parliament for Odododiodio constituency, Nii Lante Vanderpuye brought up this issue during …
Read More »Fees paid by students asked to defer credited to their accounts – GIJ
The Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) has disclosed that fees paid by the affected students asked to defer their course would be carry forward to the next academic year. The school says the directive given to students to defer the course for the next academic year should be seen as …
Read More »Ghana’s game against South Africa will be difficult – Agyemang-Badu
Former Ghana International, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu believes the Black Stars will have a tough battle against the South Africans in their game today. Ghana defeated the South Africans by 2-0 in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in November 2019. Thomas Partey put the Black Stars ahead before Kudus Mohammed netted the second as his …
Read More »South Africa are scared of Ghana, let’s win the game – Fatau Dauda to Black Stars players
Ghanaian goalkeeper, Fatau Dauda has urged the Black Stars to go all out for a win in their game against South Africa because their opponents are scared of facing them. According to Dauda who has spent time playing in South Africa, the Bafana Bafana side are terrified of facing Ghana hence the players …
Read More »Richard Ofori visits Black Stars training in Johannesburg
Injured Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori visited his international teammates at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday ahead of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. The Orlando Pirates No.1 has been sidelined after picking up an injury and was stretchered off during their CAF Champions League …
Read More »AFCON 2021 Qualifiers: Wakaso, Tau, Rahman in combined South Africa and Ghana XI
GOALKEEPER – Ronwen Williams The SuperSport United captain is Bafana’s first-choice goalkeeper since 2019 and he remains one of the best shot-stoppers in the PSL. Williams gets the nod ahead of Ghana’s second deputy captain Richard Ofori, who is on the books of PSL giants Orlando Pirates. RIGHT-BACK – Thapelo …
Read More »Siblings of embattled Achimota student risk expulsion from St John’s Grammar
Nikita and Amrita Marhguy, the two siblings of Tyron Marhguy, the Rastafarian who was denied admission by Achimota school risk being sacked from St John’s Grammar School if they do not cut their dreadlocks. This is after some old students petitioned the school to have the students trim their hair …
Read More »VIDEO: Meet the pastor who farts on the faces of church members during deliverance
South African Preacher, Pastor Christ Penelope has caused a stir on social after images and videos captured the weird manner he performs deliverance in his Church. Pastor Christ Penelope farts on church members faces all in the name of deliverance. The leader and founder of Seven Fold Holy Spirit Ministries …
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