In the midst of a major global economic crisis, one asset has consistently beaten the impact of COVID-19: gold. As investors look for safety from volatile markets and increasing national deficits, gold prices hit an all-time high in August 2020. This year would seem like an opportune time for the …
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Just In: 2 NDC supporters killed, 52 others injured in ghastly Kia accident at Banda
Two supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have died and 52 others suffered varying degrees of injuries in a ghastly accident in the Banda Constituency of the Bono Region. The accident occurred on Banda Dorbor – Banda Ahenkro road in the Bono Region on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at …
Read More »Ghana’s Black Queens 3-1 Morocco – International friendly
The Ghana women’s senior national team on Thursday evening came from behind to beat their counterpart from Morocco 3-1 in an international friendly match. In a game played at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Atlas Lionesses scored after just 5 minutes when the team was awarded a penalty kick. Attacker …
Read More »I’ll sue Akufo-Addo for demolishing state property for cathedral – Osofo Kyiri Abosom
The presidential candidate of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), Rev Dr Christian Kwabena Andrews, also known as ‘Osofo Kyiri Abosom’ has vowed to sue President Nana Akufo-Addo for demolishing state property to pave the way for the construction of a national cathedral if elected President in the December polls. Some …
Read More »Sudan declares three-day national mourning for ex-PM Sadiq al-Mahdi
Sudan has declared three days of national mourning after former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi who died aged 84 from Covid-19 complications on Thursday. The Transitional Council of Ministers said on Thursday flags will fly at half-mast at all state facilities, institutions and Sudanese embassies, as a mark of respect for …
Read More »Ghanaians mock Mahama for claiming he started Free SHS
Former President John Dramani Mahama‘s claim that he started Free SHS has been met with ridicule on social and traditional media. The former President, during his campaign tour in the Upper West Region, surprised many when he claimed that he started the popular Free SHS policy. But considering Mahama and the …
Read More »NDC lists top 10 ‘sins’ of Akufo-Addo government
The largest opposition party National Democratic Congress has attempted to revive memories of Ghanaians about some corruption scandals perpetrated under the Akufo-Addo-led government. According to the party, this is a critical attempt to put to rest, debates about who fought corruption better, between the Mahama-led NDC and the ruling Akufo-Addo …
Read More »Finance Ministry fails to account for ABFA for 4th time – PIAC report
The Ministry of Finance has for the fourth consecutive time failed to account for unutilised Annual Budget Funding Amount (ABFA) of oil revenues, the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has disclosed. A statement issued and signed by Chairman of the Committee, Mr Noble Wadzah said the expenditure information for …
Read More »8 illegal miners killed in mine collapse at Denkyira Nkotumso
Eight illegal miners have died after an illegal small scale mining pit collapsed on Wednesday at Nkotumso in the Upper Denkyira West District of the Central Region. The pit popularly known as Face (4) which is at the outskirts of Ayanfuri claimed the lives of the men believed to be …
Read More »CCTV captures Policeman stealing GHC690 coins at a bank
A Policeman Sergeant George Amankwa at Ajumako Enyan in the Central Region has been detained for stealing GHC690 coins from a Bank he has been stationed at to provide guard duties. According to police investigators, the supervising manager of Enyan Denkyira Rural Bank, Ajumako Agency reported of some missing coins …
Read More »Quamina MP Has Reportedly Lost His Father In The Ghastly Car Accident
Four hours ago, we reported that Ghanaian rapper, Quamina MP had been involved in a ghastly car accident with his father. Quamina MP is doing well per reports but sadly, his father has been reported dead. It was reported that the accident had left Quamina MP’s father in a critical …
Read More »Fisherman lost at sea, another dies when boat capsizes
Five fishermen, believed to be from Mitchell’s Plain, capsized their 23-foot fishing boat near Rooi Els, just outside Pringle Bay on Thursday [November 26]. One fisherman aged 48 was located in the surf but was pronounced dead, another is still missing despite an extensive search – three others managed to get to …
Read More »NPP supporter reportedly pulls gun on Upper Manya MP
A resident of Ternguanya, a farming community near Klo-Agogo in the Upper Manya Krobo Constituency of the Eastern Region is wanted by the Police for pulling a gun at the Member of Parliament for the area. The incident occurred Wednesday, November 25, 2020 when the NPP MP Joseph Tetteh and …
Read More »55-Year-Old Woman Dies In Hotel Room
The Odorkor Police are investigating circumstances that led to the death of a 55-year-old woman in a hotel room at Odumasi along the Ablekuma-Pokuasi Road in Accra. The deceased, whose name has been withheld by the police, was in the hotel room with her boyfriend when she suddenly fell sick …
Read More »Shock as Kenyan man ‘comes back to life’ in morgue
A critically ill Kenyan man, who collapsed in his house and was rushed to hospital, shocked morgue attendants after he regained consciousness as they prepared to embalm him. Peter Kigen, 32, was presumed dead on Tuesday by staff at Kapkatet hospital, in Kericho county, and transferred to the morgue, according …
Read More »Japan Motors to assemble Nissan vehicles in Ghana from 2021
Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) is to begin assembling Nissan vehicles in Ghana by the first half of 2021. This is a result of an assembling agreement between Nissan and Japan Motors, which was announced at a ceremony in Accra in line with Ghana’s automotive development agenda. According to …
Read More »Shatta Wale not my bestie but we’re very cool – Stonebwoy dismisses ‘feud’ rumors
Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has put to rest rumors that he and Shatta Wale are no longer on good terms. This impression was given when Stonebwoy recently tweeted at Shatta Wale telling him not to assume they’re like “bread and butter”. The above tweet generated lots of discussions on social media with some people speculating the Shatta Wale–Stonebwoy feud has been …
Read More »KIA truck full of NDC supporters involved in another accident
A KIA truck full of supporters of the National DemocraticC (NDC) has been involved in a near-fatal accident. Information reaching adomonline suggests the incident occurred at Brohane junction in the Tain district of the Ahafo Region. The supporters, numbering about 150, were said to be travelling for a party programme …
Read More »LIVESTREAMED: Vice President Bawumia speaks on the future of Ghana’s economy
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will tonight on November 26 deliver an address to the nation on the future of Ghana’s economy. The event which forms part of government’s initiative is intended to provide the citizenry with key updates on government’s projects, policies and interventions. Vice President Bawumia will be delivering the …
Read More »VIDEO: Quamina MP Involved In a Ghastly Accident
WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW: Ghanaian singer Quamina MP had been involved in a serious accident. Details of what caused the accident is still unknown yet. However, from photos available to thedistin.com, the vehicle of Quamina MP is seen badly damaged. Also, in a video seen online, Quamina MP is …
Read More »Gregory, Asabke were the ones who poured acid on Adams Mahama – Prosecution witness
A prosecution witness identified as Tofic Mutallah has testified that the late Adams Mahama disclosed to him prior to his death that Gregory Afoko and Asabke Alangdi were the ones who poured acid on him. In a Graphic online report, he told the Accra High Court presided over by Justice …
Read More »Tema Port ranked the largest port in West, Central Africa
The President of Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) and the Director-General of Ghana’s Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Luguje has revealed that with the completion of phase 1 of the MPS Terminal 3, the Tema Port is currently the biggest in terms of capacity of all …
Read More »Hearts of Oak wishes Kotoko and Ashantigold well in Africa
Accra Hearts of Oak has sent a goodwill message to their arch-rivals Asante Kotoko and Ashantigold ahead of the 2020/2021 CAF Inter-Club competitions campaign. The two Ashanti Region clubs were selected by the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association to represent the country in Africa following the truncation of the 2019/20 football season and …
Read More »My ‘sex’ song is advise against promiscuity – Kumi Guitar
Ghanaian songwriter and singer, Nana Yaw Kumi known in showbiz as Kumi Guitar, has revealed the reason for coming up with a song that specifically talks about ‘sex’. Kumi Guitar who is signed onto Zylofon Music disclosed to Amansan Krakye on Kastle Drive monitored by MyNewsGh.com that the song ‘sex’ …
Read More »Man fixes sound system to challenge nearby church that keeps disturbing him with their ‘noise’
A man has angrily fixed a sound system to challenge a nearby church who keeps shouting deep in the night in all in the name of praying. A Twitter handle @elbee made this known as he tweeted that when church service started, the guy known as Faysal also set-up a …
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