A three-member committee has been set up to probe issues relating to the alleged involvement of the Executive Director of the Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Oppong Sasu in the consignment of illegal timber. This comes after the Okyehene Mining Protection Unit impounded a truckload of illegal timber …
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VIDEO: Kennedy Agyapong details why he is highest paid MP in Ghana’s Parliament
Outspoken Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central Region, Kennedy Agyapong has disclosed that he is the highest-paid legislator in Ghana. According to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), MP being a parliamentarian is not as lucrative as many Ghanaians think. In an interview with Adom TV, Mr. Agyapong …
Read More »You’ll have your share of development this term – Akufo-Addo to Ashanti region
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the Ashanti region will get its fair share of the national cake in the next four years of his government. He was speaking at the Manhyia Palace when he joined Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to celebrate the first Akwasidae of the year. …
Read More »Trump impeachment: Democrats prepare to act over Capitol riot
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has shared with lawmakers plans to remove President Donald Trump from office before starting an impeachment process. The House of Representatives would vote on a resolution calling on Vice-President Mike Pence to remove Mr Trump’s presidential powers. If this move fails, Democrats will introduce a …
Read More »1V1D: Farmers Appeal For Boreholes As Dam Dries Up
Farmers at Megogo, a farming community in the Bawku Municipality of the Upper East Region are appealing to the Government and NGOs to provide them with boreholes to save their gardens as the ‘One Village, One Dam’ (1V1D) project constructed in the area to assist dry season farming is drying …
Read More »Only Foolish Pastors, Ghanaians will condemn me for making money – Rev Obofour
The Founder and Leader of Anointed Palace Church (APC) Rev Obofour born Kwaku Agyei Antwi has openly insulted men of God and a section of Ghanaians criticizing his wealth as a man of God. According to Prophet Asanteman Bofour, some of his colleagues (Pastors) and Ghanaians have accused him of …
Read More »Stephen Ntim, Kwabena Agyapong others named ministers in Akufo-Addo’s new govt
Information from a very reliable source available to MyNewsGh.com indicates that party stalwarts like Mr Stephen Ayesu Ntim Former National Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party(NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyapong and Dan Botwe are likely to be appointed as substantive ministers in the new government of Nana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Other names also …
Read More »Ghana’s UK Visa Application Center closed
The Accra UK Visa Application Center has been closed, effective today January 11, 2021 until further notice, MyNewsGh.com reports. This is because Movenpick Ambassador Hotel which houses the center is closing with immediate effect. It is unclear whether the place has experienced an outbreak of coronavirus. The UK is now an epic center for …
Read More »Mother of a 12-year-old girl raped to death by ‘Abokyi’ watch seller cries for justice
The Mother of a 12-year-old girl who was raped to death at Asonomaso Nkwanta in the Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region has called on Ghana Police Service to ensure that justice is delivered to her daughter. The deceased Christabel Amponsah was raped on death on Thursday, December 31, …
Read More »Gunmen attack Osun Senator during constituency meeting
The Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, Adelere Oriolowo, was whisked away from the venue of a constituency meeting held in Ikire, Osun State, on Sunday when some unknown gunmen attacked him. The Senator’s Senior Legislative Aide, Adams Adedimeji, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said Oriolowo was the …
Read More »Results of the Ghana Premier League matches after week eight
Herewith results of the Ghana Premier League (GPL) after week eight. Accra: Legon Cities 1-0 WAFA Joseph Adjei Tarkwa: Medeama 2-1 Aduana FT Agyenim Boateng (2) Bright Adjei Bechem: Bechem 1-1 King Faisal Moro Salifu Kwame Peprah Berekum: Chelsea 1-0 Inter Allies Paul Adjei Dawu: Dreams 2-0 Dwarfs Precious Boah …
Read More »We’ll make Nana Ama McBrown’s United Showbiz unpopular – NPP man
It appears some members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) are not happy with the constant appearance by Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson aka Bulldog on United Showbiz hosted by actress Nana Ama McBrown. Contributing to a discussion yesterday on the Menzgold saga as one of the topical issues in 2020, Bulldog, a …
Read More »KNUST reacts to reports saying 17 persons died in fire incident
School authorities of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have dismissed claims that seventeen (17) lives were lost during a fire outbreak on Sunday, January 10. In an issued statement signed by Deputy Registrar, University Relations, the institution urged parents and students to pay no attention to rumours …
Read More »Two in police grips over Aboabo station fire
Two persons have been picked up in connection with a fire incident at Aboabo station in the Ashanti regional capital, Kumasi. Both Kofi Gyimah, a 37-year-old electric welder and Paul Kwasi Kwakye, 51, who is a shop owner – are being questioned by the Manhyia Divisional Police Command. The electric …
Read More »My leave ends on March 3 not January 11 – Domelevo
Auditor General Daniel Yao Domelevo has dismissed claims that he is resuming work on Monday from his long leave. Reports have claimed Mr Domelevo, who was directed to proceed on leave by President Akufo-Addo, was set to resume work on Monday, January 11. However, in a Facebook post, the outspoken anti-graft auditor …
Read More »Akufo-Addo dissolves Inter-Ministerial committee on galamsey
President Akufo-Addo has dissolved the Inter-ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Starr News has learnt. Sources with knowledge of the development say the President will hold a national dialogue with all stakeholders in illegal mining. It comes after the President called for a ‘conversation’ on galamsey in his last state …
Read More »10 times Samira Bawumia slayed and left us gasping for breath in her Kente styles
Samira Bawumia, a woman of valor, style, and class. One of the few Ghanaian women who always looks effortlessly and painlessly put together on all occasions. Between managing her foundation, advocating passionately for women’s rights, and being the Second Lady of the Republic of Ghana, Samira continues to serve us …
Read More »Auditor-General Domelevo Returns From Leave, Set To Resume Work On Monday
The Auditor-General of Ghana, Daniel Yaw Domelevo is scheduled to return from his accumulated 167 days leave tomorrow, GhanaXtra.com can report exclusively. Credible sources available to GhanaXtra.Com indicate that Mr. Domelevo whose leave came to an end on January 8, 2021, will report to work on Monday, January 11, 2021, …
Read More »Veteran comedian, Ghana Boy has died
Veteran Ghanaian comedian Ghana Boy, known in private life as Samuel Otto, has died. According to reports, he died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi on Sunday, January 10, 2021. It is not known what has caused Ghana Boy’s demise but a report on …
Read More »Weeds takeover basic schools in Western Region
Weeds have now taken over the compounds of some basic schools in the Western Region following the long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, some of the school blocks have developed serious cracks on them. With barely a week to the reopening, the situation in some schools visited by the Ghana …
Read More »Staunch New Edubiase Utd fan dies in gory accident
A die-hard supporter of New Edubiase United Football Club called Abass Sumaila passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, after being involved in a gory accident. The staunch supporter of the Ghana Division One League Club according to confirmed reports, was on his way to the stadium in Bekwai to …
Read More »Akufo-Addo will not finish his 2nd term if Menzgold customers do not get locked-up funds – Bulldog
Artiste manager Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson who claims to have invested in Menzgold has said President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will not complete his 4-year-term in office if aggrieved customers of the gold dealership firm do not get their locked-up funds. Bulldog, as the artiste manager is known in the showbiz circles, making a …
Read More »Three ‘human traffickers’ arrested, 20 victims rescued
The Police in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital, have arrested some foreign nationals suspected to be human traffickers. About 20 victims including three young women detained in a house were also rescued during the operation Saturday January 9, 2020. The suspects and the victims numbering about 23 are in the …
Read More »These are the 101 countries you can travel to visa-free on a South African passport – once restrictions lift
Henley & Partners has published its passport index for 2021, outlining the countries that South African can travel to visa-free right now, and how the pandemic has impacted international travel. The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their …
Read More »HOT VIDEO: Bukom Banku And Patapaa’s Ex-girlfriend Chewing And Grinding Themselves In Broad Daylight Goes Viral
After surviving a big heartbreak from Swedru’s most popular musician, Patapaa, his ex-girlfriend, Queen Peezy seems to have found love again in the industry. In a new photo and video, that are making rounds online, the heavy young lady has been spotted kissing over-bleached Bukom Banku, who already has about three wives …
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