One of the first questions that greeted Pep Guardiola after the announcement of his new two-year Manchester City contract last week was whether it increased the chances of Lionel Messi joining from Barcelona. “What I want is that he finishes his career there,” was Guardiola’s response, appearing to pour cold water on …
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DR Congo militia leader jailed for crimes against humanity
A former militia leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been sentenced to life in prison for crimes against humanity, including mass rape. A military court convicted Ntabo Ntaberi of murder, rape, sexual slavery and enlisting children under the age of 15. The ruling came at the end of …
Read More »Trump accepts transition to Biden must begin
Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office. The president said the federal agency overseeing the handover must “do what needs to be done”, even as he vowed to keep contesting his election defeat. The General Services Administration (GSA) said it …
Read More »Vatican: Two cardinals-elect to miss their appointment ceremony
Two out of the 13 new cardinals set to be appointed by Pope Francis on Saturday will miss the ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Vatican said Monday. The Apostolic Vicar of Brunei, Cornelius Sim, and the Archbishop of Capiz in the Philippines, Jose Fuerte Advincula, will not be …
Read More »BoG maintains policy rate at 14.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has maintained the policy rate at 14.5 percent. Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Ernest Addison said at the MPC press conference in Accra on Monday, November 23 that “The Committee noted that inflation has eased following the spike to 11.4 percent. At 10.1 …
Read More »Check out Kwesi Nyantakyi’s new look
Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has been spotted in public after a long while. The embattled football administrator was spotted at the 80th birthday celebration of Togbega Delume VII. Togbega Delume, the paramount chief of the Ve Traditional Area in the Afadzato South district in the Volta …
Read More »More pressure on govt as nurses demand answers on Ruth Eshun’s death
Staff of the Fomena Nursing and Midwifery Training College have called on the government to provide them and the family with findings of investigations on the death of Ruth Eshun. Miss Eshun was murdered on her way from work by some unidentified men who gang-raped her. Nine months after the …
Read More »[VIDEO]: Rawlings’s death not natural – Bishop Owusu Bempah
Former President Jerry John Rawlings did not die a natural death, Bishop Isaac Owusu Bempeh, head pastor of the Glorious Word Power Ministries, has said. According to him, Mr Rawlings was killed in the spiritual realm by some prominent politicians in Ghana. He made the revelation on Net 2 television on Monday, …
Read More »CAF approves venues for Kotoko and Ashgold
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved venues submitted by Asante Kotoko SC and Ashantigold SC for their upcoming CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup matches respectively. Asante Kotoko SC would commence the Africa campaign this weekend with a game against FC Nouadhibou in Mauritania while Ashantigold SC stays in Obuasi …
Read More »Sale of alcohol near polling stations is an offence – EC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned that the sale of alcohol within 500 meters of any polling station is deemed as an electoral offence, which can attract severe consequences. Mr Kwame Amoah, EC Greater Accra Regional Director, therefore, warned people operating such joints to sell alcoholic beverages within the 500-meter radius of …
Read More »Rawlings’ family welcomes decision to name UDS after him
The family of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings has welcomed any decision to name the University for Development Studies (UDS) after him. According to the family, it has never been against such a ‘forward-looking’ decision, thus, it welcomed the naming of the institution after him. “We have quickly …
Read More »EC sensitizes visually impaired persons ahead of Dec. polls
The Electoral Commission (EC) together with the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) have sensitized visually impaired persons on their voting processes ahead of the December 7 general elections. The exercise held for a day at the capitals of the six districts namely Goaso (Asunafo North), Kukuom (Asunafo South), Hwidiem (Asutifi South), …
Read More »Partey might become an Arsenal legend like Patrick Vieira – Tony Adams
Former Arsenal player, Tony Adams, has stated that Thomas Parteyhas what it takes to reach the level of legend Patrick Vieira at the club. The 27-year-old joined the club in the 2020 summer transfer window. His announcement brought joy to the fans as they likened his skills to Vieira, a legend …
Read More »PHOTOS: First Akan Presidential Debate underway
All is set for the first-ever Akan Presidential debate among aspirants ahead of the general election in December. The event is being organised by Adom TV, Adom 106.3 FM, Nyhira 104.5 FM, Asempa 94.7 FM and Adomonline as part of the full package of Multinedia’a acclaimed Election Headquarters (#ElectionHQ) of …
Read More »VIDEO: Pastor Flies In Church
Wonders they say shall never end and it seems to be very true as a video which is making rounds on social media has shown moments a pastor was seen defying gravity as he was spotted flying with any thing holding him up. From the look of the video, the …
Read More »These celebrities have consoled Funny Face in his state of turmoil
Some celebrities have reached out to Funny Face, who appears to be battling depression following his altercations with his baby mama, Vanessa. Resorting to social media to express their worry, these celebrities said all attempts to reach the ‘Children’s President’ on phone have proved futile. This was after he threatened to …
Read More »Four injured in an accident on the Koforidua-Mamfe road
Four people have sustained severe injuries in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus on the Koforidua-Mamfe road in the Akuapem North District of the Eastern region. Eyewitnesses told the Ghana News Agency that the accident occurred when the driver bumped into a pothole, while approaching a curve at Kwamoso, …
Read More »Sad: 13 Years Old Ghanaian Movie Star Denzel Is Reported Dead
Anthony Nii Woode The manager of Denzel Tetteh the young and talented Ghanaian Movie star have announced the sudden Death of the young man few days to receive a movie award organised by an international movie platform dubbed Golden Movie Awards. Anthony made the sad announcement on his Instagram and …
Read More »Former Northern Regional Minister Dead
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been hit with sad news as a former Northern Regional Minister and a Board Chairman of the Ghana Integrated Iron and Steel Development Corporation (GIISDC) has passed on. The late Prince Imoro Andani was the Northern Regional Minister in the erstwhile President Kufour …
Read More »BNI changes its name
The Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) is now named the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB). This was announced in a press statement by the Director-General of the Bureau. “The Bureau of National Investigations wishes to inform the general public that, per section 12 of the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 …
Read More »NDC Ejura accident: Five transferred to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
Five of the victims of Saturday’s road accident involving National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) supporters at Ejura in the Ashanti region have been transferred to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Authorities at the Ejura Government Hospital say the five, with head injuries, were part of 54 people who sustained various degrees …
Read More »Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases drop
Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have seen a slight decline in the last week. As of Friday, November 13, the number of active cases stood at 1,541, and 1,146 on Tuesday, November 18. Recent figures from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that as of November 19, the number of …
Read More »Two Robbers Jailed 36years, Four Months
An Accra Circuit Court has jailed two persons a total of 36years and four months for robbery. Raymond Duodu, 19, unemployed and Williams Henkel, 22, a TV game operator, denied conspiring to rob Madam Joyce Ofori-Amanfo and Nana Yaa Nartey but were found culpable after trial. Each of them was …
Read More »Mahama Marches In Ashanti Region
Former President Mr John Dramani Mahama on Sunday brought his three-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region to a close with a route march through some principal streets in Kumasi. The route march, which attracted a huge party supporters and sympathizers was in honour of the late former President Jerry …
Read More »Konadu Not Withdrawn From 2020 Elections — NDP
The National Democratic Party (NDP) says its flagbearer, Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings has not pulled out of the upcoming presidential elections. This follow reports on social media suggesting that the wife of the late former President has notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of her intention to pull out of the …
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