Okyeame Akwaada Nyame, Public Relations Officer for popular Ghanaian actor cum musician Kwadwo Nkansah “Lilwin” says Kwaku Manu and Bill Asamoah twisted facts just to shed Lilwin in bad limelight. These assertions have come up after Lilwin, Kwaku Manu, Bill Asamoah, among other stars clashed on United Showbiz program last …
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US election 2020: Biden says Trump denial ‘sending horrible message’
US President-elect Joe Biden has condemned Donald Trump’s refusal to accept defeat in the presidential election, saying it sent “a horrible message about who we are as a country”. Mr Biden said he was confident Mr Trump knew he was not going to win and had shown “incredible irresponsibility”. There …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: Three Injured In Fire Outbreak At Sekondi Fishing Bay
Three persons have suffered severe injuries following a fire outbreak at the Sekondi Fishing bay in the Western Region. Several fishing gears have also been burnt into ashes due to the fire outbreak that occurred on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The Sekondi Fire Command subsequently managed to bring …
Read More »Gov’t targets diasporans to invest in economy
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said the government will implement deliberate policies to attract diaspora investors to invest in the Ghanaian economy. He said that the government has already started attracting foreign investors into the country. Speaking on the sidelines of the Diaspora Business Breakfast meeting organized by the Ghana Investment Promotion …
Read More »VIDEO: I slept with Nayas 1 only once – Ernest Opoku finally tells his side of the story
Ghanaian Gospel musician, Ernest Opoku Jnr, has opened up on his relationship with Nayas 1. Years ago, Ernest Opoku and Nayas became the talk of the town after their relationship ended. A lot of allegations were levelled against the Gospel musician, but he kept mute. It got to a time …
Read More »Ofori-Atta was in my house while I wrote Agyapa report – Amidu
Ex-Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has revealed that Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was in his house on 21 October 2020 while he (Amidu) was compiling his corruption and anti-corruption risk assessment report on the controversial Agyapa Royalties deal. Mr Amidu, in an exclusive interview with Accra-based Citi FM’s Umaru Sanda Amadu, also wondered why there …
Read More »NDC accuses gov’t of plotting to kill Amidu
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government are threatening the life of Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu who just resigned. Speaking at a press conference held by NDC in Accra Thursday, the Communications Director, Sammy Gyamfi, revealed that the NDC received a tape Thursday afternoon …
Read More »Three girls dead after drowning in ‘galamsey’ pit at Banaso
Three teenage girls have been found dead at Banaso, a farming community near Enchi in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region after drowning in a ‘galamsey’ pit. Ophelia Tawiah, 12, Maaku, 13 and 14-year-old Linda Manu met their untimely death while mining on the ‘galamsey’ site Thursday evening, …
Read More »Two aides of ex-president Rawlings reportedly picked up by BNI
Two aides of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings have been picked up by officers of the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) from their homes. It is unclear why the two, Barbara and Thelma, were picked up by the BNI operatives on Thursday, November 19. A daughter of one of the …
Read More »Uganda’s opposition presidential candidate arrested over violation of coronavirus rules
Police in Uganda on Wednesday arrested opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi over violation of COVID-19 safety measures, according to media reports. New Vision newspaper reported that Kyagulanyi, head of National Unity Platform party, was apprehended in the eastern district of Luuka where he was scheduled to campaign ahead of the 2021 general …
Read More »I’ve never been to Germany – Amidu rubbishes Ken Agyapong claims
Ghana’s former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu has rubbished claims by Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong that there are medical records of him(Amidu) from Germany. The lawmaker speaking on the ‘Seat Show’ on Net 2 TV on Wednesday night, alleged that Martin Amidu has a medical problem for which …
Read More »Fuel Prices To Fall In Second Half Of November — IES Predicts
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) is projecting fuel prices on the domestic market to go down in second half of November this year. IES said it is as a result of indications from the first half of the window. According to IES, prices of fuel on the local market …
Read More »IGP directed to provide Martin Amidu with 24-hour protection
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given an instruction to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong Boanuh, to immediately offer 24-hour security protection to the immediate past Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu. This follows claims of threats made against Martin Amidu after he resigned as Special Prosecutor on Monday, November 16, 2020. Eugene Arhin, …
Read More »2021 AFCON Qualifiers: CAF nominates Andre Ayew’s free-kick goal against Sudan for best goals scored on match day 3 & 4
Black Stars Captain, Andre Dede Ayew‘s free-kick goal against Sudan has been nominated by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for best goals scored in matchday three and four of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Swansea City star scored a brace in the game for the Black Stars as they secured …
Read More »What Otumfuo Osei Tutu II wrote in Rawlings’s book of condolence
While the demise of former President Jerry John Rawlings is still a shock to many, people from all walks have expressed their condolences. The government on Monday opened the book of condolence to persons in higher authority to pen their messages to the departed former president at the Accra International Conference Centre. …
Read More »VIDEO: Two suspected ritualists caught with corpses of two girls in a coffin
A viral video which is at the disposal of mynewsghana.net has shown moments when two suspected ritualist were seen carrying coffins which contacted bodies of two girls who were said to have been used for the rituals. The video which has since been trending saw the young men who were caught by people in …
Read More »541 Names Still Missing From Final Voter Register
A total of 541 electorates who registered for the new voter roll have their names missing after compilation of the final document to be used for the 2020 elections. However, they can still vote on December 7, 2020, when the country heads for the polls, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission …
Read More »Bible found intact after Odawna Market inferno
Traders at the Odawna market at were left in awe after a Bible was found intact in an inferno that hit the business centre. Fire razed the market near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle on Wednesday dawn destroying properties worth millions of cedis. The incident, according to witnesses, began around 1:am. …
Read More »Seven dead in protests against arrest of Uganda’s Bobi Wine
Seven people died and at least 45 were injured in protests that erupted after police arrested Ugandan presidential candidate and pop star Bobi Wine on Wednesday, Ugandan police said. “As of yesterday evening we had seven people who lost their lives, about 45 people got injuries including an LDU (armed …
Read More »First Vaccine to Be Made in South Africa Since Mid-1990s
Biovac, South Africa’s state vaccine company, has started manufacturing a pediatric vaccine under license from Sanofi Pasteur, marking the first time an inoculation has been made in the country since the mid-1990s. The Hexaxim vaccine protects against six leading childhood diseases – diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza B …
Read More »Nissan to commence assembling cars in Ghana
Nissan Motor Co. is set to start final assembly of cars in Ghana, responding to new legislation aimed at turning the West African country into an automotive hub for the region’s 380 million people. The Yokohama-based company is partnering with Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd., a Ghanaian car dealership, to …
Read More »Dr Agyepong Eulogises Rawlings – Says He Was Fair, Firm & Principled
Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has eulogised the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, describing him as somebody who was “fair, firm and principled.” “The late former President, Jerry John Rawlings, is a fair, firm and principled person who knows what he …
Read More »I can’t play beyond 30 Minutes – Kotoko’s Fabio Gama
Brazilian midfielder, Fabio Gama Dos Santos has called for patience as he begins his career in the Ghana Premier League with giants Asante Kotoko. The 28-year-old Brazilian arrived in the country on Monday, November 16, 2020, having joined the Porcupine Warriors on a two-year deal as a free agent. Fans of Asante …
Read More »Asante Kotoko to refund StarTimes money to the GFA – Reports
Reports circulating in the media space indicate that Asante Kotoko is planning on refunding their part of the StarTimes sponsorship money given to them by the Ghana Football Association. According to the reports, the Kumasi-based club is considering this line of action in retaliation to the football association’s decision to prevent the coverage …
Read More »Rawlingses visit Otumfuo to inform him of ex-President’s death
The family of the late Jerry John Rawlings on Thursday, 19 November 2020, paid a visit to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The purpose of the visit was to officially inform the Asantehene of the death of the former President. The delegation, which was led by Mr. Victor Gbeho, also included two of …
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